Astrolabe Ship Model Description
Astrolabe Ship Model
Available in 3 sizes :
Length 60cm - Grade C - Standard Quality
Length 85cm - Grade B - Quality Superior
Length 115cm - Grade B - Quality Superior
Construction of the Boat :
We place a layer of plank on the hull, Teak wood.
The decks made with small planks of Oak wood.
The masts and other pieces on the deck are made Teak and Acajou.
The Sculptures, anchors, and canons are molded in Zinc metal and painted.
The Cotton sails are tinted in the tea.
Ropes are cotton and nylon waxed in the bee wax to do the rigging.
Astrolabe Ship Model History
The Astrolabe was a renowned French naval exploration ship, famous for its voyages with explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville in the early 19th century, including Antarctic and Pacific expeditions.