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product_id: 28645931
title: "Model Shipways 1:48 Armed Virginia Sloop Wooden Model Kit #MS2160"
brand: "model shipways"
price: "€ 410.93"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Model Shipways"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/28645931-model-shipways-1-48-armed-virginia-sloop-wooden-model-kit
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 31" length precision 40-page step-by-step manual Laser-cut basswood & walnut Model Shipways 1:48 Armed Virginia Sloop Wooden Model Kit #MS2160

**Brand:** model shipways
**Price:** € 410.93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚓ Build History, Own the Legacy!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Model Shipways 1:48 Armed Virginia Sloop Wooden Model Kit #MS2160 by model shipways
- **How much does it cost?** € 410.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/28645931-model-shipways-1-48-armed-virginia-sloop-wooden-model-kit)

## Best For

- model shipways enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted model shipways brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Guided Build Experience:** Seven detailed plan sheets and a 40-page manual make complex assembly approachable and rewarding.
- • **Rigging Mastery Included:** Over 200 yards of rigging line in four diameters plus walnut deadeyes and blocks for scale-accurate rigging.
- • **Complete Armament Detailing:** Includes six cannons and eight swivel guns with Britannia metal castings for true-to-era weaponry.
- • **Museum-Quality Craftsmanship:** Double plank-on-bulkhead construction with laser-cut basswood and walnut parts ensures authentic detail and durability.
- • **Historical Accuracy Meets Accessibility:** Based on original 18th-century naval archives, perfect for both novice and intermediate modelers.

## Overview

The Model Shipways 1:48 Armed Virginia Sloop Kit is a meticulously crafted wooden model featuring double plank-on-bulkhead construction with laser-cut basswood and walnut parts. It includes authentic Britannia metal castings, detailed armaments, and over 200 yards of rigging line, all supported by seven detailed plans and a comprehensive 40-page instruction manual. Designed for entry to intermediate modelers, this kit offers a historically accurate and rewarding build experience that brings 18th-century naval heritage to your workspace.

## Description

Model Shipways Armed Virginia Sloop Kit MS2160 This Model Shipways’ kit is based on a drawing found by nautical historian Howard I. Chapelle in European archives and reconstructed by John F. Millar, author of Early American Ships. The Armed Virginia Sloop from Model Shipways has all the accuracy and detail seasoned modelers crave, yet it's easy enough for a novice to build. Double plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut basswood and walnut parts and planking strips. Britannia metal castings and a host of brass, copper and wooden parts duplicate deck hardware and accessories. Six cannon and eight swivel guns serve as armament. Beech mast, yards and boom, over 200 yards of rigging line in four diameters, plus a variety of walnut deadeyes and blocks assure scale accuracy. Hardwood stock for launching ways is also included. Seven sheets of meticulously drawn plans and a 40 page step-by-step instruction manual help you create a true museum quality replica of Model Shipways' Armed Virginia Sloop. Brief History Privateers were privately owned vessels whose owners were commissioned by the government to carry on naval warfare. Privateering is not considered piracy, which is performed without government authorization. During the 18th century, many small single masted ships were armed and used for privateering. These Chesapeake-built vessels were fast and easily maneuverable with a graceful sheer and a low freeboard. They evolved from the Bermuda sloops of c. 1740 and the trim, sharp Virginia schooners found in Steel’s Naval Architecture of 1805.

Review: NO SAILS - A F_IN SAIL BOAT WITH NO SAILS FOR $300.00. SHOULD BE LOCKED UP.

## Features

- Length 31" / Height 22" / Width (across lower yard) 8-1/4" / Scale 1/4" = 1 foot. (1:48)
- Double plank-on-bulkhead construction with laser cut basswood and walnut parts
- Britannia metal castings and brass, copper and wooden parts
- Seven sheets of meticulously drawn plans and a 40 page step-by-step instruction manual
- Difficulty Level: Entry to Intermediate Level

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CKJ4WF2 |
| Additional Features | Double Plank-on-Bulkhead Construction |
| Art Craft Kit Type | model_ship |
| Brand | Model Shipways |
| Brand Name | Model Shipways |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 3 Reviews |
| Included Components | Sloop |
| Manufacturer | Model Expo |
| Material | Metal,Brass |
| Material Type | Metal,Brass |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Style | Classic |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | Small |
| Subject Character | Historical Ship |
| Theme | Vehicle |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Model Shipways
- **Color:** Brown
- **Theme:** Vehicle
- **Material:** Metal,Brass
- **Seasons:** All Seasons

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ NO SAILS
*by I***S on December 9, 2023*

A F_IN SAIL BOAT WITH NO SAILS FOR $300.00. SHOULD BE LOCKED UP.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*