Billing Boats BB490 Royal Ship WASA

Three-masted royal ship was launched in 1627.
Length 70.00 m, breadth 11.50 m, draft 4.80 m, displacement 1,400 tons,
Sail area 1,150 m2, with a crew of 133 sailors and 300 soldiers.

On her maiden voyage in 1628, Wasa sank in Stockholm harbour.
Using a primitive diving bell, 53 of the ship`s 64 guns were salvaged in 1664.
The ship itself was raised from the sea on 24 April 1961, and the Wasa Museum was opened the following year.

Height 79 cm
Length 98 cm.
Width 19 cm.
Scale 1:75

Level: Expert ***

You will need the paint below.
Conversion table for paint: \(Billing Boats no. to Vallejo no.\)

White no 1 = 70951 \(1\)
Tan no. 5 =70818 \(136\)
Bright Red No. 9 = 70908 \(30\)
Black No. 11 = 70950 \(169\)
Gold No. 16 = 70996 \(172\)
Clear lacquer no. 17 = 70510 \(193\)
Mediterranean Blue No. 18 = 70966 \(69\)
Mahogany stain no. BCA036
Mahogany stain can also be used instead.