Billing Boats BB560 1:45 Calypso – plastic hull Kit 428340

Description

Billing Boats Calypso Research Vessel Model Boat Kit BB560

The Calypso was built in the USA in 1942 as a minesweeper. She was bought in 1950 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and after extensive changes and modifications has become a fully equipped ocean research vessel, complete with observation chamber in the stern, oval diving bell, Galaezzi diving chamber, inflatable boat for shallow waters, helicopter and much other submarine equipment. Length 42 m, tonnage 360 tons, speed 12 knots.

Scale 1:45
Length 94cm
Beam 17cm
Height: 33cm

The Billing Boats kit of the Calypso features: ABS Hull, wooden superstructure and decks, hull and deck fittings in wood, brass and/or plastic, ramin masts, rigging cord in various sizes, Propshafts, rudders and propellers. Includes full size plan sheets and an instruction manual with English Text. 

Billing Boats BB560 1:45 Calypso – plastic hull Kit 428340