KIT 9776
JOHN PAUL JONES, 1776
(Retail US$14.99)
The father of American Naval
tradition, John Paul Jones is best remembered for
his classic retort, "I have not yet begun to
fight!" during the battle between the Bonhomme
Richard and the Serapis. With the shot-riddled
Richard literally sinking out from under him, Jones
gathered what was left of his crew, boarded and
captured the burning English vessel, providing an
immortal example of determination under fire for
generations of American seamen to come.
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Miniatures
HOBBY KIT
9777
PETTY OFFICER, CONTINENTAL NAVY
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
(Retail US$14.99)
The tiny Continental Navy did
not have to resort to the press gangs of her
gargantuan British adversary, and her seamen were
generally better motivated if not better trained.
POs were promoted from the ranks to command gun
crews on the deck and the sailing parties aloft.
Their dress differed little from that of the
seamen, which in turn differed little from that of
their civilian counterparts.
These are
unpainted and unassembled metal hobby kits.
Unless otherwise noted, these kits are in the
International 54mm
Collectors Scale. Standing figurines are approx.
2-1/2" - 3" tall.
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