{"product_id":"model-shipways-gunboat-philadelphia-american-fleet-1776-1-24-scale","title":"Model Shipways Philadelphia Gunboat 1:24 — Revolutionary War Model Kit 1776","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/gunboat_philadelhia.png?v=1770238725\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the oldest surviving American fighting vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaunched in \u003cstrong data-end=\"461\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eAugust 1776\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eGunboat Philadelphia\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"499\"\u003eoldest American fighting vessel in existence\u003c\/strong\u003e—a rare survivor of the Revolutionary War.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShe served in the small American fleet commanded by \u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"643\"\u003eBenedict Arnold\u003c\/strong\u003e on Lake Champlain and went down in battle on \u003cstrong data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eOctober 11, 1776\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the \u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eBattle of Valcour Island\u003c\/strong\u003e against the Royal Navy. The remarkable part? She \u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"819\"\u003esettled upright\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cold lake water and remained there until she was \u003cstrong data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"895\"\u003eraised in 1935\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eToday, the original Philadelphia is on permanent display at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eSmithsonian\u003c\/strong\u003e in Washington, D.C.—still bearing the story of the hit that sank her (including a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e24-pound cannonball\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with her loss).\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'Arial Black';\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/gunboat_1.png?v=1770238676\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eA Ship That Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePhiladelphia and her sister craft were hurriedly assembled into what many historians consider \u003cb\u003ethe first American Navy\u003c\/b\u003e. Their mission was clear: defend the Lake Champlain corridor—one of the strategic gateways that could determine the success or failure of the American Revolution.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese “gundalos” (also called gondolas) were purpose-built for shallow water. Although equipped with a square sail and topsail on one mast, she was mostly powered by \u003cb\u003eoars (sweeps)\u003c\/b\u003e for maneuverability where larger vessels couldn’t go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Philadelphia carried serious punch for her size: \u003cb\u003eone 12-pounder\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etwo 9-pounders\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eswivel guns\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/Copia_de_Copia_de_Copia_de_gunboat_philadelhia_1900_x_500_px_1.png?v=1770238675\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Model Shipways Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis kit offers a unique, satisfying build—and it’s more approachable than many larger warships thanks to CAD-assisted, laser-cut basswood parts (multiple thicknesses from 3\/32\" to 1\/8\"). Fine basswood is also used for hull and deck planking.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA standout feature: the hull is planked inside and out—an unusual detail that makes the build especially rewarding and authentic.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMuseum-grade detail, right in the box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA comprehensive set of fittings helps you build a model that’s accurate down to the last detail:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Cast Britannia metal guns modeled after the original armament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Correctly scaled brass nails, eyebolts, belaying pins, split rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Photo-etched brass sheet for crisp fine details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Ready-to-use hardwood deadeyes, blocks, and bullseyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Six diameters of rigging line plus ample sail material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou also get everything needed to build with confidence:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-17-pages instructions Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-Six sheets of plans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e-A parts list with identifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"kit-contents\"\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l3o1jnZ_Now?si=FoRfcAWTa_rG8Jvu\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/Olha_Philadelphia_1900_x_800_px.png?v=1770238676\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.722%;\"\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oUJq2BGFU1s?si=kRT4ULtYq3yBobMy\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.917%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/grcIlNpqh7g?si=gG46txLeMkw_FMaY\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.722%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/klkWuOHyV10?si=OqrlIxOdnMHyb0z6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.917%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xyaZVLgEArE?si=lrz7zGOs7eZBOaHe\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 24pt;\"\u003eWatch Olha's Full Tutorial in her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@OlhaBatchvarov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS2263-Philadelphia-Instruction_Manual_1.pdf?v=1759839027\"\u003eInstructions - English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS2263_PHILADELPHIA_Parts_List_8-11-22.doc?v=1759838953\"\u003eParts List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 24pt;\"\u003ePrevious modeling experience helpful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Model Expo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957694664806,"sku":"MS2263","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS2263-GunboatPhiladelphia-A_e9fc18c3-c1d0-4d98-814f-6c324898a1b4.jpg?v=1759420959","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.pro\/products\/model-shipways-gunboat-philadelphia-american-fleet-1776-1-24-scale","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}