Set sail into history with Amati's Xebec 1753 wooden ship model kit (1:60 scale). Enjoy building your own museum quality model with the provided detailed imstructions.

With a long overhanging bowsprit and an aft-set mizzen mast, Xebec’s were known for speed and usefulness for trading. For your chance to capture the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, this intermediate level kit is a perfect way to build on the skills you have learnt.

Nov 2, 2023 · Explore the Xebec, a legendary lateen-rigged vessel with firepower and versatility, essential for coastal defense and pirate battles.

The Amati Xebec 1753 is a model kit of this famous vessel with lateen sails derived from the Xebec used by the Barbary pirates of North Africa. The Barbary Pirates operated throughout the Mediterranean and raided Southern Europe from the late 12th to the early 19th centuries.

Nov 23, 2013 · The Xebec is a fascinating ship of her day. She was swift and carried a fairly good size armament for her crew typically used by Mediterranean pirates and off the Algerian coastline. I will give more history later.

Xebec Armed Vessel 1753 Model Ship Kit by Amati Model Ships. Modelers Central The Home Of Wooden Model Boat Builders. Order Online For Fast Delivery.

AM1427 Amati Sciabecco (Xebec) This famous vessel with lateen sails derived from the Xebec used by the Barbary pirates. Armed with 14 cannons and 6 swivel guns for action at close range, the Xebec was also used for coastal defence by Spanish Navy against Algerian pirates.

Amati’s Xebec kit features wood and metal fittings, diagrams and instructions. This kit does not come with tools, glue, paint or display accessories. Scale: 1:60 Length: 72 cm. Xebec ships were a type of sailing vessel that originated in the Mediterranean region during the 18th century.

Jul 10, 2017 · The Xebec is the smallest shipmodel I have had so far. But the rigging is something that I for some reason wanted to try out. And it will be like a practice before I go on with my Pinco Genovese that is more like a semi scratch build from Euromodel Como.

Amati Xebec Model Boat Kit. This famous vessel with lateen sails derived from the Xebec used by the Barbary pirates. Armed with 14 cannons of medium calibre and 6 culverins for action at close range, the Xebec was also used for coastal defence from Spanish Navy to fight against pirates.