05403 1:150 Viking Ship

From the end of the eighth century AD, Vikings originating from
Scandinavia regularly appeared in Great Britain and on the
European mainland on raiding expeditions in their Longships.
These highly sea worthy fighting ships of around 20 metres (66
feet) in length had a bow at both ends, enabling them to beach
and/or launch in either direction. The shallow draught of only
1.5 metres (5 feet) also gave the Vikings the option of sailing
or rowing up inland waterways and rivers, allowing them to raid
areas deep in the hinterland. With these fast (a speed of 20
knots) and very manoeuvrable fighting ships also known as "Dragon

Boats", the Vikings ventured as far away as Iceland, Greenland
and even North America, as excavations at settlements have
proven.

Model-details:
- Two-piece wood grained hull
- Large area deck parts with many engraved details
- Typical Dragons Head
- 64 separate, individual shields
- Anchor and 32 Oars
- Structured Sail
- Mast, Yardarm and thread for authentic rigging
- Two piece stand
- Comprehensive set of decals for all shields and the sail

Colors: 8 9 36 74 83 84 94

Model details
Scale 1:50
No. of parts 131
Length 385 mm
Height 237 mm
Skill Level 3
Original details
Type description Warship
Year/Period 800 - 1000
Origin DK/S/N