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Jigsaw Flowerpot K1001 Red Carpet of Life
Brand: Pintoo
Model: TAS081300
MS4008 Parrot Rifle 10-Pounder
Brand: Guns of History
Model: TAS083706
These models are as detailed as the real cannon and equipment on America's Civil War battlefield.
HISTORY
Cast iron artillery was very accurate, but it was brittle and prone to fracture. Captain Robert P. Parrott, superintendent of the West Point Foundry, created a stronger piece by reinforcing the cast iron with a band of wrought iron around the breech. The iron band was welded into one piece and forced onto the breach while it was red hot. Cold water was then poured down the muzzle, allowing the band to shrink and attach uniformly.
Captain Parrott made the first of these rifles that carry his name in 1860 and patented it in 1861. The piece was extremely versatile, firing both fused and point impacting explosive rounds, along with shot (solid ball) and grape (large charge of small balls). With an effective range of over 2,000 yards, the Parrott Rifle became one of the favorite pieces of both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
KIT FEATURES
Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
Authentically detailed cannon barrel
Realistic spoked wooden wheels
Clearly written illustrated instructions
Easy to build assembly & painting time 5-10 hours
Guns Of History Kit No. MS4008
Model length 8" / width 4-1/2" / height 3-1/3" / Scale 1:16
Difficulty Level: Entry Level
Rainbow Fan Diamond D8094
Brand: Tasma
Model: TAS030004
Diamond shaped single line kite.
8+ years
80cm x 94cm, polyester
Frame: glass fibre
Wind force: medium
Flying line 1 x 30m
MM13 Mississippi River Boat
Brand: Mini Mamoli
Model: TAS084513
MMS175 Packard Twelve Convertible
Brand: Metal Earth
Model: TAS082149
Each model features amazing detail and is laser cut from one or more 4'' square steel sheets. Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
Assembled Size: 95mm x 32mm x 26mm
JS4203H Cromwell Tank
Brand: Cubic Fun
Model: TAS078058
157 piece kit. Model size: 22cm x 16cm x 9cm (1:35 scale)
New - due October 2017