Artesania Latina 22185 1/50 scale Jolie Brise Cutter. Discover the Jolie Brise, a scale wooden replica of this famous French cutter. After a short career as a pilot boat, she was used as a fishing boat as steam engines replaced sail propulsion. Le Jolie Brise could sail at speeds of 9-10 knots. She became a legendary racing cutter, winning the first Fastnet race in 1925, and again in 1930, among many other races. She became famous when she rescued the crew of the Adriana in the 1932 Bermuda Ocean Race, which caught fire and was lost during the race, before being withdrawn from service. The model ship kit includes: Precision laser-cut woodenparts, Meticulously decorated laser-engraved deck, Complete fittings in wood, brass and die-cast metal, Waterborne decals, Photoetched brass details, Sewn sails and adhesive flag with fabric effect, Wooden display base. For assembly, you can follow our full-color, paper-based instructions. You can also download free digital instructions by clicking on the "Instructions and downloadable content" button on the Artesania Latina website. Once built, the model measures 498 mm long, 514 mm high and 105 mm wide. Paint and glue are not included.
