Achilles Model Ship Kit American Pilot Cutter 1815 – Mantua (MA794)

The Achilles American Cutter 1815 Model Ship Kit is manufactured by Mantua Model Ships & Mantua Model Boats. Mantua have built its reputation on large, elaborately detailed ship model kits. Their ship model kits use photo-etched brass, cast metal fittings, cast metal and machined turned brass fittings. The detail in their range of large ship models is exceptional.

History of the Achilles American Pilot Cutter 1815

Originally named “Anna Maria” the ACHILLES – American Pilot Cutter 1815 was built in 1815 at the New York dockyards as a pilot boat. The “Achillies” spent much of her time as a fast mail boat. A plank on bulkhead construction the ship model kit contains building plans and instructions, brass castings, limewood and walnut hull planking, brass etched details, rigging cord and silk flag.