This is the 1:50 Scale Endeavour Longboat from Latina The H.M.S. Endeavour was launched in 1765 and was acquired three years later by the British Admiralty and prepared for a three year voyage under the command of the famous Captain James Cook. Latina rates the difficulty level at one anchor, recommended for beginning modelers. FEATURES: Hand sewn and sized cloth sails All-wood construction features African walnut, ramin, sapele, coral, plywood and boxwood Brass hardware such as eyebolts, deck lights, rings, and more Three colors of thread, brown and raw (pale green) for different rigging applications INCLUDES: One Latina 1:50 scale Endeavour"s Longboat kit with pre-sewn sails, all fittings and rigging, all deck planking, hull, masts, bowsprit, three rolls of rigging thread, flag, photo-illustrated instruction sheet and plans REQUIRES: Building tools, glue. SPECS: Scale: 1:50 (1ft = 6/25") Length: 16.53" (420mm) Height: 10.6" (270mm) Beam: 3.53" (90mm) COMMENTS: Painting is not required, but a good choice for enamel model paint in a large variety of colors would be the Humbrol line found under vendor prefix ARXR. Even though the manufacturer rates this kit as easy to build, this model contains many pieces and much finish work is required. Previous modeling experience is helpful. LatinaPart LAT19015