SPRING
Originally a ketch, this ship was strengthened and used for Arctic exploration with others including the Carcase on which Nelson served as a midshipman. Being strengthened she also had the capability to withstand the pressures of large mounted mortars, so with minor adaptation was used as a Bomb vessel during the wars with Russia.
Mantua Model Group have been producing period model boat kits since after the war and were the first company to innovate and use the cutting ability of laser beams to produce very accurate and high quality products.
Mantua are also based in Italy and are also able to supply very high quality fittings and building materials for the model boat builder.
