Greek Trireme Model Kit

Ship Model GREEK TRIREME
The model represents a Greek trireme from the time of the Battle of Salamis (480 BC).
According to documents from Athens, 27 rowers (thalamites) were on each side of the lower rank, 27 rowers (zygites) on the second rank and 31 rowers (thranites) on the third rank.
Like the previous types, the triremes had large oars on the stern.
In addition to the 170 rowers recruited from the poorest sections of the free population, another 30 were on the ship.
They were archers, sailors, flutists who gave rhythm to the rowers with flutes and crew.
Each ship was commanded by a nauarchos or trierachos.
The ship was commanded on the stern by the helmsman (kybernetes).
When conditions were good, the trireme could navigate at speeds up to 12 kilometers per hour.
The main weapon of the trireme was a bronze rostrum mounted on the bow that rammed the flanks of enemy ships.
The ship was mainly moving with oars, the sails were used only during long voyages.
During the battles, the sails and the mast leaned towards the stern and only the oars were used.
The box of the model contains all the laser-cut wooden parts, the fittings in wood, metal and plastic (according to model), the fabrics for the sails, the plans and the instructions of construction.
Scale 1/72.

Static model
Level confirmed
Kit
Scale 1/72
Length 515 mm
Width 185 mm
Height 220 mm

---

Scale : 1:72
The 1:72 scale is ideal for model planes, military models and figures.
This means that the model is 72 times smaller than the actual object.
For example, a model 1:72 scale airplane measures 8 inches / 20cm in length if the real object measures 14.4 m (1440 cm).
The figures in the 1:72 scale measure about 1 inch / 2.5cm high.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..

To learn more about size and scale, click here.

---

---

Reference : 004
Other tags : S050D004 – S5D4 – 4

---

Ship model kit – to be assembled and painted – Paint and glue to be bought separately
Scale : 1:72 –Box size : 64 cm x 27 cm x 6 cm