{"product_id":"occre12016","title":"OCCRE - GJØA Amundsen's Ship (1\/45)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGJØA\u003c\/span\u003e Amundsen's Ship (1\/45)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOCCRE 12016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1845, the best-equipped expedition of its time ventured into the Arctic to cross the Northwest Passage: 128 men and two warships. None returned. Almost sixty years later, a Norwegian succeeded with six men and a small, 21-meter fishing boat. That boat was the Gjøa, and this is the model that reproduces, piece by piece, the vessel that changed the map of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOcCre Gjøa model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, you'll build a 1:45 scale replica of the sailing ship with which Roald Amundsen first completed the Northwest Passage, the sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic ice. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ewooden ship model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for both experienced builders and those looking to take the leap into a model with character and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistory of the Gjøa and the Amundsen expedition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Gjøa was a modest fishing boat built in 1872, just 21 meters long and weighing 47 tons. Where others sent reinforced warships, Roald Amundsen deliberately chose this small vessel: its shallow draft—less than one meter—allowed it to navigate the channels and shallow shoals of the Arctic that had grounded previous large expeditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn June 16, 1903, Amundsen set sail from Oslo at night, fleeing his creditors, with a crew of just six men. For 22 months, the Gjøa was trapped in the ice off King William Island, in an anchorage now known as Gjøa Haven. Far from giving up, Amundsen used that time to learn survival techniques from the Inuit and to locate the position of the magnetic North Pole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn August 26, 1905, they sighted a ship approaching from the west: the Northwest Passage had been completed for the first time in history. The voyage ended in San Francisco in 1906, and Roald Amundsen became the most celebrated explorer of his time. Today, the original Gjøa is preserved in the Fram Museum in Oslo, alongside the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith which Amundsen would later reach the South Pole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical specifications of the Gjøa model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Gjøa model faithfully reproduces every detail of the original ship, based on museum documentation. These are its main features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\/45\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e725 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e295 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e665 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNumber of pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,991\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEstimated construction time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapprox. 480 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emedium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elinden wood, walnut, sapele, brass, and sewn cotton candles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLaser-cut wooden boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHand-sewn candles, historically accurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCast metal and brass parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eScale drawings based on documentation of the original ship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStep-by-step instructions with video tutorials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe model of the Gjøa and the conquest of the Northwest Passage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuilding the Gjøa is not just assembling a wooden model ship: it's recreating with your own hands the vessel that achieved what no explorer had managed in three centuries. Every deck plank, every rigging rope, and every cotton sail brings you closer to the feat that forever changed the map of the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's an ideal project for modelers seeking a model with historical depth, and a natural complement for those who already own the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e, Amundsen's other great ship. Both vessels share a museum in Oslo; now they can share your display case too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWho is this model for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis wooden ship model kit is recommended for intermediate modelers who enjoy detailed, long-term projects. If this is your first sailboat of any complexity, the step-by-step instructions and video tutorials will guide you through the entire assembly process. If you are already an experienced builder, you will find the Gjøa a challenge with a historic reward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat scale is the Gjøa model?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe OcCre Gjøa model is made to a 1:45 scale and measures 725 mm in length when assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow many pieces does it have and how long does it take to assemble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe kit contains 1,991 pieces and the estimated assembly time is about 480 hours, depending on the modeler's experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's of medium difficulty. It's not the easiest model kit to start with, but it includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials that make it accessible if you dedicate time and care to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat ship was the Gjøa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Gjøa was the Norwegian sailing ship with which Roald Amundsen first completed the Northwest Passage between 1903 and 1906. The original is preserved in the Fram Museum in Oslo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OCCRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49037362561275,"sku":"8436032427447","price":4299.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/0398\/4552\/files\/OCCRE-Gj-a-Amundsen-s-Ship-1-45.jpg?v=1783071039","url":"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/products\/occre12016","provider":"Jix Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}