Historic American Privateer from Vanguard Models Now Available at Ages of Sail

August 21, 2023August 20, 2025 / agesofsail / 2 Comments

Vanguard Models Kit of the Grecian Now Available at Ages of Sail!

We’re thrilled to announce that Ages of Sail has just received a fresh shipment of the highly anticipated Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian. Dive into history and craftsmanship as you embark on an incredible journey to recreate the Baltimore privateer schooner that sailed the seas during the War of 1812.

About Baltimore Clippers: Emerging during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Baltimore Clippers redefined maritime design with their distinct characteristics. They boasted a narrow, rakish hull, graceful sheer lines, and lofty masts adorned with a vast array of sails. These features, combined with their innovative rigging and lightweight construction, allowed them to outpace larger vessels and navigate shallow waters with astonishing ease.

The Baltimore Clipper’s most illustrious period coincided with the War of 1812. Renowned for their ability to outmaneuver and outrun British warships, these clippers became vital assets for American privateers. Their speed allowed them to swiftly close in on merchant vessels and capture them with remarkable efficiency, despite being outgunned. This strategic advantage earned them a place in history as nimble and daring vessels that defied the odds.

Introducing the Vanguard Models’ Grecian Kit: Immerse yourself in the meticulous details of this stunning model kit, designed with historical authenticity and ease of construction in mind. The Grecian kit captures the spirit of a bygone era, bringing to life the iconic two-masted schooner-rigged Baltimore clipper that made waves during a pivotal moment in history.

A World of Features Awaits You: The Grecian is a 1/64-scale wooden model kit measuring just under 35″ long and 22″ high, and is the latest kit to come from kit designer and ship modeler Chris Watton and his company Vanguard Models.

Laser cut and engraved parts in MDF and pear wood.
Laser etched and cut lime wood deck with treenail detail
3 sheets of photo etched brass
High resolution 3D-printed parts.
20ft cutter boat included as 3D-print and wooden parts.
Double planked hull in limewood for first planking and pear wood for second planking.
Walnut dowel for mast, gaff, and boom.
Multiple sizes of both black and natural rigging thread along with all necessary blocks and deadeyes
Comprehensive, full colour instruction manual, along with ELEVEN plan sheets which include all masting and rigging drawings.
Eduard-printed custom waterslide decal for Grecian’s stern, with options for both white and ochre.

Experience the Joy of Ship Modeling: Ages of Sail is your gateway to a world of creativity, learning, and community. As a revered destination for wooden ship model kits, fittings, tools, and accessories, we’re excited to offer you the Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian – a gateway to a captivating world of craftsmanship and history.

Get Yours Today: Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of maritime history. Visit our online shop at https://www.agesofsail.com/product/grecian-baltimore-privateer-schooner-1812-vanguard-models-164/ and secure your Vanguard Models kit of the Grecian now. Unveil the magic of ship modeling, and let your journey of creation begin!

Taking Another Look: Greek Galliot from Amati Model

February 28, 2021March 3, 2021 / agesofsail / Leave a comment

One small gem of a kit that often gets overlooked is Amati’s Greek Galliot. It’s probably because the average person looks at it, but doesn’t really know what to make of it. It looks mediterranean, a bit exotic, but what is it? What is a galliot?

The term was applied to a few different types of ship, but the Mediterranean galliot was a small lateen rigged shipped that also regularly used oars for propulsion. These ships were used by, among others, the Barbary pirates that operated out of North Africa. But, these ships were also used by the Greeks in their fight for independence against the Ottoman Turks between 1821 and 1829.

Amati’s Greek Galliot kit depicts a ship operating as a Greek privateer during the time of the War of Greek Independence. The ship is equipped with three lateen-rigged masts and a single bank of 12 oars on each side. Armament consists of a pair of bow mounted carriage guns, and swivel guns lining the quarterdeck.

At a scale of 1:65, this kit builds into a model 21.7″ long, about 55cm. The rig of this kind of ship is relatively simple, but the kit offers plenty of details, plus a couple cannons and an unusual ship design to make the build interesting.

Provided planking includes beech wood, walnut, and beautifully exotic red padauk wood for planking the inner bulwarks.

If you notice the fancy decorative inlaid wood pattern in the photos above and below. Amati includes a strip of this pre-made wood. The inlay pattern actually varies between kits, so your own model will likely be different from these. The kit also includes sailcloth pre-printed in color.

Even the instructions tell you that the oars would be in place only when the sails are clewed up. So, they didn’t follow their own instructions for the model in these photos, but the model sure looks nice displayed this way. And, to finish up your model display, this kit even includes the walnut stanchions and a beautiful wooden base, though the one in the currents kits are oval and not rectangular as shown in these photos.

The Greek Galliot is currently listing on our online store, Ages of Sail. for $124.95. This is a really interesting subject and as you can see here, it’s a gem of a model. You can order your’s today right here. Remember, as an Amati distributor, we offer free parts replacement on any Amati kit you buy from us. So, break or lose a part? Don’t worry. We have you covered.

Check out our huge inventory of ship model kits, fittings, tools, and accessories at Agesofsail.com

Feature Kit: Artesania Latina’s French Privateer Cutter Le Renard, 1813

November 11, 2017November 11, 2017 / agesofsail / Leave a comment

Looking for a beautiful ship model subject that’s big enough to display, easy enough to build, won’t takes years to complete, and at an affordable price? Take a look at the French privateer cutter, Le Rendard, 1813.