{"product_id":"52001-zvezda-9018-hansa-kogge-172","title":"Zvezda 9018 Hansa Kogge 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZvezda 9018 Hansa Kogge 1\/72 Plastic Model – Exceptional Hanseatic Sailing Ship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZvezda 9018 Hansa Kogge in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precise plastic model kit that captures the fascinating history of the medieval merchant sailing ships of the Hanseatic League. The model consists of 138 finely detailed parts, including realistic sails made of white plastic and a dedicated display stand. The manufacturer also includes decals with three different variants, referring to authentic vessels of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHansa Kogge – History of the Vessel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hansa Kogge is one of the most famous sailing ships used in the waters of the Baltic and North Seas in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly by cities belonging to the \u003cstrong\u003eHanseatic League\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hansa). These ships were primarily used in Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Their period of greatest prosperity was during the \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Ages – from the late 13th to the early 15th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kogges played a key role in the development of sea trade and formed the basis of the economic power of Hanseatic cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical kogge was used for transporting goods, but it also served as a warship for the protection of Hanseatic convoys. The most famous use of these vessels took place during the Hanseatic League’s battles with pirates and in defensive operations against rival leagues and states. The reconstructed original kogge from Bremen (Kogge von Bremen) is today one of the best-researched sailing ships of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial and Contents of the Model Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel made from high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 1\/72 – finished model length 42.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite plastic sails ready for painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand for the ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for 3 Hanseatic vessel variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions with clear diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model does not include glue or paints – these must be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCategory and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZvezda 9018 Hansa Kogge is classified as a \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for modelers with at least intermediate experience (difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e). Care is required when working with the details, especially during the assembly of the rigging and sails. We recommend this product both to enthusiasts of historical sailing ships, as well as collectors of 1\/72 scale ship models and anyone interested in the maritime history of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique and educational miniature, ideal for expanding a collection or as an ambitious model to build and paint by yourself, illustrating the legacy of the powerful Hanseatic League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zvezda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723035726158,"sku":"ZV9018","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/826737dcbe5451360c88965fd5a26d99.jpg?v=1755551048","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/52001-zvezda-9018-hansa-kogge-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}