MODEL SHIPWAYS Whitworth Civil War Canon 1:16 - Wooden Model Kit (4001)

Designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, the cannon that bore his name became a favored weapon of the Confederacy. Unusual in appearance as well as operation, the Whitworth was a breech-loader that fired an elongated 12-pound iron shell from a finely rifled 1,100 pound Model Shipways Barrel. Accurate and easy to maneuver, it had a range of 4.5 miles and made a   shrill, whistling noise which could be distinguished from all other cannon of the period. The Whitworth saw action at Gettysburg, Charleston, Vicksburg, Fredericksburg and many other American Civil War battlefields.

KIT FEATURES

• Historically accurate and perfectly scaled
• Cleanly cast Britannia metal components
• Authentically detailed cannon Model Shipways Barrel
• Realistic spoked wooden wheels
• Clearly written illustrated instructions
• Easy to build assembly & painting time 5-10 hours