This type of armour-plated ship is seldom represented by modelers in such precise miniature detail. This model really is both an exception, and exceptional!

The model - the world champion, some times participated international competitions. Its author was awarded with a medal "300 years of the Russian fleet "

This model won the all Russia Championships 2001. She is beautifully built and displayed.

University Cup entrant -2003, Nienshanz Cup entrant -2004

The model participated in an unfinished condition in the Russia Championships 2003 and University Cup 2003

University Cup entrant -2002

The builder of this model is one of the finest in Europe and his models have been auctioned at Christies in the UK. This model is currently on display at an exhibition in Constantine Palace - a sea residence of the President of Russian Federation.

The model is made by one of the finest model shipwrights of the Ship-model-makers Guild of St.-Petersburg. Of the xebec class, this is one of most beautifully made examples in the world.

This miniature model of Sir Francis Drakes famous circumnavigational vessel has been built with a fine eye to detail for maximum authenticity.