HMS Beagle, 1/96 - Revell 05458

The HMS Beagle Revell 05458 is a model kit to be assembled at 1/96, depicting the famous British exploration ship associated with Charles Darwin’s voyages. With its 178 parts, this model lets you recreate an iconic silhouette from 19th-century scientific navigation.

The HMS Beagle

The HMS Beagle is known for the expedition carried out between 1831 and 1836, during which Charles Darwin made observations that played a major role in developing his scientific work. This Royal Navy ship carried out several exploration campaigns and hydrographic surveys.

The Revell 05458 model kit

This replica highlights the characteristic features of an exploration sailing ship: a structured hull with gunports, a detailed deck with hatches, a bow decoration, masts and spars. Once completed, the model measures approximately 385 mm long, 100 mm wide and 298 mm high.

The 1/96 scale reduces each dimension of the real ship by a factor of 96. It provides a suitable format for recreating the hull, rigging and the details visible on the deck.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a sailing ship requires careful preparation of the parts, precise gluing, and a methodical progression when installing the masts and rigging. Painting makes it possible to distinguish the hull, the deck fittings and the elements of the sail rig. A suitable primer makes it easier to apply paint shades and finish the small parts.

The assembly requires the usual supplies for model makers: model glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine sandpaper, paints and brushes. Reading the full instructions before starting assembly helps you organize the different construction steps.

Technical features

• Brand: Revell
• Reference: 05458
• Subject: HMS Beagle
• Type: ship model kit to be assembled
• Scale: 1/96
• Number of parts: 178
• Length (assembled): 385 mm
• Width (assembled): 100 mm
• Height (assembled): 298 mm