Billing Boats 1/100 Esmeralda Naval Training Ship Model Kit

Billing Boats 1/100 Esmeralda Naval Training Ship Model Kit

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SKU:: BIL 01-00-0730
Brand:: Billing Boats

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Billing Boats Esmeralda Naval Training Ship

The Esmeralda is a training ship of the Chilean Navy with a long and storied history. It was originally built in Spain in 1946 and launched as a steel-hulled four-masted barquentine ship named the “Juan Sebastián Elcano.” The ship was then acquired by Chile in 1951 and renamed the Esmeralda, after a previous Chilean Navy vessel of the same name.

The Esmeralda is primarily used as a training ship for naval cadets, providing hands-on experience in seamanship, navigation, and leadership while participating in international training cruises and naval events. The ship is known for its distinctive black hull and white-painted superstructure, as well as its intricate and traditional rigging.

One of the most notable aspects of the Esmeralda is its participation in naval tall ship races and events around the world. The ship has competed in numerous races and regattas, showcasing its sailing prowess and beauty to spectators and enthusiasts alike. The Esmeralda has also served as a floating embassy for Chile, where it has hosted dignitaries and promoted goodwill between nations.

Despite its training and ceremonial duties, the Esmeralda has faced controversy over the years due to its association with the Chilean military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The ship was briefly detained in the Netherlands in 2003 due to a legal dispute over the seizure of Chilean assets related to human rights abuses during the Pinochet regime.

Overall, the Esmeralda remains an important symbol of Chilean naval tradition and maritime heritage, representing the country on the global stage through its training missions, naval diplomacy, and participation in tall ship events.

What's In The Box:

Billing Boats Esmeralda Naval Training Ship kit with Laser cut wood planking.
Full set of fittings
Plans
Diagrams and an instruction manual in multiple languages.

Note: This is a wooden kitset which requires assembly and painting. Glues, required tools, and paint sold separately.

Technical Specifications:
Scale 1:100
Length 44.5″ (113cm)
Height 22″ (56cm)
Width 5.5″ (14cm)
The kit does not contain paint, glue or tools.

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The item I received is not the item I ordered

Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the original item to. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar) and we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.

The item I ordered arrived faulty.

Please arrange with RC Hobbies to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced by RC Hobbies Ltd free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees Act to provide a remedy.

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If the “track and trace” on your order indicates that it has been delivered, but you’re unable to find it or it hasn’t been delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & Post Haste on your behalf.

Regrettably, neither RC Hobbies nor Courier Post & Fastway are able to refund or replace items that have been lost, damaged or stolen after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend using “Signature Required” option which is our default option unless advise by the Buyer to use the “No Signature Required” option.

I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered

Change of mind returns can be processed as long as it has been agreed by RC Hobbies and the item has been returned within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost of the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive a Store Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.

Restock fee

All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is 15% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not like it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also require additional items to complete.

Description

Billing Boats Esmeralda Naval Training Ship

What's In The Box:

Billing Boats Esmeralda Naval Training Ship kit with Laser cut wood planking.
Full set of fittings
Plans
Diagrams and an instruction manual in multiple languages.

Note: This is a wooden kitset which requires assembly and painting. Glues, required tools, and paint sold separately.

Technical Specifications:
Scale 1:100
Length 44.5″ (113cm)
Height 22″ (56cm)
Width 5.5″ (14cm)
The kit does not contain paint, glue or tools.

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Delivery
Once E&E TRADERS LTD has confirmed acceptance of the buyer's order, we will endeavor to dispatch the buyer's order within 24 Hours unless a different time frame is specified in relation to a particular product. If we are unable to dispatch the buyer's order within the time frame specified by E&E TRADERS LTD we will endeavor to contact the buyer and advise the buyer of the expected dispatch date.

In stock items are generally dispatched on the following business day, unless a different time frame is specified in relation to a particular product and provided the order was placed before our daily cut off time which is usually around 1PM - 2PM.

We use Courier Post and Fastway for New Zealand orders. Deliveries are usually overnight, but please allow an extra day for big parcels to reach the South Island and for rural deliveries.

We use Courier Post for orders that can fit into overnight courier bags and Fastway for larger parcels.

Tracking emails will be sent out once parcels have been collected.

The buyer may specify delivery instructions for an order (for example, the buyer may authorise the delivery agent to leave the products in a specified location if the buyer will not be at the delivery address). RC Hobbies 12 Ltd will not be responsible for any order that is delivered in accordance with the buyer’s delivery instructions.

Delivery to PO Boxes
E & E TRADERS LTD can send goods to PO Boxes

International Delivery.
We're based in New Zealand but we deliver all round the world. Please contact us for a shipping quote or we will send you a quote after your order has been placed.

sales@rchobbies.co.nz

Returns Policy

The item I received is not the item I ordered

Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the original item to E & E TRADERS LTD. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar) and we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.

The item I ordered arrived faulty.

Please arrange with E & E TRADERS LTD to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced by E & E TRADERS LTD free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees Act to provide a remedy.

The item I ordered did not arrive

If your item did not arrive the first thing to do is request a “track and trace” on your item from the Courier Post or Fastway tracking emails we send out.

Alternatively you can call Courier Post on 0800 268 743 or Fastway on 09 634 3704

If the “track and trace” on your order indicates that it has been delivered, but you’re unable to find it or it hasn’t been delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & PostHaste on your behalf.

Regrettably, neither RC Hobbies nor Courier Post & PostHaste are able to refund or replace items that have been lost, damaged or stolen after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend using “Signature Required” option which is our default option unless advise by the Buyer to use the “No Signature Required” option.

I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered

Change of mind returns can be processed as long as it has been agreed by E & E TRADERS LTD and the item has been returned within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost of the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive a Store Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.

Restock fee

All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is 10% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not like it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also require additional items to complete.