In 1845, the best-equipped expedition of its time sailed into the Arctic to cross the Northwest Passage: 128 men and two warships. Not one came back. Nearly sixty years later, a Norwegian succeeded with six men and a small 21-metre fishing boat. That boat was the Gjøa, and this is the model kit that recreates, plank by plank, the ship that changed the map of the world.
With the OcCre Gjøa model ship kit, you’ll build the vessel Roald Amundsen used to complete the first-ever transit of the Northwest Passage at 1:45 scale — the sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific through the Arctic ice. A wooden ship model kit designed for experienced builders and for anyone ready to take on a model with real history behind it.
Gjøa Model Specifications
The Gjøa model faithfully recreates every detail of the original ship, based on museum documentation. Key specifications:
- Scale: 1:45
- Model length: 725 mm
- Beam: 295 mm
- Height: 665 mm
- Number of parts: 1,991
- Estimated build time: approx. 480 hours
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Materials: Limewood, walnut, sapelli, brass, and sewn cotton sails
The kit includes:
- Laser-cut wooden sheets
- Hand-sewn, historically accurate sails
- Cast metal and brass fittings
- Scale plans based on documentation of the original vessel
- Step-by-step instructions with video tutorials
What scale is the Gjøa model?
The OcCre Gjøa model is built at 1:45 scale and measures 725 mm in length once assembled.
How many parts does it have, and how long does it take to build?
The kit contains 1,991 parts, and the estimated build time is around 480 hours, depending on the modeller’s experience.
Is it suitable for beginners?
It’s an intermediate-difficulty kit. It’s not the simplest model to start with, but it includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials that make it accessible with time and care.
(info provided by Occre)
