Sultan Arab Dhow

This beautiful model is a traditional sailing ship used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India and East Africa. Up to the 1960s dhows made their commercial journeys from the Persian Gulf to East Africa using only sails as a means of propulsion.       Scale 1:60.

Model Space gives you the opportunity to buy this top quality model kit in a number of different ways, depending on your budget and spare modelling time. You can choose whether to buy the kit outright, or break down your kit into monthly instalments to spread out the cost.

If you choose to buy monthly, you will receive a full set of expanded step-by-step instructions delivered by email, along with a monthly magazine featuring the story behind the Arab dhows and articles covering the history of sail and seafarers.

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By purchasing this model ship in monthly instalments you will receive the following Premium Membership benefits:

  1. Monthly e-magazine and expanded instructions from our download centre
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  3. Help with replacing damaged parts
  4. No obligation - you are free to cancel at any time.
  5. All ships delivered free to your door (no P&P).
  6. If you are not satisfied, you can return for a full refund within 14 days of your order.

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The Ship's History

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The term dhow is used only in English, to describe a variety of two- and three-masted lateen- or settee-rigged sailing ships, and even some much smaller craft...

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