USS Rattlesnake 1:64 Scale MV36 Plank-on-Bulkhead Kit by Mamoli

The Mamoli MV36 is a meticulously researched 1/64 scale reproduction of the 20-gun American privateer Rattlesnake. Built in 1781, the original vessel was known for its sleek, fast lines and its significant role during the American Revolutionary War.

This kit captures the aggressive "clipper-like" hull that allowed the Rattlesnake to evade the British blockade. Using traditional plank-on-bulkhead construction, the MV36 is a rewarding project for modelers who appreciate the sleek aesthetics of an 18th-century fast raider.

Technical Specifications

Scale: 1:64

Length: 697mm (27.4 inches)

Height: 463mm (18.2 inches)

Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced

Model Number: MV35 / MV36

This Mamoli kit is engineered with high-grade materials designed to provide both structural integrity and a museum-quality aesthetic:

Precision Framework: The kit contains laser-cut frames and a false keel, ensuring a perfectly squared and stable foundation for the hull.

Double Planking: For a superior finish, the hull is double-planked. The first layer utilizes beech for its strength and flexibility, while the final exterior layer is laid in rich walnut for an authentic period appearance.

Refined Hardware: Most decorative and functional fittings are crafted from cast white metal, providing crisp detail and durability.

Hardwood Details: To maintain historical accuracy, the blocks, dead-eyes, and belaying pins are all machined from solid walnut, standing in stark contrast to the plastic components found in lesser kits.

Armament: Includes a full complement of scale cannons to recreate the "sting" of this famous privateer.

What’s in the Box?

Note: This is a comprehensive wooden ship kit. It includes all laser-cut wood, double-planking strips, metal fittings, and rigging materials.

Note for Builders: The 1/64 scale provides an excellent balance of size and detail, making it a perfect project for those looking to graduate to more complex rigging.

Tools, adhesives, and paints are sold separately.

The USS Rattlesnake

The Rattlesnake is celebrated for its distinctive profile—a sharp bow and a streamlined hull that hints at its history as a fast blockade runner. The combination of beech and walnut ensures that the model is as sturdy as it is beautiful. Whether displayed in a home office or a gallery, this model serves as a tribute to the ingenuity and daring of 18th-century privateers.

Master the art of traditional shipbuilding with this high-speed icon of American naval history.

Recommended Add-ons

Brass Blackening Solution: Perfect for treating the white metal fittings to achieve a realistic, aged iron look.

Fine-Grained Sanding Blocks: For refining the beech layer before applying the final walnut planking.

PVA & CA Glues: High-strength wood glue for the framework and cyanoacrylate for the metal-to-wood bonds.