Aún estoy rematando el primer forro. Tengo mucho que lijar para empezar a colocar el segundo forro. Soy muy mayor (82 años) y lógicamente mi destreza no es la de hace años. Pero yo todo se andará.
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480
Step-by-step videos
Number of pieces
1.991
Rating
4.9
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In 1845, the best-equipped expedition of its day sailed into the Arctic to cross the Northwest Passage: 128 men and two warships. Not one came back. Nearly sixty years later, a Norwegian pulled it off with six men and a small 21-meter fishing boat. That boat was the Gjøa, and this is the model kit that recreates, plank by plank, the ship that redrew the map of the world.
With the OcCre Gjøa model ship kit, you'll build the vessel Roald Amundsen sailed to complete the first-ever transit of the Northwest Passage at 1:45 scale — the sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific through the Arctic ice. A wooden ship model kit designed for seasoned builders and for anyone ready to take on a model with real history behind it.
The History of the Gjøa and Amundsen's Expedition
The Gjøa was a modest fishing vessel built in 1872 — just 21 meters long and 47 tons. Where others sent reinforced warships, Roald Amundsen deliberately chose this small boat: its shallow draft of less than one meter let it navigate the shallow Arctic channels and shoals that had grounded every major expedition before it.
On June 16, 1903, Amundsen slipped out of Oslo at night to escape his creditors, with a crew of just six men. For 22 months, the Gjøa was locked in the ice off King William Island, at an anchorage now known as Gjoa Haven. Rather than give up, Amundsen used the time to learn survival techniques from the Inuit and to pinpoint the location of the Magnetic North Pole.
On August 26, 1905, they spotted a ship approaching from the west: the Northwest Passage had been completed for the first time in history. The voyage ended in San Francisco in 1906, and Roald Amundsen became the most celebrated explorer of his era. Today, the original Gjøa is preserved at the Fram Museum in Oslo, alongside the legendary Fram, the ship Amundsen would later take to the South Pole.
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 (28.5 in)
- Beam: 295 mm (11.6 in)
- Height: 665 mm (26.2 in)
- 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
The Gjøa Model and the Conquest of the Northwest Passage
Building the Gjøa isn't just assembling a wooden ship model — it's recreating, with your own hands, the vessel that achieved what no explorer had managed in three centuries. Every deck plank, every line of rigging, and every cotton sail brings you closer to the feat that changed the map of the planet forever.
It's an ideal project for modelers seeking a build with genuine historical depth, and a natural companion for anyone who already owns the Fram, Amundsen's other great ship. Both vessels share a museum in Oslo; now they can share your display case too.
Who Is This Model For?
This wooden ship model is recommended for intermediate-level modelers who enjoy detailed, long-term projects. If this is your first serious sailing ship, the step-by-step instructions and video tutorials guide you through the entire build. If you're already an experienced builder, the Gjøa offers a challenge with a genuine historical payoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scale is the Gjøa model?
The OcCre Gjøa model is built at 1:45 scale and measures 725 mm (28.5 in) 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 modeler'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.
What was the Gjøa?
The Gjøa was the Norwegian sailing vessel Roald Amundsen used to complete the first-ever transit of the Northwest Passage between 1903 and 1906. The original is preserved at the Fram Museum in Oslo.
Reviews of OcCre's Gjøa Model Ship: Amundsen's Arctic Vessel at 1:45 Scale
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 22 reviews.
Como siempre excelente servicio y los productos de buena calidad. Un modelo con historia que promete horas de esparcimiento en el astillero
It's a nice ship to bild.
Bonsoir la maquette est en cours. La coque est achevée et je vais poursuivre avec la pose de la couche de borde de finition. Les explications de montage sous forme de photos sont faciles à comprendre. Je suis content de la qualité du produit. Suite au prochain numéro.
Ainda não iniciei a construção do modelo.
Haven't started it yet,(Thas is why I rated it 4 instead of 5) still working on the tugboat Sanson. Materials seem of excellent quality and you have paper plans and instructions, I love that.
Le kit a été reçu conformément aux prévisions et semble être conforme à la description. Je n'es pas commencé celui-ci car mon précédent kit n'est pas encore terminé. Ce sera le prochain .
Sehr schöne Ausführung Im Vergleich zu anderen Herstellern beste Qualität und Anleitung
Superior quality materials included in the kit. The laser cut pieces and the already sewn sails make the build less difficult to complete.
Excellent value. Great model, just started building the hull
Erst mal muss ich es bauen, dann kann ich auch qualifiziert antworten.
Very good quality
Aún no la he iniciado pero es una maqueta muy interesante
Acabo de empezar
Perfetta nelle rifinitura e facie da costruire, purtroppo ancora non ultimata
Je viens de découvrir la boîte et la richesse des matériaux à disposition. Il ne me reste plus qu'à avancer... avec le concours des vidéos proposées
Ein sehr guter Service, eine schnelle Lieferung und super Ware. Danke
Super Bausatz! Mit der Anleitung und den vorliegenden Videos auch für nicht so erfahrene Modell-Bastler sehr schön und ohne Ärger zusammenzubauen.
Es un barco muy bonito y con unas instrucciones de montaje inmejorables, estoy muy contento con su construcción.
Too much paperwork, otherwise a good kit. Still just starting to build - not worthy of a picture!
La comanda va estar tramessa en el temps indicat. Servei magnific.
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