Matchcraft Matchstick Model Kit

Mary Rose

The Matchcraft Mary Rose Matchstick Kit 11540 allows hobbyists to build a miniature version of one of England’s most famous warships. Supplied with pre-cut matchsticks, templates, and detailed instructions, this kit provides an engaging and rewarding project that captures the distinctive Tudor-era design of King Henry VIII’s flagship. Once complete, the finished model makes an impressive and historically significant display piece.

• Complete matchstick kit with templates and instructions
• Authentic Mary Rose Tudor warship design
• Made from traditional wooden craft materials
• Perfect for maritime enthusiasts and collectors

This project offers a hands-on way to engage with history while enjoying the timeless craft of matchstick modelling. The Mary Rose remains one of the most iconic ships in British maritime heritage, and this kit allows builders to recreate it in fine detail.

History:

The Mary Rose was a Tudor warship launched in 1511 and served as the flagship of King Henry VIII’s navy. It was a pioneering vessel for its time, armed with heavy guns and designed for both close combat and artillery duels. The ship famously sank in 1545 during a battle against the French fleet, only to be rediscovered and raised in 1982 in one of the most significant maritime archaeological finds of the 20th century. Today, the preserved remains of the Mary Rose are housed in a dedicated museum in Portsmouth. The Matchcraft Mary Rose Matchstick Kit pays tribute to this legendary vessel, offering hobbyists the opportunity to reconstruct in miniature a ship that defined an era of English naval power.