The Galleass, with its 150 foot beam, 25 banks of oars per side, and 3-4 masts, was a Venetian invention. Built out of older merchant gallea grossa, the galleass was fitted with a round forecastle on the front that held 6-9 large guns, and raised and fortified sides and stern castle, pierced with prodigious amounts of guns all around. The Galleass was slow and not very maneuverable (they were towed into place at the battle of Lepanto) but more than made up for this by having 360 degree firepower and high defensive capabilities. In a sense, the galleass was a floating fortress.
Each Galleass model is 1/300th (6mm) scale, measures 145mm from end-to-end and comes with:
All models come unassembled and unpainted, and are not intended for children under the age of 14.
Each Galleass model is 1/300th (6mm) scale, measures 145mm from end-to-end and comes with:
- a sheet of colorful flags, awning and side trim (random)
- crew and captain markers
- fusta damage dice holder
- smoke markers
- yardarms with or without furled sails
All models come unassembled and unpainted, and are not intended for children under the age of 14.