Of course, a plan is also included for the model which describes things in greater detail, including the rigging stages. This is also typically easy to understand and also contains the shapes for a good number of kit parts, so if you were to screw up, then with a little extra timber, you can right your wrongs. I've not got windows so was remote desktopping to a windows machine and the lag dampened my enthusiasm for exploring)

Use this model to support learning about Vikings alongside other Twinkl resources and discover a new level of engagement.Sail: Each ship had a big, brightly coloured square sail which was woven from wool. They were dyed red and had stripes or diamond patterns. Buying items online can be a daunting task, so we want you to realize that there is absolutely ZERO risk in buying something and trying it out. If you don't like it, no hard feelings we'll make it right.

If the weather was bad, the men lowered the sail to use it as a tent for protection against the elements.

The Vikings used longboats as their method of transportation because they were fast, durable and capable of navigating through stormy seas and shallow rivers. To further develop your children’s learning on the Vikings and longboats, why not use this reading comprehension activity alongside the longboat template, so children can better understand why the Vikings used longboats when sailing and the kinds of things they had on the ship. This is a really fun construction activity to do with any children learning about Vikings. It's also a great way to introduce nets of 3d shapes.

How can I use the Viking Longship 3D Model?: Rotate the Viking Longship on your screen to see it from all angles. Look carefully at the details and try to identify what each part is made from. Can you count the oars? How is this ship different to others you have seen? Why might there only be one sail?

The end result is an amazing longship model which is perfect for your classroom display, enhancing children’s learning about the Vikings by bringing it to life! Viking longships were long, slender boats that the Vikings used to travel on the seas. They have a long history in Scandinavia and were used as early as the fourth century BC. The Design of Viking Longships