20 cm Viking Drakkar: The Round-Shielded Crew
Specifications
| Color | Brown |
| Material | Hand-painted resin, carved-wood look |
| Dimensions | Length: 20 cm | Height: 10 cm | Width: 8 cm |
| Theme | Mythology |
- Hand-painted resin, carved-wood look
- 20 cm wide, 10 cm high, 8 cm deep
- Weight 0.73 kg, a piece for a shelf or a desk
- Three helmeted warriors and six round shields
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth, no solvents
- Free shipping from 49 €
A 20 cm longship, three warriors and six shields
The ship fits on a shelf, but the scene is complete. The prow ends in a dragon's head with an open mouth; the stern curls into a tight volute. Between them, three bearded warriors wearing conical helmets stand upright, a round shield on their arm. Three other shields are lined up along the hull.
The molding imitates carved wood: planking ribs, shield boards, strands of hair in the beards. The material does not warp with humidity variations in a heated interior. The rest of the fleet is stored in the Viking boats and longships collection.
What sets this piece apart
- A scene, not just a boat: the prow warrior has his hand to his forehead, acting as a lookout, while the other two look straight ahead.
- Six round shields: three carried by the crew, three placed against the hull, each with its central embossed umbo.
- Two crafted ends: dragon head on one side, volute on the other, both in a very dark brown that contrasts with the ochre of the hull.
- Hand-painted: the honey shades on the helmets and darker patinas in the crevices vary slightly from one piece to another.
- Shelf-ready size: 20 cm wide by 0.73 kg. Present enough to occupy a shelf, compact enough not to monopolize it.
Do you prefer to assemble your ship yourself? The 1/50 scale wooden Viking longship model is built piece by piece; this longship comes out of the box ready to display.
Specifications
- Material: hand-painted resin, carved wood-look finish
- Dimensions: 20 cm long (from prow to stern), 10 cm high, 8 cm wide
- Weight: 0.73 kg (including packaging)
- Colors: ochre brown on the hull, golden honey-toned helmets and shields
- Usage: indoor decorative display (shelf, desk, mantelpiece)
- Warning: decorative object — this is not a toy; keep out of reach of young children
- Care: soft, dry cloth; do not use standing water or solvents
Did you know?
In 1880, at Gokstad near Sandefjord in Norway, archaeologist Nicolay Nicolaysen excavated a ship over 23 meters long from a burial mound, built around 890 — and along the hull, the remains of 64 round shields painted alternately yellow and black. To this day, it is the largest set of Viking Age shields found in a single context. Their arrangement tells us something specific: they overlapped to the point of covering the oar holes — a ceremonial shield wall, hung while docked or for a parade, which would have been taken down before using the oars. The row of shields on this model precisely follows this layout. The ship and shields belong to the Oslo collections, awaiting the reopening of the Viking Ship Museum, announced for 2027.
📖 To learn more: The longship, Viking boat: construction and navigation
♦ Complete your Viking collection
- Freyja statue, wood-look: the same carved finish, in a standing version.
- Ulfhednar statue, the wolf-warrior: an individual warrior to pair with the crew.
- Viking shield coasters, set of 6: the round shield motif, this time on the table.
Can this longship be used as an incense holder or incense burner?
No. It is a solid decorative piece, with no receptacle, no cone recess and no smoke outlet. It is meant to be displayed and admired; nothing is designed for burning anything in it.
Is it real wood?
No, it is hand-painted resin with a finish that imitates carved wood: the ribs of the hull, the planks of the shields, the strands of the beards. Resin copes better than solid wood with the humidity changes of a heated home.
How much shelf space should I allow?
Allow 20 cm in width, 10 cm in height and 8 cm in depth. A shelf 22 cm wide is enough. At 0.73 kg, the piece stays stable on its flat base and needs no fixing.
How do I care for it without damaging the paint?
A soft, dry cloth, or a soft brush for the dust lodged between the shields. Avoid soaking it, household cleaners and solvents: the paint is applied by hand. Keep it indoors; painted resin does not like UV light or frost.
Is it a scale model of a specific ship?
No. It is a decorative interpretation loosely inspired by longships, with deliberately compact proportions. For a faithful scale model, look instead at our wooden longship models.
Delivery — Allow 7 to 15 business days for mainland France, 10 to 20 days for the European Union. Free delivery on orders over €49.
Delivery guarantee — If your parcel is not delivered within 60 business days, we will provide an immediate reshipment or a full refund.
14-day returns — You have 14 calendar days from receipt to request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned within this period, in its original packaging.
Legal guarantees — All our products are covered by the legal guarantee of conformity and the guarantee against hidden defects, in accordance with the Consumer Code and the Civil Code.
