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HMS Victory Model Ship: Commemorate Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary Assembling its New Wooden Cross-Section at 1:72 Scale

Posted on October 27, 2023March 4, 2024 by Administrador DelBlog

What a joy it is for the team of professionals at Artesanía Latina surprise our modelers with something new! In this case with a new historical naval model highly coveted. On the occasion of the commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, which was fought back on October 21, 1805 – 218 years ago – we have created a magnificent naval miniature. Both beginner and more expert modelers can now build the HMS Victory Model Ship Cross-Section (20500). Specifically, it is a spectacular 1:72 scale wooden modeling kit.

When you finish assembling it, you will be able to appreciate with total clarity and fidelity the six decks that made up the flagship of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, the largest warship in history. What was life like on board a ship during the 17th and 18th centuries? The wooden naval modeling kit with the model of the English ship of the line 1805 Trafalgar Edition will be shown to you through this museum quality jewel.

Do you think HMS Victory model ship cross-section is beautiful? Wait until you watch the video below in its entirety, we present it in detail, showing off in all its splendor.

NAVAL MODELING KIT WITH HMS VICTORY SHIP OF THE LINE SECTION

The British ship of the line HMS Victory with Horatio Nelson in command fought against the Spanish Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar. It was the largest ship in the British Royal Navy. So, given its relevance, do not hesitate now to assemble this classic section of the model ship HMS Victory, full of decorative details.

Its naval modeling kit contains high-precision laser-cut board parts, hardwoods, brass and cast iron. The cannons are die-cast and fully equipped. So that it is beautifully displayed, it includes a small exhibition base with a metal nominative plate. If you want to make it more realistic, we also provide you with the copper lining of the hull and, as another excellent bonus, 8 figures in die-cast with Admiral Nelson.

As we mentioned previously, the cross-section of HMS Victory model ship will offer you the opportunity to examine in depth the construction and structure of the ship, as well as the entire high level of detail of its six decks.

That will be once it is built, so for its assembly you can follow our complete step-by-step guide entirely on video – very easy to understand – which you can watch for free at our Youtube channel –click here–. To do this, you can also scan the QR code on the box and on the printed parts list that comes with the box. It will be like a masterclass carried out by our professional modelers. The kit does not contain printed instructions. You can also download the 1:1 plan of the model for free in the button on this sheet called ‘Instructions and Downloadable Content’. Once it is completed, the HMS Victory model ship will measure 9.44” (240mm) length, 13.58” (345mm) height and 3.58” (91mm) width.

HMS VICTORY MODEL SHIP OF THE LINE: FINISHES AND ACCESSORIES

If the modeler build this fantastic cross-section of HMS Victory model ship a model completely faithful to the original replica, we recommend that you paint it with our Specific Set of Water-Based Acrylic Paints(277PACK29), sold separately.

For the protection of the model while it is displayed and to give it a museum touch, we strongly suggest that you place it in its fabulous Methacrylate Urn (20500AS), also for sale separately.

Finally, illuminate the cross-section to give it more realism with the LED Lighting Set for Models and DIY Projects (27590).

So decide soon to build the HMS Victory Model Ship Cross-Section (20500). We present it to you in this careful box with the wooden naval modeling kit.

Oh, you can also purchase everything your model needs with the Gift Pack HMS Victory Cross-Section (20500L), which comes with the model, its methacrylate display urn, its set of LED lights, its pack of paints and a Micro Riveting Tool to cover the hull (27319). And at a lower price than if you buy all the products separately!

HISTORY OF THE MOST POWERFUL SHIP OF THE LINE IN THE WORLD, THE ONLY ONE THAT REMAINS AS IT WAS

Today, it is on dock in the port of Portsmouth (Hampshire) in England as a museum piece. The English ship HMS Victory remains the flagship of the Second Lord of the Sea. It is even more important because it is the only ship of the line that has survived to this day in conditions faithful to the originals.

HMS Victory was launched in 1765. The rest of the works such as the rigging, the sails and the armament were progressively completed until in 1778 the ship of the line could be in active service.

Two years after being assigned to command HMS Victory, vice admiral Horatio Nelson participated in the Battle of Trafalgar. The most decisive of the Napoleonic Wars. It was the one that put an end to the French and Spanish navies. The United Kingdom would assume a maritime supremacy that would last until the Second World War.

However, Nelson did not have the opportunity to learn of his victory. He died during the battle in the course of a close combat with the Redoutable, a large French ship with 74 guns. From the tops of the Redoutable, a marksman then reached Nelson.

Now you can remember history by building the section of one of the most important ships in history! The HMS Victory model ship cross-section.

Ship Models

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood at 1/84 Scale: 100% New and Trustworthy Design for the Trafalgar 1805 Edition of the Spanish Navy Flagship

Posted on September 19, 2023October 11, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

Many emails from our modelers friends requesting it and they convinced us. A naval modeling kit has arrived at our warehouses that will drive you crazy due to its beauty and its historical relevance. The new wooden model ship Santisima Trinidad Trafalgar Edition 1805 (22901), at 1:84 scale. Yes, the modeler can now assemble the flagship of the Spanish Navy.

A highly desired product made by Artesanía Latina, the 2023 greatest novelty on the naval modeling market! It is a faithful replica – without precedent – in miniature with 100% new design of the Spanish ship of the line with 144 cannons, symbol of Spanish naval power from the late 18th century and early 19th century.

We have based as a reference on the plan found in Saint Petersburg and on the monograph by Joaquín Rodríguez Crespo. This model accurately represents what the ship looked like at the end of its life, with the correct artillery. It was an essential vessel in the Battle of Trafagar between the British Royal Navy and the Spanish Navy. Of course, now we have refloated it from the bottom of the sea to bring you an exuberant wooden naval modeling kit aimed at elite modelers. We present it to you on this video:

MODEL SHIP SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD: KIT CONTENTS OF SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE

The new wooden naval modeling kit of the famous Spanish ship of the line Santisima Trinidad at 1:84 scale was the greatest weapon of its time, it received the nickname ‘El Escorial de los Mares’. The emblem of the feared Spanish Navy. Just below there is a video in which you can watch all the contents of this stunning wooden model ship.

The modeler will find in this new Trafalgar 1805 edition hundreds of high-quality parts: 14 sheets of basswood plywood cut by precision laser and 6 spectacular brass photo-etched sheets with parts such as lanterns, railings or details of the cannons. Also, 10 packs of strips and rods, and American oak veneer. All the blocks and beams for the rigging are prefabricated. Brass round dowels and brass tubes are also included.

What can we say about its sails! It has a huge amount of 18 pre-sewn sails made of cotton fabric – ready to be placed – and cotton threads of different colors and thicknesses. It comes with translucent acetates, nets and adhesive flags in textured fabric.

As a gift so that the model is perfectly displayed, wooden exhibition base with metal nominative plate.

And, even more, another bonus: 5 die-cast figurines!

Of course, you can also provide an extra realism to the faithful miniature replica, add the Set of 16 Metal Figures and Accessories for Spanish Navy (22901F), sold separately.

This kit represents its appearance and artillery correctly, the ones of the Battle of Trafalgar. In this sense, the figurehead of the archangel Saint Michael leads the ship. The highly detailed scale artillery includes photo-etched parts and includes the howitzers that the ship carried in Trafalgar. Included the boats to build in wood, very realistic.

MODEL SHIP SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD: READY TO LIGHT UP

Do you still need to see more to get crazy thanks to the beauty of the new model of the Spanish vessel – ship of the line – Santisima Trinidad Trafalgar Edition 1805? No problem. The new model made by Artesanía Latina is prepared for illuminate, so do not hesitate to purchase -sold separately- our LED Lighting Set (27590). The modeler will be amazed by such beauty!

VERY DETAILED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS

Once the model ship Santisima Trinidad (22901) is built, this measures 46.88” -1191 mm- length, 35.62” -905 mm- height and 18.26” -464 mm- width. Its design using a false keel and frames brings its assembly closer to that of the real ship.

How to assemble it? The 3D modelers and designers at Artesanía Latina have created brand new instructions. You can appreciate the different stages of assembly with total clarity. In Spanish, French, Italian, English, German, Dutch and Russian. In addition, the naval modeling kit of the Spanish ship comes with several paper templates to make the construction process of the model easier. Among other functionalities, they serve to arrange the elements on the decks and to place the embrasures and other objects on the sides of the hull.

The wooden naval modeling kit of the Santisima Trinidad has a QR code in its box which will allow you to download the assembly guide for free with clarifying photographs – more than 800 pages on digital format, not on paper – at product sheet of our website. Does not contain printed instructions. Two printed posters are included: one with the 1:1 scale model – double-sided – and another with the parts list and sails identification.

Also, on our Youtube channel, you can watch 10 demonstration videos to help you through some of the most important steps.

We recommend you watch the video below to learn about some of the tools that can be super useful when you are assembling the model:

ACRYLIC PAINTS SET FOR SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD

The modeling professionals at Artesanía Latina recommend the painting of the model ship Santisima Trinidad using its Specific Water-Based Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK30), sold separately. In this way, the result of the finished of the Spanish ship of the line will be much more realistic and visual. Quick drying, the paints of twelve different colors come in small 20 ml bottles. Featuring off white (x2), off black (x2), bright red, FS11136 red (x2), ice yellow, buff, cocoa brown, dark red leather and gold, your artwork of naval modeling will leave spechless anyone who sees it.

A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE SANTISIMA TRINIDAD

Launched in 1769, the Santisima Trinidad was one of the few four-decker ships of the line that existed. Despite this, it was not very effective due to its clumsy and slow navigation. Above all, its tragic end in the Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805) is remembered. On that occasion it was under the orders of the squad leader Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros, and with Francisco Javier de Uriarte y Borja as flag captain. After a tough fight, it was captured by the English in very bad conditions, with more than 200 dead and 100 wounded. The English put all their efforts into saving it and taking it to the English port of Gibraltar, being towed by the frigates HMS Naiad and HMS Phoebe. However, it would finally sink on October 24th about 25 or 26 miles south of Cádiz.

It now remains at the bottom of the sea. Its artillery parts were extracted and installed at the entrance to the Pantheon of Illustrious Sailors located in the Navy Non-Commissioned Officers School, in San Fernando (Cádiz). Now you have the opportunity, once again, to build a fundamental jewek of world naval history. Assemble this Trafalgar 1805 edition of the model ship Santisima Trinidad (22901).

Oh, don’t forget to accompany this impressive Spanish ship with its Captain’s Boat (19014), for sale separately. This way your ship of the line will look even more beautiful.

Then… Let’s build them at our modeling workshop!

Ship Models

Boat Model Easy Kits: Get Started in Wooden Naval Modeling with the Ship Replicas from this New Collection

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

Surprise for all our modelers friends! Artesanía Latina has created a new collection of simply-to-assemble models: boat model Easy Kits. With paints, brush and glue as well as many accessories! It is aimed both at those who want to start in the world of naval modeling as those who want to build a miniature naval replica because their level of skill is still not enough for it due to it has more difficulty. Also, to those who need to accompany the large miniature of our catalog with its smaller sister. You can assemble a model in a couple of weekends. Of course, at least 14 years are required to be able to make these models for beginners. So let’s get to know the two new references that are currently in stock: French frigate Hermione La Fayette (17000) and Galic school ship Belem (17001).

BOAT MODEL EASY KITS: WOODEN MODEL SHIP OF FRENCH FRIGATE HERMIONE LA FAYETTE

We offer you the opportunity to assemble the so-called ‘Frigate of Freedom’, which helped the North American insurgents in their process of independence from the United Kingdom… Being a novice modeler since you are not qualified to assemble the advanced model (22517N). It is the first of the boat model easy kits that we show you on this post: Hermione La Fayette. The ship modeling kit is at 1:160 scale, has 120 parts and offers an extremely easy and fun assembly experience. Of course, it is officially accredited by the Association Hermione La Fayette.

The Easy Kit Hermione La Fayette box contains all the necessary parts to build the model. They are new parts of wood cut by high precision laser that allow an extraordinary fit, so the assembly process is very pleasant. In addition, it contains printed sails, cotton threads, a lifeboat, cannons, stickers, flags, glue, paints and a brush.

For its assembly, it has very simple and intuitive step-by-step instructions on video made by our modelers. The kit does not include printed instructions or plans. In order to see the instructions, just Just scan the QR code that comes in the box, which will take you directly to our Youtube channel. As if it were an exclusive masterclass for you.

Once it is finished, the Hermione La Fayette Easy Model Kit measures 16.14” (410 mm) length, 12.59” (320 mm) height and 5.51” (140 mm) width.

FRENCH TRAINING SHIP MODEL BELEM: PRETTY EASY ASSEMBLY

The second of the boat model Easy Kits that the modeler friend of Artesanía Latina can assemble is the beautiful French training ship Belem, the last French three-masted ship, the oldest three-masted sailing ship in Europe and the second largest sailing ship remaining in France. Are you still not ready to assemble our advanced model (22519)? This is the wooden ship modeling kit that you must have in your modeling workshop. At 1:160 scale, with 120 parts and assembly experience you’ll love. Like the previous model, it has the official accreditation of the Foundation Belem.

As for the contents of the box, it has all the necessary parts to build the model, 120 too as in the previous kit. They are parts of original and new design cut by high precision laser, thus making it easier for everything to fit together perfectly during the construction process. In addition, it contains printed sails, threads, lifeboats, stickers, flags, glue, paints and a brush.

The assembly process? As it is one of the boat model easy kits, it has very simple and intuitive step-by-step instructions on video made by our modelers. The kit does not include printed instructions or plans. If you want to watch the instructions, scan the QR code of the box, which will direct you to our Youtube channel.

When the building is finished, the model of the Easy Kit Belem measures 12.99” (330 mm) length, 7.95” (202 mm) height and 3.97” (101 mm) width.

Without any doubt, it is a way to get started in naval modeling. Much more entertaining: the boat model Easy Kits. Now, you can assemble the two miniature replicas: the little sister… And the older one!

Ship Models

Fishing Boat Model Provençale: Improved Assembly Experience for the 1:20 Scale Model of the French Fishing Boat

Posted on July 4, 2023July 5, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

Undoubtedly, one of the historical top sellers of Artesanía Latina, one of the models that most excites our modelers friends. The fishing boat model La Provençale (19017-N), the French voilier of the Côte d’Azur. It has been out of stock in recent months for a simple reason. We have redesigned and further developed the 1:20 scale model so that, in addition to having an optimal aesthetic appearance, your assembly experience is better, easier and more entertaining. It is a great pleasure for us to present you this renewed faithful miniature replica of the French fishing boat. The naval modeling kit in wood is aimed at beginner modelers and also those who want to complete their private collection of fishing boats.

On the video below, we show you the appearance of La Provençale as well as some of the modeling tools that you will need during the assembly process of the faithful replica miniature of the Gallic sailing ship.

FISHING BOAT MODEL PROVENÇALE: WOODEN MODEL SHIP KIT CONTENTS

A naval jewel that will delight those who want to start in the wonderful world of naval modeling building your own new 1:20 scale model in wood of the fishing boat La Provencale. With a typically Mediterranean line thanks to its two latin sails, this boat used to be made with the remains of wood used for the construction of larger fishing boats.

Renewed model ship La Provençale… With an improved, much easier and more enjoyable assembly experience! In addition, its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its design closer to that of a real ship and will delight novice modelers who build this faithful miniature replica.

The 2023 naval modeling kit with the model of the French fishing boat La Provençale contains all the necessary parts for assembling this naval model. So, the box brings parts of wooden board plates cut by high precision laser. It also comes with a set of strips, round dowels and veneer, and with accessories in die-cast, brass and wood.

It also brings a magnificent set of hand-sewn cotton sails ready to be placed and cotton thread.

As a bonus, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with name plate of the boat.

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO GUIDE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF LA PROVENÇALE

For the assembly of the model of the French fishing boat La Provençale, you have our renewed and complete step-by-step instructions made on video by our modelers. As if it were an exclusive master class, we teach you how to build your model. In this way, you will enjoy the hobby of naval modeling even more and you will learn professional techniques. To do this, simply visit our YouTube Channel where you can find all the video tutorials. It does not come with printed instructions.

It includes printed boat plan and parts list. Once built, the model measures 12” (305 mm) length, 13.98” (335 mm) height and 3.93” (100 mm) width.

FISHING BOAT MODEL PROVENÇALE: SET OF SPECIFIC ACRYLIC PAINTS

If you want to achieve perfect and faithful finishes, we recommend that you paint your La Provençale fishing boat model with your Specific Set of Acrylic Paints (277PACK25), for sale separately. This has 6 jars of different paints, each with 20 ml of product. In this sense, it includes the following colors in paints: Off-White, Off-Black, Buff, Burnt Umber, Royal Blue and Red FS11136.

The drying time of the set of water-based paints for the La Provençale fishing boat model is very fast. Paints dry to the touch in about 20 minutes and fully dry in an hour. If you need to give a second layer, you will only have to wait approximately 6 hours. It is advisable to give it a white primer filler before applying our paints. The final result will be what your eyes see under these lines… Spectacular!

Ship Models

R/C Tugboat Model Atlantic: Majestic Navigable and Lightable Model Ship with Hull Made of High Quality ABS

Posted on June 26, 2023July 6, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

Summer has arrived, it has arrived! It is the season of the year in which our friends modelers want to enjoy their passion for the hobby outdoors and, if possible, with water to stay cool. Well, it also arrived to our warehouse the majestic, the huge R/C tugboat model Atlantic (20210) at 1:50 scale. Prepared for radio-control, fully navigable and, now, lightable so that it shines at night. It is the faithful miniature replica of a tugboat from the 80s that you all must build to have fun as a children.

This offshore tugboat was prepared to withstand the most difficult weather conditions. Its structure was designed so that its stability was total at sea, as well as being very manageable. Everything so that models like the Atlantic were capable of towing large ships such as oil tankers or cruise ships in open water. Let’s get to know all the features and contents of your fabulous naval modeling kit!

R/C TUGBOAT MODEL ATLANTIC: CONTENTS AND FEATURES

Assemble your r/c tugboat model at 1:50 scale of Atlantic, this classic vessel from the 20th century. The navigable ship modeling kit contains high-precision laser-cut board parts, hardwood, photo-etched, brass and cast iron: it has numerous details in chemical cuts to be more faithful to the original ship. It’s just gorgeous!

Likewise, the hull of the Atlantic r/c tugboat model is made of high-quality ABS plastic, so it can be easily converted into a radio controlled model, being more resistant and waterproof.

No forgetting that its interior is ready for the installation of the electrical system -not included-. The water cannons are designed to be usable -mechanism not included-.

Now, the ship model prepared for R/C Atlantic… It is also ready to be able to light up! To do this, install LED Lighting Set for Models and DIY Projects (27590) by Artesanía Latina, for sale separately.

R/C TUGBOAT MODEL ATLANTIC: VERY EASY ASSEMBLY GUIDE

For its assembly, follow our complete multimedia guide on DVD format with images and 3D renderings, step by step and in full color. The kit does not contain printed instructions. You can also download the digital instructions for free by clicking the button on this product sheet called ‘Instructions and Downloadable Contents’.

A naval jewel that, once it is built, measures 41.73” (1,060mm) length, 23.62” (600mm) height and 9.84” (250mm) width. Modelers from intermediate level onwards will be delighted by its great stability in the water, although it can also be displayed at any room with its fantastic exhibition base included in the kit.

ACRYLIC PAINTS SET FOR ATLANTIC MODEL SHIP

Other of the novelties that the adaptable for R/C Tugboat Model Atlantic brings is its Set of Specific Acrylic Paints (277PACK28), for sale separately. 12 jars of different paints, each one with 20 ml of product, all of them acrylic, water-based and quick-drying. The set includes the following colors: Off-White (x2), Off-Black (x2), Grey FS36375, Hull Red (x2), Vermilion, Deep Yellow, Aluminium, Gold and Bright Blue.

And the final result when you finish building the ship model prepared for R/C Atlantic (20210) by Artesanía Latina… It is this huge beautiful ship that will sail at sea or on your pool!

Do you want to have fun like a child? It’s the moment!

Modeling Tools & Accessories

Modeling Tools to Measure: Precision for the Assembly Process of Your Models and Crafts

Posted on May 25, 2023May 23, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

How necessary are the crafts and modeling tools to measure! If the modeler or lover of other hobbies wants the assembly process and creation to be precise and everything fits perfectly, they require them definitely. Artesanía Latina has a catalog of these tools with the largest quality for our customer friends. Let’s get to know them, because they are essential if we do not want to reposition parts, to avoid errors in measurements.

MODELING TOOLS TO MEASURE: 150 & 300 MM STAINLESS STEEL RULERS

The basics at any modeling or craft workshop: the rulers. We start with the two normal stainless steel rulers, they will last a lifetime. The first of them is 15 cm or 150 mm length (27069), 13 mm width and 0.5 mm thickness. It is used more in tasks of smaller measurements such as parts of round dowels, masts, strips, wings, chains and an endless number of elements.

The second of the normal rulers is larger thanks to its length of 30 cm or 300 mm (27070), width of 19 mm and thickness of 1 mm. Both rulers have a hole at one end so they can be hanged when they are not in use. In this way, you can keep organized your modeler’s workshop (27648).

MODELING TOOLS TO MEASURE: MICRO CENTERING RULER

One of the recent novelties of our firm in terms of measurement for modeling and handicrafts is the wonderful and super useful micro centering ruler (27326). Its length is 20 cm or 200 mm -10 cm or 100 mm on each side-. Also made of stainless steel, it makes it easier to find the center of the parts exactly to achieve a more effective assembly of these ones. With metric and imperial measurement system, according to the needs of the modeler. As can be seen on the images, this centering rule places 0 in the center and the numbering grows towards both sides.

How to use it? Place it so that the measurements coincide at the edges, and the 0 on the ruler marks the center of the part. The small existing points on the ruler allow the modeler to mark measurements with total accuracy, pointing through these with a mechanical pencil or pencil. Includes a protractor inside the ruler itself. More information about this measurement tool for modeling and crafts on the video below.

MODELING TOOLS TO MEASURE: MICRO RULERS SET

One of the top sellers of crafts and modeling tools to measure: the micro rulers set (27325). It contains two rulers (50 mm and 100 mm / 2 and 4”), two squares and a protractor, all of these made of high-quality stainless steel. Like the previous rulers, they also have holes to be hung.

On the one hand, the two rulers are flexible, ideal for working comfortably and easily with curved objects and scale models. They include measurements in metric and imperial systems. On the other hand, the squares, both with chamfered corners to avoid glue, are very useful when used as assembling brackets.

Do you want to know more about these magnificent small size crafts and modeling tools to measure? Pay attention to the video below.

PRECISE MEASUREMENTS WITH 6” / 150 MM DIGITAL CALIPER WITH CASE

The penultimate of our recommendations for modeling tools to measure by Artesanía Latina is the 6” / 150 mm long digital caliper (27057-1). Highly precise and easy to read thanks to its LCD screen, it is accompanied by a magnificent case for easy storage.

It allows you to take internal and external measurements of any part with a precision of +/- 0.1 mm, both in metric system as imperial. This digital and calibrated caliper makes it easy for the modeler to zero the tool on any position of the range, and it includes a 1.5v SR44/LR44 battery.

WATERLINE MARKER FOR MODEL SHIPS

Fundamental for naval modeling! The waterline marker for ship models (27649) is used to with the help of a pencil, mark that line around the ship, including measurements in both metric and imperial systems. To do this, hold the ship on its base or on the hull support (27011), sold separately. Roughly speaking, In general, it can be used as a scribe to mark lines parallel to the work surface. Assembly required.

Do you want to assemble your models or create other crafts on the first try without having to disassemble later due to measurement problems? Artesanía Latina offers you all the possibilities so that the construction and creation processes are impeccable, exact and concrete. Choose the measurement tools you need!

Ship Models

Saint Malo Model Ship: New 1:20 Scale Model of the French Fishing Boat in Wood for Beginners

Posted on May 17, 2023May 19, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

One of the most beautiful traditional fishing boats on the market… Now with a lifting! The team of modelers from Artesanía Latina has designed and developed a new concept for the model of this French ship. Everything to make the assembly experience friendly, simple and fun. It is a great satisfaction to introduce to our modeling friends the new Saint Malo model ship (19010-N), the Gallic doris from the end of the 19th century. Your 1:20 scale fishing boat modeling kit is aimed at beginner modelers and, also, to those who want to complete their private collection of fishing boats.

SAINT MALO MODEL SHIP: WOODEN MODELING KIT CONTENTS

A naval jewel that will delight those who want to start in the wonderful world of naval modeling building your own new 1:20 scale model in wood of the fishing boat –doris class– Saint Malo. Some fishermen still use this type of boat today in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel on the Normandy coast, as well as in Saint Pierre and Miquelon to set trammel lines or lobster and shrimp traps. However, the vast majority of the doris used are intended for leisure. Artisan doris builders still exist today.

The renewed model ship Saint Malo… With an improved assembly experience that is much easier and more enjoyable! In addition, its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its design closer to that of a real ship and will delight novice modelers who build this faithful miniature replica.

The renewed 2023 naval modeling kit with the model of the French fishing boat Saint Malo contains all the necessary parts for assembling this naval model. The box brings parts of board plates cut by high precision laser. It also comes with a set of strips, sheets and round wooden rods, accessories in die-cast, brass and wood, and a sticker.

It also brings a magnificent set of hand-sewn cotton sails ready to be placed and cotton thread.

As a gift bonus, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with name plate of the boat.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON VIDEO FOR SAINT MALO’S ASSEMBLY

For the assembly of the model of the French fishing boat Saint Malo, you have our renewed and complete step-by-step instructions made by our modelers on video. As if it were an exclusive masterclass, we teach you how to build your model. You will enjoy the hobby of naval modeling even more and you will learn professional techniques. To do this, simply visit our YouTube Channel where you can find all the video tutorials. It does not come with printed instructions.

It includes printed boat plan and parts list. Once it is built, the model measures 13.58” (345mm) length, 3.54” (90mm) width and 8.66” (220mm) height.

Thanks to the video below, you can learn about some of the modeling tools that you will need during the assembly process of the faithful miniature replica of doris Saint Malo.

SAINT MALO MODEL SHIP: ACRYLIC PAINTS SET

If you want to achieve a perfect and faithful finish, we recommend that you paint your Saint Malo fishing boat model with its Specific Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK24), for sale separately. This has 6 pots of different paints, each one with 20 ml of product. It includes the following colors in paints: Off-White, Off-Black, Buff, Burnt Umber, French Blue and Orange.

The drying time of the pack of water-based paints for the model ship Saint Malo is very fast. Paints dry to the touch in about 20 minutes and fully dry in an hour. If you need to give a second layer, you will only have to wait approximately 6 hours. It is advisable to apply a primer coat before to paint. The final result will be what your eyes see under these lines… Beautiful model!

Ship Models

Bounty Jolly Boat Model: 2023 Renewed Image of the Emblematic 1:25 Scale Model in Wood

Posted on May 3, 2023May 17, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

We were impatient for its arrival in our warehouses… And it’s here! We have spent months redesigning one of the emblematic wooden scale models in our catalogue. Everything to make the assembly experience optimal and fun. It is a great joy for the team of modelers from Artesanía Latina to present the new HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Model (19004-N), the legendary British ship. The naval modeling kit at 1:25 scale of the HMS Bounty auxiliary boat is aimed at beginner modelers and also those who want to accompany its merchant vessel (22810).

BOUNTY JOLLY BOAT MODEL: WOODEN NAVAL MODELING KIT CONTENTS

Get started in the wonderful world of naval modeling building your own new 1:25 scale model in wood of the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat from 18th century. This was, without a doubt, an essential vessel in the development of one of the most famous nautical feats in history. Now, with an improved assembly experience that is much easier and more enjoyable! In addition, its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its design closer to that of a real ship and will delight novice modelers who build this faithful miniature replica.

The 2023 renewed naval modeling kit with the model of the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat brings all the necessary parts for assembling this naval model. In this sense, the box contains three plates cut by high precision laser to be able to extract the parts without problems. Two of plywood (one of 2 mm and one of 3 mm) and one of 3 mm hardwood. Discover its set of wooden strips, veneers and round dowels, also accessories in die-cast, brass and wood and the flag… It has a new design!

It also brings a magnificent set of hand-sewn cotton sails ready to be placed and cotton thread.

As a bonus, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with name plate of the boat.

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY OF JOLLY BOAT

If you want to assemble the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Model of the British ship, you can use our renewed and complete instructions, -step by step with full colour images-. There are so many photographs and explanatory steps with their descriptive legends that the assembly is very comfortable for the novice modeler. It does not come with printed instructions. You can also download the digital instructions for free on the button on this product sheet called ‘Instructions and Downloadable Content’. If you want to get the digital assembly guide, you can also scan the QR code existing on the kit box and plan. This action takes you to this same web page where you can download all the instructions you need.

Kit also includes printed boat plan and parts list. Once built, the model measures 16.61” (422mm) length, 13.50” (343mm) height and 7.51” (191mm) width.

BOUNTY JOLLY BOAT MODEL: ACRYLIC PAINTS SET

Achieve perfect and faithful finishes! We recommend that you paint your HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Model with our Specific Set of Acrylic Paints (277PACK26), for sale separately. This has 6 jars of different paints, each with 20 ml of product. In this sense, it includes the following colors: Off-White, Off-Black, Buff, Burnt Umber, Navy Blue and Gold.

The drying time of the set of water-based paints for the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat model is very fast. The paints are usually dry to the touch in about 20 minutes and completely dry in an hour. If you need to give a second layer, you will only have to wait approximately 6 hours. It is advisable to give it a white primer filler before applying our paints. The final result will be what your eyes see below these text lines… How precious!

Get further enhance for your collection of naval modelling, accompany, if you are an expert modeller, the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat Model with its own merchant ship HMS Bounty (22810), for sale separately. The British ships couple will shine at your showroom!

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How to Paint Figurines for Model Ships: Video Masterclass Made by Our Modelers to Teach the Process

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

The metal figurines made by Artesanía Latina provide great realism to the wooden model ships where they are placed. They are the icing on the cake when the modeler has finished assembling any model on a naval scale. Currently, we have a wide assortment with different sets and crews sold individually that will be further expanded in the future. In this sense, many of our modelers friends have asked us on numerous occasions how to paint the figurines of the models. Well then, we are going to explain the process through a video tutorial made by our team of professional modelers.

But, first of all, we must remind you that, if necessary, you have to assemble or glue the two parts with which any of the figurines are formed. To do this, we strongly recommend that you use any of the cyanoacrylates from Artesanía Latina -sold separately- to obtain an optimal result -with the spray accelerator drying is faster-. If you wish, you can apply the glue with one of the two adhesive applicators included in the Set of Micro Saws, Applicators and Scriber (27302), for sale separately.

Let’s start painting the figurines thanks to the fantastic video masterclass of our professionals, for which you have to prepare them first.

HOW TO PAINT FIGURINES FOR MODEL SHIPS: PREPARATION BEFORE PAINTING

We start the explanation of how to paint figurines for model ships. Grab a Round Diamond File (27015-3) to remove mold lines and marks. File the entire profile of the figure, since it is the place where it is inserted and glued to the mold where it is stored.

Now, prepare the surface of any object you don’t need -for example, an unused compact disc or DVD- a quick putty. To do this, mix dense cyanoacrylate with talcum powder. Help yourself, for example, from the applicator to mix both products once they are applied. Apply that mix also with the applicator all over the figurine.

The next step is to create a support where you can place the figurine so you don’t touch it while preparing and painting it. Take or create a round and a cylindrical part, both of wood. Put cyano in the center of the round piece and glue the cylindrical piece right in the center of the circle, where the adhesive is. Next, glue, again with cyano, the feet of the figurine to the cylinder.

The last phase of the preparation prior to showing you how to paint figurines for model ships. It is time to apply a light layer of white primer (27701) using any of our high quality synthetic hair brushes.

SET OF PAINTS AND SINGLE COLOURS FOR FIGURINES

Before starting with the explanation of the video on how to paint figurines for model ships, we offer you two sets of acrylic paints for figurines -for sale separately-, choose according to your needs. On the one hand, there is the Basic Set (277PACK14), with 6 paint jars of 20 ml. each with the following colors: Off White, Off Black, Royal Blue, Deep Yellow, Vermilion and Basic Skin. On the other, the Advanced Set (277PACK15), with 12 jars: Off White, Off Black, Bright Red, Ice Yellow, Cocoa Brown, Dark Red Leather, Aluminum, Gold, Navy Blue, Bright Green, Basic Skin and Sunny Skin.

Of course, you can also purchase the colors you require from our extensive catalog of single acrylic paints with over thirty different colors… which ones do you like best?

HOW TO PAINT FIGURINES FOR MODEL SHIPS: PAINTING PROCESS

We will detail in advance how to paint figurines for model ships. First, paint all the visible parts of the character’s skin with a round brush and an basic skin color (27770). Right after, apply a general eyeshadow with a slightly darker tone diluted in water –sunny skin (27771)-.

Now, on a palette or other surface, you must have the color cocoa (27741). Add a bit of diluent (27700) -put it with a syringe to dose- and mix it with it. Remove excess paint and sharpen the tip of the bristles of the brush by painting on a piece of paper. Paint the flesh parts of the character as a hard shadow, also outlining the color. Repeat the process on the lighter parts, first, on the rest of the character as a whole -especially on his clothes-.

The moment has come when you have to paint the clothes with his colors and their details. We recommend that if the character is wearing multiple garments, one on top of the other, paint the outermost layer first. All you have to do is look at the video of our modeler to appreciate the rest of the painting, already to the taste of the fan. Here is the final result.

Once you know how to paint figurines for ship models, we encourage you to purchase any of our metal figurines presented in sets and individually currently on our catalog: Caravels and Galleons (22411F), Hermione La Fayette (22517F), King of the Mississippi (20515F) and HMS Endeavour (22520F).

Long live naval modelling!

Finishing on Model Building

Models and Crafts Brushes: Paint Your Creations for Best Results with Artesanía Latina

Posted on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 by Administrador DelBlog

Achieving the optimal finish on any scale model or other type of craft is essential if we want the final result to be faithful to the original and spectacular. For this reason, we make available to our modelers friends a wide catalog of brushes for models and high-quality crafts. There are many parts whose painting process is better done with this tool instead of with airbrush. In addition, there are still fans of modeling to which who like traditional methods when they are building a model.

Our brushes are characterized by their golden synthetic hair, which is the best for modeling since it is in continuous contact with solvents and paints. Those with natural hair suffer too much. In addition, its splint or metal ferrule closed and continuous maintains its hair perfectly. In this sense, the modeler or the fan of other hobbies can paint and varnish with precision thanks to these brushes for models and crafts made by Artesanía Latina. We let you know, then, all the existing on the catalogue : round and flat ones.

BRUSHES FOR MODELS AND CRAFTS: ROUND ONES

The brushes for models and crafts by Artesanía Latina adapt totally to any type of surface. Like our round brushes, with hair arranged in rounded, regular and pointed. The hair is well placed. The interior of the brushes is hermetic and its handle is made of wood, you can paint or varnish comfortably during the painting process. These are approximately 20 cm length each.

As for the thickness of the hair, it has the following measurements. Note that the numbers with the highest value correspond to thicker brushes and the numbers with the lowest value correspond to thinner ones. 000, 00, 0, 1, 4 and 8.

Round brushes are used for smaller parts or details, they have a round ferrule and a tip. Regarding this aspect, the larger round brush is used to paint larger parts while the smaller one is used to paint smaller, curved and rounded parts. Also, you can buy several brushes in the same product through Set of 4 Round Brushes (17120).

For other tasks, if you wish, we offer you our fabulous Natural Hair Round Brush with Ergonomic Handle -Size 3- (17303).

BRUSHES FOR MODELS AND CRAFTS: FLAT ONES

Of course, we also have brushes for models and crafts by Artesanía Latina, this time, with flat shape and regular. They are used, specifically, to paint small straight, square and rectangular parts due to its flat shapes. The sizes available in our catalog are 000, 0, 4, 6, 8 and 12.

Once you have used both the flat and round models and crafts brushes, we recommend the following action. Wash with water or alcohol after painting or varnishing with acrylics, and with white spirit when layering with oils and other types. In a container, pour the cleaning product and move any brush inside it, rubbing the hair lightly with the bottom of the bottle so that it penetrates the hair. After rinsing, scrub brush gently with mild soap until no residue remains.

ACCESSORIES TO PAINT WITH BRUSH

Brushes for models and crafts have to be stored after use, obviously. So that they are not scattered and, furthermore, so that they are not lost, the modeler or hobbyist can store them in our very useful Paints, Brushes and Tools for Modeling Organizer (27648-TP) to assemble.

Likewise, if you need a container with many holes to be able to deposit the different paints that you are using to paint your model or creativity, we have the solution. The Plastic Palette for Paints with 10+1 Tanks (17074N).

Finally, Artesanía Latina offers you its entire extensive assortment of quick-drying acrylic paints, both in individual pots as in sets for models. Do you have everything to get the best finishes on your model or craft?