For many of us, this faithful replica in miniature that we present to you is one of the most beautiful on ship models catalog by Artesania Latina. The sailboat modelBluenose II (22453) at 1:75 scale, one of the regatta and fishing schooners most famous in history. Of Canadian origin, the wooden modeling kit will delight modellers with at least an intermediate level of skills. Once built, this spectacular vessel measures 27.16” (690mm) length, 4.33” (110mm) width and 22.44” (570mm) height. It will dazzle at any room where you expose it!
Firstly, it must be emphasized that the sailboat model reproduces the beauty of the original schooner in the most careful and precise way. In addition, its construction system using false keel and frames brings the assembly of the naval model closer to the construction of the real ship. Before we get to know the kit contents, let’s review the fabulous history of this beautiful ship.
HISTORY OF BLUENOSE SCHOONER: THE FASTEST SAILBOAT
Its name is due to the nickname given to the inhabitants of Nova Scotia (blue nose), where the schooner was launched on March 26, 1921. In this sense, it was built at the Smith & Rhuland.
The Bluenose was operating in the Grand Banks region along with dozens of other vessels. This is a peculiar area of the North Atlantic, comprised between the coast of Canada and Labrador. It is subject to periodic mists that make it an Eden for fishermen. There, hake, cod, salmon and tuna are found in prodigious quantities. That is why this schooner is also known as ‘The Queen of the Grand Banks’.
He was going to fish in Newfoundland waters but his destiny changed. It was seen that this fast schooner won all the regattas that were organized on the east coast of the United States. These fishing boats, especially because of their sails, are conditioned to reach great speed.
Thus, the Bluenose was winner of the North Atlantic International Fishermen’s Trophy in all the races held between 1920 and 1938. Captain Angus Walter, at the forefront. In 1942, despite the efforts of this captain and many others who tried to keep the ship in Nova Scotia, the Bluenose was sold to carry cargo in the West Indies. On January 28, 1946, when running aground on a coral reef off the coast of Haiti.
Lastly, the Bluenose II, built in 1964, is an exact replica of the original and the last of the tall Schooners. Now he is an ambassador, symbol and tourist attraction of the city of Lunenburg, where he continues to sail today. Want to visit? Take a look at his official page.
SAILBOAT MODEL: KIT CONTENTS OF BLUENOSE II
The sailboat model Bluenose II (22453) is made of wood and metal with high quality parts. As can be seen in this image of the stern, its finesse and elegance, no doubt. It’s a legend scale model to build!
That is why the modeling kit with the Bluenose II sailboat model contains high-precision laser-cut board parts –they fit perfectly-, hardwoods, brass, cast iron, threads and cotton sails sewn by hand ready to be placed.
Lots of beautiful and real details are included in this modeling kit. These give the Bluenose II a perfect appearance compared to the original ship.
Also, its precise step-by-step instructions on DVD for computer format will help you effectively during the process of building the sailboat model. Also, you can download for free the digital assembly guide in the Bluenose II product sheet. Available languages? Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Dutch.
On the video below, our modelers friends can see the contents of the 1:75 scale wooden naval modeling kit from Bluenose II (22453). Please note that paper instructions are no longer available, we are sending them on DVD to help prevent global logging. One of the fundamental commitments of Artesania Latina in the 21st century.
In short, the sailboat model Bluenose II in wood, an exact replica of the Canadian regatta and fishing schooner, is unavoidable for any modeller. Build it and tell us about your experience!
Many times, the modelers’ loved ones know about their hobby but don’t know what to give them. The challenge of giving away modeling. What model and accessories to buy? Have I got it right? Something is missing? Will you like it? These and many other questions go through their heads creating many doubts. So Artesanía Latina has decided to make it easier for all of them. Even modelers who want to give themselves. We have created some Modeling Gift Packs to offer very interesting ideas by including the model, the paints, the figurines and, in addition, some tools in the same product. And at a lower price than buying them separately! Let’s get to know the ones currently in our catalog!
Stay tuned because soon we will be incorporating new Modeling Gift Packs to please and excite your loved ones or, as we said, yourself as a modeler. See what’s new for 2023 here!Giving modeling as a gift is giving away passion!
If there was a fundamental ship for Humanity, in addition to the caravels of the Discovery of America, that was the British research ship HMB Endeavour of the 18th century. With this, Captain James Cook discovered Australia and made it easier to know where Tahiti, New Zealand and many other islands were located. Thanks to its existence, new animal and plant species were also discovered. Likewise, it allowed the calculation with great precision of the position in longitude by means of mathematical formulas. So the contribution of James Cook’s voyages to navigation, seamanship and geographical exploration are undoubtedly of historical importance. It is an ideal time for us to immerse ourselves, then, a little more in the history of HMB Endeavour. Precisely, a few months ago the location and existence of the wreck was confirmed, as can be read in this interesting article from Australian Geographic.
HMB Endeavour was 32 meters long, 8.9 meters wide and 3.4 meters deep. Her rigging was of the frigate type. Speaking of its armament, it had 22 guns: 10 4-pounders and 12 swivel. Regarding the sail, it had 897 square meters. This allowed it to reach speeds of 7 to 8 knots (13 to 15 km per hour).
HISTORY OF HMB ENDEAVOUR: PIONEER OF THE MODERN OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIP
More than two and a half centuries ago, an English coal ship originally called the Earl of Pembroke (1764) emerged as the forerunner of the oceanographic research ship of our times. The HMB Endeavour and its own history are essential, they marked an era and a change in knowledge. It all started with the efforts of British Royal Navy Captain James Cook -at the time a lieutenant-. Mount your first major expedition to the South Sea. Being able to go to Tahiti, discovered a year earlier, to install an astronomical observatory to observe the transit of Venus in 1769. The goal? Measure the size of the Solar System.
The history of HMB Endeavour as an exploration ship begins in Plymouth (England) in August 1768 with 94 people and supplies for a year and a half. Being a coal ship, even having been converted into a research vessel, it had enormous holds that were modified in order to store provisions. As they were used up, those spaces were occupied by instruments, plants and animals that they found during their journey. The organization of its crew was spectacular: sailors for naval operations, officers and infantrymen for shipboard discipline and external attacks, and scientists and artists to study and reflect on milestones.
On April 10th, 1769, HMB Endeavour reached Tahiti after passing through Madeira, Rio de Janeiro and Cape Horn. Unfortunately, exact measurements could not be obtained with the transit of Venus since the planet had a very diffuse profile. At least, yes, the astronomer Charles Green was able to appreciate and record it. The challenge was only achieved one hundred years later thanks to photography. In July, Cook opened a secret letter from the Navy Department urging him to find Australia.
HISTORY OF HMB ENDEAVOUR: THE DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA
For half a year, the HMB Endeavour circled New Zealand and realized that it was not a continent but islands. In 1770 Cook claimed them as British after mapping almost four thousand kilometers of coastline in three months.
It was precisely in April of that same year when it ran into the east coast of Australia, which it bordered towards the north until in June it ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef Coral. In this sense, he managed to free the ship, although with damage to the hull that was attempted to be repaired. After setting foot on land again, they continued west but this time he learned his lesson. A auxiliary boat led the expedition to measure the depth.
The history of HMB Endeavour continued heading west until October, the month in which it arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia. There he took advantage of three months to repair the ship, however, many lives of the crew were lost due to malaria. At Christmas, he headed home and on July 12, 1771, the port of Dover (England) received the HMS Endeavor with 38 fewer crew members.
After James Cook’s expedition, HMB Endeavour was used for military purposes until it was decommissioned in 1774, to be sold and renamed Lord Sandwich in 1775. Its last service was fighting in the US War of Independence. It was sunk in Narragansett Bay to prevent the French landing at Newport in the Battle of Rhode Island. Currently, as we mentioned, the location of the wreck has been certified and there is a faithful replica of the original.
WOODEN SHIP MODELING KITS: BOAT AND CAPTAIN’S BOAT
They are faithful miniature replicas of these historic vessels. Our modelers have looked at official documentation for their design, so the assembly experience is satisfactory and improved. Anyone will have a great time in order to build these naval beauties. Now, you can paint both ships with the Specific Set of Acrylic Paints for HMB Endeavour (277PACK7) for sale separately. The finishes you will get will be much more realistic.
In addition, HMB Endeavour and its history need a crew to give the ship more life. Get the Specific Set of Figures and Accessories (22520-F), also for sale separately.
Do you want to relive historical moments? Build our fabulous ship modeling kits! Now, it is available the fantastic Gift Pack of HMB Endeavour (22520-L).
One of the most attractive and beautiful wooden ship models from Artesania Latina… Now renewed! Our 3D designers and our modellers have rethought the aesthetics and assembly of the American schooner model Virginia (22115) at 1:41 scale. So, the assembly experience for our modellers friends is much more pleasant, fun and simple. And what’s more, we present this faithful miniature replica of the 19th century ship in a new box!
It is a beautiful naval miniature suitable for beginners modellers, although it will also delight the rest of the modellers, regardless of their level. Once it is built, the American schooner model Virginia measures 21.25” (540mm) length, 4.72” (120mm) width and 19.68” (500mm) height.
The Virginia is a type of vessel known as a ‘schooner’ launched in 1819, as we mentioned earlier. It was very fashionable, along with other small rigged boats, in the United States for its great speed, maneuverability and elegance. Precisely, these schooners were the germ of the US Coast Guard. Its objective? To comply with the new import and customs laws thanks, in addition, to its central rotating carronade and light weapons. It dedicated itself to controlling maritime borders in interception and pursuit missions of other ships that tried to reach its coast.
Let’s check what are the magnificent contents that the wooden modeling kit of the American schooner model Virginia brings.
CONTENTS OF AMERICAN SCHOONER MODEL VIRGINIA
Renewed wooden naval modeling kit with the American schooner model Virginia at 1:41 scale. It offers the modeler high quality parts for assembly, they fit perfectly. In this sense, it is a joy to assemble this model with its high-precision laser pre-cut board parts and noble woods such as birch and sapele. Without forgetting its sewn sails ready to be placed, cotton threads and brass, cast iron and photo-etched parts.
On this renewed model we have implemented the assembly experience so that the construction process satisfies the modeller. On the old model, the assembly was more cumbersome. Now the American schooner model Virginia is assembled more precisely and more easily. The new and extremely detailed step-by-step multimedia instructions on DVD format for computers (Windows and Mac) help a lot.
If you wish, you can also download the instructions for free at Virginia product sheet. We remind you that printed instructions are not included in the modeling kit to contribute to the environmental preservation of our planet.
As a bonus, the American schooner model Virginia includes wooden exhibition base to build and nameplate of the ship. Display your creation at your workshop, home or office alongside your ship modeling collection.
SPECIFIC SET OF ACRYLIC PAINTS FOR VIRGINIA SHIP MODEL
How to achieve the best finishes for the American schooner model Virginia by Artesania Latina? With one of the new sets of paints that we have created for the different naval models of our catalogue. In this way, you can now paint your own miniature with the Schooners Specific Acrylic Paints Set: Virginia (277PACK21), for sale separately.
This set of water-based paints is characterized by its quick drying. It comes with 12 jars of 20 ml each with assorted colors. Off-White, Off-Black, Buff, Bright Red, Hull Dark Green, Garnet, Gun Metal Gray, Cocoa Brown, Burnt Umber, Hull Green, Gold and Semi-Gloss Dye Varnish Oak Shade. They are perfect paints for airbrushing although they can be used perfectly with brush.
In short, the renewed American schooner model Virginia (22115) is a great choice for your next ship modeling. Assembly precision, beauty, great level of detail, parts of the highest standards, perfect finishes… Assemble it now!
One of the best-selling naval scale models in the world, one of the delights from Artesania Latina for modelers. The fishing boat modelMare Nostrum (20100-N) at 1:35 scale is a faithful miniature replica of the Mediterranean Sea. Detailed to the max! And now with a new image! Your kit to build comes with an improved and beautiful presentation thanks to the renewed design of its box. Aimed at modelers with an intermediate level of expertise and knowledge on naval modeling, it is also makes happy other lovers of this hobby due to its precious finishes and details.
The trawling boats in the Mediterranean Sea are all similar, presenting small variations depending on their place of origin. In this sense, the fishing boat Mare Nostrum is a classic boat from Arenys de Mar (Catalonia), Spain. It is characterized by having a length of 15 meters, a beam of 3.5 and a displacement of 10 tons. Its propulsion is carried out thanks to a 40HP motor. We have reproduced it exactly so that, after being assembled, this beautiful and typical naval scale model will be the same as its older twin brother.
FISHING BOAT MODEL MARE NOSTRUM KIT CONTENTS
The wooden fishing boat model of the legendary Mare Nostrumwas redesigned a few years ago. Its assembly experience since then is totally satisfactory for the modeler who wants to spend time entertaining and passionate about the hobby. Parts that fit perfectly equals enjoyment. Once this classic Costa Brava fishing boat is built, its dimensions are 16.14” (410mm) length, 10.63” (270mm) height and 4.13” (105mm) width.
The naval modeling kit with the fishing boat modelMare Nostrum is made up of high quality parts in wood cut with precision laser and metal. It stands out for its high level of detail to provide greater realism. It is equipped with fish boxes, cabins, a detailed engine, a winch to collect the cable, and at the stern, protruding from the hull, a rigging with pulleys to pass it during hauling.
As a bonus, you can display your beautiful finished model thanks to the fact that it brings a wooden exhibitionbase with a name plate for its display.
PRECISE DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARE NOSTRUM ASSEMBLY
Assemble this magnificent 1:35 scale fishing boat model called Mare Nostrum, your ship model kit has detailed and preciseinstructions on DVD format for computer or laptop (PC or Mac). Remember that you can also download them for free at its product sheet on Artesania Latina.
IDEAL FINISHES THANKS TO FISHING BOAT MODEL PAINTS SET
How to get the best finishes for your fishing boat model Mare Nostrum? We have fantastic news! Artesania Latina already offers its specific Set of Paints for Fishing Boat Model (277PACK3), for sale separately. 12 jars of 20 ml each with fast-drying, water-based acrylic paints. Paint your naval scale model with the right colors!
Mare Nostrum (20100-N) is an exceptional wooden modeling kit that should be present on your collection of ship models as it is an icon of naval history and, specifically, of fishing. The Mediterranean at home!
The naval modeling is lucky thanks to the existence of this artwork, of this museum jewel, of the faithful miniature replica of the most famous galleon in Spanish naval history. The wooden galleonmodel San Francisco II (22452-N) from the 16th century made by Artesanía Latina contains the 1:90 scale model in from a ship that delights both beginners and more experienced modelers. Of course, it is aimed at those who have a intermediate level of skills and knowledge. You can enjoy beautiful decks, cannons, boats, anchor, shields and, in short, a very detailed decoration.
Wooden galleon model San Francisco II has more than 1,400 parts made of the highest quality woods. We assure you great enjoyment during the assembly process of this magnificent model ship. Its construction system using false keel and frames is the most similar to that of the real boat, making this miniature a great modeling wonder. Show off a beautiful galleon with your family and friends, we guarantee that they will be amazed. Once built, it can be placed in any room at your home or office due to its compact dimensions. It measures 26.77” (680mm) length, 20.47” (520mm) height and 9.44” (240mm) width. Let’s check the great contents of this ship model kit.
KIT CONTENTS OF WOODEN GALLEON MODEL SAN FRANCISCO II
The kit contents with wooden galleonmodel of San Francisco II (22452-N) are qualified with a simple adjective: excellent. It has a laser-cut wooden structure, birch strips and sapele veneer. It also offers brass photo-etched decoration to increase realism. Without forgetting its cotton sails -and threads- sewn by hand and flags prepared to be placed.
As a gift bonus, the San Francisco II wooden galleon model includes a wooden exhibition base with a metal name plate for the Spanish ship. In addition, five metal figures to be painted totally free.
For more info, under these lines you can watch the video of the ‘Unboxing’ in which all the contents of this fabulous naval modeling kit are shown.
PRECISE DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSEMBLE WOODEN GALLEON MODEL SAN FRANCISCO II
And the construction of the boat… We have made it more comfortable for the modeler! Our 3D designers and modelers have worked hard for hours, days and weeks so that Artesania Latina customers who buy this wooden ship do not suffer. Without more complications than due when assembling all the elements related to the rigging: the poles, the lines and the sails. They have thought of everything to make your assemblyeasy and pleasant.
This process is precisely explained in a simple way on its very detailed instructions multimedia on DVD format for computer (Windows and Mac). With twenty video tutorials and more than 1,000 color images with all the steps!
PERFECT FINISHES THANKS TO THE PAINTS SET FOR GALLEONS
If the modeler who builds the wooden galleon model San Francisco II (22452-N) wants to achieve the best finishes, we have the solution. For sale separately, the Paints Set for Galleons and Caravels (277PACK8) by Artesanía Latina is the optimal alternative. 12 jars of 20 ml with quick-drying water-based acrylic paints so that your miniature replica of this historic ship shines at your room.
HISTORY OF THE SPANISH GALLEONS OF THE 16TH AND 17TH CENTURIES
The Galleons… The most important ships of Spanish and perhaps world naval history. San Francisco II sailed the planet’s seas during the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the most relevant of all due to its great power and was part of the well-known Spanish Armada.
For more than a century and a half, they were the quintessential vessels thanks to their great cargo capacity and their weapons power. They sailed the waters of the Earth during long voyages between Spain and the Indies. Not only for commercial issues but also for military purposes.
Everything has been said, all you have to do is assemble this wonderful naval modeling kit with the woodengalleonmodel San Francisco II (22452-N) to realize something important. You will have fun and feel proud!
We continue with the ‘Model Building Tips’ section and with the second part of the video tutorials for the set up of the King of the Mississippi model (20515). The wooden naval modeling kit of the paddle steamer at 1:80 scale represents a faithful replica of the original model. The assembly of this classic North American wooden boat from the 19th century is aimed at modelers with an intermediate level of skills on naval modeling.
On this post, first, our team of modelers will show you how to assemble the columns and the railings of the second deck. Second, how to work the windows and the doors. Then, how to handle and place the high-quality photo-etcheddecoration parts. Next, we will show you how to make the capstan base. And finally, our modelers friends will know how to decorate the chimneys of the steamboat. These videos are a great help during the construction of the King of the Mississippi model. Especially the most difficult parts. Go for it!
MISSISSIPPI MODEL SET UP: SECOND DECK COLUMNS AND RAILINGS
We pick up the video where we left off a week ago, when we built the columns and railings of the first deck. On this occasion, we turn to the existing ones on the second deck of the American paddle steamer scale model. This explanation corresponds to Section 14 of the digital instructions. We remind you that you can download them for free in the same product file of the King of the Mississippi.
Apply cyanoacrylate (27650) on one of the wooden columns of the railing. With the help of a reduced size square or bevel (27325), manipulate it until it is completely straight on the second cover, nothing crooked. Repeat the process with the remaining columns -four more- as shown on the video, placing them on the place provided for it. Obviously, before gluing them, they must already be varnished.
Next, we take the curved wooden base of the railing, apply cyanoacrylate to it and adhere it to the front space between the two columns. Help yourself with some straight tweezers (27204) for this whole process. Remember, beforehand, do not varnish the part where you are going to put the glue. Once your photo-etched railing is painted, add a few small drops of cyan to different spots on its underside. Using the same tweezers, carefully place it between the two columns. On top of this, take the wooden upper part, the handrail with the tweezers, paint it with cyan too and fix it to the upper part of the railing. Do the same process with the other curved railing and with the two straight sides. The result should be this:
WINDOWS AND DOORS ASSEMBLY SECOND DECK OF KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI
On this seventh video, another of the important processes for King of the Mississippi (20515) model set up. Specifically, the assembly of the windows and doors of all the rooms on the second deck. On the digital instructions, steps between 13 and 24 of Section 15.
Take a pointed needle nose pliers (27213). Fold the tabs of the photo-etched parts of the windows and doors. Paint them with brush and with acrylic water-based paint burnt umber color (27743). Help yourself to grab the part of nails with precision straight pliers (27204). With these, go placing each of the windows and doors. Gently press with your hands to make the lashes fit. Apply cyan to the back of the window and door for a stronger hold.
Work the photo-etched parts from the doors of the windows. Paint them with buff acrylic paint (27740). Use the aforementioned tweezers to make the task easier. With a brush very fine size 000 (17200C), burnt shadow paint, draw the grids on the front. Apply cyan to the back, where you haven’t painted, and using precision straight pliers, glue them to each of the sides of the window. Repeat the process with all the rest. Once they are in place, paint all the interior frames of windows and doors with a brush and burnt umber paint.
Finally, take the different acetate parts -there are six- and check that the size is correct. Put cyan on the wood, on the wall inside of the rooms, and glue the acetates with the tweezers and hands. To put the acetates on the curved parts of the bow and stern, use in this case a curved tweezers (27021).
It should look like this:
MISSISSIPPI MODEL SET UP: PHOTO-ETCHED DECORATIONS
We continue with the following video tutorial for the construction of the model King of the Mississippi (20515): photoen-etched decorations of the fourth deck. These steps appear on Section 21 of the digital instructions.
Paint them with a flat brush and off-white water-based acrylic paint (27702). Once dry, glue them with cyan and the help of your own hands on the wooden plank of the fourth deck -where the coffer goes-. Before joining one part to another and adding cyan to adhere them, file with a mini diamond file (27015-3) a little the extremes that will be fixed with the others. Repeat this action. When you have to put the last part, if you have left over because it is too long, mark with a pencil where you should cut it. Cut it with a cutting pliers (27211), file and glue carefully. Put cyano on all the balustrade supports and remove the excess with the point of a scalpel cutter (27019). Now, paint all the joints of the different parts with off-white color.
Apply cyano all over the edge of the deck wood plank where you are going to glue the wooden parts on the lower part of the balustrade. Take that base part in wood, previously painted, and glue it under the already placed photoengraving. Repeat the process with the other parts.
Once it is finished, it should be like this:
CAPSTAN BASE OF KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI MODEL SHIP
The ninth tip that we show you for the set up of the wooden model of the paddle steamer King of the Mississippi (20515) is the building of the capstan base. Steps 1-4 of Section 29 on the digital instructions. Let’s continue with this classic jewel of the ship modeling that It reminds us of literary characters like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain.
Take the parts and paint them with a flat brush and off-black acrylic paint (27703). Use some precision straight tweezers (27204) to hold parts while painting. Glue a strip -previously painted- completely centered on the cover. Use a small centering ruler (27326) to make sure it sits perfectly straight in position. Next is the small star-shaped base part of the capstain. When it comes to gluing the four ribbons on cross shape and the rest on the shape of a star, also use an tiny square (27325). This way everything will be uniform. Continue repeating the process as seen on the video tutorial. Lastly, paint the edges of the star-shapedbase part of the capstan with off-white.
When the modeller have done the task, it should look like this:
MISSISSIPPI MODEL SET UP: DECORATION OF CHIMNEYS
The tenth and last video tutorial refers to the decoration of chimneys. Steps 15 and 16 of Section 33 on the digital instructions for the set up of the magnificent wooden model of the King of the Mississippi, at scale 1/80 (20515).
Fold the photo-etched part look like some poles with the help of a flat-pointed grip pliers (27213). Give it a round shape, for example, using the handle of the scalpel cutter and your own hands. Using some curved fastening tweezers (27021), insert it into each of the two chimneys through the ‘rings’ half-closed you just created. Glue the part with cyanoacrylate so that it is completely fixed by pouring it on the inside of the aforementioned rings.
The end result should be similar to this:
We hope that these video tutorials that guide the modeler through some of the most precise or difficult parts of the assembly will help. Do not forget that you have, for sale separately, a King of the Mississippi Set of 18 Metal Figures (20515F) that will give life to your paddle steamer model. Likewise, you can also acquire the Specific Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK6) for this model, and forget about having to look for them.
Finally, if you want to have everything your modeling kit needs, treat yourself or surprise a loved one who loves naval modeling with the King of the Mississippi Gift Pack (20515L), which includes the model, the figures, the paints and some tools.
The building process of ship and aircraft models is one of the fundamental actions of modeling in general, and of the naval modeling specifically. That is why, for our scale models, Artesania Latina team of modelers and designers record, create and edit demonstration videos during their construction. The objective? Facilitate our client friends the Mississippi ship model assembly, as is the case that concerns us on this post. Thus, they can clearly see different particular work moments in which expert help never hurts. So today we propose some tricks so that your faithful miniature replica of the King of the Mississippi paddle steamer, at 1/80 scale, is perfectly finished through our video tutorials.
MISSISSIPPI SHIP MODEL ASSEMBLY: BOAT FRAMES AND DOORS
On this first video of the assembly of the Mississippi model, we focus on the frames and doors of the North American steamboat. We teach how to varnish and how to glue these elements. Steps 43 to 47 of section 5 On the digital instructions. Take a look!
Using a flat brush and a vise grip, paint the door with satin oak stain. Next, with a round brush and sapele dye, the door frames. If any of the frame pieces are a bit large, sand them down with our sanding block. Next, apply cyanoacrylate to each of the frame pieces and glue them together using the pliers. Press a little with your hands to fix them better.
Now check that the door fits through the frame. Take the metal trim part from the door window with the pliers, and paint it with a burnt shadow paint. Stick it to the door and then the acetate part -the transparent window- on top. Apply cyan to all three sides of the door and adhere it to the model ship. With this we finish the explanation of the first video of the Mississippi ship model assembly of Artesania Latina. From the most beautiful and highest quality faithful miniature replica of the paddle steamer.
The second video of help for the Mississippi ship model assembly at 1/80 scale refers to the lining of the deck, we mean, deck planking. Steps from section 7 of the instructions.
Take the wooden plank and a ruler. Place the ruler right in the middle of it, and with a pencil mark the center lengthwise. Next, in the center of the sheet, place a protractor and mark where the 45º are on each side of it. Next, use a pencil and a smaller ruler to draw the straight lines of those angles: a kind of elongated ‘M’ will be drawn. Continue with the process as shown on the video until you have drawn all the lines.
Stick with cyanoacrylate the small strips with that M shape along and across the sheet. Make a round hole for the mast with a utility knife in the area where the battens have covered it and sand with a small file to remove burrs. Turn the iron over, holes and internal tabs that have been covered, open them. Cut all the outer excess of the sheet and pass the sanding block along all the sides. Glue with cyanoacrylate all the edges of the cover.
KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI PADDLE WHEEL CONSTRUCTION (PART ONE)
Let’s go with the third video of the audiovisual guide for the Mississippi ship model assembly. Construction of the paddle wheel, symbol of this type of steamboat. In the instructions, this video corresponds to sections 9 and 34.
Take the different parts, apply cyanoacrylate where you need to stick them and fit them into the tabs provided for it. Use the sanding block to prepare the surface and glue two small ribbons on the inner sides. With a cutter also remove leftovers. File all the pieces. Subsequently, paint with transparent satin varnish and a flat brush all the pieces already fitted and glued. The sides, meanwhile, with oak-colored satin stain varnish.
Thread the motor cable through the two wooden grommets. Then place the motor on these. Stick the fixing wedges so that it is totally immovable. Take three small washers and glue them together, the smallest should go in the middle, repeat the process. Help yourself with straight pliers. Insert the stick through the lateral circumference of the base. Before inserting it through the second one, insert the three small circles already attached. Next, each of the parts that will make up the wheel. And, finally, the other three small circumferences adhered, after introduce the stick through the other circumference of the base.
KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI PADDLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (PART TWO)
Fix the four wheels with the other many pieces created for that reason (without gluing them). Take the two elastic bands and tighten them. Glue with cyanoacrylate the strips that will make the blades of the wheels. Remove both the rubbers and the fixing pieces. Paint the pistons with acrylic paint (off black).
Using tweezers and cyanoacrylate, glue the parts of the rungs as shown in the image. The rectangular rungs belong to the straight part of the ladder, the wedge-shaped rungs to the curved part. Once the rectangular ones and the first wedge have been glued, glue the wooden ‘bar’ on the inner side at the height of the wedge rung. Proceed carefully up the steps. If burrs remain, remove them with a cutter.
Paint them with acrylic water-based paint (buff). Take the two metal pieces of the railing and paint them too with acrylic paint (off white) and a flat brush. Put cyan on all the sides of the steps – first on the straight ones – and glue the railing. Shape the curved part with your own hands. Now apply cyan on the side steps and glue the curved part of the ladder. Repeat the process on the other side of the ladder. Glue the two wooden handrails onto the railing. Paint them with oak-colored varnish.
BUILD THE FIRST DECK COLUMNS OF THE KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI
Today’s last video clearly explains how to assemble the columns of the first deck.
With a ruler and a pencil mark the points where you want to put the columns. Take the column and apply cyan to the two ends. Glue it down and attach it to the model. Check that it is straight with a square. Repeat the process with all the columns checking that the distance between them is the same and that they are not crooked.
We encourage modelers who still do not have this indispensable 1/80 scale model of the paddle steamer King Of The Mississippi (20515) to assemble it… And now as a novelty you can also acquire the Gift Pack of the King of the Mississippi (20515L)! It brings, in addition to the model, figurines, paints and some very useful tools.
Artesania Latina has made and is maintaining a great effort to incorporate the exhibition base in all its products. Many old scale ship models of all brands did not have it at the time. Other modeling kits still do not include it. Sometimes, the modeler loses it at his workshop or after a move. Other times, it has deteriorated over time. The crafts and models exhibition, once assembled, is one of the greatest prides of the lover of this hobby. That is why we offer you the opportunity to exhibit your faithful miniature replicas with our bases, supports, moldings and corner pieces for showcases. We want your creations to shine in all their splendor!
SOLID PINE WOODEN BASES FOR CRAFTS AND MODELS EXHIBITION
First, we discover our references of bases, that serve both for the exhibition of naval models and other types of scale models, as well as numerous artistic creations and crafts. All of these have been manufactured with solid pine wood with different dimensions and shapes. Thus, they fit the size of your scale model. They are robust and durable, they will serve you for a lifetime. In addition, its decorative moldings give the exhibition base a great beauty and class. Currently, our catalog has two rectangular and two oval.
Speaking of the rectangular ones, the first exhibition base (29050) is 7.08” (180mm) length and 4.33” (110mm) width. The second one (29051), larger, 11.81” (300mm) length and 7.08” (180mm) width.
Speaking about the oval ones, the smallest exhibition base (29040) measures 8.66” (220mm) length and 4.33” (110mm) width. For its part, the larger base (29041), 14.17” (360mm) length and 7.08” (110mm) width.
PINE SUPPORTS FOR CRAFTS AND MODELS EXHIBITION: SHIP MODELS
Artesania Latina catalog also has specific supports for ship models, for naval modeling. They are used to be able to pose the keelup to 0.157” (4mm) thick of scale ship models. They are made of solid pine wood like the exhibition bases, they are of great quality for their long durability. In this sense, the modeler can find two varied types according to their measurements and they are presented in sets of two units.
On the one hand, we find the smaller base support (8590), 0.98” (25mm) height and 0.59” (15mm) in diameter.
On the other, the larger base support (8591), 1.29” (33mm) height and 0.86” (22mm) in diameter.
SOLID WOODEN MOLDINGS FOR CRAFTS AND MODELS SHOWCASES
Once the modeler finishes assembling their ship modeling kits, for example, uses the base and the consequent precise supports for the exhibition of her/his model ships. But… Would it be a good idea to protect them? Surely yes! That is why Artesania Latina gives you the opportunity to create your own exhibitor showcase by providing two fundamental elements. The solid wood moldings with slots 0.118” (3mm) width to build the base of the showcase and the corners pieces to decorate them, which we will talk about later. The only thing that the modeler must provide are the four crystals or four methacrylates.
You can choose between four different types of moldings for displaying models depending on the material they are made of and their size. Two are made of solid American walnut wood. The smaller molding (29511) is 0.472” (12mm) width and 0.472” (12mm) height, plus 39.37” (1,000mm) length. The largest one (29514) is 0.63” (16mm) width and 0.63” (16mm) height and 39.37” (1,000mm) length.
Made of sapele wood, there are two more. The dimensions of the smallest molding (29510) are 0.472” (12mm) width and height, with a length of 39.37” (1,000mm). The largest molding for showcase (29513), 0.63” (16mm) width and height, and 39.37” (1,000mm) length.
DECORATIVE BRASS CORNER PIECES FOR SHOWCASES
The finishing touch. An icing on the cake. The point of beauty. The brass corner pieces to protect, decorate and stabilize the crystals or methacrylates of the showcases are all that and more. Place them on the corners and you will see what we say! There are two different models with different aesthetic shapes, they are presented on sets of four flat units so that they cannot be damaged during transport. Thus, the modeler can mold them with the help of pliers or with their own hands.
Artesania Latina modelers recommend that, to glue the different elements presented in this post, use your dense cyanoacrylate and accelerator (27650). With all the quality products that we have offered you on this post, you can more easily decide to display and care for your model or artistic creation. What are you waiting for to create your own museum!
The beautiful ‘Frigate of Liberty’ has already returned to our warehouses foe delighting our modelers friends, especially from advanced level onwards. We are talking about Hermione La Fayettemodel ship at 1/89 scale (22517-N). A faithful miniature replica made of wood of this 18th century flagship of French naval history.
This jewel of the naval modeling boasts the official marketing license of the Hermione La Fayette Association, which has also participated on the design of this fantastic scale model. The aforementioned Gallic group is the one in charge of the construction of the life-size replica, which began 200 years after its launch in 1997. It is noteworthy that, in 2015, it made the same trip as the original ship. Now, the modeler can also enjoy its reliable assembly with the acquisition of the modeling kit from Artesania Latina containing the Hermione La Fayette model.
We have totally renewed the old model -you can download its digital instructions-. Thanks to our team of modelers and 3D designers, we have rebuilt the legendary Gallic vessel based on the same original plans of the ship. Now, let’s get to know the contents of the naval modeling kit of this wonderful wooden model.
CONTENTS WOODEN MODELING KIT HERMIONE LA FAYETTE MODEL
Like all the products of this renowned Spanish firm, Artesania Latina, the modeling kit with Hermione La Fayettemodel ship at 1:89 scale is high quality. Its parts meet the highest standards so that its assembly is a delight and that the model lasts for a very long time, incalculable.
It contains a high-precision laser-cut plywood board, so the removal of the parts is very easy. And, of course, their fitting too. Also, it brings parts of noble wood and veneer such as birch, which gives the miniature a totally real look.
Regarding its numerous details, the modeling kit brings them in high quality photo-etched brass. Without forgetting a multitude of accessories made of wood, metal and brass. In short, it comes with everything so that your Hermione La Fayette model is the same as the original ship.
As for the sails, it includes cotton sails, already sewn by hand, ready to be placed. On this way we facilitate the work of our modelers friends… And with optimal sails! As a gift bonus, the exhibition base for placing the model once finished, with name plate, could not be missing. Perfect for your model ship museum! By the way, once built, the model measures 750mm long, 284mm wide and 591mm high
VERY DETAILED DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY
Of course, to assembleHermione La Fayette model ship, this one needs some instructions. Artesania Latina has taken care to create the best guide for step-by-step digital assembly on DVD format for computers (Windows and Mac). Why are our instructions the best? For its thoroughness and precision, for its more than 2,000 images in total and, last but not least, for its explanatory video tutorials. These clearly show modeling techniques and tricks that any modeling professional puts into practice.
FINISHES AND ACCESSORIES HERMIONE LA FAYETTE MODEL SHIP
Give the final touch to the French frigate Hermione La Fayettemodel ship and to bring it to life, Artesania Latina has provided two magnificent extras, for sale separately. On the one hand, achieve the most faithful finishes to the original boat by painting the 1:89 scale model with your Set of Acrylic Water-Based Paints (277PACK4), quick-drying. This contains 12 jars with 20 ml each in the following colours: Off White, Off Black, Bright Red, Royal Blue, Prussian Blue, Ice Yellow, Deep Yellow, Buff, Cocoa Brown, Burnt Umber, Gold and Vermilion.
On the other hand, if you want your splendid miniature of the Gallic ship to come to life, we also offer the solution! With the Hermione La Fayette 14 Metal Figure Set (22517-F) will do just that. Includes 7 sailors and 7 officers of the French Navy. They are figurines with measurements between 0.984” (25mm) and 1.181” (30mm) ready to be assembled and painted.
If you want to glue them, we recommend to our modelers friends our Thick Cyanoacrylate and Accelerator (27650). To paint them, the Basic Paints Set for Figurines (277PACK14) or the Advanced Set (277PACK15). Our specific Synthetic Brushes for Figures and Details (17120) are ideal for this task. Do not hesitate to assemble the historic and emblematic Hermione La Fayettemodel ship and add all the extras! As we said at the beginning, it is without a doubt a naval modeling museum piece that should be on your collection.
HERMIONE LA FAYETTE GIFT PACK
The Hermione La Fayette Gift Pack (22517-L) brings everything the French frigate needs to show off at your home or office. The 1:89 scale model (22517-N), its specific paints set (277PACK-4) and its set of 14 metal figurines (22517-F). Do you want your loved one to be happy? Give her/him this gift pack at a lower price than if you buy the products separately… Or enjoy it yourself!
