Posted in Modeling Tools & Accessories

New Modeling Tools: Multi-Function Workbench, A2 Folding Cutting Mat, Waterline Marker and Hull Support

In our effort to facilitate the assembly of models and to bet on the development of precise instruments, we present our friends clients new modeling tools. We try to make this hobby an even more pleasant time for the modeler. With the tools made by Artesanía Latina, you can enjoy much more when you are building the scale model of any ship or plane. These tools make different tasks much easier because they are very specific products.

That is why our team of designers and modelers is always thinking to devise, design, create and manufacture any tool that our loyal customers may need. Many of them have supported this Spanish modeling brand for more than fifty years.

And… What we have created? Well, several new modeling tools that we show below. The Multi-Function Workbench (27646), the A2 Folding Cutting Mat (27642F), the Waterline Marker (27649) and the Boat Hull Support (27011). This last one has been in stock for a long time, but we had never dedicated a space to it on the blog… And it deserves it!

NEW MODELING TOOLS: MULTI-FUNCTION WORKBENCH

New for 2023! The first of the new modeling tools that we teach is the Multi-Function Workbench (27646). Just from now for sale on the web. It is a fantastic and ingenious help for the modeler during the construction process of any model or craft. Because? Because the modeler will have free hands to work.

New Modeling Tools: Multi-Function Workbench (27646), by Artesanía Latina.

The Multi-Function Workbench makes possible to support and attach parts to the mentioned support in order to treat them during the cutting and sanding phases, among other actions. Don’t think about it, it is an essential tool at any modeler’s or craftsman’s workshop. Attach it to the work table with two clamps -included-, to later support all kinds of parts.

Do you need precision? Well, the Multi-Function Workbench also provides it. This is so by having support guides for cutting and centering guides for drilling round dowels and strips with different sizes. We recommend, however, that you protect the work table with a cutting mat -sold separately- and set the stand on it before using it. It is a small tool, so it is totally portable.

New Modeling Tools: Multi-Function Workbench (27646), by Artesanía Latina.

It requires assembly, so we suggest you use our White Glue (27602) -sold separately-, as it allows the modeler to move and reposition the two parts to stick as they dry slower than with cyano. Precisely, under these lines, you can see the assembly video of this tool:

NEW MODELING TOOLS: A2 FOLDING CUTTING MAT

This is another of the new modeling tools, on sale from end of 2022. Let’s pay a little attention to it because until now we haven’t done it on the blog. It is the A2 Cutting Mat… Foldable! (27642F), also intended for any other type of craft. Just in the previous section, we recommended the use of a mat with the Multi-Function Workbench. Well, this is the perfect one because it is big and you can fold it to store it or take it with you wherever you want! The measurements of without folding in A2 size are 23.62” (60 cms) x 17.71” (45 cms), folded it measures 17.71” (45 cms) x 12” (30.5 cms).

New Modeling Tools: A2 Folding Cutting Mat (27642F), by Artesanía Latina.Su diseño personalizado, con medidas en centímetros y milímetros, medidas de los ángulos más habituales y usados, y guías impresas para identificar el tamaño de varillas y listones, facilita el trabajo minucioso y concreto del modelista o artesano. Dispone de marcas a modo de cuadrículas divididas. Este dibujo es un apoyo fundamental.

New Modeling Tools: A2 Folding Cutting Mat (27642F), by Artesanía Latina.On the other hand, it has a tape attached to the bottom that holds the two parts together and folds when folded. The A2 Folding Cutting Mat is manufactured with PVC that gives its great resistance and durability. Shallow cuts made on the A2 Folding Cutting Mat will virtually disappear over time. However, deep cuts will remain.

WATERLINE MARKER FOR MODEL SHIPS

Another recent news! This time, it is a specific tool for naval modeling: the Waterline Marker for Model Ships (27649). How many times did our client friends request it! Your wishes are orders to us. Already at our warehouses!

New Modeling Tools: Waterline Marker for Model Ships (27649), by Artesanía Latina.It is essential to be able to paint or varnish later and properly the hull of the ship model -if you do not want to do it on the traditional way, not so precisely- with adjustment metric and imperial systems. With the help of this tool and the pencil, draw that line around the ship. To do this, we suggest that you hold the boat on its exhibition base or on the Hull Support (27011) -sold separately-, which we will talk about on the next section. In short, it can be used as a scriber if you want to make lines parallel to the horizontal work.

New Modeling Tools: Waterline Marker for Model Ships (27649), by Artesanía Latina.

HULL SUPPORT FOR SHIP MODEL BUILDING

The last of the new modeling tools -naval- that we present is the Hull Support (27011). It is ideal for working on the ship model after assembling its hull. Thanks to this tool, the boat remains completely attached, without any movement. As a ship modeler, it is absolutely necessary, as it allows you to have both hands free during the assembly process.

Hull Support for Ship Model Building (27011), by Artesanía Latina.

Made of solid wood and with a clamp length of 300 mm, it allows to hold boats with a false keel up to approximately 400 mm. The boat hull support is valid for models of the 19000, 20100 and some of the 20400 series of Artesanía Latina.

Hull Support for Ship Model Building (27011), by Artesanía Latina.

It has a pivot point to tilt the hull to the precise working position. The fastening of the hull and the pivot point of the support are attached by means of thumb screws, without the need for additional tools. Two mini metal clamps are included to attach the support to the edge of the work table.

Soon, discover on this blog the new Micro Tools that Artesanía Latina has created. In the meantime, feel free to take the new modeling tools presented on this post to your workshop! Build with precision and comfort!

Posted in Ship Models

New Model Ship Kit: Assemble the Beautiful Dutch Fishing Boat Model Botter

It’s already at our warehouse! The new model ship kit with the beautiful Dutch fishing boat model Botter (22125) at 1:35 scale is now available. A faithful miniature replica of the best sellers from Artesania Latina, which our modelers have completely renovated in 2022. It has always been one of the most desired. This new model ship kit of Botter offers, among other novelties, an assembly experience… Much more enjoyable, precise and easy!

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

What a beautiful ship! Sorry, we couldn’t avoid it :). The new model ship kit is aimed at modellers with an intermediate level of skills. Once it is built, the revamped scale naval model measures 18.70” (475mm) length, 4.52” (115mm) width and 14.76” (375mm) height. Let’s learn more about the contents of the refurbished Botter.

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

NEW MODEL SHIP KIT: CONTENTS OF BOTTER

Build the fabulous traditional Dutch fishing boat from the Marken Island (now peninsula). It must be said that the new model ship kit with the wooden model of the Botter has received a deep upgrade. It offers a type of assembly using false keel and frames that brings the assembly of the miniature closer to the construction of the real ship. But, in addition, Artesania Latina team has spent hours and hours so that the new Botter has an implemented assembly experience since its quality parts fit perfectly in this wonderful fishing ship.

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina. New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina. New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina. Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

As for the contents, this new ship model kit of the Dutch fishing boat has the following parts. First, its very good high-precision laser-cut board parts and hardwoods. Second, its details in brass and cast iron. Third, their hand-sewn cotton sails ready to be placed. We facilitate the construction of the model as much as possible. Finally, this new naval modeling kit includes as a bonus a beautiful wooden exhibition base to build with name plate.

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

The level of details and finishes is simply spectacular, just look at the images below to verify that it is a… Perfect model! Materials of the highest quality, optimum arrangement of the ornamental elements… Fall in love when you see the Botter!

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina. New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina.

For the assembly, you can follow our new and precise step-by-step guide on DVD for PC (Windows and Mac)… On video! Yes, yes, our modellers have recorded the entire construction process to accompany you while you do it. With professionalism, explanations and precision, you will enjoy the assembly very much. The kit does not contain printed instructions. In this sense, remember that you can also see the assembly videos on our YouTube channel.

THE BEST FINISHES WITH THE ACRYLIC PAINTS SET FOR BOTTER MODEL

Artesania Latina has now the Specific Acrylic Paints Sets. Water-based and quick-drying, they allow the modeller to achieve the best and most realistic finishes on their models. It was a wish of our modellers friends, so they don’t have to look for the colors. Then, paint your model of the Botter (22125) with its Specific Set of Acrylic Paints (277PACK20), for sale separately.

Specific Set of Acrylic Paints for Model Ship Botter (277PACK20) by Artesanía Latina.

In short, this renewed project from Artesania Latina modellers will provide our friends with great entertainment, a revised challenge and a end result that dazzles whoever sees it. It’s clear! The new model ship kit of Botter (22125)… You will love it, we can vouch for that.

New Ship Model Kit: Dutch Wooden Fishing Boat Model Botter (22125) by Artesanía Latina.Now, you can also purchase the Botter Gift Pack (22125L), which includes the model, its paints and some tools.

Botter Model Ship Gift Pack (22125L) by Artesanía Latina.

Posted in Ship Models

Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72: Possibly, the Best Naval Scale Model in Wood in 2021

Our model of the Swedish warship Vasa is impressive, we presented it to you months ago. The level of detail of Soleil Royal ship model at 1/72 scale is simply unimaginable. It is, without a doubt, currently the flagship of the firm Artesania Latina, with the permission of the King of France Louis XIV, who ordered the construction of the original in 1669. Almost a meter scale model in wood of the majestic Soleil Royal!

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

The powerful French warship in line possessed 104 guns at first, but then 8 more were added. It was fundamental in the Nine Years War in 1688. The wooden naval modeling kit Soleil Royal, a 17th century boat, for modeler with an elite level of skills, for the master, it can be assembled like the real boat at your own workshop. This is so because the actual construction system of the ship using false keel and frames is the one that has been adopted for the model itself.

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

The faithful miniature replica, made of wood, of the Gallic ship Soleil Royal at 1/72 scale has been created from 0. Our team has been informed with all the existing naval historical documentation to reflect faithfully the knowledge assumed in the modeling kit. Why? Because the Soleil Royal ship model is as similar as possible to this baroque ship that the sailors of the time fell in love with.

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

Once built, the wooden model measures 36.13” (935mm) long x 11.7” (285mm) wide x 34.29” (875mm) high.

Next, we highlight the details that make this scale model an irreplaceable artwork of the naval modeling.

SOLEIL ROYAL SHIP MODEL: PREMIUM QUALITY LASER CUT WOOD PARTS WITH PERFECT FIT

The quality of the parts that a naval modeling kit brings is essential for the modeler. When you open the box, what you expect is to find components of the highest level. The Soleil Royal ship model, made by Artesania Latina, even exceeds those expectations, its parts are of Premium quality .

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

It has 16 plywood and solid wood plates with high precision laser cut parts so that the modeler can fit them perfectly. We cut the parts to the micron and meet that high quality standard that we propose for our product catalog. To help our modelers friends even more, the parts have been engraved on the plate itself: you can see the number and some indications so that it can be quickly located during assembly.

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

It should be noted that our wooden parts have a eco-sustainable origin, including strips and veneers, among other elements. In these turbulent times that we run, Artesania Latina keep betting for the environmental conservation of our planet.

LUXURY AND NUMEROUS PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS FOR SOLEIL ROYAL SHIP MODEL

This new and shiny Soleil Royal shipt model at 1/72 sclae has very numerous and very realistic finishes. It has 5 photo-etched plates in brass, steel and die-cast that give this modeling kit a great superiority over the rest, given the large number of sculptures and other details it includes. Possibly the scale model that has the most in the entire market .

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

Our 3D designers and our modelers have jointly achieved very fine and elegant photo-etched parts to “help the modeler during assembly,” they comment, “thus giving spectacular finishes to this jewel of naval modeling”. It has been a commendable job digitally sculpting so many parts, and the result is incredible.

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).

The transom windows, the rear side windows and the lanterns have a very elaborate design, they are very easy to assemble. The seconds can be illuminated and allow light to pass outside through the transparent acetate sheets that the modeling kit comes with.

Here are more images so that the modeler reader can get a better idea of ​​the greatness that Soleil Royal ship model represents.

Thanks to the unboxing video below, you can see all the many magnificent parts that Soleil Royal wooden modeling kit brings.

ILLUMINATE YOUR SHIP MODEL THANKS TO THE PRE-INSTALLATION FOR LED LIGHTS

In the new 1/72 scale model of the Gallic warship Soleil Royal, we have developed a pre-installation LED lighting system. They have added “small supports in different lanterns”, specifies the 3D designer. Thus, the modeler friend who wishes to can attach LED lights so that the Soleil Royal ship model dazzles by its beauty anyone who passes by once exposed, it seems come alive.

To illuminate your Soleil Royal shipmodel, Artesania Latina gives you the opportunity to acquire the LED Lighting Set for Models and DIY Projects, not included in the aforementioned naval modeling kit. This has fixed lights and candle effect, battery holder and on / off switch to turn it on and off.

Soleil Royal Ship Model Accessory (22904). LED Lighting Set for Models and DIY Projects.

ACCURATE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR BUILDING THE MODEL

This new scale model of the French ship Soleil Royal has extensive, precise and very elaborate step-by-step instructions with full color photos. And Artesania Latina makes it even easier for the modeler with the inclusion of video tutorials. All on DVD format for the computer.

Artesania Latina modelers explain, in detail and without giving rise to the slightest doubt, the assembly process of the entire ship model in its almost 400 pages and 2,000 digital images. The modeler is provided with an improved and friendly building experience.

SOLEIL ROYAL SHIP MODEL IN WOOD: EXHIBITON BASE AND FIGURINES GIFTS

As a gift included in the modeling kit of the French ship model called Soleil Royal, the precious exhibiton base to splendidly display your scale model once it is finished. In addition, it has a classic and beautiful name plate in metal.

The exhibition base of the new Soleil Royal Ship Model (22904) comes as a gift with the modeling kit.

You can add even more life to your model of the French ship Soleil Royal with the Free Set of 12 Figurines to be assembled and painted that the naval modeling kit brings as a bonus. We also have paints for the figurines ! You can choose between using the Basic Set or the Advanced Set. Do not hesitate to buy these acrylic water-based paints separately.

Free Set of 14 Figurines for Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 (Included in the modeling kit).

WATER-BASED ACRYLIC PAINTS FOR SOLEIL ROYAL SHIP MODEL: UNBEATABLE FINISHES

For sale separately, the Soleil Royal ship model has a set to achieve the best finishes and to further highlight its majesty. The modeler can now find the exclusive Paints Set. 12 jars of 20 ml each, with quick drying water-based acrylic paints. Its colors: off white (x2), off black (x2), hull red, Prussian blue (x2), buff, cocoa brown, gold, burnt umber and vermilion.

Set of 12 Acrylic Water Paints for Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72.

At this point, we encourage our modeling friends to visit the product sheet of the Soleil Royal. Assemble this naval modeling artwork for elite hobbyists. They will not be able to stop enjoying their favorite hobby !

Ship Modeling. 1/72 Soleil Royal Ship Model 1/72 in Wood (22904).