We intended to surprise our modeler friends with an ‘unusual’ model in our catalog of wooden naval modeling kits. We’re sure that we have achieved it. We present The Indian Girl Canoe model (19000) at 1:16 scale. It is a fantastic, detailed and faithful reduced wooden replica of the Amerindian canoe created in 1902 by the builder J.H. Rushton. It is one of the typical boats that we have seen for many decades in the Far West movies, used by both the North American Indians themselves and the settlers. Now, you can enjoy the assembly of this kit in wood from 2024 for beginners. Below, we present you this ideal model:
CONTENTS NAVAL MODELING KIT THE INDIAN GIRL CANOE
The naval modeling kit with the TheIndian Girl Canoe model contains all the parts you need to build the faithful miniature replica. It is made up of six wooden sheets with different thicknesses and cut by high precision laser to be able to extract the parts without problems (plywood and solid wood), and a brass photo-etched sheet for decorative details. In addition, it comes with linden and cherry wood strips, round tube and rod in brass, cotton threads in different thicknesses and colors – black and ecru – and fabric for the seats. As a bonus, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with name plate of the boat.
If you want to assemble The Indian Girl Canoe model, you have our complete step-by-step video instructions, as if from a masterclass taught by our modelers it would be. It does not come with printed instructions. Watch the video instructions scanning the QR code on the box with any mobile phone or tablet, an action that takes you to our Youtube channel-click here-.
The kit does include a printed double-sided plan of the finished boat and the parts list with pictograms to facilitate the identification of parts during the construction of the model. Once built, the model measures 12.04” (306 mm) length, 2.32” (59 mm) height and 1.57” (40 mm) width.
PAINTS AND METHACRYLATE SHOWCASE FOR THE INDIAN GIRL CANOE MODEL
Paint your canoe model with our Specific Pack of Acrylic Paints (277PACK31), sold separately. You can choose to paint the model with a darker green color or a lighter one depending on whether you like one or the other more.
As a novelty, also for sale separately, exhibit your model with its Methacrylate Showcase (19000-AS) to display it properly and protect it from dust and any possible accident. The passage of time will not cause the model to deteriorate thanks to this magnificent urn.
ESSENTIAL IN THE HISTORY OF UNITED STATES PLEASURE BOATS
Discover our beautiful TheIndian Girl Canoe, new wooden model ship kit for 2024 of the typical boat from Western and Indian American movies.
The Indian Girl Canoe was designed by J.H. Rushton, America’s leading canoe builder, for the burgeoning pleasure paddler market, which introduced the Indian Girl model in 1902. To quote Mr. Rushton: “The Indian Girl is strong, light, safe yet fast, graceful yet seaworthy.” This design from the beginning of the last century lives up to its name.
In this regard, it is interesting to know that Rushton hired M. Roundry from the B.N. Morris Canoe Company in Maine to build the Indian Girl. Roundry had the expertise to build quality wood and canvas canoes that Rushton did not. In the 1910s and 1920s, the Indian Girl model became extremely popular and became Rushton’s best-selling canoe.
You can also purchase The Indian Girl Canoe Gift Pack (19000-L). This one includes the model, its showcase, its specific paints and some tools that can help you during the model construction process. This pack is more economical than if you buy the products separately. Take advantage of this opportunity!
Saying its nickname, any naval modeler and lover of historical ships is enthralled: ‘The Frigate of Liberty’. Yes, we are talking about the French ship Hermione La Fayette from the 18th century. And its spectacular 1:89 scale wooden model (22517-N) for advanced modelers. But, on this post of Artesanía Latina blog, we intend to show the reader the enormous relevance in history that this beautiful French sailboat had, the chronicle of frigate Hermione La Fayette. Hence, its miniature buildable model is essential in the collection of any lover of naval modeling.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT BEFORE BUILDING THE FRIGATE HERMIONE LA FAYETTE
Last quarter of the 18th century, there is a great rivalry between France, England and Holland to gain control of different parts of the globe. When the different European nations fought for more power. At this time, France once again manages to have a worthy fleet in its fight against the British Royal Navy for the well-known colonies and for the money they bring to the coffers of the European states.
In this sense, the ‘New Continent’ sees how revolts begin to occur in its North American colonies, a fact that France intends to take advantage of to take revenge on the British… And they will achieve this thanks to the frigate Hermione La Fayette and many other vessels that are built at the Rochefort arsenal! Precisely, the construction of the frigate occurred in a golden stage in which the French fleet achieved very relevant victories, such as the one that occurred in the United States War of Independence. France supports the American insurgents, who are continually ‘looted’ by taxes by England. And Hermione La Fayette participates fully in helping them.
On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was written. Congress defends what has been achieved with the support of the French country, so representatives of the American Chamber visit Europe to gather weapons and to convince the authorities to have French officers fight with them. France not only accepted this in February of 1778, but also the following month declared war on England. And a 20-year-old young man has a lot to do with this Franco-American commitment. Gilbert du Motier, the marquis of La Fayette. This is the one who convinces King Louis XVI to support the Americans.
CHRONICLE FRIGATE HERMIONE LA FAYETTE: CONSTRUCTION
The chronicle of the frigate Hermione La Fayette continues with the beginning of its construction. The French minister De Sartine proposed its creation and the Council of the Port of Rochefort approved it in November 1778. Order was given to naval engineer Pierre Chevillard Sr., who, in addition to the Hermione La Fayette, also directed the construction of another frigate, the Fée. To do this, it is based on the plans of two other vessels: Courageuse and Concorde, the first two of these four frigates.
At this point, the construction was fired, which took place on the right bank of the Charente River, within the same arsenal, in December 1778. This incredible speed in assembling the sailboat is obviously due to the demand for help in the War of Independence, but it also has other factors that help achieve this speed never seen before.
Firstly, because the theoretical and practical basis in naval engineering is already available. Secondly, because of the huge workforce that is used. And thirdly, because they have the materials where they work. On this chronicle of the frigate Hermione La Fayette, it should be noted that hundreds of carpenters, blacksmiths and all types of professionals – without forgetting prisoners – are involved in its assembly so that the ship can be launched in minimal time.
CHRONICLE FRIGATE HERMIONE LA FAYETTE: CHARACTERISTICS
Hermione La Fayette is a frigate, it is a light, fast and very maneuverable ship. It is unbeatable. Its dimensions? 66 meters in length and 11.5 meters in width. Speaking of its mast, it has three vertical masts with modular dimensions and a sail of up to 3,300 square meters. Without forgetting its complex rig of 26 kilometers of rigging that requires between 250 and 300 crew members. Regarding its weapons potential, it has 32 cannons. 26 units of 12-pounder guns on the battery deck and 6 units of 6-pounder guns on the castle deck.
To provide it with extra speed, in January 1780, the hull of the Hermione La Fayette was covered in copper with 1,100 sheets of metal. Thus, the hull is protected from mollusks and algae.
INITIAL TEST IN THE GULF OF BIZCAYA AND FIRST STEPS IN AMERICA
The Bay of Biscay is the first place where it is destined, here the chronicle of the frigate Hermione La Fayette continues before its American campaign. During half a year of 1779, the commander La Touche Tréville intends to check the conditions under which the ship sails. To do this, it also recruits 292 people as a crew. Objective of this first mission? Monitor and protect the coasts of the aforementioned gulf and the English Channel where trade is continuous. The Gauls capture six English ships.
Next, in March 1780, Hermione La Fayette began her journey in the War of Independence with 316 crew members. It leaves from the port of Rochefort with the Marquis de La Fayette who is in charge of a secret mission. Meet George Washington in Boston and support him economically and militarily. The French watched the North American coastline and fought against English frigates for almost two years through campaigns to protect allied trade and attack the enemy.
In June 1780 one of the most notable battles occurred in the chronicle of the frigate Hermione La Fayette. This is because it fights against four English ships, among which is the frigate Iris. From the French ship its cannons and 1,250 rifles and blunderbusses are fired 260 times. 10 men die and 37 are injured, including the commander and his assistant. A month later, in Newport, the 5,500 men of the Count of Rochambeau’s expeditionary force disembark. This is sent by Louis XVI from the town of Brest to support the American insurgents.
CHRONICLE FRIGATE HERMIONE LA FAYETTE: VICTORY IN YORKTOWN AND RETURN
In May 1781, the reception of the United States Congress and the Council of State of Pennsylvania takes place aboard Hermione La Fayette. An official dinner is held there in the presence of the Marquis de La Fayette and Samuel Huntington, president of the Congress. This meeting is a definitive test of the friendship between the two countries.
Two months later, on the coast of Île Royale, the frigates Hermione and Astrée encounter a convoy escorted by six English ships, which they attack. It is the naval battle of Louisbourg, in which two English ships finally lower their flag. The material damage is extensive, especially to the rigging, and Hermione records twenty-two victims. This confrontation is captured by the frigate’s auxiliary lieutenant Mullon, present on board, and later painted by Auguste-Louis de Rossel de Cercy.
The frigate Hermione La Fayette has to go through a ‘workshop’ until September 10th, so it remains in Boston to fix all its damage. It gives him time, however, to participate in the siege of Yorktown in October 1781. This battle pits the allies, with the Count of Rochambeau at the forefront, against the English, led by Lord Cornwallis. After three weeks of dispute, the latter surrenders, with a quarter of the British forces fighting in the war. The victory at Yorktown led to the consequent Treaty of Versailles, which was signed in 1783, and the independence of the thirteen British colonies, which became the United States of America.
After this achievement, the chronicle of the frigate Hermione La Fayette in America closes. First, by setting sail on February 2nd from the United States and, second, by dropping anchor in the French harbor of Basques twenty-three days later.
EASY KIT HERMIONE LA FAYETTE: FOR BEGINNING MODELERS
In addition to the model for advanced modelers, Artesanía Latina has created recently the range Easy Kit with Hermione La Fayette (17000) in this one. A model intended for those who are starting out on naval modeling or, simply, for those who want to build it.
Well… We are already on these dates so marked on the calendar again! Our friends modelers celebrate Christmas. This week’s post is only written with the intention of congratulating you these holidays. But, also, to thank you for the full confidence you have given to our firm’s products since 1970. Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year and decade after decade, your passion formodeling, especially naval, and Artesanía Latina is unwavering. Viva the model building at Christmas!
Speaking about us, the entire team of Artesanía Latina has tried and managed to keep alive the flame of the passion for modeling with the creation of new models and tools.
Some of you will take advantage of these dates to start building your radiant model. It is true that, on days without social gatherings -and on long nights-, the modeler feels very comfortable working on the construction of any model. The silence and peace of these two weeks are nice to enjoy your hobby.
Other modelers will have to wait until January due to the numerous family commitments, although they are surely looking for time to, at least, open the box of their modeling kit. If you are alone, without a doubt, we will accompany you throughout Christmas, we are not going on holidays. Our best company, yes, is the model ship kit that you have in your hands.
MODEL BUILDING AT CHRISTMAS: GIFT IDEAS, GIFT PACKS
Remember that there are still gifts and ‘self-gifts’ from those left behind by Santa Claus… We recommend the Gift Packs! They bring the model, their figurines, their paintings and some tools at a reduced price.
We can only wish you, once again… Merry Christmas! Happy 2024! And we hope… Artesanía Latina remains in your heart to enjoy your hobby! Live a Model Building Christmas with us!
What a joy it is for the team of professionals at Artesanía Latinasurprise 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 ofdetail 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 watchfor 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.
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.
Surprise for all our modelers friends! Artesanía Latina has created a new collection of simply-to-assemble models: boat modelEasy 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 instructionson 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 ourYoutube 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 Frenchtraining 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 theFoundation 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 instructionson 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!
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 experienceoptimal 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).
Get started in the wonderful world of naval modeling building your own new1:25 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 shipHMS Bounty(22810), for sale separately. The British ships couple will shine at your showroom!
On the previous post, we reminded you all the latest news in relation to modeling tools. On this occasion, we present the new small sized modelling tools created by Artesanía Latina, the so-called Micro Tools, which have recently arrived at our warehouses. This exclusive collection has a whole series of small-sized utensils with high quality standards to be able to work with the different materials of any wooden, plastic and metal model, and much more handicrafts. Above all, they are essential for naval modeling.
SMALL SIZED MODELLING TOOLS: MICRO RIVETING TOOL 17X5 MM
One of the small sized tools for modelling -in this case, naval- most useful and requested by our client friends. The new Micro Riveting Tool (27320) 17×5 mm for Ship Model Hull is the ideal tool to decorate the mentioned hull and… All kinds of models and crafts! What is the objective of this Micro Riveting Tool? The modeller uses it to mark on the 5 mm Adhesive Copper Tape (27595) -for sale separately- the heads of the nails with which the copper plates were nailed to the hull during the old days.
This is one of the new small sized modelling tools that you must have. It helps you provide realismto the copper hull finish of any naval model. This way of creating the hulls under its waterline began in the middle of the eighteenth century to prevent mollusks and other marine animals from attaching themselves to the hull, because they caused a serious problem: less speed navigation.
The Micro Riveting Tool needs to be assembled so our modelers have edited a video tutorial showing how to assemble the product and how to use it.
SMALL SIZED MODELLING TOOLS: MICRO CENTERING RULER
The Micro Centering Ruler (27326) is the measuring tool that was missing from our catalog… And that you need! It is perfect for working comfortably on model and handicraft parts as it allows to know what the exact center is of these with absolute precision. The modeler’s work is much more concrete during the assembly process. It is an excellent ruler as it is made of high-quality stainless steel.
A normal ruler has 0 at one end, the Centering Micro Rule places 0 on the center and the numbering grows towards both sides. Includes measurements in metric and imperial systems. The total length of the ruler is 7.87” (20 centimeters), 3.93” (10 centimeters) at each end.
How to know the center of a part? Place the centering ruler so that the measurement matches the edges, and the 0 on the rule marks the middle of the part. The tiny points allow you to mark measurements with total accuracy, being able to insert a pencil into these to point. As can be seen on the enlarged image below, it also has a protractor. Likewise, it should be noted that the Micro Centering Ruler has two holes to hang it, thus avoiding its possible loss and helping to organize the work table.
Learn more about the Micro Centering Ruler on the video below.
MICRO TOOLS FOR MODEL SHIPS: MICRO EASY RATLINES TEMPLATES 5 & 8 MM
The latest innovations -surely there will be more in the near future- of small sized modelling tools for are the Micro Templates for Easy Ratlines5 mm (27310) and 8 mm (27312) by Artesanía Latina. Each set contains three templates made of wood with different widths so that the naval modeller can easily build the scales of the ship model. The best thing is that, in addition, it can reduce the amount of thread used!
Each set of 5 and 8mm Easy Ratlines Templates contains three templates to suit the width of the shrouds on the three masts. The templates are designed so that when the templates are being installed they are slightly spaced behind the shrouds so that the adhesive does not stick to them.
How to use these micro templates? Place them behind the shrouds and with the side ‘combs’ pass a zig-zag thread in front of the shrouds. Put everything correctly and apply glue at each joint of the shrouds and the thread that you have placed in front. Next, cut the excess threads, and you will be able to see how you have assembled the ratlines on a much faster and easier way than if you had made them knot by knot at each joint.
Here you can see howour modeler creates the ratlines on the video tutorial below, starting at minute 1:43.
KNOW BETTER ALL OUR SMALL SIZED MODELLING TOOLS
If you want to know more in-depth information about the rest of our small sized modelling tools, you can check out our two old blog posts. On the one hand, the one that speaks about Introduction to Micro Tools. On the other, the News before this article. In addition, you can view and purchase them on our website. Make your hobby more enjoyable thanks to the Micro Tools made by Artesanía Latina!
Let’s go with the third part of the post if you want to build Juan Sebastian Elcano model ship with more video tutorials recorded by our modelers during its assembly. The model of the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano / Chilean Esmeralda (22260) at 1:250 scale is ideal for your first experience on the naval modeling. Now, we remind you that you can also purchase the Elcano Gift Pack (22260L), which includes the kit with the brigantine schooner sailboat, its paints and some tools. It has a lower price than if the products are purchased separately. That being said… Let’s continue assembling this historic model with a pre-fabricated hull!
BUILD JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO: MASTS (PART II – A)
On Step 16, we continue to explain some of the most difficult phases when you are going to build Juan Senastian Elcano model ship: ‘Mats – Part II’. Take the eight PCL parts and one BW1 part -wire- and put them on your work table. Next, cut a small piece of wire (BW1) with a Professional Straight Cutting Pliers (27212). With a hand drill, make a 0.5 mm hole on the upper part of the stick (PCL) and apply our Cyanoacrylate for Porous Materials (27620), for sale separately, where the hole is. Insert the wire into it and bend it 90 degrees. With the help of a Stainless Steel Ruler (27069) and the aforementioned pliers, measure 0.7 mm and cut off the excess as seen on the video. Repeat the process with the remaining PCL parts.
Take the four parts S1 -sails- and arrange them on your workshop. With the help of a sewing needle, use the thread –part CT1– to sew part S1 -sail- to part PCL -mast-. Thread through the corner of the sail and around the stick as well with some Straight Fastening Tweezers (27020) and the previous drill. Continue sewing the sail with the needle and thread along the length of the mast. Knot at the end of the neck, apply cyano and cut the excess thread as shown on the video.
ASSEMBLY ELCANO MODEL SHIP: MASTS (PART II – B)
Well, it’s time for the next task. Look for one BR1 part and four BR2 parts, all rings. With a utility cutter, poke a small hole in the outer corner of the sail. Open part BR1 with two Needle Nose Pliers (27213) and insert the ring through the sail. After inserting it, close it again using the aforementioned pliers. Now, do this whole process again with the four BR2 parts on the opposite horizontal side of the sail -with respect to the placement of the BR1 part-, just as seen on the video. Repeat with the remaining three sails. It should look like this:
ASSEMBLY ELCANO MODEL SHIP: MASTS (PART II – C)
Once the previous stage to build Juan Sebastian Elcano model ship has been completed, take one of those sails and introduce the mast created on the previous post through the large rings. Then, take the wire of the mast with the sail that you had bent to 90ºand insert it into the hollow part provided for it, below the top. Thus the upper part of the sail remains fixed to the mast. On the lower area of the mast, take an M18 part and insert it. Apply cyano to adhere it and remove excess glue with paper. The final result should be this -repeat the process with the other three sails-:
Jar of cyano on hand! On the four holes of the deck to place the masts, apply adhesive and insert them. Use the steel rule to calculate the vertical 109 mm and to check the distance between masts. Also, it can help you position the masts while the cyan dries. The end… For now!
BUILD JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO MODEL SHIP: SHROUDS (PART I)
Step 17 when a modeler wants to build Juan Sebastian Elcano Model (22260), the Spanish training ship, talks about the ‘Shrouds’. Extract with a cutter and paint with off-white colour (27702) the eight WS1 parts. Grab one of these. With a pencil and a ruler, mark five equidistant points on the part. Put cyano on the part CT2of 200 mm and glue it on the first marked point using Straight Fastening Tweezers (27020).
Repeat the process with the other three CT2 parts. On the last position marked with pencil, do the same thing with a 300 mm CT2 part. In total, there should be five threads attached to part WS1. Cut the excess of thread on one side of part WS1 with Thread Snips (27060). and paint off-white the glued part of the five threads with a brush.
Repeat this task again with the other seven WS1 part to get this:
It is time to glue those eight resulting parts. Take one and put cyano on the bottom. Glue the part to the edge of the hull, but be careful. The area where the threads are glued must look at the deck, that is, the part of the threads that are glued must not face the outside of the boat, but the inside. Repeat the process with the other seven parts so that it looks like this:
BUILD JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO MODEL SHIP: SHROUDS (PART II)
Take the longest thread -300 mm- from each of the parts and tie it around the tip of the nearest mast. Using a flat-grip plier, tie it securely by tying it into a knot and pulling the string so it is tight. Apply ciano to the knot made with the thread at the end of the mast and remove the excess of thread with Thread Snips (27060). Remember to repeat another three times this step on the other three mats.
Now do the same with the rest of the short threads -200 mm– but gluing them to the lower/interior part of the four tops. And finally, glue all the CT2 threads perpendicular to the already installed vertical threads. In this way, it will be ongrid mode. To do this, with patience, you must cut the threads with precision according to the height that you adhere them horizontally. And… Wow! Let’s have shrouds.
BUILD JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO MODEL SHIP: FIGUREHEAD & BOWSPRIT
We continue with Step 18 of Build Juan Sebastian Elcano model sailboat (22260). This is about the ‘Figurehead and Bowsprit’. Paint gold colour (27761) the part M19. Apply cyano to the inner bottom of the figurehead and stick it to the tip of the hull’s bow with your hands. Remember that if you want to place the Chilean emblem of the training ship Esmeralda, you must do the same with the part M20.
Then take the BSP part. With a ruler and pencil, mark the half of the part. Mark well with a cutter. With a manual drill and a 1 mm diameter bit, drill on the previously indicated place. Take a BW2 part and cut a 16 mm piece with Professional Straight Cutting Pliers (27212).
Take a BL part and surround the BSP part with your two wires. Help yourself with a Needle Nose Pliers (27213) for turning both ends of the wires around stick, tying the part to it. Get rid of excess wire once knotted to the stick. Repeat this process three more times on the BSP part. From the top point to where the hole is on the center of the stick. It is the turn of the part BW2, apply cyano in the centered hole made before and insert the part BW2.
By hand, fold down all four BL parts, apply cyano to the bottom end of the stick, and glue on the designated area. We already have bowsprit too!
MINIATURE REPLICA JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO SHIP: SAILS (PART I)
The ‘Sails – Part I’ is Step 19 of the video tutorial to build Juan Sebastian Elcano model ship. Take three parts S2, that is, three sails. Repeat the process you did on the ‘Masts – Part II’ section. In this case, the six parts are BR1 -small rings-. Place one part BR1 in one corner of the sail and the other five longitudinally and equidistantly on the other side.
Drill with a 0.75 mm hand drill the 4 masts at the height shown on the video. Pass thread -part CT2– through the five rings of the sail. Tie the sail with its thread to the top of the mast you are working on. Once the knot is done, apply cyano to it. Thread the other end of the sail string through the hole you just made on the next mast. Pull the thread until the thread and the sail is taut. Knot and cyano. Remove the rest of the thread with Thread Snips (27060). Repeat with the other two remaining sails.
Go back to the first sail placed, take more thread -part CT2-. Tie it to the first mast, above the top, at the height of the horizontal peak of the sail. Once tied, take it up to the second mast and knot it at the same height. Now the same thread, bring it closer to the third mast, and lastly to the fourth one. Help yourself to do this with Curved Fastening Tweezers (27021). Finally, put cyano on the fourth neck knot and cut the excess thread with our Thread Snips (27060).
MINIATURE REPLICA JUAN SEBASTIAN ELCANO SHIP: SAILS (PART II)
We continue with ‘Sails – Part II’, which is Step 20 of the construction of the model of the famous Spanish school ship (22260). Arrange a unit of parts S3, S4, S5 and S6, that is, sails. Take part S3, put nine rings -part BR1- on the longest side, and one on the corner. Then, take thread -CT2- and tie it at the end of the mast. Pass the line through the nine rings, tighten and knot it and glue it to the nose of the bowsprit previously installed. Repeat the same process with part S4, but with seven rings on the side and one on the corner. Remove excess string from the bowsprit of both sails. And the same with parts S5 and S6.
Next, more thread, this time, tie it to the point of the bowsprit, pass it through the metal -underneath the mast- and by the ring in the middle of the prow of the hull -the second-. Tie it there. Do the same with a second thread: knot it at the height of the rope of the third sail on the bowsprit, passes it through the upper ring and tie it. In all cases, remove the excess thread once tied. Repeat this process on the other side of the boat, so that the thread also enters through those rings. Finally, a third thread that will go through the lower ring on both sides of the bow.
Prolific year this 2022 -that we are about to finish- for the creation and renovation of ship model building kits by Artesanía Latina’s team. And we end… With another unbeatable surprise for our modelers friends! The renovatedFrenchcorsair model ship in wood Le Renard (22401). At 1:50 scale, this faithful miniature replica of the Galic cutter is recommended for fans of this hobby with at least an intermediate level of skills and knowledge.
Due to this new edition, you will not be forced to create or manufacture any of the required parts, as was the case with the old one. In addition, we have the Official License of the Association Cotre Corsaire de Saint-Malo. Thanks to it, since 1991, a replica of the original boat still sails the seas and oceans. Chapeau for your work! So let’s get to know the contents with which the corsair model ship Le Renard is assembled. The famous corsair Robert Surcouf, at the service of Napoleon, was in command of this.
CORSAIR MODEL SHIP LE RENARD: MODELING KIT CONTENTS
Le Renard cutter model was a sailboat with which attacked and seized the enemy commercial ships of France. Now it has improved contents. The model building kit contains all the necessary parts to build the corsair model ship. Its greatest achievement was defeating in combat the English schooner HMS Alphea in 1813. Its assembly system by means of a false keel and frames brings its construction closer to that of a real sailboat.
This reedition of the Le Renard naval modeling kit comes with board parts cut by high precision laser, birch wood, brass, cast iron and sails ready to be placed. Of course, the exhibition base with a metal plate is included so that you can display your model once finished.
To achieve this goal, our modelers friends have very complete step-by-step instructions on DVD format for computers. In Spanish, French, English, Italian, Portuguese, German and Dutch. We also include all the explanations related to the simple and fun assembly of the rigging. Remember that printed instructions are not included. Also, you can download these instructions for free at Le Renard product sheet(22401).
Por cierto, cuando esto ocurra y quede ensamblada, la maravillosa maqueta del barco corsario galo medirá 615 mm de largo, 238 mm de ancho y 560 mm de alto.
CUTTER MODEL LE RENARD: LIFEBOAT AND CANNONS
You will be dazzled when you build it! Among other reasons, pay attention to the beauty and high level of detail, in general, and the lifeboat, in particular, of its stern, which will shine splendor.
What to say about its imposing and fabulous 10 cannons made of metal!
Get the best finishing with the new Set of Acrylic Paints for Le Renard (277PACK18). Water-based and quick-drying, your French corsair ship model will be much more realistic. Contains 6 jars of 20 ml each with the following colours: Off-White, Off-Black, Chequer Yellow, Burnt Umber, Vermilion and Bright Green.
In short, after more than three years missing in the ‘Bermuda Triangle’, the wooden model ship of the French corsair cutter Le Renard (22401) is out of darkness. It is already at Artesanía Latina‘s stores to the delight of the modelers who were waiting for it… And there are many of them according to the emails received! Go privateers, build your ship!
We are going to teach our modelers friends the assembly of the model ship Juan Sebastián Elcano (22260), the Spanish training ship that It is named after the browser that went around the world for the first time. Without forgetting Francisco de Magallanes, of course. We have decided that the best way to help the beginners modelers to assemble this faithful miniature replica is through video tutorials created by us. Thus, we accompany them during the construction process of this 1:250 scale model in wood and plastic, which can also be the Chilean training ship, Esmeralda. Decorate it however you like.
So, we begin the process of Elcano model ship assembly with the first thing to do when you have any naval modeling kit on your hands. Check its contents using the parts list. Normally, we include a few more parts than stipulated in case the modeler suffers a mishap with one during assembly. A part breaks, it is lost, the dog eats it, it inherits from a relative or, for example, the house floods. There are many reasons that we read from our loyal customers for more than fifty years. Pay attention to the video below.
We recommend that you specify if all the parts are inside the box. In the event that this model is missing something, which we do not believe is the case, do not hesitate to contact us to request it here: Spare Parts Service.
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER THE FIRST THING: EXHIBITION BASE
Now, let’s get down to business with Step 1 of the video tutorial. Let’s build the ‘Exhibition Base’ in wood to display the naval model of Juan Sebastián Elcano once assembled. By the way, when you finish it it will be 17.91” (455 mm) length, 10.03” (255 mm) height and 4.33” (110 mm) width. Take two 150mm length wooden round dowels (WD1) and remove the two base pieces (4) from the wooden plank.
Next, apply our cyanoacrylate for porous materials (27650), sold separately, on one end of the dowel. Insert it into one of the two holes on one of the sides that make up the base. So that everything is balanced, we recommend that you use our Micro Square, present in Micro Rules Set (27325), which is also sold separately. Repeat the process with the other dowel, inserting it into the other hole in the same base piece. All that remains is to apply adhesive to the other two ends of the round dowels and place the other part of the base into the two small holes. Make sure everything is straight and stable.
Let it dry for a few minutes to give it… The final touch! Paint it with brush. With what paints? You wonder. No problem. Artesanía Latina has created a Specific Acrylic Paints Pack (277PACK17) for the scale model of Juan Sebastián Elcano / Esmeralda. Add them to your shopping cart!
THE HULL OF JUAN SEBASTIÁN ELCANO
Step 2 of assembly of the model ship Elcano passes through its prefabricated ‘Hull’ made of plastic. We intend to make the initiation to this wonderful hobby of any modeler easier. Removed the headaches of building a hull out of wooden parts. For all these reasons, it is ideal for people who wish to assemble their first scale naval reproduction. Take the two parts that make up the hull and put cyanoacrylate on all the edges and lace areas of one of the parts of the helmet, so that none remain without glue. Carefully join them with precision and light pressure so that there is a single piece. The hull is already assembled!
Use a brush to apply a layer of white filler primer (27701) to make everything even, sold separately. The next task is to draw the waterline on the hull. On the video we show an artisan way of drawing it, however… We have another magnificent solution! Our new Waterline Marker (27649), do not hesitate to purchase it for your naval modeling workstation (27648).
It’s time to finish the hull. Pastejapanese masking tape above the waterline drawn in order to paint the lower part of the hull, which remains submerged. Take the little jar of hull green paint and paint it with a brush, as we did, or with airbrush, however you like. Let it dry and after a few hours apply a second layer. Finally, remove the tape carefully and with a cutter remove any excess paint.
ELCANO MODEL SHIP ASSEMBLY: DECKS (FIRST PART)
From now on we are immersed in Step 3 of the assembly of the model of the ship that bears the name of the famous Juan Sebastián Elcano, the beautiful brigantine schooner sailboat. Touch the first part of their ‘Decks’. Take the parts 1, 2 and 3 of the deck that appear in the image. With the help of a pencil and a Micro Center Ruler (27326), mark and make a small hole with a drill 0.75 mm diameter in each of the points indicated on the video. Continue using a brush to paint the three parts with satin varnish, included in the paint pack.
Take part 2 of the deck and paint the two M1 elliptical parts with off black paint. Let dry and with some straight fastening tweezers (27020) apply cyano to each of the ellipticals and carefully adhere around each one of the two large holes. Use a rounded file to enlarge the two holes on which you have glued the parts. Remove the remains of sawdust and dust. Another stage of construction finished together!
ELCANO SHIP MODEL ASSEMBLY: DECK PLACEMENT
In Step 4 of the assembly of the model ship Juan Sebastián Elcano, let’s quickly see the ‘Deck Placement’ with which we have just worked. Take the three parts that make it up. Apply around the contour of part 1 -the one that goes in the center- cyanoacrylate and fix this by pressing it carefully. Then, do the same with part 2, the foredeck to which you have glued the two elliptical pieces, and with part 3, the stern.
Finally, take all the M2 parts from the kit, that is, the golden eyebolts. Put cyanoacrylate in each of these and insert them with a tweezers into each of the small custom-made holes on the deck you made on the previous step.
BUILD THE CABINS OF ELCANO MODEL SHIP
Step 5 of the assembly of the model of the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano/ Chilean Esmeralda refers to the construction of the ‘Cabins’. Place the part MD1 and the 4 units of the part MD2 on your work table, which by the way you can protect with any of our cutting mats. Paint all these parts with off white paint, leaving one side of each of these unpainted in order to for the adhesive to work. Then, remove from the plate one part 8 and 4 units of part 6. Apply cyano to the unpainted side of each part. Take part 8 and glue it on top of MD1, repeat the process with the 4 units of part 6 over the many others of the MD2.
Once glued, paint with off white the part of the 5 units that has adhered, since it was unpainted. Wait for it to dry. To finish, paint with sapele water-based wood stain the top of each cabin, which you previously glued and painted white. We remind you that all the paints, stains and varnishes that we use can be found in the Juan Sebastián Elcano Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK17), for sale separately.
JUAN SEBASTIÁN ELCANO DECK ELEMENTS
Using a cutter, extract the 10 units of part 7. We are on the video tutorial, Step 6, which deals with the ‘Deck Elements’. For now, easy for any fan who wants to get started in naval modeling, right? Let’s continue… Take two of those parts, and glue them together with cyano. Repeat the process with the rest of parts until, after gluing them, you are left with 5 units of part 7. Now, collect the following parts and arrange them on your work table. 5 units of the part M3, 1 unit of the part M4, 1 unit of the part M5, 8 units of the part M6, 4 units of the part M7, 2 units of the part M8 and 8 units of the part WS1 25 mm, in addition to the 5 units of part 7 that you already had.
Take those parts and glue them with a tiny dot of adhesive to a part of wood -so you don’t stain your work surface- and paint them off white. Proceed in the same way but with gold-colored paint with the 9 units of the part M9, the 4 units of the part M10,the unit of the part M11 and the 6 units of the part M12.
ELCANO MODEL SHIP ASSEMBLY: CAPSTAN
We focus on the ‘Capstan’, Step 7 for the assembly of the Elcano ship model made by Artesanía Latina. Remove from the kit the 2 units of part 9 and parts 10, 11 and PE1. Glue all of them with cyanoacrylate in the way shown on the video, pay attention to it. Use a brush to paint the glued part with off white color. Right after, do the same with gold color to paint the 2 units of the part M12, the unit of the part M13 and the 2 units of the part M14.
Once all the parts are dry, start gluing the metallic gold ones onto the white wooden part with some tweezers, stick to how it is done in the tutorial. Be patient with this step as precision and calm are required.
BUILD THE STAIRS OF ELCANO MODEL SHIP
We momentarily conclude this post for the assembly of the model of the Elcano ship with Step 8, ‘Stairs’. Get the part PE2 (6 units). With a Professional Needle Nose Pliers (27213) proceed to bender perpendicularly and very carefully the internal rungs. Also, bend the handrails -the sides of the part- inwards until there is a noticeable stair shape. Paint the staircase off white. Repeat the process 5 more times.
In the next post we will continue building together this magnificent model for beginners of the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano (22260). Meanwhile, you can read more about this model in its specific blog post, watch its presentation on the video below and order it to assemble it now because it cannot be expected before so much desire. Start building it!
In this regard, it is interesting to know that Rushton hired M. Roundry from the B.N. Morris Canoe Company in Maine to build the Indian Girl. Roundry had the expertise to build quality wood and canvas canoes that Rushton did not. In the 1910s and 1920s, the Indian Girl model became extremely popular and became Rushton’s best-selling canoe.
