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Pen Duick Sailboat Model: The Renewed Modeling Kit of the Éric Tabarly’s French Racing Cutter, One of the Best Sailors in History

Posted on September 4, 2024September 10, 2024 by Administrador DelBlog

It was mandatory that one of the most beautiful sailboats in the world return to our catalog. It is done. The Pen Duick sailboat model kit (22418N) made in wood at 1:28 scale is now in our warehouses. Completely redesigned, even the smallest detail, by our modelers. It is an amazing miniature of the French racing cutter that belonged to the famous sailor Éric Tabarly. This boat was a regular winner in many competitions. It is a reference boat in the history of this nautical sport. Now, Artesanía Latina presents you exclusively and with the official license from the Pen Duick Association this magnificent naval modeling kit. Below you can watch this ideal model on video:

It is a fantastic, detailed and faithful naval replica miniature in wood of one of the most elegant sailboats in the world. Now, you can enjoy the assembly of this 2024 kit for intermediate level modelers.

CONTENTS NAVAL MODELING KIT SAILBOAT MODEL PEN DUICK

Here, the naval modeling kit with Pen Duick sailboat model, an extraordinary racing cutter. It brings a completely redesigned model that reproduces the ship down to its smallest details. The deck is finally laser engraved, offering a magnificent finish and a very realistic look. It contains all the parts so that the modeler can build the model: laser-cut structure on basswood plywood offering a very high-quality appearance and precise assembly, complete fittings in solid wood, brass and die-cast. A large brass photo-etched sheet contains numerous details. The deckhouses are veneered in American oak wood, and the cotton sails are engraved and ready to be installed. As a bonus gift, beautiful wooden exhibition base to assemble with the nameplate of the boat.

If you build the Pen Duick sailboat model, you have our complete step-by-step video instructions, as a masterclass taught by our modelers. Watch the video instructions scanning the QR code that comes with the box with any mobile phone or tablet, an action that takes you to our Youtube channel. Its construction system using false keel and frames brings the assembly of the model closer to the real construction of the boat.

On the one hand, the kit does not come with printed instructions. On the other hand, it does include a printed plan, the parts list with pictograms to facilitate the identification of parts during the construction of the model, and the rigging. Once built, the model measures 550 mm long, 765 mm high and 94 mm wide.

PAINTS FOR PEN DUICK SAILBOAT MODEL KIT

Paint your model of the Pen Duick sailboat with our Specific Set of Acrylic Paints (277PACK32), for sale separately. This contains 6 jars of different paints, each with 20 ml of product. In this sense, it includes the following colors in paints: Off-White, Off-Black, Burnt Umber, Pen Duick Green, Gold and Bright Red.

Now also, another new product so that your Pen Duick model is perfect: the Clear Bright Acrylic Varnish (27604). Don’t hesitate to add it, sold separately as the paints set!

ONE OF THE SAILBOATS WITH THE MOST VICTORIES IN RACING AND WITH THE MOST RECORDS

Discover the beautiful model of the Pen Duick sailboat, new 2024 model kit and made of wood of the well-known French racing cutter that won in numerous competitions during the 20th century. Likewise, it is a historic vessel because it set many records, led by its captain Éric Tabarly, one of the best sailors in history. Born in Nantes in 1931, Tabarly developed from his childhood a great passion for the sea and navigation. His life motto was the following: “Man needs passion to exist”. Pen Duick is the name of his first boat, a gift from his father, which means ‘Little Black Head’ in Breton. It is also the name of its different sailboats, from the Pen Duick II to the Pen Duick VI.

He entrusted the Pen Duick to the Costantini shipyard of La Trinité-sur-Mer to evaluate the work to be carried out. The hull of the sailboat was rotten to repair traditionally. Unable to finance the work, he proposed Marc and Gilles Costantini take on an unprecedented challenge to save his boat: rebuild a new hull by applying seven successive layers of glass fabric and polyester resin, using the old hull. as a mold. Polyester construction was in its infancy, such a large and heavy sailboat had never been built before. It was the largest hull of its type at that time. The ship was renovated in the old-fashioned way at the Raymond Labbé shipyard in 1983 in Saint-Malo, and celebrated its centenary in May 1998.

On the night of June 12th to 13th 1998, Éric Tabarly died after falling into the sea during a voyage to Ireland with his beloved Pen Duick. He always opposed his sailboat being classified as a ‘Historical Monument’.

BUILD THE MODEL OF THE FRENCH RACING CUTTER PEN DUICK

Continue evolving in the art of naval modeling building the model of the sailboat Pen Duick at 1:28 scale (22418N) for modelers with an intermediate level. Or you can simply assemble this faithful miniature replica because you think it is so nice and so unavoidable that it should be part of your own museum of historical naval models.

Also, you can purchase, for sale separately, the Gift Pack of Pen Duick Sailboat Model (22418-L). This includes the model, its specific paints and some tools that can help you in the model construction process. This pack is cheaper than if you buy the products separately. Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity!

Ship Models

HMS Supply Model Ship Kit, First Fleet 1797: The Fastest Boat that Conquered Australia Now at 1:50 Scale

Posted on March 20, 2024October 22, 2024 by Administrador DelBlog

It was one of the most successful reduced replicas for our modelers friends for many years and… Surprise! The splendid reissue of the 1:50 scale model ship of the Brig HMS Supply (22420), First Fleet 1797 edition is here. This faithful wooden model of the 18th century British ship perfectly represents the aforementioned legendary armed ship since it participated in the founding of Australia as a country establishing a colony. It was the fastest of the well-known First Fleet. Aimed at intermediate modelers, also highly recommended for those with higher skills. Everyone will love building it! Find out how beautiful model on the video below:

KIT CONTENTS OF HMS SUPPLY MODEL SHIP IN WOOD

Build your 1:50 scale model ship of HMS Supply, an English armed brigantine sailing boat from the 18th century. A fundamental jewel for naval modeling. Its assembly system using a false keel and frames brings its construction closer to that of the real ship.

This reissue of the model ship kit with HMS Supply brig contains high quality parts. 6 wooden plates cut by high precision laser, 2 photo-etched plates in brass with numerous details -one of them smaller-, set of birch wood parts -veneers, strips and round rods, oak veneer, fantastic set of 11 sails sewn from cotton ready to be placed, cotton threads for rigging in different colors and thicknesses and flags.

The HMS Supply model ship box comes with thread and brass rods, nails, eyebolts, rings, chain, aluminum parts, die cast parts -anchors, oars, rods, cannons, water pumps-, wooden parts -blocks, frames and beams-, turned parts and acetate.

Likewise, it includes as a gift bonus an exhibition stand with a nominative metal plate – it allows you to place both the boat and its boat -, 7figures in die-cast and copper lining for the hull. To work with copper on the boat, we recommend our 5 mm Micro Riveting Tool (27320), sold separately.

BRIGANTINE HMS SUPPLY MODEL SHIP KIT INSTRUCTIONS

For its assembly, you can follow our complete step-by-step guide entirely on video – very easy to follow – which you can watch for free at our Youtube channel -click here-. To do this, you can also scan the existing QR code on the box and on the parts list. It will be like a masterclass carried out by our professional modelers. The kit does not contain printed instructions.

The plan and the parts list are printed.

A paper template is included to help the modeler in the process of building the model. Once built, this faithful miniature replica measures 23.11” (587 mm) length, 11.10” (282 mm) width and 26.65” (677 mm) height.

FINAL FINISHES FOR MODEL SHIP: PAINTS AND LED LIGHTS

Complete your wooden model ship of this beautiful ship by obtaining the best finishes for your HMS Supply at 1/50 scale by painting it with the Specific Set of Paints for HMS Supply (277PACK7), sold separately.

Also, remember that, as the boat is prepared to be illuminated, the model can come to even more life with the installation of our Set of LED Lighting for Models and DIY Projects (27590), also available separately.

HISTORY HMS SUPPLY: ‘FIRST FLEET’ SHIP TO COLONIZE AUSTRALIA

Discover HMS Supply, a wooden model ship of the English armed brigantine sailing boat from the 18th century. It was an essential part of the so-called First Fleet of the Royal Navy that colonized and founded Australia. HMS Supply was their oldest, smallest and fastest ship. Built in 1759 as a 175-ton armed vessel, she became the colony’s only link to the outside world after the loss of HMS Sirius in 1790. HMS Supply, precisely, was intended to be aship support for HMS Sirius(1786).

The HMS Supply was a brigantine, that is, a ship that had two masts and square sails. In addition, it was also a sloop, that is, a small ship with a single gun deck. It had eight small three-pounder guns and carried 50 men. Its dimensions were 21 meters -70 feet- in length and 8 meters -26 feet- in width.

From 1759 to 1786, HMS Supply was used to transport naval supplies between Thames and English Channel ports. During this period, she was docked at Deptford Dockyard. There she underwent minor repairs as necessary to maintain her seaworthiness.

On May 13, 1787, the ‘First Fleet’ left Plymouth – England – heading towards the antipodes. Under the command of Commodore Arthur Philip, the convoy was made up of 11 ships, carrying 1,500 sailors and officers with their families, as well as 732 convicts. They were heading to the great land of the south to establish the penal colony of New South Wales – a coast previously explored by James Cook. It would later become the first state of the Australian Commonwealth.

HISTORY II: CONSOLIDATION OF A NEW NATION

On January 19, 1788, eight months and a week later, the fleet arrived at Botany Bay, with HMS Supply being the first to dock. On January 26, 1788, seven days later, everyone arrived at Port Jackson – the future Port of Sydney -. Philip landed to proclaim Australia’s first national day and become the new nation’s first governor. The 168-ton HMS Supply was the fastest sailing ship in the ‘First Fleet’ and served as explorer and messenger during the voyage. HMS Supply rivals Sirius as the most famous historic ship of the new Australian nation. On 26 November 1791, she left Port Jackson and sailed via Cape Horn, arriving at Plymouth on 21 April 1792.

Now, you have the great opportunity to build this great 1:50 scale model ship of the HMS Supply First Fleet 1787 (22420) on our new Modeling Workshop (27648-N), sold separately.

Ship Models

Corsair Model Ship in Wood Le Renard: The Cutter from Saint Malo, Symbol of French Naval Identity

Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 by Administrador DelBlog

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 renovated French corsair 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!

Ship Models

Sailboat Model Bluenose II: One of the Most Famous Regatta and Fishing Schooners in History

Posted on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by Administrador DelBlog

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 model Bluenose 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!