CONTENT OF THE PEN DUICK MODEL KIT

Build your 1/28 scale model of the Pen Duick, a French racing cutter. An exclusive product by Artesanía Latina, produced under the official license of the Association Pen Duick. It is undoubtedly one of the most elegant sailboats in the world. Its construction, using a false keel and frames, makes the model assembly easy and enjoyable.

The Pen Duick ship model kit is has been designed to faithfully reproduce the real boat down to the smallest details. The deck is laser-cut and fully engraved to offer a finishing that closely resembles the real boat. The kit contains all the pieces for the modeler to 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-etch sheet contains numerous details. The deckhouses are veneered in American oak wood, and the cotton sails are engraved and ready to be installed.

For the construction, you can easily follow our step-by-step instructions entirely in video, which you can watch for free on our Youtube channel -click here-. You can also access it by scanning the QR code on the box and on one of the paper plans included in the kit. It will be a masterclass conducted by our own professional modelers. The box does not contain paper instructions. Tow color plans with several 1:1 scale views of the model and the parts list are also included in our kit.

Once the model is built, it measures 21^21/32'' (550 mm) length, 30^1/8'' (765 mm) height and 3^45/64'' (94 mm) width. You can proudly display it on the solid wooden stand with a brass nameplate, contained in our kit. For an even better finish, you can use the Paints Set for the Pen Duick Model (277PACK32), sold separately.

You can also have the option to purchase the Pen Duick Gift Set (22418L), which includes the model kit, the paint set and as a gift, an essential toolset that will assist you in the construction of your model. This gift set is more economical than purchasing the products separately.

Experience the joy of building your own Pen Duick model now! The result will be a magnificent scale replica of a legendary boat It will beautify any room in your home and always attract admiring glances.

HISTORY OF THE PEN DUICK, FRENCH RACING CUTTER

Discover the new Pen Duick, the wooden model kit of this fabulous French racing cutter, inseparably linked to Éric Tabarly.

"Man needs passion to exist", said Éric Tabarly. He showed a constant passion for his Pen Duick and sailing, making him one of the most admired and talented sailors in the world.

Born in Nantes (France) in 1931, Éric Tabarly developped a great passion for the sea and sailing from a young age. He achieved epic victories and records at a time when offshore racing was dominated by the Anglo-Saxons. Far from resting on his laurels, he continued throughout his life to build increasingly efficient boats and to win races.