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Shared Passion since 1970
From Artisanal to International
At the beginning, our production was completely handmade and distributed only in a few specialised shops in Barcelona. Thanks to constant efforts and unwavering determination, our products quickly conquered the rest of Spain and most European markets. In 1976, Artesanía Latina presented the first model of the King of the Mississippi, which became a worldwide success and opened the doors to the United States. In 1978, we exhibited for the first time at the Nuremberg fair (the most important fair in the world). By the end of the 1970s, 80% of our production was destined for export.
designed to embellish and enrich your projects.
A History of Passion
Passion has been at the heart of Artesanía Latina since its creation in 1970, in an old flat in Barcelona (Spain). There, my parents, with the help of my grandfather, started to design our first products: wooden puzzles cut with a hand saw and our first model: the primitive raft.
Artesanía Latina is an indispensable reference in the world of wooden model ships. For more than 50 years, our models have brought real building pleasure to enthusiasts all over the world.
The Pleasure of Building
We believe that model shipbuilding is much more than a hobby; it is an enriching and creative experience. That's why we offer a complete collection of ships and planes to build, accompanied by a wide selection of the highest quality tools and accessories, designed to embellish and enrich your projects.
A History of Passion
Passion has been at the heart of Artesanía Latina since its creation in 1970, in an old flat in Barcelona (Spain). There, my parents, with the help of my grandfather, started to design our first products: wooden puzzles cut with a hand saw and our first model: the primitive raft.
Our models conquered markets as diverse and far-flung as the United States and Japan. We have exhibited at major trade fairs and trade shows on all five continents. In 2018, The Nuremberg Toy Fair (Germany) awarded us a diploma for having been an exhibitor for 40 consecutive years.
Always Evolving
Over the years, Artesanía Latina has constantly evolved and adapted to satisfy a growing number of customers. Today, we continue to innovate and improve our products, because your building pleasure remains our top priority.
Join us in this adventure and discover the pleasure of building with Artesanía Latina.
Artesanía Latina Innovations
- 1977: Assembly instructions translated into 4 languages (Spanish, French, English and German) and then into 6 languages (Italian and Dutch).
- 1979: First assembly instructions combining photos (in black and white at that time) and explanatory text.
- 1984: First video showing the assembly of the Bluenose.
- 1985: Spare parts service for all our customers worldwide.
- 1988: Sails sewn into our boats.
- 1992: Our first waterjet cutting machine is installed in our factory in Spain. The precision of the cutting makes the assembly of our models much more accurate.
- 1993: Transparent PVC trays included in our kits to contain, display and protect the rigging.
- 1996: Introduction of the 19000 range aimed at a beginner audience.
- 1998: First licensed model: the Hermione La Fayette.
- 2005: Replacement of Manzonia wood (falsely called African walnut) with real American walnut, much more expensive but much more environmentally friendly and of unequalled beauty.
- 2009: First products made from Oregon pine wood.
- 2010: First models designed with 3D software.
- 2013: First tools in our Micro Tools range: micro profiling machines appear.
- 2014: First models using American cherry wood.
- 2015: All our new models now include a display stand with the name of the ship.
- 2016: We started producing models of the most iconic aircraft. In addition, most of our new models now contain brass or photo-etched steel details, adding to their beauty and finish.
- 2020: Launch of our acrylic paints and finishes, completely manufactured in Spain. Their quality and performance are praised by all our customers. We market an optional LED lighting kit and a low speed engine with the launch of the new version of the King of the Mississippi. 30% reduction in the volume of our packaging boxes.
- 2021: The new HMS Endeavour is the first model to include American oak veneer.
- 2022: First models with 100% video assembly instructions.
- 2023: First models with copper hull plating.
- 2024: The best is yet to come!
