Mantua Model welcomes you to a new dimension in modeling! Most of us concentrate on hull shape, rigging and the external details of the ship we’re modeling. Mantua’s kit invites us to travel back in time to observe life on the lower decks of the H.M.S. Victory
The Wasa of 1638 was the most ornately decorated vessel of her time. Mantua’s kit also outshines all others in the quality and quantity of its ornamentation. Intricate bronze parts are cast one piece at a time in wax molds
This volume look at the making of ten model ship projects including the Bellona, Unicorn, Bounty, San Felipe, Pride of Baltimore, a cross section on the Victory and more. 192 pages 250 photos and drawings. Paperback. An excellent reference source.
Historic Scale Model Boat Kit by Mantua / Panart Model Ship Kits
Length 24-1/2″ Height 18″ Scale 1:17
Intermediate Level
Plank on Frame Wood Construction
BRITISH ROYAL NAVY ARMED LAUNCH 1800
ARMED LAUNCH – Build a scale replica of an 1803 armed launch used by the British Navy to patrol coastal waters and raid larger ships. Kit by Panart employs traditional plank-on-frame construction with laser cut wooden parts. Armament consists of a 4″ brass cannon and two 2″ brass swivel guns. Numerous brass fittings include oar locks, rudder hinges, rings and eyes. Anchor, chain and other fittings are cast metal. Blocks and belaying pins are boxwood; gratings are walnut. Rigging line, rope, silk screened flag and canvas sail material complete the kit.
(MM69) Length 11.8″/ Height 9.4″/ Scale 1:300
AHR-R-R MATEYS ! Seaworthy Small Ships has done it again with it’s line of SEA FLEA pocket yacht kit
Historic Scale Wooden Model Ship Kit by OcCre Model (OC12000)
Length 16″ Height 10-3/4″ Scale 1:45
Entry Level
Double Plank-on-Bulkhead Wood Hull Construction
