Vanguard Models Kutter boat 18" 1:64 kit

Package contents

The package includes a set of plywood parts, brass parts, a construction board with cutouts for building the keel and frame, and an EN manual.

Characteristics

Vanguard Models boat model kit - Kutter boat in 1:64 scale. The length of the ship model is 86 mm, the construction is mainly made of wood with small accessories, the building plan is also included. Step by step pictorial manual

The Vanguard Models - Kutter boat kit is suitable for both beginners and experienced modelers. Although this kit is primarily aimed at beginners, it is by no means cheated when it comes to mock-up design. This is a fully equipped model of a real boat.

Cover with a photo of the finished model

A practical box with a photo of the finished model contains the name, technical data and scale of the model.

What you will find in the package

When you open the lid of the box you will find the laser cut wooden parts of the model, the brass parts and the manual.

Construction progress

The set includes a manual with pictures of construction steps and individual details. The multilingual construction process provides a framework for the logical assembly of individual components.

Properties

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• Laser cut bulkhead and keel parts
  
• Laser-cut MDF construction board with cutouts for keel and frame construction
  
• The materials used are of the highest quality
  
• The step-by-step instructions are richly illustrated
  
• The color pictures in the manual illustrate the color version of the model
  

It has to start somehow

History of the brand:

Vanguard Models was founded by well-known model ship designer Chris Watton, who has been responsible for Amati's recent model ship designs, particularly the Victory Models series. Now, as an independent manufacturer, he consistently realizes his ambition for the best possible fidelity to the original and the highest quality of material. He uncompromisingly introduced the production of parts from noble wood with laser engraving, and it is also important for him to produce perfect construction instructions with hundreds of color photos so that the models are a pleasure to build even for inexperienced modelers. The high quality of the material and the well-thought-out design are definitely worth it.

Construction difficulty

Although it is a model for beginner modellers, it is necessary to keep in mind that a certain manual skill of the builder and the ability to solve construction problems are assumed. The instructions determine the construction procedure, but cannot include the technology of processing materials, the method of gluing, staining, sanding or painting. These are classic modeling procedures that everyone chooses according to their possibilities and habits.

The model does not have an excess of details, it is simpler, therefore significantly less laborious and time-consuming, thanks to the simpler construction procedure, it should be assembled by an average skilled modeler or children in modeling circles.

We recommend to buy

For construction, we recommend buying tools, glue and paints.

Modeling tools and mat

Building model ships requires the right tools. We recommend an excellent set of Modelcraft tools for ship modelers (set of 12 pieces), or Modelcraft tools for modelers (set of 18 pieces). We also recommend the purchase of nylon clamps and indispensable modeling pins. We recommend a modeling mat for editing, precise cutting, gluing parts and also as table protection.

Glue and paint

For gluing, we recommend universal dispersion glue and Robitronic instant glue medium 20ml. We recommend acrylic enamel paints for coloring. Apply colors with quality brushes (flat brushes for surfaces, round brushes for details).

Recommended minimum equipment of a ship modeller:

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• Modeling knife or scalpel
  
• Mini drill
  
• Drill bits with diameters of 0.5 to 3 mm
  
• Sanding papers with different grits
  
• Scissors
  
• Tweezers
  
• Clothespins
  
• Pencil
  
• Ruler
  
• Set of needle files
  
• Sewing machine for sewing a tarp