Mantua Model Lancia Armata Svedese 1:35 kit
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Package contents
The package includes a set of plywood parts, a set of wooden slats of different cross-sections, small parts in a blister, a set of drawings and a multilingual manual.
Characteristics
Kit of the non-floating model of the ship Mantua Lancia Armata Svedese, in scale 1:35 and length 520 mm, for moderately advanced modellers. The kit contains laser-cut wooden parts, small parts to complete the model, building plans. A boat stand is also included.
A nice model of a small armed Swedish gunboat with a flat hull and two heavy aft guns, dating from around 1775. The high detail parts are finished using laser engraving technology and represent a high level of detail and accuracy. The kit includes overview plans with general details as well as a fully illustrated manual with over 200 photos of construction stages showing the construction of the model step by step. The model is built with a classic partition structure. Wooden posts and beams, brass and walnut accessories are complemented by etched brass details. The kit also includes twisted twine and canvas sails.
Cover with a photo of the finished model
The stylish box with a photo of the finished model is carefully, tastefully and qualitatively graphically designed and contains the name, technical data and scale of the model.
What you will find in the package
After opening the lid of the box, you will find wooden parts of the plywood model, a set of moldings, small parts in a blister, a set of drawings and a manual.
Set of drawings
The set contains a complete set of drawing documentation of the model in a 1:1 scale with images of individual details. The drawing shows to scale the assembly assemblies, their completion, including masts and booms and the method of tying the rigging. The multilingual construction process provides a framework for the logical assembly of individual components.
Construction difficulty
Intermediate kits are suitable for builders who have already built a simpler model for beginners and have basic modeling experience. Models of this difficulty are more elaborate, contain more details, and construction is more time-consuming.
The Italian manufacturer Mantua Model has been an important manufacturer of ship models for decades. With its large and richly equipped kits of historic ship models such as Sovereign of the Seas, San Felipe or Royal Caroline, Mantua Model set high standards and was the first to introduce laser cutting technology to the model industry. Well-known Italian designers designed for Mantua Model an assortment of well-known and classic models that have become an indispensable part of the modeling world.
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:
- 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