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The package includes laser cut and engraved parts made of MDF and pear wood, laser engraved and cut basswood top with details, 3 plates made of photoetched brass parts, high resolution 3D printed parts, two-board body is made of basswood for the first and pear of wood for the second planks of lining, round walnut slats for the masts, spars, and jib. Several sizes of black and natural colored thread for rigging, as well as all necessary parts. Comprehensive, colorful instruction manual together with 11 plans containing all mast and rigging drawings - EN manual
A non-floating model ship model of the American schooner Grecian from 1813 in 1:64 scale. For experienced modelers. Wooden hull made of laser cut parts, construction plan included, authentic details. Comprehensive, full-color instruction manual along with 11 plans.
The Grecian was an American schooner built in 1812. She was captured by the Royal Navy on 5 February 1814 and named HMS Grecian. She was sold in 1822. In 1823 she became a merchant ship. She was captured by the Chilean navy in 1824, but then served for some time with Spanish pirates. After the end of the Peruvian War of Independence she returned to more conventional activities but since 1829 the owner is unknown, although in 1830 she was still listed for voyages between London and Lima.
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.
Ship mock-up models for advanced students require previous experience with building models and mastered techniques of individual technological steps, such as gluing, bending, dyeing, sewing sails, etc. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the drawing documentation, individual steps and plan the entire procedure. It is necessary to study any details and it is necessary to take into account that the construction requires a certain degree of creativity and independence, because the instructions do not have to deal with the production of every detail.
The models are extensive and detailed, take a long time to complete and require a lot of finishing work on the parts.
For construction, we recommend buying tools, glue and paints.
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.
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).
