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The package contains laser-cut wooden parts, metal castings, a barrel, pictorial instructions for construction.
English cannon model kit in 1:17 scale. The cannon was manufactured from 1776 to 1779 in the Scottish town of Caron. It was characterized by excellent short-range effectiveness in naval battles. Two of these guns were also in the front of the famous ship HMS Victory.
The structure consists of pre-cut wooden parts and metal cast ornaments.
All models of historic Mantua weapons are equipped with high-quality hardwood, complemented by metal, for example, brass fittings. The wood is laser cut for precise assembly. The manual is fully illustrated. Mantua's assortment of historical weapon models includes cannons, mortars, catapults, battle chariots, and much more, where everyone can choose.
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.
The stylish box with a photo of the finished model is tastefully and graphically designed and contains the name and scale of the model.
After opening the lid of the box, you will find wooden parts of the plywood model, moldings, small parts in plastic bags and a manual.
The set contains complete pictorial documentation with the construction process, the individual steps are carefully displayed. The parts in the building plan are numbered according to the list.
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.
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).
