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| > Wooden Ship Kits > Mantua & other Kits (Ex-Catalog) | Most wooden boat kits require skill and patience to assemble. The easiest are usually those supplied with either a solid or plastic (ABS) hull so the masts and rig are the hardest part. Harder but the most usual form of construction for the hull is plank on frame and that requires the most patience and skill. Always a great value hobby, some models can literally take months to complete.
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Building model ships is an absorbing hobby, but it can be even more enjoyable if the correct tools are used. There are some specific tools necessary to do the job, such as a good hand drill with a selection of miniature drill bits, something in the region of 0.5mm and 2mm as a general rule. Small files and wood rasps are very usefull, not just for cleaning up the decorative fittings, but also taking off any waste wood when releasing frames from laser cut sheets. A small pin hammer is a must, and can be used in conjunction with the Amati pin pusher, this clever little device saves on injured digits by allowing you to guide a tack gently into the frame with precision. Obviously a good selection of modelling knives is crucial, and the Expo metal shaft handles allow for a variety of cutting blades to be fitted, not to mention specialist chisels & gouges. Curved blades are best for making straight cuts, whilst a straight blade allows for intricate cuts. Miniature needle nosed pliers allow for manipulating small fittings as would a good set of tweezers. Vices and clamps are effectively a third hand, and a good magnifyer is also important, preferably one that's suspended on a free standing base. Fortunatly Antics supply a fantastic range of modellers tools from Expo. Some are some very specific tools for period ship building, plank benders for example reduce the risk of frustrating splitting or breaking of the often wafer thin planking strips, and the Amati Loom-a-line is an excellent rigging frame for building vessels with difficult to rig ratlines. see our hints and tips page for more info. |
 | Remember! If on examination you feel you would prefer another model, you are free to return any item for a full refund, providing of course that it hasn't been started. | stock
info | Aeropiccola 1/170 HMS Victory Laser Cut Kit (EP531/SM-L)
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info | Corel 1/50 Dolphyn Ketch Kit (SM16)
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more | Constructo 1/35 Le Camaret - Breton Cutter 520mm (80825)
French lobster boat. Built at the turn of the century and still in use on the Atlantic coast of France. A very interesting model with a wealth of detail on the deck.
Finished size; Length 520mm (20.5"), Height 550mm (21.5"), Width 150mm (6").
Scale 1/35 Plank on Frame | | stock
info | Constructo Viking Ship - Junior Wooden Boat Kit (80416)
Although the vikings pillaged, wore silly hats and generally behaved in a pretty nasty manner: they were masters at building beautiful and hard wearing boats. This kit has loads of oars, colourful shields and striped sails, all of which will make this relatively simple to construct model stand out. | | stock
info | Constructo 1/90 Lady Smith (80829)
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info | Constructo Swift - Wooden Boat Kit (80566)
Complete kit of this attractive two master. Preformed hull helps ensure a good finish. Fairly easy to construct with wooden spars and decks. Some fittings are in white metal and sails are included. With simple rigging this is a good starter model.
The end product should measure 19" x 13" x 5" (48cm x 34cm x 15cm). | | stock
info | Constructo Madera Paddle Steam Boat (80815)
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info | Lesro Day Boat Kit (Styrene Mouldings) Based On Nelson 40 Pilot Boat (HFM8)
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Antics on-line with model shops in: Stroud (HQ), Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Guildford, Plymouth, Worcester and Coventry.
We stock a full range which includes plastic kits, radio control cars, diecast models, railways, planes and boats etc.
Click on the links under "Available to buy now" or any picture in order to start shopping. Offers subject to availability. E&OE.
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