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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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more | Mantua / Sergal 1/60 HMY Britannia 1893 (733)
After the Prince of Wales' nephew Kaiser Wilhelm II acquired the racing cutter Thistle in 1891, her Scottish designer George Lennox Watson received a commission from Edward VII for a sailing yacht in 1892. He designed the Britannia to the "Length And Sail Area Rule" as a First Class cutter and had her built alongside his America's Cup challenger Valkyrie II at the D&W Henderson Yard on the River Clyde. She was launched on April 20th, 1893, a week ahead of Valkyrie II. By the end of her first year's racing, the Britannia had scored thirty-three wins from forty-three starts. In her second season, she won all seven races for the big class yachts on the French Riviera, and then beat the 1893 America's Cup defender Vigilant in home waters. Despite a lull in big yacht racing after 1897, the Britannia served as a trial horse for Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger Shamrock I, and later passed on to several owners in a cruising trim with raised bulwarks. A new replica of the Britannia is currently awaiting trial in Arkhangelsk, Russia, after her shipyard has arrogated her from her legal owner.
The kit includes laser cut frames for keel & bulkheads, and exotic wood strip for hull planking. Also included is the wooden deck planking, masts and spars,???metal???and wooden fittings, laser etched detailing, and silk???flag. The instruction booklet is very detailed, taking you through every step of construction.
Scale 1:60, Length: 830mm.
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more | Mantua / Sergal 1/43 Bruma Cabin Cruiser Kit (736)
This is a lovely scale reproduction of an ocean going fishing boat, converted into a pleasure yacht. She is a plank on frame construction for radio control or as a fine display model.The kit contains all the necessary wood parts, with the sheet ply being laser cut for accuracy, metal accessories, two shafts and propellers.
The kit includes laser cut???plywood for???hull, deck???& bulkheads. Also included is the wooden deck sheeting, masts and spars,???metal and wooden fittings. The model can be radio controlled, but further items are required to enable this. The instruction booklet is very detailed, taking you through every step of construction.
Scale 1:43, Length: 736mm.
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more | 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.
Makes for a great school project! | | 
more | Constructo 1/35 Le Camaret - Breton Cutter (80825)
An attractive French lobster fishing cutter built at the turn of this century. This type of ship fished mostly off the Atlantic coast of France. This deluxe kit features a great deal of deck detail relating directly to its fishing activities.
The kit includes laser cut frames for keel & bulkheads, and exotic wood strip for hull planking. Also included is the wooden deck planking, masts and spars,???brass???and wooden fittings, cloth for the sails is included, as are???rigging cord and flags. The instruction booklet is very detailed, taking you through every step of construction.
Scale 1:35, Length: 520mm.
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more | 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 Madiera Paddle Steam Boat (80815)
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info | Mantua / Sergal 1/35 Police Motor Launch (EM0700)
Length 400mm, Scale 1:35. This model is designed for the beginner as a step by step introduction to ship modelling. All the parts are laser cut & the hull construction is made easy with side board assembly. | | stock
info | Lesro Day Boat Kit (Styrene Mouldings) Based On Nelson 40 Pilot Boat (HFM8)
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