Panart Open Whaler 1850 1:16 Scale Wooden Model Boat Kit.
A lovely scale replica of the type of open whaling boat popular in the second half of the 19th.century. The large scale of the model allows for finer detailing on the insides of the boat.
Specifications:
Scale 1:16
Length 615mm
Planking: Triple
Panart Open Whaler 1850 1:16 Scale Wooden Model Boat Kit.
A lovely scale replica of the type of whaling boat popular in the second half of the 19th.century. The large scale of the model allows for finer detailing on the insides of the boat.
The Panart kit features the following: A triple plank on frame hull construction, building plans with general details, English instructions, walnut and lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, sailcloth, rigging cord and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for accuracy.
Specifications:
Scale 1:16
Length 615mm
Planking: Triple
The Mantua Model group of Italy is one of the largest model manufacturers in the world. Mantua Model manufacture all types of boat, ship, aircraft and car kits, and are renowned for their wooden model ship kits. Mantua Model manufacture three brands of model boat kits: Mantua, Panart and Sergal.
Panart kits are a brand from Mantua Models. The range includes not only period ships, but more modern vessels and also a selection of open ship boats. The models themselves are superb quality and certainly rate amongst the best within their class. All of the main ply sections, frames keel etc. are laser cut to ensure accuracy. The hulls are double planked with pre-cut keels and frames. Hull planking usually consists of walnut and balsa or lime. The fittings supplied are made from various materials, including brass, walnut, boxwood. The decoration can be either laser engraved wood, cast metal and/or photoetched brass. The castings are formed using the lost wax process to ensure a very detailed finish. Comprehensive plan sheets and build instructions are included.
