Artesania Latina's new
plank-on-bulkhead 1:90 Scale San Francisco II Spanish Galeon wood kit. All wooden keel
parts are pre-cut for easy assembly. All-wood construction features African Walnut, Mukali, Sapelly
Mahogany, Manzonia, Ramin, Apple-Wood, Plywood and Boxwood.
Kit contains a
plentiful assortment of fittings and authentically detailed ornamentation. Brass
parts include chain, jackstay eyebolts, gudgeon and pintle, and pinnails.
Bronzed metal is used for doors, window, gunport frames and covers, and 12
cannon with carriages. Ten rolls of rigging thread, flag, Hand sewn main, top, stay and fore sails.
Detailed multimedia building instructions (2 DVD's) with over 20 video tutorials and 1.000 step-by-step color pictures.
Five metal figurines to be painted.
Intermediate Skill Level
Length: 26.5", Height: 20.5", Beam: 9.5", Scale: 1:90
Link:
You Tube Video: Unboxing the San Francisco II kit.Link:
You Tube Video: Making the San Francisco II kit.Model Ship building Links: Model Ship World Forum
Ships of Scale Model Forum.
Model Ship Builder Forum
Crown Timberyard
The Lumberyard for Model Shipwrights
Lauck Street Shipyard College of Model Shipbuilding
Syren Ship Model Fittings & Supplies
For new or limited experience wood modelers,
we strongly recommend the technique book
Ship Modeling Simplified.
Please note: The manufacturer of this wood kit is based in Spain.
Although complete plans and instructions are included, the limited English instructions
provided require critical thinking and some modification as needed.
This is not a build by numbers kit, and is not for everyone. Additional technique books, and or
access to the advice of an experienced wood modeler or wood model club is
recommended.
To see other wood model ship kits: please click
here.For tools, books, & glue: please click
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