Artesania Hermione La Fayette

Artesania Latina 22517 Hermione LaFayette

Build the fabulous wooden model ship of the French frigate Hermione La Fayette at 1:89 scale. The kit is aimed at advanced modellers.

THE PRIDE OF AN EXCEPTIONAL MACHINE: HERMIONE LA FAYETTE

The fabulous wooden model ship of the so-called 'Freedom Frigate' is already here: Hermione La Fayette. Artesania Latina is proud to present its new model of the French boat, which starts a new voyage. Not only we have created a completely new model with incredible details and museum finish for modelers, we also have developed a complete and detailed multimedia assembly guide on DVD format so that the assembly of your scale of L'Hermione is a real pleasure.

This legendary French boat model  has been made from the original ship plans, and then it has been created through 3D design, making it a 100% new model. Our passion for crafts is immense.
 

KIT CONTENTS OF HERMIONE LA FAYETTE WOODEN MODEL KIT

What are the contents of the Hermione La Fayette wooden model ship kit? The 1:89 scale model is made with high precision laser cut plywood parts; birch veneer; wooden and brass parts; high-quality photo-etched brass parts; and everything necessary to build this amazing model. The cotton sails are sewn by hand and ready to be placed on the model. The kit has exhibition base to expose the model once it is finished.

With full digital instructions: more than 2,000 clarifying step-by-step images. Printed instructions not available. Remember that you can download the digital instructions for free from this product sheet, by clicking on the button called 'Instructions'. The kit box also includes a QR code that redirects you to the sheet by scanning it with your mobile phone. Another QR code also takes you to videos that demonstrate modeling techniques and tricks used by professionals -click here-.

As additional sets to give the model more realism -not included in the Hermione La Fayette Model Kit, the modeler can purchase a Set of 14 Metal Figures (22517-F) to be assembled and painted. You can also add the Set of Water-Based acrylic Paints for Hermione La Fayette Model Ship (277PACK4). We remind you that they both are sold separately from the ship model kit. Clearly, its realism brings the soul of the replica to reality.
 

HISTORY OF A LEGENDARY BOAT: HERMIONE LA FAYETTE FRIGATE

On March 21, 1780, the young Marquis La Fayette boards on the Hermione, direction America to fight on the side of the American insurgents who were fighting for their independence. Two years earlier, at the arsenal of Rochefort, on a step near the Corderie Royale, the Hermione was built.

Two centuries later, in 1997, the building of faithful replica of Hermione, which in 2015 has completed the same journey as the original ship. Artesanía Latina has the official license of the Hermione La Fayette Association. Join us on this new Hermione journey!

FEATURES:

• Brass nails and metal deck fittings
• Various types of wood for authentic appearance
• Different weight and color thread for rigging
• Precut and sewn cloth sails for authentic appearance

INCLUDES: 1/89 scale Hermione L Fayette Wooden Model Kit with all planking for hull, cabins, deck and deck fittings, brass and metal deck and hull fittings, pre-sewn cloth sails, flag, and instruction manual.

REQUIRES: Batten bender, heat source, shoemaker's glue, white glue, CA glue, varnish, putty, stain, paint, tools, and assortment of sandpaper.

SPECS:

• Length: 29.5" (750mm)
• Height: 23.5" (596mm)
• Beam (Width): 11.4" (290mm)
• Scale: 1/89 (12/89" = 1ft)

BOX DIMENSIONS: 12.00" W. X 2.38" H. X 24.38" L.
BOX WEIGHT: 6.15 LBS.