Start with an 1800's traditional fisherman's Dory at Skill Level 1. Included are 24 pages of instructions, tools, paint, and glue for your first build.
Continue at Skill Level 2 with a fully planked historic Norwegian Pram. Dories were developed on the East Coast in the 1800's and were descendants of the French settlers' bateaux of the 17th and 18th centuries. They were used extensively for fishing and lobstering, since they were easy and inexpensive to build and maintain. Skill Level I of the Shipwright Learning Series.Historically accurate, highly detailed wood model. Laser cut basswood parts for easy construction. Detailed plans and illustrated instruction manual.
Clamps, tweezers, hobby knife, blades, saw blade, chisel blade, sandpaper, paint brushes, paint & glue. Instructions and prototype model by David Antscherl.Scale: 1:24 (1/2=1 foot). Most of those very expensive kits get started but never finished. The job is much too complex and the poor builder hasn't acquired the skills needed.
For this second, intermediate kit, some previous knowledge is necessary in order to be successful. If you have already built the Model Expo Lowell dory kit, you are well prepared. If you haven't, I strongly recommend you do so first, as you will learn valuable techniques, tips and methods that will come in very useful for this model. I'd hate for you to give up in frustration because you lack some basics first. Model overall length 12 1/2", width 4", height 15 1/2" Baseboard: 3 1/2" by 7.Skill Level II of the Shipwright Learning Series. These boats were developed in the late 1800s for fishing and lobstering and were prevalent in Muscongus Bay, located on theEast Coast, north-east of Portland, Maine. They had sleek lines and were fast sailing with two wet tanks to hold their catch. Skill Level III of the Shipwright Learning Series. Accurately sized fittings and rigging line.
We are ModelExpo, hobby specialists who have been serving modelers worldwide since 1976. We manufacture our Model Shipways products - along with our other brands - in Miami, FL. Model Shipways has manufactured kits since 1946 and is world-renown for its supreme accurate depictions of historic vessels from the golden age of sail and more, ranging in skill level from beginner to expert. Our kits have been designed by leading naval architects and historical authorities to a fanatical level of detail, enabling the builder to achieve museum-quality replicas.
Fully illustrated instruction manuals and actual size plan sheets will assure you a smooth and successful build. And you can always reach us for advice. Our master modelers will be glad to help. We've got you covered!
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