This is the 1:50 Scale La Provencale Boat from Latina
This is a Traditional Fishing Boat used along the coast of the
French Riviera. It is specially adapted to the small beaches of
that region, it uses two latin sails as a mean of propulsion.
Latina rates the difficulty level at one anchor,
recommended for beginning modelers.
FEATURES: Hand sewn and sized cloth sails
All-wood construction features African walnut, ramin, sapele, coral,
plywood and boxwood
Brass hardware such as eyebolts, deck lights, rings, and more
Three colors of thread, brown and raw (pale green) for different
rigging applications
INCLUDES: One Latina 1:50 scale La Provencale Kit with pre-sewn sails,
all fittings and rigging, all deck planking, hull, masts, bowsprit,
three rolls of rigging thread, flag, photo-illustrated instruction
sheet and plans
REQUIRES: Building tools, glue.
SPECS: Scale: 1:50 (1ft = 3.5")
Length: 12" (305mm)
Height: 13.1" (335mm)
Beam: 3.93" (100mm)
COMMENTS: Painting is not required, but a good choice for enamel model paint in
a large variety of colors would be the Humbrol line found under
vendor prefix ARXR.
Even though the manufacturer rates this kit as easy to build, this
model contains many pieces and much finish work is required
Previous modeling experience is helpful.
JiM 11.21.08
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