La Provencale – Artesania Latina

HISTORY OF THE FRENCH FISHING BOAT LA PROVENCALE 1/20

Discover the wooden model of the Provençale, a traditional fishing boat of the French Riviera. With a typical Mediterranean line thanks to its two Latin sails, this boat used to be manufactured with the remains of the wood used for the construction of larger fishing boats.

The bottom of the Provençale hull is flat, which allows you to reach the very edge of the numerous beaches and coves of the wonderful region of which it is typical. Habitual among the poorest fishermen, these boats used to have serious problems when the weather was bad.

CONTENTS OF THE MODEL SHIP BUILDING KIT: LA PROVENCALE 1/20

Guided by our detailed step by step you can complete your beautiful replica of this beautiful fishing boat. Build your 1/20 scale model of the Provençale, typical fishing vessel of the French Riviera. Its simple construction system and its simple sails make it ideal for beginners in naval modeling.

The model ship includes a set of pieces of board cut by laser of high precision, noble woods, brass, cast iron and cotton sails cut and sewn by hand ready to be place. For the assembly you will be able to follow our complete step by step guide in 7 languages ​​and in full color, accompanied by the real-scale drawings of the finished model. Once the model is finished, it is 12” (305 mm) length, 13.98” (335 mm) height and 3.93” (100 mm) width.

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