LAT20710   Latina   1/110 J.S. Elcano

TECH NOTES

  This is the All Wood (except for the many metal detail pieces) 1/110 Scale
 kit of the J.S. Elcano.  This is a Skill Level 4 Kit for Expert Boat Modelers.

FEATURES: Planked Hull and Deck
          Detailed Step by Step Instructions
          Highly Detailed Metal Parts (pulleys, lifeboats, etc.)
          Die-Cut Parts
          Highly Detailed Boat
          All Parts Included (still requires tools and glues)
          Static Display Model Only

INCLUDES: All Necessary Wood
          Cloth for Sails
          Plastic and Metal Hardware
          String for Rigging
          Plans and Instructions

REQUIRES: Contact Cement, Paint and Brush, Tools (Needle Nose Pliers,
            Nail Nailer, Hobby Knife, Razor Saw, Hand Drill, Sandpaper,
            Bent Nose Locking Tweezer)

SPECS:    Length: 1020mm   Height: 540mm   Scale: 1:110

HISTORY: This Spanish Navy's 4 Masted Naval Academy Training ship was launched
           in Cadiz on the 5th March 1927.
         In preparation for the great race of 3600 miles between Lisbon and
           Hamilton in 1964, some of her sails were amended and after some
           hard training, the ship reached a speed of 15 knots.  She had a crew
           of 36 officers, 143 trainee sailors and 70 Marine.  The ships also
            has 2 saluting cannons and her total length is 94,13 meters.

Latina recommends Mahogany stain for this, we no longer carry any, but the
customer should be able to purchase this at any hardware store.

THE LATINA 1/110TH SCALE J.S. ELCANO IS AN ALL WOOD SAILING VESSEL WITH
PLANKED HULL AND DECK.
REQUIRES: GLUES AND BUILDING TOOLS

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