artesania latina

About one month ago I started a new build: Santa Maria by Artesania Latina, my third ship (as an adult, that is). This is not AL's present kit of Santa Maria, but an older one. Once in a while I will be posting some pictures showing my progress, without adding much text, if at all. So perhaps...

Video #1 - Part 1 Hello to all my fellow modellers. And so the journey begins. I’ve been looking forward to starting this model since it arrived on my doorstep in February. But lets get the elephant out of the room straight away; this will only be my second wooden ship model. Now I can already...

And so it begins! Greetings all. This will be my log for Artesania Latina's HMS Victory Anatomy version. It will be a fairly straight by the book build, I may modify a few things as I go but will note any changes I make. I have bought the LED set to go with it but passed on the figures, I...

Just started this kit and from the video instructions I’ve seen It looks a very detailed build. As the construction videos are on their website I won’t be doing a build log as such but will post progress pics probably at the end of each construction video completion

Independence This is one of three models (purchased in kits) that I have made. In this summary I refer to the model "Independence 1775" by Artesania Latina. It is referred to as a fictitious model, although the reference to a sloop "Independence I" has been found on the website of the US Navy...

Hull Planking I have not bothered recording the early construction stages: they follow the standard pattern of gluing bulkheads to a keel and adding decks. The first novelty (for me anyway) was the use of a single layer of hull planking: 2 x 5 mm sapele strips. This was far more satisfying than...

I thought I could wait until winter to start this. But the kit is soooo beautiful. The only downside so far is that the instructions are on a DVD. I have several computers at home and at work and none of them have an optical drive anymore. So I had to borrow a USB one from my wife who has...

After nearly forty years.... yes, forty years! I decided the time had finally come to take this box off the shelf and tackle it again. I say again, because this is the second time I'm building this kit. The first was nearly forty years ago, and I gave the completed model to a family member. Who...

I've been working on this kit for a few months now, but am remiss with photographing the progress. It's my first ship and I'm glad for the tools I've collected for the RC aircraft I've built over the years.... but ships clearly require more clamps!! I attached some 90º angled aluminum...

My new hobby started summer of 2023 with an RV vacation that included a visit to historic Lunenburg, NS. While there we got to walk the decks of the Bluenose II and meet the captain. I saw many pricey prebuilt models of the Bluenose while there and once home was inspired to build my own. I...

Here is the start of my build log. This is my third project following the Model Shipways Dory and Pram. From the attached photos you will find the problem of the day. I completed the second planking and started sanding. Let me state, I have never sanded with so much care. The walnut planking...

Good morning, SOS. And welcome to my new build log. Having just successfully completed HMS Blandford I am attempting something completely different, a 1:16 scale Sopwith Camel from a kit by Artesania Latina. I was bought this by my wife as a Xmas present, I’d given her a shortlist of suitable...

I needed a break from ship models so decide to try the Artesanía Latina Stagecoach. There are several different makers but chose this one for the larger scale and the detail possible with a bigger model. The box contents all looked good and there are several other builds out there to follow...

I got the cross-section for Christmas from my wife. I figured I’d be a good intermediary build while doing the San Bartolome. Looks like a nice simple kit with plenty of detail. Not really sure how I like the instructions being on YouTube but I have been taking screenshots and printing certain...

La Gallega – AKA ‘la Santa Maria’ by Artesania Latina but before Columbus. La Gallega was categorised as a Nao (A carrack. Portuguese: Nau, Spanish: Nao, Catalan: Carraca) which means “Ship”, an ocean-going sailing ship developed in the 14th to 15th centuries by Portugal and Spain, (most...

Ahoy from landlocked Colorado, USA! This is my first post. I have been building ship models for 15 years and am slowly switching from plastic (1/350) to wood. I have built 4 wooden ships - AL U.S. Virginia, AL Scottish Maid, MGS Prince de Neufchatel and Corel HMS Unicorn. My next project...

Hi every, I am new to this forum joined a couple of months ago, and I must say it has been an eye opener to see the great talent by the members here. A bit about myself … I am not really new to the hobby but it has been a long time since I have build a ship. 35 years ago I built a pair of...

Hi, One of my first models. Le Toulonnaise from Artesania Latina. Improving some details ,its a nice ship to do it and not so dificult. Thanks

Hi All I had mentioned in another thread that I have recently purchased this kit shortly after release. I had also stated that when I build her, I will do a much more detailed log than I do normally, mainly to highlight any potential issues others less experienced than myself will face. I...

Hi All I have added this kit to my stash as I always wanted to build a model of this vessel as she appeared at Trafalgar. Occre's offering didn't quite scratch my itch and whilst I know Daniel Dusek was developing his own kit, this had been put on the back burner after he took over Mamoli kit's...