<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Model Expo</title><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/RSS.ashx</link><description>Model Expo Pages</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:32:18 +0200</lastBuildDate><a10:id>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/</a10:id><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=1</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=1</link><title>Model Expo Page 1</title><description>800.222.3876 Mantua Wooden Ship Model Kits</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=2</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=2</link><title>Model Expo Page 2</title><description>Soleil Royale The splendid Soleil Royale (Royal Sun) was launched at the port of Brest in 1669 during the reign of Louis XIV. Her awesome speed, maneuverability, and armament of 104 guns proved her matchless power in the war against the Hapsburgs. Mantua of Italy’s huge kit faithfully recreates the original Soleil Royale. Double planked in limewood and walnut, it features laser cut wooden parts for trouble-free assembly. More than 300 gilded metal ornamental pieces recreate the lavish decorations of the original ships. Other fittings are walnut and brass. Mantua’s Soleil Royale model is complete with silk-screened flags, cotton rigging, eight large plan sheets and instructions. Length 43&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 33&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:90 Advanced Level &amp;#183; No. MA796 SALE $ 156999 Soleil Royale Paint Set: Eight bottles. Two (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer; One each (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4971 Light Earth, MS4813 Spanish Brown, MS4964 True Blue, MS4814 Hull Bottom Copper Red, MS469 Gold. No. MA796MS &amp;#183; Price $27.95 Soleil Royale Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34010 &amp;#183; Price $99.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=3</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=3</link><title>Model Expo Page 3</title><description>800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=4</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=4</link><title>Model Expo Page 4</title><description>Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=5</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=5</link><title>Model Expo Page 5</title><description>ameRigo VeSpucci BUY AS YOU BUILD Amerigo Vespucci–Part 1, Hull Laser cut keel &amp;amp; bulwarks, hull planking. No. MA650 &amp;#183; Price $219.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 2, Deck Deck planking, bulwarks, photo-etched brass detail parts, display cradle. No. MA651 &amp;#183; Price $179.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 3, Deck Furnishings and Ornamentation Deck detailing, airports, stairs &amp;amp; ladders, figurehead, bow &amp;amp; stern ornamentation, winches, rudder &amp;amp; propeller. No. MA652 &amp;#183; Price $239.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 4, Deck Detailing 1 Deck house, poop deck, handrails, anchors, guns, compasses, photo-etched brass decorations &amp;amp; other detail parts. No. MA653 &amp;#183; Price $324.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 5, Deck Detailing 2 Pilot house, gratings, stanchions, handrails, brass detail parts. No. MA654 &amp;#183; Price $84.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 6, Auxiliary Boats Eleven individual plank-on-bulkhead kits for life boats, motor launches &amp;amp; whaleboats. No. MA655 &amp;#183; Price $59.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 7, Bowsprit and Accessories Bowsprit parts, netting, stanchions, davits, rings and chain, ladders &amp;amp; stairs, life preservers &amp;amp; other detail parts. No. MA656 &amp;#183; Price $69.99 Amerigo Vespucci–Part 8, Rigging and Finishing Masts &amp;amp; yards, blocks &amp;amp; deadeyes, rigging line and other rigging accessories. No. MA657 &amp;#183; Price $84.99 The Amerigo Vespucci was built in the port of Stabia in 1931 and is still used to train military cadets. plans. Construction is double plank-on-bulkhead with wooden laser-cut parts. Thousands of custom designed brass, cast metal, and walnut fittings are supplied for life-like accuracy. Each lifeboat and launch is a plank-on-frame kit. Fifteen sheets of plans with a 32 page instruction book are included. Length 50&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 29&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:84 Mantua’s ship model kit is designed from the original Advanced Level &amp;#183; No. MA741 (Eight Parts) SALE $ 114999 Amerigo Vespucci Paint Set: Fifteen bottles. Four each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4831 White; Two (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black; One each (1 oz.): MS4725 Light Gray, MS4817 Bulwarks Brown, MS4820 Deck House Cream, MS4836 Bright Green Trim, MS4810 Dark Blue Trim. No. MA741MS &amp;#183; Price $52.45 Amerigo Vespucci Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. Includes extra blocks, belaying pins and rigging line. No. MA658 &amp;#183; Price $99.99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=6</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=6</link><title>Model Expo Page 6</title><description>RmS TiTanic Mantua’s RMS Titanic is a monumental achievement. Laser cut wooden keel and frames give the hull strength and double planking assures a smooth and beautiful exterior. Decks are planked with white maple strips and are complete with cabins, doors and windows. Intricate laser cuts are used for decorative detailing. Mahogany hand rails and stairs, wood, metal and brass parts are just a few of the hundreds of fittings. Prop shafts and three brass propellers are also included. Mantua has divided this RMS Titanic into five kits. This item number includes all five, which allows you to build an R/C model, which includes two Mabuchi 540 motors with pulleys and transmission, belt-drive reduction unit, motor mounts, linkage and internal plywood mounts. All five RMS Titanic kits come with detailed instruction booklets featuring hundreds of color construction photos and full scale plans. RMS Titanic, Partial Kit #1, Hull, R/C Or Static No. MA725 SALE $ SALE $ 379 99 139 99 189 99 469 99 189 99 Length 53&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Beam 5-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale = 1:200 Intermediate / Advanced Level No. MA725A SALE $ 1199 99 RMS Titanic, Partial Kit #2, Motor &amp;amp; Hardware No. MA726 RMS Titanic, Partial Kit #3, Upper Deck &amp;amp; Decoration No. MA727 SALE $ RMS Titanic, Partial Kit #4, Upper Deck Furnishings No. MA728 RMS Titanic, Partial Kit #5, Deck Detailing No. MA729 SALE $ SALE $ RMS Titanic Wooden Carrying Case: Sturdy wooden crate, designed and built especially for the Mantua’s RMS Titanic, transports your model safely and easily. Approx. 58&amp;quot; long &amp;amp; 10&amp;quot; wide. Some assembly required. No. MA7311 &amp;#183; Price $169.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=7</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=7</link><title>Model Expo Page 7</title><description>800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=8</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=8</link><title>Model Expo Page 8</title><description>Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=9</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=9</link><title>Model Expo Page 9</title><description>SoVeReign of The SeaS Built by King Charles I in 1637, the Sovereign of the Seas was larger and more powerful than any other ship of her time. She sailed with 800 men, and her 104 guns could fire a broadside of more than a ton of metal. For 60 years no enemy could sink her. Then a cook left a candle burning in his cabin and she was consumed by fire. Mantua Model of Italy’s Sovereign of the Seas kit is every bit as magnificent as the original. Authentic detailing includes 675 gilded metal ornamental pieces to adorn her stern, decks and hull. The hull is double-planked and all wooden parts are laser cut for a perfect fit. Blocks and deadeyes are prefinished walnut. Other fittings are brass, copper and cast white metal. You’ll arm your vessel with 102 burnished metal cannon, and rig her with several diameters of cotton line. Eight sheets of plans are accompanied by a comprehensive instruction book. Length 43&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 39&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:78 Advanced Level &amp;#183; No. MA787 SALE $ 156999 Sovereign of the Seas Paint Set: Seven bottles. Two (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer; One each (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4814 Hull Bottom Copper Red, MS4964 True Blue, MS4969 Gold. No. MA787MS &amp;#183; Price $20.95 Sovereign of the Seas Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34006 &amp;#183; Price $99.99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=10</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=10</link><title>Model Expo Page 10</title><description>San felipe Built by the King of Spain in 1690, the San Felipe was Spain’s most majestic fighting ship. Mantua Model’s San Felipe kit features double plank-on-bulkhead construction. Frames, keel and internal hull parts are laser cut. Beechwood masts and yards range from 2mm to 12mm in diameter. Ornamentation consists or 2,783 pieces, including 110 machine turned brass cannon. One hundredeighty-five sculpted solid bronze parts are cast in the lost wax method. Etched brass, copper and cast metal make up the balance of the metal fittings. Blocks and deadeyes are pre-finished walnut. Eight giant sheets of plans and step-by-step instructions allow you to create an accurate replica of the San Felipe. Length 38&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 34&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:75 Advanced Level &amp;#183; No. MA747 SALE $ 119999 San Felipe Paint Set: Seven bottles. Two (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer; One each (1 oz.): MS4831 White, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4814 Hull Bottom Copper Red, MS4964 True Blue, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4969 Gold. No. MA747MS &amp;#183; Price $27.95 San Felipe Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34021 &amp;#183; Price $99.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=11</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=11</link><title>Model Expo Page 11</title><description>800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=12</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=12</link><title>Model Expo Page 12</title><description>hmS VicToRy Flagship of famed Admiral Lord Nelson at Trafalgar, the Victory is preserved today at Portsmouth, and is the oldest surviving warship still in use (she is presently the flagship of the Second Sea Lord, Commander in Chief Naval Home Command). Mantuas HMS Victory kit is of double plank-on bulkhead construction, and features laser cut bulkhead frames and keel. Limewood under-planking is covered by a layer of thin, flexible, walnut strips for a smooth and beautiful finish. Wooden masts and yardarms, walnut deadeyes, blocks, and gun carriages replicate the originals. Brass lanterns, silk-screened flags and cotton rigging add life-like detail. Seven sheets of plans and a new, expanded instruction book take you through every phase of construction. Length 39&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 26&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:93 Advanced Level &amp;#183; No. MA738 SALE $ 849 99 HMS Victory Paint Set: Sixteen bottles. Three (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer; Two (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4831 White, MS4834 Hull Umber; One each (1 oz.): MS4825 Deck Light Gray, MS4829 Hull Yellow Ochre, MS4964 True Blue, MS4809 Bright Yellow Trim, MS4813 Spanish Brown, MS4970 Copper, MS4969 Gold. No. MA738MS &amp;#183; Price $55.95 HMS Victory Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34025 &amp;#183; Price $119.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=13</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=13</link><title>Model Expo Page 13</title><description>800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=14</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=14</link><title>Model Expo Page 14</title><description>Note: This photo shows Victory No. MA738. A photo for Victory No. MA720 was not available at time of printing. hmS VicToRy Mantua’s new, smaller scale HMS Victory is packed with more authentic detail than you would expect from a model less than 25&amp;quot; long. The kit features plank-on-bulkhead construction with intricately laser cut wooden parts and individual limewood planking strips for the hull and deck. An amazing variety of fittings includes ready-to-use walnut blocks and deadeyes, brass wire, nails, rings and belaying pins, white metal anchors, gilded metal figurehead, lanterns and more. Photo-etched brass stern, side gallery and quarter deck ornamentation adds life-like detail. Six brass gun barrels and 94 dummy barrels replicate the armament of the original vessel. Netting, rigging line, silk-screened flags, wooden display cradle and brass nameplate complete the kit. Clearly drawn plans and a 34-page instruction manual with over 200 color photos facilitate assembly. (Lifeboats shown in photo are not included.) Length 24-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:200 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA720 HMS Victory Paint Set: Seven bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4831 White, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4809 Bright Yellow Trim, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4964 True Blue, MS4829 Hull Yellow Ochre. No. MA720MS &amp;#183; Price $24.45 Laser-Cut Masking Guide for Painting HMS Victory Laser cut wooden guide provides and easy alternative to masking and painting the side ornamentation. No. MA44120 &amp;#183; Price $24.99 Set of Lifeboats for HMS Victory: Set of 6 wooden lifeboats complement Mantua’s smaller, 1:200 scale HMS Victory. You'll layer and glue the accurately laser cut wooden parts to make a realistic lifeboat, complete with overlapping planks, scribed deck and rudder. No. MA36532 &amp;#183; Price $44.99 Set of Cast Anchors With Rings for HMS Victory: 17 X 27mm. No. MA31180 &amp;#183; Price $14.99 Laser Cut Simulated Copper Plate for for HMS Victory: Plating is laser-cut from thin, extremely flexible sheet of wood painted a rich copper color and easy to use. SALE $ 22999 No. MA32902 &amp;#183; Price $29.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=15</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=15</link><title>Model Expo Page 15</title><description>hmS VicToRy BoW SecTion Most of us concentrate on hull shape, rigging and the external details of the ship we’re modeling. Mantua’s HMS Victory bow section ship model kit invites us to travel back in time to observe life on the lower decks of Admiral Nelson’s HMS Victory. We see the crew sleeping in hammocks suspended above the cannon, or taking their meals by the dim light of the oil lamps. But we don't have to imagine how the HMS Victory was built or what it looked like below the main deck. Mantua’s HMS Victory Bow Section is a faithful replica that follows original construction methods. The hull is double planked, then covered to the waterline with individual copper plates. All wooden parts are laser cut. Cannon and caronades are machine turned brass. Intricately detailed figurehead and other ornamentation are cast bronze. Additional items are fine hardwood fittings, three diameters of cotton rigging, and a Length 3&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Width 5-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 26-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:93 Intermediate Level No. MA746 wooden display cradle. Well drawn plans and good instructions ensure a beautiful and exciting model of the HMS Victory ’s bow section. SALE $ 299 99 HMS Victory Bow Section Paint Set: Seven bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4817 Bulwarks Brown, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4813 Spanish Brown, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4809 Bright Yellow Trim, MS4969 Gold. No. MA746MS &amp;#183; Price $24.45 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=16</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=16</link><title>Model Expo Page 16</title><description>miSSiSSippi RiVeRBoaT Mantua presents this authentic 1:50 scale replica of a typical Mississippi riverboat built around 1870. Plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut wooden parts. You’ll plank the hull with individual wooden strips, using limewood for the first layer and walnut for the second. Strip wood is also supplied for planking the decks and cabins. An elaborate fittings package includes brass nails, eyelets, netting, hand rails, bell and lights. You’ll outfit your finished Mississippi riverboat model with aluminum smokestacks with brass rings, silk-screened flag and colorful decals. Mantua Model of Italy’s instruction manual with complete parts list and full scale plans printed on five double-sided sheets help you create a beautiful model almost four feet long. Mississippi Riverboat Paint Set: Nine bottles. Two (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4831 White; One each (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4826 Deck Medium Gray, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4828 Iron/Cannon Black, MS4969 Gold. No. MA734MS &amp;#183; Price $20.95 Length 44&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 15-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:50 Intermediate Level No. MA734 SALE $ 789 99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=17</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=17</link><title>Model Expo Page 17</title><description>cuTTy SaRk Cutty Sark was built in 1869—one of the last sailing clippers ever built—and the only classic clipper still surviving. Mantua’s Cutty Sark kit is designed from the original plans for the Cutty Sark, now fully restored and on display in Greenwich, England. Construction is double plank-on-bulkhead using limewood inner and walnut outer planking. All wooden parts are laser cut to facilitate assembly. Authentically detailed gilded metal ornaments grace her bow and stern. Other fittings are copper, brass, cast metal and pre-finished hardwoods. Eight giant sheets of plans and an instruction book assure you of an accurate model. Cutty Sark Paint Set: Nine bottles. Two (1 oz.): Nine bottles. Two each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4831 White; One each (1 oz.): MS4824 Clipper Pearl Blue, MS4825 Deck Light Gray, MS4969 Gold. No. MA789MS &amp;#183; Price $20.95 Cutty Sark Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34008 &amp;#183; Price $119.99 Length 45&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 26&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:78 Advanced Level No. MA789 SALE $ 699 99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=18</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=18</link><title>Model Expo Page 18</title><description>TRoTmaReS Built in Spain in 1958, this old fishing boat had seen better and more prosperous days. Today, Trotamares is a familiar sight moored at the docks of Montecarlo or sailing the turquoise waters of the French Riviera. Mantua’s Trotamares includes laser cut wooden parts, such as cabin components. The hull is double planked, and tapered masts and yards are ready to use. Fittings include wood, cast metal, brass and photo-etched pieces, plus cotton rigging line. Large plans and instructions smooth your way to completion. Length 31-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:43 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA753 SALE $ 329 99 Caracca Atlantica Paint Set: Seven bottles. Two (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer; One each (1 oz.): MS4831 White, MS4968 Hull Red, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4836 Bright Green Trim, MS4835 Bright Red Trim. No. MA753MS &amp;#183; Price $24.45 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=19</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=19</link><title>Model Expo Page 19</title><description>Royal caRoline The Royal Caroline was in 1749 to be the state yacht of King George II, and was one of the most sumptuously decorated vessels of all time. Mantua’s Royal Caroline kit recreated the intricate original ornamentation. Double plank-on-bulkhead construction has laser-cut wooden parts such as beech and African walnut. Fittings are superb in a variety of pre-finished hardwoods, photo-etched brass and gilded cast metal. Seven sheets of highly detailed plans and comprehensive instruction manual guide are included. Royal Caroline Paint Set: Seven bottles. Two each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4831 White; One each (1 oz.): MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS2846 Deck Medium Gray, MS4969 Gold, MS4836 Bright Green Trim, MS4810 Dark Blue Trim, MS4835 Bright Red Trim. No. MA750MS &amp;#183; Price $34.95 Royal Caroline Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34024 &amp;#183; Price $99.99 Length 34&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 24&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:47 Advanced Level No. MA750 SALE $ 639 99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=20</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=20</link><title>Model Expo Page 20</title><description>Race hoRSe Early in his career, Admiral Nelson served as midshipman aboard the Race Horse, a small sloop that carried 12 guns. Mantua Model of Italy’s Race Horse kit is an accurate replica of the original. Wooden parts are laser cut. The hull is double-planked— once in limewood, then again in walnut. Hardwood and brass fittings are ready to use and detailed plans make building easy. Race Horse Riverboat Paint Set: Six bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS48339 Primer, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4813 Spanish Brown, MS4834 Hull Umber. No. MA793MS &amp;#183; Price $20.95 Race Horse Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34012 &amp;#183; Price $27.99 Length 23-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:47 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA793 SALE $ 16999 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=21</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=21</link><title>Model Expo Page 21</title><description>aRmeD launch, BRiTiSh Royal naVy Build a scale replica of an 1803 armed launch used by the Royal British Navy to patrol coastal waters and raid larger ships. Mantua’s armed launch kit employs traditional plank-on-frame construction with laser cut wooden parts. Armament consists of a 4&amp;quot; brass cannon and two 2&amp;quot; brass swivel guns. Numerous brass fittings include oar locks, rudder hinges, rings and eyes. Anchor, chain and other fittings are cast metal. Blocks and belaying pins are boxwood; gratings are walnut. Rigging line, rope, silk screened flag and canvas sail material complete the kit. Length 24-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 18&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:16 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA748 SALE $ 229 99 Armed Launch Paint Set: Three bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4831 White, MS4964 True Blue, MS4834 Hull Umber. No. MA748MS &amp;#183; Price $10.45 Armed Launch Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34022 &amp;#183; Price $29.99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=22</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=22</link><title>Model Expo Page 22</title><description>alBaTRoS Designed for speed and maneuverability, the clipper ships built in Baltimore in the early 1800s became known as Baltimore clippers. With her elegant lines, large deck area and plentiful cargo space, the Mantua Model’s Albatros is a typical example. Mantua’s plank-on-bulkhead Albatros Baltimore Clipper kit features laser cut plywood keel and frames. Other wooden parts include limewood hull planking, mahogany veneer deck, walnut masts, captstan and trim. Fittings are walnut and brass. Seven carriage mounted, turned bras cannon grace the decks. Two sheets of plans and illustrated instructions make construction trouble-free. Albatros Paint Set: Six bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4893 Primer, MS4831 White, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4816 Deck House Dark Buff, MS4843 Hull Umber, MS4970 Copper. No. MA771MS &amp;#183; Price $20.95 Length 27&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 20&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:40 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA771 SALE $ 139 99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=23</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=23</link><title>Model Expo Page 23</title><description>kon-Tiki Intrigued by folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from South America. According to legend, this migration was led by the mythical hero, Kon-Tiki. Heyerdahl decided to prove his theory by duplicating the legendary voyage. Mantua’s kit is built using balsa logs tied with rope to form a water-tight platform. The top of the platform is finished with woven balsa strips. A deck-house, built of basswood strips and covered with laser-cut wooden pieces to simulate a thatched roof, protects the crew from the elements. Kit also includes canvas window flaps and sail material, plus a pattern for the painted sail decoration. Clear plans and detailed photographic instructions assure a fascinating and historically accurate model. Length: 23-1/4&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale: 1:18 Intermediate Level No. MA703 SALE $ 189 99 Kon-Tiki Paint Set: Seven bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4831 White, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4809 Bright Yellow Trim, MS4811 Medium Blue Trim, MS4829 Hull Yellow Ochre. No. MA703MS &amp;#183; Price $24.45 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=24</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=24</link><title>Model Expo Page 24</title><description>Viking Ship Anyone can build a plank-on-frame model from Mantua’s easy-tobuild kit! Wooden parts for this Viking Ship are laser cut to assure a perfect fit. Mantua’s kit contains all the fittings necessary to outfit your model, including wooden oars, cotton rigging, sailcloth and brass shields. Clear plans and detailed, illustrated instructions are geared toward those who are new to ship modeling. Length: 20&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale: 1:40 Intermediate Level No. MA780 SALE $ 109 99 Viking Ship Paint Set: Four bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4834 Hull Umber, MS4835 Bright Red Trim, MS4809 Bright Yellow Trim. No. MA780MS &amp;#183; Price $13.95 Viking Ship Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34212 &amp;#183; Price $14.99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=25</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=25</link><title>Model Expo Page 25</title><description>caeSaR A typical Roman vessel of the first century BC, the bireme was driven by two banks of oars. Mantua’s Caesar is an outstanding example of such a galley. Outriggers stabilized the ship, and thick wales protected the hull from the protruding bows of enemy ships. While fast under oar, this type of vessel capsized easily under too much sail. Mantua of Italy's Caesar kit features laser cut wooden parts. Bow and stern sections are complete with colored ornamentation. Fittings are wood and metal. Cotton sailcloth, rigging, silk tent and imperial standard, detailed building plan with easy-to-follow assembly instructions are all included. Length 24-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:30 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA770 Caesar Paint Set: Five bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4964 True Blue, MS4834 Hull Umber, MS4836 Bright Green Trim, MS4969 Gold. No. MA770MS &amp;#183; Price $17.45 Caesar Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34202 &amp;#183; Price $25.99 SALE $ 229 99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=26</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=26</link><title>Model Expo Page 26</title><description>Black falcon Build a faithful replica of Captain Kidd’s two-masted 18thcentury brigantine, Black Falcon. Mantua’s new version is now laser cut, and better than ever! Mantua Model of Italy’s Black Falcon kit features plank-on-bulkhead construction and flexible limewood for the hull planking. Ornamentation includes highly detailed brass figurehead and lantern, and twelve brass cannon provide fire power. Blackened metal anchor and chains, two diameters of cotton rigging, and pre-printed sailcloth are also included. Clearly drawn plans and easy instructions make building a pleasure. Length 20&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 14&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:100 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA768 Black Falcon Paint Set: Five bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4830 Hull/ Spar Black, MS4970 Copper, MS4831 White, MS4813 Spanish Brown. No. MA768MS &amp;#183; Price $17.45 Black Falcon Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34201 &amp;#183; Price $44.99 SALE $ 169 99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=27</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=27</link><title>Model Expo Page 27</title><description>TheRmopylae Thermopylae was an extreme composite clipper ship built in 1868. She was rigged with royal sails, single topgallant and double top-sails. Designed for the China tea trade, her maiden voyage to Melbourne took 63 days—still the fastest trip under sail. In 1872 she raced the clipper Cutty Sark from Shanghai to London and won by seven days. In 1895 she was sold to Portugal and used as a naval training ship. The Portuguese Navy torpedoed her at sea in 1906. Mantua’s Thermopylae kit features double plank-on-bulkhead with laser cut wooden parts is complete with limewood and walnut planking strips, walnut masts, cotton rigging and silk screened flag. Fittings include machine turned and photo-etched brass, copper, and hardwoods. Two full size sheets of plans are clearly drawn and easy to follow. Length 22-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 14-3/4&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:124 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA791 SALE $ 16999 Thermopylae Paint Set: Four bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4836 Bright Green Trim, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black, MS4820 Deck House Cream. No. MA791MS &amp;#183; Price $13.95 Thermopylae Sails: Full set of pre-sewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34015 &amp;#183; Price $49.99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=28</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=28</link><title>Model Expo Page 28</title><description>BaTTle STaTion, BRiTiSh Ship of The line Mantua’s Battle Station, British Ship of the Line kit features two 4&amp;quot; long machine turned brass cannon on walnut carriages. Fuse buckets, shot cartridges, plugs, mess tins, table and benches, gun powder and water barrels—even the ladles are all here. Most wooden parts are walnut; others are pine, maple and beech, and all are laser cut! Fittings are cast metal and turned brass. Rigging line plus cloth and netting for the hammocks and nets are also included. Two sheets of plans and instruction book make this easy-to-build kit delightful addition to any ship modeler's collection! Length 10-1/4&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 7&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:23 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA740 Battle Station Paint Set: Three bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4834 Hull Umber, MS4831 White, MS4830 Hull/Spar Black. No. MA740MS Price $10.45 SALE $ 229 99 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models 800.222.3876</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=29</guid><link>http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/ModelExpo/Mantua/?Page=29</link><title>Model Expo Page 29</title><description>pReSiDenT Mantua’s President is a beautiful example of a small frigate, as they were built between 1730 and 1760. Mast configuration, placement of guns, rigging and rounded hull are typical of that period. President, plank-on-bulkhead kit from Mantua features laser cut wooden parts. Hull is double-planked in limewood and walnut. Prefinished hardwood and brass fittings are true to the originals. Rigging, silk-screened flag, clear instructions and two giant sheets of plans complete the kit. Length 21&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Height 15-1/2&amp;quot; &amp;#183; Scale 1:60 Intermediate Level &amp;#183; No. MA792 President Paint Set: Three bottles. One each (1 oz.): MS4839 Primer, MS4830 Hull/ Spar Black, MS4813 Spanish Brown. No. MA792MS &amp;#183; Price $10.45 President Sails: Full set of presewn cotton sails, ready to rig. No. MA34011 &amp;#183; Price $29.99 SALE $ 169 99 800.222.3876 Mantua f Wooden Ship Models</description><a10:updated>2008-09-10T17:32:18+02:00</a10:updated></item></channel></rss>