Panart Anteo Harbour Tug 1:30 Scale Wooden Model Boat Kit
This radio control model is a replica of an Italian steam tug boat large numbers of which were built prior to the last war, many of which are still in service in the main Italian ports.
The Panart kit features the following: A double plank on frame hull construction, building plans with general details and English instructions. Laser cut ply frames, decks etc., walnut and lime planking, cast and turned metal fittings, bulwarks and windows in photo etched brass.
Specifications:
Scale 1:30
Length: 890mm
Width: 240mm
Height: 605mm
Planking: Double
The Mantua Model group of Italy is one of the largest model manufacturers in the world. Mantua Model manufacture all types of boat, ship, aircraft and car kits, and are renowned for their wooden model ship kits. Mantua Model manufacture three brands of model boat kits: Mantua, Panart and Sergal.
Panart kits are a brand from Mantua Models. The range includes not only period ships, but more modern vessels and also a selection of open ship boats. The models themselves are superb quality and certainly rate amongst the best within their class. All of the main ply sections, frames keel etc. are laser cut to ensure accuracy. The hulls are double planked with pre-cut keels and frames. Hull planking usually consists of walnut and balsa or lime. The fittings supplied are made from various materials, including brass, walnut, boxwood. The decoration can be either laser engraved wood, cast metal and/or photoetched brass. The castings are formed using the lost wax process to ensure a very detailed finish. Comprehensive plan sheets and build instructions are included.
