Artesania Latina 1/85 Arabian Sultan Arab Dhow Scaled Wooden Model Ship Kit

Wooden model 1:85 scale of the classic Arab ship called dhow: Sultan. An incredible and natural naval modelling work will move you to times and remote places, an essential piece for any modeller. Do not hesitate to immerse yourself in the construction of this beautiful ship. The kit contains exact multimedia instructions, as well as quality wood and metal parts.

The Sultan dhow's modelling kit contains everything necessary for the model to be a faithful reflection of the original ship, thanks mainly to its design by false keel and frames. It is a 1:85 scale model, an elegant two-sided boat primordial in naval modelling.

History Of The Dhow Sultan: Know The Model You Will Build

Discover Sultan, a wooden model of this traditional Arabian dhow from the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India and East Africa. This ship was the primary instrument in commerce and the propagation of the Islamic faith. Also, the dhow was mainly used as a cargo ship, from grain and fish to slaves or minerals.

The exact origin of the dhow is unknown, although its appearance seems to be linked to Islam. Revolutionary in naval history for its triangular sails and practically unchanged since its initial designs, it is believed that the dhow was the germ for the construction of Venetian galleys and caravels, favouring the creation of larger ships with mixed sails. The dhows are still sailing along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

• High precision laser-cut plywood parts
• Birchwood and veneer
• Multiple woods, metal and brass parts
• Parts in high-quality photoetched brass
• Sales are handsewn and prepared to be placed
• Cotton threads
• Support to show the model once completed
• Highly detailed step-by-step assembly guide with many pictures

• Scale: 1/85
• Type: Wooden Ship
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Length: 390mm (15.3")
• Width: 125mm (4.92")
• Height: 440mm (17.3")