Wooden Model Ship Kit: Marie Jeanne 1/50

Wooden modelofMarie Jeanne boat-scale 1/50-.Naval modeling kitof the Frenchtuna vessel. In addition to all the parts that the model needs, it includes a complete detailed set of color step-by-step instructions in 4 languages on DVD format. Once the model is finished: 22.24 long, 19.48 high and 4.52 wide. For startedmodellerswith basic knowledges.

HISTORY OF THE FRENCH BOAT MARIE JEANNE

Discover theMarie Jeanne,wooden modelof thisFrench tuna boat. Dedicated totuna fishingduring the months from June to October, this fishery reached the coast of Mauritania in trips of up to two months, since the tunas are usually far from the coast.Guided by our detailed step-by-step instructions you can complete yourreplicaof this beautifulfishing boat.

Leaving the French port of Concarneau the Marie Jeanne sailed between 1900 and 1950. Tuna fishing requires strong and fairly fast boats. In the beginning these ships were built for other tasks, usually too heavy.

At the end of the 19th Century new types of fishing were developed, small and with large sails. The advances and the tendency towards the motor propulsion contributed to the disappearance of these elegant fishing boats of multi-colored sails.

CONTENTS OF THE MARIE JEANNE BOAT MODELING KIT

Build your 1/50scale modelofMarie Jeanne, a traditional French tuna fisherboat. Itsconstructionby means of false keel and frames is about the assembly of your model to the construction of the real ship.