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THE PRIDE OF AN EXCEPTIONAL MACHINE: HERMIONE LA FAYETTE
The fabulous wooden model of the so-called ‘Freedom Frigate’ is already here: Hermione La Fayette. Artesania Latina is proud to present its new model of the French boat, which begins a new voyage. Not only we have created a completely new model with incredible details and museum finishes for modelers, we also have developed a complete and detailed multimedia assembly guide on DVD format so that the assembly of your scale of L’Hermione is a real pleasure.

The scale of the legendary French boat has been made from the original planes, and then created through 3D design, making it a 100% new model. Our passion for craftsmanship is immense.

CONTENTS OF HERMIONE LA FAYETTE WOODEN MODEL KIT
What are the contents of the Hermione La Fayette wooden model kit? The scale model is made with high precision laser cut plywood pieces; wood and birch veneer; wood and brass; high quality photo-etched brass pieces; and everything necessary to make the sea a delight to ride this classic gala boarding. The cotton sails are sewn by hand and ready to be placed on the model. The kit has a support to expose the model once it is finished.

It also has a DVD for computers (Windows and Mac) that contains a single step-by-step guide with more than 2,000 images in total, but it also show on video the techniques and tricks of modeling used by professionals.

HISTORY OF A LEGENDARY BOAT: HERMIONE LA FAYETTE FRIGATE
“From the first moment I heard the name of America, I loved it; from the instant I knew it struggled for freedom, I was consumed with the desire to shed my blood for her. I will count the days I get the chance to serve it, everywhere and anytime, among the happiest days of my life. La Fayette.

On March 21st, 1780, the young Marquis de La Fayette embarked on the Hermione, setting sail to America to fight alongside the American insurgents in the struggle for independence.

Two years earlier, in the arsenal of Rochefort, on a step near the Corderie Royale, the Hermione was built.

Since 1997, under the Hermione-La Fayette Association’s auspices, work has gone underweight at the same Rochefort’s site on the reconstruction of La Fayette’s famous frigate. There, in full public view, ship carpenters, joiners, blacksmiths & hundreds of volunteers have rebuilt the frigate and part of the French maritime heritage. In 2015, she set sail to America following the same sea route as La Fayette to celebrate French-American friendship.

Lenght: 29.52” (750 mm)

Height: 23.26” (591 mm)

Width: 11.18” (284 mm)