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Entirely handcrafted according
to the artisanal tradition, KIADE's models are made in our
workshops by the team of craftsmen specialising in fine carpentry,
and by the jeweller who designs the deck parts. Their work
is guided by the concern for quality and the precision
of the finishing touches.
Plans
Kiade's objective is to reproduce
a model as close to reality as is possible. In order to achieve
this, we work starting from precise plans and multiple photographs.
Gauges are produced in order to develop a prototype.
Because we are RIVA Official
Licencee, we work with official plans from the italian shipyard.
Hull
Only the finest quality woods are used to make
our models. Each species is carefully selected for its strength
and durability.
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mahogany, fine wood and resin, our models are built
planked on hull : each wooden slat is glued individually
to produce an authentic hull and deck.
This is followed by KIADE's exclusive
assembly process, making it possible to perfectly fasten
the deck.
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Sanding and varnishing
Next the model is sanded and varnished.
In order to obtain a perfectly smooth hull and deck, 10 layers
of varnish are applied, intersected with increasingly fine
stages of sanding. The final phase consists in applying several
layers of gloss varnish to produce a " mirror effect
" characteristic of these boats.
Deck parts and saddlery
Our jeweller uses detailed
photographs to create specific deck part moulds, from which
individual parts are crafted using brass and chrome brass.
All saddleries and elements of sails are assembled and sewed
by hand.
Base
The base to each model is crafted in mahogany
and made to the same quality standards as the model itself.
Package
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we take particular care in packaging the model so that
it safely reaches each new owner.
Each runabout is wrapped and protect in polystyrene
made-to-measure . Then it is placed in a custom box
upholstered of polystyrene.
The sailing ships are
placed on an adapted polystyrene mould. The model and
the mast are protected by a wooden framework. All is
protected by a made-to-measure box.
Each stage of the construction
is rigorously checked.
A final quality control happens before each model is
dispatched.
Finally, a numbered " KIADE
Models Certificate of Authenticity " is
issued to guarantee the conformity of the ship model.
Boat models are decorative
items and make an original gift for amateur sailers.
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