Mini Mamoli – compact wooden kits for beginners in historical ship modelling

Historical background: Schooner ‘Bluenose’

The Bluenose is one of North America's most legendary schooner yachts – a ship that became a legend even during its lifetime. Launched in 1920, it was originally built for fishing off Newfoundland, particularly for catching cod in the vast, often storm-tossed fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Its robust yet elegant construction made it one of the fastest and most reliable working ships of its time.

But the Bluenose not only became a symbol of Canadian fishing – it also gained worldwide fame as a racing ship. With great passion, its crew competed every year in the famous fishing boat regatta, which was traditionally held between Canadian and American crews.

What followed is still unmatched today:

the Bluenose remained undefeated for 17 years in a row.

Its winning streak made it a Canadian national icon, and to this day its image adorns the Canadian 10-cent coin. The Mini-Mamoli kit allows you to recreate this legendary schooner in decorative model form and capture a piece of maritime sporting and working history.

Introduction to the Mini Mamoli series

The Mini Mamoli kit series includes a variety of small, decorative wooden ship models that are particularly suitable for beginners, hobbyists and collectors. The series offers an uncomplicated introduction to historical ship modelling without the challenges of classic frame or full rigging kits. Mini Mamoli is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to build a compact, decorative model with a manageable amount of effort.

Construction and material concept

One of the characteristic features of many Mini Mamoli models is the ready-made wooden hull, which eliminates the need for time-consuming planking and makes construction much easier.

In addition to the hull, the kits contain all the necessary wooden and metal fittings as well as multilingual, illustrated building instructions. Adhesives and paints are not included in the scope of delivery, so that the finished model can be customised. The compact dimensions of the Mini Mamoli models make them easy to handle and require only a small work surface.

Building experience and project selection

Mini Mamoli kits are ideal for model builders who want to build a tasteful wooden ship model without major technical hurdles. The clearly structured work steps and the manageable number of components are ideal for beginners, occasional hobbyists or joint projects with young people. Despite the simplification, the historical character is retained, making Mini Mamoli both educational and motivating.

Area of application and presentation

Mini Mamoli models are purely static display models and are not intended for RC operation. They are particularly suitable for shelves, collector's display cases or decorative presentations. Thanks to the use of real wood and fine fittings, the models have an appealing, authentic look despite their small size.

Conclusion: Who are Mini Mamoli kits suitable for?

Mini Mamoli is aimed at anyone looking for an elegant, handy and easy-to-build wooden ship model. The series offers an ideal introduction to historical model building and appeals to both beginners and experienced collectors who want a small, quick project. Mini Mamoli kits are an excellent choice for decorative display models with historical flair.

Technical data:

Scale: 1:160
Length: 270 mm
Height: 225 mm