Dumas Gondola 16" Junior Modeller Boat Kit – DUMA1012

The Dumas Gondola Kit #1012 is a beginner-friendly model boat kit from the Dumas Junior Modeler Collection, recreating the elegant appearance of the traditional Venetian gondola.

Designed to be straightforward and enjoyable to build, the kit combines a vacuum-formed hull and deck with laser-cut wooden components, allowing new modellers to experience several traditional modelling techniques without the complexity of a fully planked wooden hull. Dumas specifically designed its Junior Modeler boats to be easy to construct while retaining the charming details for which its model boat kits are known.

Classic Venetian Gondola

Few boats are as instantly recognisable as the gondola. Traditionally associated with the canals of Venice, Italy, these long, narrow boats have been used for centuries to transport passengers through the city's extensive network of waterways.

Dumas captures the distinctive long and slender profile in a compact model that's particularly well suited to display once completed.

Beginner-Friendly Construction

Rather than requiring the builder to construct an entire hull from individual wooden planks, Dumas supplies the hull and deck as vacuum-formed components.

This simplifies one of the more difficult stages of traditional model boat construction and makes DUMA1012 a great introduction for younger builders, beginners or anyone wanting a relatively straightforward maritime modelling project.

Laser-Cut Wooden Components

The kit also includes laser-cut wood parts, adding traditional modelling materials to the construction process.

Laser-cutting provides accurately shaped components and reduces the amount of cutting and fabrication required by the builder. It's a good stepping stone for anyone interested in progressing to Dumas' larger and more complex wooden boat kits.

Display Stand Included

Once completed, the Gondola can be displayed on the included stand, making it an attractive addition to a desk, shelf or model boat collection.

Dumas lists the Gondola at 16 inches (approximately 406mm) long with a 2-inch (approximately 51mm) beam, giving the finished model the appropriately long and narrow proportions associated with the real vessel.

Features

• Traditional Venetian-style gondola model
• Part of the Dumas Junior Modeler Collection
• Designed with beginner modellers in mind
• Simple and rewarding construction
• Vacuum-formed hull
• Vacuum-formed deck
• Laser-cut wooden components
• Approximately 16" / 406mm long
• Approximately 2" / 51mm beam
• Long, narrow gondola-style hull
• Multi-material model construction
• Display stand included
• Step-by-step assembly instructions
• No motor, battery or electronics required
• Designed as a static display model
• Not designed for radio-controlled operation

Specifications

• Brand: Dumas Products
• Product Number: DUMA1012 / Kit #1012
• Model: Gondola
• Range: Junior Modeler Collection
• Type: Model Boat Kit
• Finished Length: 16" / approx. 406mm
• Beam: 2" / approx. 51mm
• Hull: Vacuum-Formed
• Deck: Vacuum-Formed
• Detail Components: Laser-Cut Wood
• Display Stand: Included
• Radio Control: No
• UPC / Barcode: 660141010124

What's Included

• Dumas Gondola Kit #1012
• Vacuum-formed hull
• Vacuum-formed deck
• Laser-cut wooden parts
• Display stand
• Step-by-step assembly instructions

Requires to Complete

Basic modelling supplies are required, including:

• Suitable model adhesive
• Hobby knife
• Sandpaper or sanding sticks
• Paint and finishing materials
• Basic modelling tools

Please Note

This is an unassembled model boat kit requiring construction and finishing. It is not a ready-made model.

The Dumas Gondola is intended primarily as a static display model and is not designed for radio-controlled operation.

With its straightforward construction and unusual Venetian subject, DUMA1012 is a great choice for a beginner looking to build their first detailed model boat or an experienced modeller wanting a smaller, relaxing project.