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Since 1989
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Philosophy & Passion
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A Shipbuilding Yard in Miniature
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The Birth of a Boat in Images
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The construction: Rigour & Savoir-Faire
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Nobleness of the Material
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With
a great devotion to both the sea and sailing,
Abordage has been proudly producing beautifully
hand-crafted models, either classic or modern, since
the Company’s inception in 1989.
From
our well established boat yard in the Dominican
Republic, the highly skilled team of craftsmen work
with only the finest of materials and produce every
model in minute detail and with innovative
perfection.
Whether
it be an historical ship replica, a classic Chris
Craft power boat, a state of the art America’s Cup
model or a custom crafted model of your own boat, an
Abordage model is a source of endless pleasure, as
already experienced by thousands of proud owners all
around the world.
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Since
the foundation in 1989, Abordage is building
replicas of famous America’s Cup Challengers,
Historic ships, classic and modern Motor-yachts and
numerous other Yachts of Legend.
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Abordage in few words
- 25 highly skilled craftsmen specialists of
wooden art work.
- More than 10 years of experience.
- Yet more than 350 one-of-a-kind custom
models commissioned.
- A special Custom Department.
- 3 painting workshops.
- A professional wood workshop.
- A special department for silver casting and
chroming.
- A miniature parts construction workshop
with highly precise tools and equipment.
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1 - Our design
team will take the manufactures original drawings and
bring them to model scale. The individual jig patterns
will be drawn and all deck hardware will be identified,
to be constructed from the finest materials including
brass, stainless steel, acrylic in our specialized
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- The wood is then processed in strips for traditional
plank on bulkhead construction. The deck is assembled in
a similar fashion. This time consuming hand assembly
process requires serious craftsmen but also ensures the
finest models. |
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3 - The hull
will be sanded following the natural curves expertly
designed into these legendary ships. The hull is now
ready to be painted. Ten coats of primer and varnish are
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- During the hull construction the miniaturized deck
parts are molded, formed, shaped, plated by our higly
trained craftsman. The masts and boom are assembled with
every detail recreated including the grove to raise the
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5 - Finally,
all the components come together and deck hardware are
added, lines rigged, sails raised, all according to
carefully inspected "deck layout" and "rigging"
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- After several quality controls, the model will be
stamped with Abordage label, your guarantee of
satisfaction.
Our shipping department, experts in packing, prepare
your ship for its maiden voyage, once done she is ready
to be shipped safely worlwide. |
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The
models are:
- exclusively
handmade
- superbly
handcrafted
- with a profusion
of sharp finishing, built to the precise scale of
the original boat.
According to the
Abordage Production
Process® APP-Planked on Bulkhead.
All our products are
controlled by an Expert of wood art, Philippe
Herbreteau, graduated from L’Ecole Boulle: the
International Applied Arts School of Paris (since
1891).
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APP-Planked on Bulkhead
A
process in 6 steps:
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Analysis of plans
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Transfer to scale
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Design of gauge
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Design an building of deck details
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Construction of the prototype
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Control and validation
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Some original and
exclusive creations...
The models are built with:
- A selection of the
best essences of precious wood: well seasoned
Mahogany, Teak, Laurel, Hard Maple.
- Teflon coated
Dacron, Stainless Steel cable and Waxed Marine
brand twine for riggings.
- Sterling Silver,
Brass or chromed parts.
- Special Leather,
varnishes and painting directly ordered from
the shipyards.
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