Mare Nostrum - MN 31a - Serenissima Express - 1:1250 - Waterline model - Original packed

Mare Nostrum is based in Vienna and produces ship models as well as parts for dioramas and special buildings on a scale of 1:1250. The focus is on ships from the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea. The models are mostly cast from resin. They do not differ visually from models made of cast metal.

First, a master model of a ship is created based on the general plan. This can be done either by hand or using 3D printing. The master model serves as a template and is then cast in silicone rubber. After the rubber has hardened, the master model is removed and the negative mold remains.

The negative mold is used as a mold to fill a hot metal alloy. The liquid metal fills all the fine angles of the shape, making all the details on the model visible later. After cooling, the cast model is removed from the mold and cleaned to prepare it for painting. The painting, painting and decal placement are all done by hand.