Contrary to popular belief, the gondola is never poled like a punt as the waters of Venice are too deep. I don’t have much information about the old kit other than the scale and that it was a model of a gondola of 1882, which had a little cabin for the passengers. We recommend re-using the packaging the item was sent in, if this is not possible you need to ensure the item will be well protected and kept dry in transit. Kit includes wooden hull with laser cut frames, floor and hull planks, photo-etched decorations and stern irons, resin fork, cast metal lantern, and fabric for the seat cushions. Hobbies and our advertising partners (including social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram) use cookies to provide personalised offers.

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. Our exclusive range of 6000+ high quality military model kits is perfect for every model kit collection. Whatever your age or experience level, you’ll be able to find something to pique your interest at Hobbies.This icon serves as a link to download the eSSENTIAL Accessibility assistive technology app for individuals with physical disabilities. However, as Venice became more prosperous, gondolas became more associated with leisure activities and tourism.

A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now. This asymmetry causes the gondola to resist the tendency to turn toward the left at the forward stroke. We believe model making is not just a pastime, but also an experience to share with friends, siblings, children and grandchildren. However, the basic shape and style of the gondola have remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years.

All items are checked for completeness prior to sending and are well packaged in a strong box with plenty of void fill where necessary. The ends are not the same (as illustrated) and the set contains all the grab rails and step irons, plus dummy coupler top blocks and operating rods for both ends and a complete brake stand and platform for one end. The design of the gondola has evolved over time, with various modifications and improvements being made to the boat's structure and propulsion system. The exact origins of the gondola are unclear, but it is believed that they have been used in Venice since at least the 11th century. During checkout please make sure that all boxes marked with an asterix are filled in, if a box isn't relevant to you then please enter a dash or dot.