Visit to a workshop making miniature models of airplanes and boats in pewter
Visit to a workshop making miniature models of airplanes and boats in pewter
Activity details
During this visit, you will discover the manufacturing process of miniature models in polished pewter.
We will go through the different stages of creation: Design of silicone molds, Foundry, Polishing and surface treatment, Finishing, Assembly, Packaging and Marketing.
I will tell you about my background, my experience as an artisan and show you the different aspects of my craft.
Tour also available in English and Italian.
Wheelchair accessible.
Pets not allowed.
The artisan
Serge, +36 years of experience
Master craft model maker
I have been passionate about aviation since childhood, especially the adventures of Mermoz, Guillaumet and Saint-Exupéry, who were my favorite reading.
Creating airplane models inspired by the fragile models of my youth, giving them a longer lifespan while making them both a decorative object and a gift.
The workshop
Seillans · Var
Since 1987, our company has been handcrafting a collection of miniature airplane and boat models in polished pewter. Our range includes more than 160 references and traces a large part of the history of aviation since 1917, with a panorama of legendary aircraft.
Our production is made in small series, in our workshop located in Seillans, a village in the Var listed among "The Most Beautiful Villages of France".
Each piece, from the original prototype through mold design, foundry work, polishing and finishing, receives our utmost care.
Our airplanes and boats are decorative and collectible objects, so our approach is to offer pieces that are as faithful as possible in their main lines, while adding our own distinctive style. All our models are made from 94/100 pewter and presented on varnished mahogany bases, a harmonious blend of materials. They are produced in different scales.
To know
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation if more than 48 hours before the experience starts. Between 48 and 24 hours before, 50% of the amount is due. Less than 24 hours before, cancellation is non-refundable.
Visit
35€
/ personDuration 1h