News

 Have you ever wondered how a Shanghai Qinlan Technology model ship comes to life? This article offers a rare glimpse into the company’s workshop, where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology in a harmonious ballet of creation.

The process begins in the digital design studio, where 3D artists work from original blueprints to create perfect digital replicas. These files are then used to laser-cut wooden decks with plank lines, 3D-print incredibly small and detailed components like lifeboats and vents, and CNC-mill brass parts for railings and propellers.

The heart of the workshop, however, is the bench of the master modeler. Here, the components are painstakingly assembled by hand. Airbrushes are used to apply impossibly thin layers of paint to create weathering effects. Artisans using microscopes tie thousands of tiny knots for rigging. The electronics team meticulously integrates wiring, ensuring all lights, sounds, and motors function flawlessly before the hull is sealed.

“It’s a labor of love that can take hundreds of hours for a single model,” describes [Spokesperson Name], a veteran modeler with 20 years at Qinlan. “Every model tells a story, not just of the ship it represents, but of the skill and dedication that went into its creation. There are no shortcuts here. We are preserving a craft while constantly pushing it into the future.”

This commitment to the art is what defines every vessel that leaves the Qinlan workshop.