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Pinta
Wood Model Ship Kit
by Amati

Pinta Wood Model Ship Kit by Amati - click to enlarge
Pinta Wood Model Ship Kit by Amati
Item# AM1410
$155.00
This item is currently out of stock!

Product Description

The Nina and Pinta, two of the ships in Columbus' fleet were known as caravels. A caravel had a shallower draft than a nao (Santa Maria), so it could move around in the water more easily. A caravel was 150-300 tons. It did not have much cargo space, but it was able to sail over difficult waters easily. It was square-rigged on its foremasts and mainmasts, but used a lateen sail on the mizzen to help in tacking. It was so easy to control that sailors could easily explore shallow bays and the mouths of rivers. A caravel could hold about twenty crew members. They usually slept on the deck and would go below only if the weather was bad. Pinta was a caravel, a smaller, lighter, and faster ship than the tubby Santa Maria. She had three masts, and most likely carried sails like those of Santa Maria, except for the topsail, and perhaps the spritsail.

Amati presents a superlative set of Columbus' ships! The Pinta ship model features plank-on-bulkhead construction with pre-cut frames and keel. Fittings are realistically reproduced in cast metal, brass and hardwoods. Sailcloth, rigging line, brightly colored flags and pennants are all supplied. The Pinta is armed with four machine turned brass cannons. Kit is complete with detailed plans and instructions.

Intermediate Skill Level.
Length 18-1/4" / Height 14" / Scale 1:65

(Display Stand not included)

For new or limited experience wood modelers, we strongly recommend the technique book Ship Modeling Simplified.

Please note: The manufacturer of this wood kit is based in Italy. Although complete plans and instructions are included, the limited English instructions provided require critical thinking and some modification as needed. This is not a build by numbers kit, and is not for everyone. Additional technique books, and or access to the advice of an experienced wood modeler or wood model club is recommended.


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