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Pinta (Mantua, 1:50)
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Mantua wooden ship kit - Pinta.


Part #MA755


Scale: 1:50
Length: 21.3 inches
Height: 18.6 inches
Beam: 9.8 inches

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Mantua Pinta Wooden Model Ship Kit # Art755.

This is the third ship of Columbus' expedition, Pinta was a square sails caravel. The sails consisted of a square foresail and great mainsail, while the mizzenmast, supported a long yard for lateen triangular sail. It had a poop quarterdeck and, unlike the sister-ship Nina, also a forecastle. The Pinta was the fastest of the three ships, confirming the logbooks, which indicated that this caravel was during the voyage often ahead of the two other ships.

The Mantua kit features the following: A plank on frame hull construction, building plans with general details, English instructions, lost wax brass castings walnut or lime planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched brass details, rigging cord, sailcloth and silk flag. All sheet ply sections are laser cut for accuracy.

Scale: 1:50
Length: 21.3 inches
Height: 18.6 inches
Beam: 9.8 inches

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