San Felipe (Mantua, 1:75)

Description

Built by the King of Spain in 1690, the San Felipe was Spain’s most majestic fighting ship. Mantua’s wooden model kit features double plank-on-bulkhead construction, using 5mm and 6mm poplar plywood for framing, plus basswood and African walnut for the two layers of planking.

Details include:

• All frames, keel and internal hull parts are laser cut.
• Beechwood masts and yards range from 2mm to 12mm in diameter.
• Ornamentation consists of 2,783 pieces, including 110 machine turned brass cannon.
• One hundred-eighty-five sculpted solid bronze parts are cast in the lost wax method.
• Etched brass, copper and cast metal make up the balance of the metal fittings.
• Blocks and deadeyes are pre-finished walnut.
• Eight giant sheets of plans and step-by-step instructions allow you to create an accurate replica.

Length 38″ / Height 34″ / Scale 1:75.