ART 22905N Artesania Latina 1/84 Ship of the Line Santa Ana. Wooden Model Ship Kit

One of themost acclaimed modelsby our modelers friends returns on alimited edition. The wooden model of theSpanish ship of the lineSanta Ana1805at 1:84 scale. Fundamental vessel in theBattle of Trafalgaragainst the English navy at the beginning of the19th century. Ship Modeling Kit forelite modelers

CONTENTS MODEL SHIP KIT SPANISH LINE SHIP SANTA ANA

Thenaval modeling kitin woodof the famousSpanish ship of the line Santa Anaat scale1:84 cannot be missing from any modeler’s collection of faithful ship replicas. Our modelers friends have always asked for it to come back to our warehouses. Thefaithful miniature replicaof this fundamental ship in the Battle of Trafalgar is aimed at fans of this hobby with anelite levelof skills for the construction of this historic scale model.

The modeler will be able to find in this limited edition of the kithigh quality partssuch as solid wood and basswood plywood cut by precision laser, brass photo-etched sheet with details such as lanterns, railings or details of the cannons, sails made of cotton -ready to be placed-, cotton threads and, as abonusso that the model is perfectly exposed, like a artwork that it is, awooden exhibition basewith nominative metal plate.

There is aDVDfor computer -PC & MAC- withcompletely redesigned instructions: clarifying step-by-step photographs, as well as demonstrative videos with some of the steps more important. Printed instructions are not available. Remember that you can alsodownload the instructions for freeon the button of this product sheet called ‘Instructions and Downloadable Contents’.

With this model of the Santa Ana, you can represent theappearance and artilleryof the Santa Ana correctly in the battle of Trafalgar. Thecrowned rampant lion figureheadis a new design. Thenew artillery, corrected in scale and now much more detailed including photo-etched parts, has thehowitzersthat the ship carried in Trafalgar. The previous metalboatshave been replaced by wooden construction,more realistic.

Modelers who wish tocoverSanta Ana’shullwith copper need2 rollsofAdhesive Copper Tape(27595), sold separately.

Once it is assembled, themodel of the Santa Ana(22905-N)measures46.45” (1180 mm) length, 34.25” (870 mm) height and 18.11” (460 mm) width. Its design by means of false keel and frames brings its assembly closer to that of the real ship.

SANTA ANA SHIP OF THE LINE HISTORY: BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR

Discover the Santa Ana model ship kit with the wooden model of this famous line ship of theSpanish Navyfrom the18th century. Armed with112 cannons, it was theprototypeof a series of 8 identical ships that would constitute the nerve of the Navy.

Built at Ferrol Shipyardsand launched in1784, it was the first of a series ofthree-deck shipscalled theMeregildos. Captained by Jos Gardoqui, he intervened in theBattle of Trafalgarinflicting heavy punishment on the English ship Royal Sovereign. Attacked by several English ships, he was captured and later saved by Rayo, Montas and San Justo, who towed it to Cdiz in the middle of the night. It would end up sinking inHavana, where it had been sent to prevent Napoleon’s troops from capturing it.