Artesania Latina 22860 1/90 Cantabrian Ship San Juan Nepomuceno (Wooden kit)

Discover the San Juan Nepomuceno, a wooden model made of this ship of 74 guns of the Spanish Armada of the 18th century. This galleon is a fine example of the heroism and bravery of the Spanish sailors, amply demonstrated in the Battle of Trafalgar. Guided by a detailed step by step instructions you can complete your replica of this legend of the Spanish navigation.

Built in the shipyards of Guarnizo (Cantabria) in 1765, the San Juan Nepomuceno meet different performances until 1803 when she was put in command of Cosme Damian Churruca. Two years later he would take part in the Battle of Trafalgar forging his legend: seriously wounded and surrounded by up to 6 English ships, Churruca forbade their officers to surrender and ordered to continue fighting. After the death of Churruca and his deputy commander, the commanding officer ordered to surrender with hundreds wounded and dead on board. Captured by the Royal Navy, the San Juan Nepomuceno was towed to Gibraltar and exposed to visitors, who were to take their hut off in a sign of respect to entering the chamber of the master.

Build your 1/90 scale model of the San Juan Nepomuceno, famous ship of the line of the Spanish Armada. Its construction system using false keel and frames brings the assembly of your model closer to the construction of the actual ship. The model includes laser cut board pieces, hardwood, brass, die-cast and fabric. For the assembly you can follow a complete full-colour step by step guide in 4 languages, accompanied by real-scale drawings of the ship.

Model Details:
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Recommended for experienced modellers due to its complexity and size.
- Dimensions: Upon completion of the model it has 960 mm long, 750mm high and 400 mm wide.
- Educational value: Know the Spanish shipbuilding of the 18th century and relieve the Battle of Trafalgar.
- The set includes:
Laser cut board pieces, wood, brass and die-cast parts.
Cotton sails, cut and sewn by hand.
Detailed assembly instructions with colour images.
Complete set of drawings in real model scale.
- NOTE: The model does NOT include the stand and the figurines shown in the pictures.