San Felipe – Mantua

$899.00

1:75 Scale

Information

The San Felipe was built by the King of Spain in 1690 and was Spain’s most majestic fighting ship.

Mantua’s 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.

  • 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.

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Last modified: February 2nd, 2023 at 10:27 am