Artesania Latina Principe de Asturias 1:50 Wooden Model Kit

A highly detailed wooden model kit of the Principe de Asturias by Artesania Latina. The Principe de Asturias was a splendid ship fitted out with three bridges and 112 cannons, which was launched at the Le Habana shipyard in 1794. The ship took a leading part in the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805, as part of the Spanish-French Squadron. The commander at the time of the battle was Rafael de Hore and this kit is a replica of his launch. Artesania Latina only use the finest components in their kits: Cast metal fittings Brass parts Ramin, Ottone, Sapelli, and Africano wooden planks and other wooden fittings Cotton thread in several sizes and colours Pre-cut hull skeleton frames Full photographic and written instructions Dimensions: 450×290×80mm Scale: 1:50 Glue and Paints need to be purchased separately An excellent kit for your introduction into the relaxing world of wooden sailing ship modeling.