The Amati-brand “Pinta, ” Caravel of Columbus (1:65 Scale). The “Pinta” together with the Nina and the Santa Maria, formed the fleet for the voyage of discovery led by Christopher Columbus. She was originally lateen rigged with one mast square rigged (caravela redonda) but was refitted just 10 days into the expedition leaving just the rear mast lateen rigged. There are not many contemporary evidences on the two caravels, except for the few oblique references that can be found in a resume of Columbus Journal. Nevertheless two things are sure: both ships belonged to the Pinzon family, and both started with lateen sails. Then during the first stop at the Canary Island the Pinta replaced its lateen sails with square sails. This operation, together with the substitution of the mast delayed the departure of four weeks. This kit includes all wooden and metal accessories, with precision cut wooden keel, frames and decks. Cloth sails, flags, wooden planking, masts, and riggings are just some of the ornamentation that allow for a museum-quality finish. This brand new kit comes with detailed instructions, the “Pinta” is best for intermediate to advanced builders! Add a map to your own listings. The item “Beautiful, brand new model ship kit by Amati the Pinta, caravel of Columbus” is in sale since Monday, October 24, 2016. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Other Boat, Ship Models & Kits”. The seller is “ageofsail” and is located in San Lorenzo, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Brand: Amati
- Features: Kit
- Age Level: 17 Years and Up
- Scale: 1:65
- Recommended Age Range: Adult