Bombarda La Candelaria Ship Model Kit 1:85

Occre La Candelaria Bombard Stand Model Wooden Kit

History of the original:

The La Candelaria was a Spanish bombard ship built and used in the 18th century for operations in the Mediterranean. Bombard ships were a special type of warship designed to bombard coastal fortifications and harbour facilities with heavy mortars. They arose from the need to attack towns and forts from the sea – a task for which conventional gunboats were unsuitable, as their guns could not fire at high angles.

La Candelaria was a ketch, a two-masted ship with a large main mast near the centre and a smaller mizzen mast at the stern. This design allowed the wide hull to accommodate one or more heavy ship mortars mounted on stable platforms. Unlike frigates or ships of the line, a bomb vessel was comparatively short and squat, but heavily reinforced to withstand the recoil of the mortars.

The Spanish navy used ships such as La Candelaria both in the Mediterranean and on overseas transport routes. In addition to its main role as a coastal attack vessel, it also served as an escort and security ship. Some sources mention that La Candelaria was also occasionally loaded with valuable cargo such as gold and silver from the Spanish colonies – an indication of its versatility.

As a bomb vessel, La Candelaria was one of a series of specialised ships that played an important role in European seafaring in the 17th and 18th centuries. It combined military power with solid construction and represents the era in which Spain sought to assert its maritime strength in the Mediterranean and overseas.

Description of the kit:

The kit contains all the materials needed for construction. Selected woods and precision-cut components enable accurate assembly. The model is constructed using a frame-and-rib method, with double planking on the hull, ramin underplanking and precious wood visible planking. The fittings and attachments, mostly made of metal, are included in a small sorting box. The scope of delivery includes all the rigging material with all the necessary blocks, pulleys and rigging cord, as well as a ready-sewn set of sails. A model stand is not included in the scope of delivery. German assembly instructions for correctly assembling the 2866 individual parts are included.

Who is the kit suitable for?

The kit is suitable for model builders with some experience in historical ship modelling.

What else is needed?

Paints, adhesives and tools are required and can be found in our range.

What do the assembly instructions look like?

The instruction booklet consists of 52 pages of colourful, well-illustrated step-by-step instructions. The German translation of the individual construction stages is provided on a separate sheet.

A construction plan and parts lists are included. The rigging is described in detail and in an easy-to-understand manner.

Languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish

The assembly instructions are available for download on the manufacturer's website.

Technical data:

Scale: 1:85
Length: 695 mm
Width: 260 mm
Height: 525 mm