Spanish Galleon San Martin Ship Building Kit 1:90

Spanish galleon San Martin wooden model kit from manufacturer Occre

History of the original:

The San Martín was a Spanish galleon from the late 16th century and one of the most important ships of the famous Spanish Armada of 1588. It was built around 1580 and was originally used as a Portuguese merchant ship before entering the service of the Spanish Crown. Under King Philip II, the San Martín was designated the flagship of the Armada and was under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, the commander-in-chief of the Spanish fleet.

As a powerful first-class galleon, the San Martín had a robust construction, a high-sided hull and was armed with around 48 to 52 guns. With a length of over 50 metres and a crew of several hundred men, it was one of the largest ships of its time. Despite its size, it was not only suitable as a transport ship, but also designed for direct combat at sea, with heavy cannons on the battery decks and light guns on the superstructure.

In 1588, the San Martín led the Armada into the English Channel, where it encountered the English fleet. During the battles at Gravelines and Calais, the ship suffered heavy damage but was able to retreat to Spain thanks to its robust construction and disciplined crew. It finally reached the northern Spanish coast, while much of the Armada was lost to storms or battles.

The San Martín embodies the strength and ambition of Spanish naval power in the 16th century. As the flagship of the Armada, it symbolises the peak, but also the beginning of the decline of Spanish supremacy at sea.

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-plank 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 rigging materials with all 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 2846 individual components are included.

Who is this 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 55 pages of colourful, well-illustrated step-by-step instructions. Text descriptions and explanatory images. 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 building instructions are available for download.

Technical data:

Scale: M 1:90
Length: 660 mm
Width: 260 mm
Height: 550 mm
Construction time: 560 hours