Galeon Apostol Felipe building Kit

The Apostol Felipe was one of the six galleons that Martin de Arana built for the Spanish King Philip IV. They belonged to the so-called "silver galleons". This type of galleon was used to transport goods and treasures on the route between America and Spain, the so-called Carrera de las Indias. This galleon made its first voyage as part of the fleet in 1629. At that time, it transported gold and precious stones to Spain. It was the admiral's ship of the Armada de la Guardia until 1633. The galleon took part in the war in Brazil to recapture Pernambuco and brought troops and money to Flanders at the Battle of the Dunes.

The kit includes sails, all parts and fittings, pre-sorted by component groups. Different types of wood and precision-cut parts enable exact assembly and ensure a very realistic, detailed appearance. The kit includes a full-colour step-by-step construction manual that shows all the steps in detail. Detailed photos show complicated steps and provide quick orientation.

The model is very suitable for beginners!

Technical data

Scale: 1:50
Length: 780mm
Width: 300mm
Height: 664mm