Section of Galleon San Francisco 1:50 Model Ship Kit

Hull section model of the galleon "San Francisco II" a kit from Artesania Latina 1:50 wooden construction

History of the original:

The galleons appeared in the middle of the 16th century in the invincible armada. For about 150 years they were the warship par excellence. When planning the model, special attention was paid to the detailing and only the best materials were used.

Kit description:

The kit contains all the necessary parts to build the model, all wooden parts are precisely prefabricated using the laser cut process. Fitting parts are clearly organised in a sorting box. The complete decoration such as barrels, buckets and cannons are also included. Model stand and name plaque are included.  The German assembly instructions (PDF document for download) are very comprehensive, the construction plan and assembly sketches help with the assembly of this beautiful model. NO printed instructions in the set.

Who is the kit suitable for?

The kit is easy to build and therefore suitable for beginners and less experienced modellers! Well built, the model can reach museum quality.

What do the building instructions look like?

The following are available for download:
-parts list
-illustrated instructions, 88 pages as PDF
-many pictures for making the rigging

What else is needed?

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

Technical data:

Technical data
Scale: M 1:50
Length: 120mm
Height: 664mm
Width: 312mm (with mast)
Construction time: 100 hours