Artesania 1/84 Santa Ana Wooden Ship Model [22905]

CONTENTS MODEL SHIP KIT SPANISH LINE SHIP SANTA ANA

The naval modeling kit in wood of the famous Spanish ship of the line Santa Ana at scale 1:84 cannot be missing from any modeler's collection of faithful ship replicas. Our modelers friends have always asked for it to come back to our warehouses. The faithful miniature replica of this fundamental ship in the Battle of Trafalgar is aimed at fans of this hobby with an elite level of skills for the construction of this historic scale model.

The modeler will be able to find in this limited edition of the kit high quality parts such as solid wood and basswood plywood cut by precision laser, brass photo-etched sheet with details such as lanterns, railings or details of the cannons, sails made of cotton -ready to be placed-, cotton threads and, as a bonus so that the model is perfectly exposed, like a artwork that it is, a wooden exhibition base with nominative metal plate.

There is a DVD for computer -PC & MAC- with completely redesigned instructions: clarifying step-by-step photographs, as well as demonstrative videos with some of the steps more important. Printed instructions are not included. Remember that you can also download the instructions by clicking here

With this model of the Santa Ana, you can represent the appearance and artillery of the Santa Ana correctly in the battle of Trafalgar. The crowned rampant lion figurehead is a new design. The new artillery, corrected in scale and now much more detailed including photo-etched parts, has the howitzers that the ship carried in Trafalgar. The previous metal boats have been replaced by wooden construction, more realistic.

Modelers who wish to cover Santa Ana's hull with copper need 2 rolls of Adhesive Copper Tape (27595), sold separately.

Once it is assembled, the model of the Santa Ana (22905-N) measures 46.45'' (1180 mm) length, 34.25'' (870 mm) height and 18.11'' (460 mm) width. Its design by means of false keel and frames brings its assembly closer to that of the real ship. Achieve the best finish for your 1:84 scale Santa Ana model by painting it with the Set of Paints Santa Ana (277PACK22), for sale separately.
 

SANTA ANA SHIP OF THE LINE HISTORY: BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR

Discover the Santa Ana model ship kit with the wooden model of this famous line ship of the Spanish Navy from the 18th century. Armed with 112 cannons, it was the prototype of a series of 8 identical ships that would constitute the nerve of the Navy.

Built at Ferrol Shipyards and launched in 1784, it was the first of a series of three-deck ships called the Meregildos. Captained by José Gardoqui, he intervened in the Battle of Trafalgar inflicting heavy punishment on the English ship Royal Sovereign. Attacked by several English ships, he was captured and later saved by Rayo, Montañés and San Justo, who towed it to Cádiz in the middle of the night. It would end up sinking in Havana, where it had been sent to prevent Napoleon's troops from capturing it.