- Description
SAO MIGUEL
Caracca Atlantica
Prints of the time and documents found in the historical archives of the naval
museum of Barcelona have allowed the reconstruction of the plans of a ship that,
for its lines, takes its stand between the medieval merchant ship and the galleon,
classifiable for the particular structures of the forecastle and of the quarterdeck
among the carracks.
We called it Atlantic Carrack to indicate a ship suitable for oceanic navigation.
Probably about 1519 it took part in an important expedition, which led Fernando
Cortez to conquer Mexico. The outer galleries, one of which is a balcony, the
apartments under the small quarterdeck, and the superstructures of the decks,
providing awnings to protect from the sun, clearly indicate that these ships
were employed for the transport of passengers of high rank.
Mamoli's shipbuilding kits have been very popular for many years. A large
Selection of the most varied models and classic design features for
attractive price at the same time characterize this series. Now it has been
Takeover of the Dusek company technically updated. Today
the construction kits are all manufactured with modern laser technology, which ensures a high accuracy of fit.
the parts. Double fuselage planking is standard. Many fitting parts made of
Metal casting or wood as well as multilingual building instructions and detailed building plans
enrich this modular series. The material for the stand completes the
Equipment of the kit.
Technical Data:
Scale 1:54
Length 843 mm
Hight 630 mm
Code MV21
Experience level assembly (1=very easy ... 5=experts only) | |
3 Experienced | *** |
Category | |
Static model | |
Dimensions | |
Scale | 1:54 |
Total length | 843 mm |
Height | 630 mm |
Design | |
Materials hull | Holz |
Materials superstructure | Holz |
Hull design | Spantenbauweise |
Planking | doppelt |
Mamoli by Dusek
The shipbuilding kits of Mamoli have been very popular for many years. A wide range of different models and classic design features at the same attractive price distinguish this series. Now it has been brought up to date technologically by the takeover of Dusek. Today, the kits are all manufactured with modern laser technology, which ensures high accuracy of fit of the parts. A double hull planking is standard. Many fittings made of cast metal or wood as well as multilingual building instructions and detailed blueprints enrich this modular series.