Dusek Pinta 1492 1:72 kit
Dusek Pinta 1492 1:72 kit
The kit is a scale 1:72 model of the ship Pinta from 1492 from the fleet of Christopher Columbus. Length of the model ship is 385 mm, built mostly from wood with small accessories, includes building plan and instructions with many detailed pictures. The Pinta was one of the ships in Christopher Columbus' fleet, with which he made the westward voyage to India, when he accidentally discovered America. In August 1492, Columbus sailed on three ships: Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta from the port of Palos de la Frontera, located on the southwest coast of Spain. After two months, on the night of October 12, 1492, the sailors finally sighted the land Columbus assumed was India. The exact shape and dimensions of the ship are unknown, but according to surviving records the Pinta had a displacement of about 100 tons.
Key features of wooden kit Dusek Pinta 1492 1:72 kit
- 1:72 scale model construction kit of the historic ship Pinta from the fleet of Christopher Columbus
- A draft from 1492 - the ship on which Columbus sailed on his voyage of discovery of America
- Length of finished model 385 mm
- Designed for intermediate modelers with basic experience
- Building difficulty 2 - more sophisticated model with more details
- Stylish box with photo of finished model, technical data and scale
- Adhesives, paints and tools are not included
Set of drawings
The set contains a complete set of drawings with the building procedure, the parts are carefully marked on the drawing and there is also a list of the individual parts of the model.
Building difficulty 2
Kits for intermediate builders are suitable for builders who have already built a simple model for beginners and have basic modelling experience. Models of this difficulty are more elaborate, contain more details and are more time consuming to build.
Czech company Dusek Ship Kits
Czech company Dusek Ship Kits is a traditional manufacturer of non-floating models of historic ships. The range of products is very wide, with boats from BC to sailing ships from the last century. However, the domain is historic wooden boats of the golden age of sailing ships, as a business, wartime or royal English, Spanish galleries, schooners, ships of famous explorers or Viking and, for us, exotic East Asian ships.
The road to a self-built boat
Anyone who desires a self-made boat must prepare to be busy in the evenings for many weeks or months. It means having a certain skill and knowledge of working with different materials, adhesives, paints and varnishes. The kit contains mainly basic building materials, building bases and many small or miniature parts and decorations. However, this work will give you an insight into the ins and outs of ship construction, the history of real ships and can often lead you to a community of people who share your passion for ship modelling.
Recommended equipment for building the model
To simplify the construction and get a perfect result, it is advisable to buy a set of ready-made pre-sewn sails for this model. It is recommended to buy tools, glue and paint for the construction. We recommend the Modelcraft Ship Modeler Tool Set (12 piece set) or the Modelcraft Modeler Tool Set (18 piece set). It is also recommended to purchase nylon clamps and indispensable modeling pins. For finishing, precision cutting, gluing of parts and also as a protection of the table it is recommended to use a modelling mat. For bonding, universal dispersion adhesive and Robitronic medium instant adhesive (20 ml) are recommended. For painting acrylic enamel paints. The paints are applied with quality brushes - flat brushes for larger areas and round brushes for details.
Package contents:
Assembly of laser cut plywood boards and complete wooden parts, brass components, planks and strips for the deck, pre-printed flags, fabric for the sail and enough rigging for the whole boat, a detailed construction plan and precise instructions, manual EN and CZ.
Recommended minimum equipment for a ship modeler:
Modeling knife or scalpel, mini drill, drill bits with diameters from 0.5 to 3 mm, sandpaper of different grits, scissors, tweezers, clothespins, Pencil, ruler, a set of needle files, a sewing machine for sewing sails.
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| Code: | HRAkc04591 |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Klaus Krick Modelltechnik, Industriestr. 1, 75438 Knittlingen, [email protected] |