Pinta Caravel of Columbus Model Boat Kit – Mantua Models (755)
$25.64
$41.02
Description Pinta Model Boat Kit The Pinta together with the Nina and the Santa Maria, formed the fleet for the voyage of discovery led by Christopher Columbus. She was originally lateen rigged with one mast square rigged (caravela redonda) but was refitted just 10 days into the expedition leaving just the rear mast lateen rigged. Mantua Model Group have been producing period model boat kits since after the war and were the first company to innovate and use the cutting ability of laser beams to produce very accurate and high quality products. Mantua are also based in Italy and are also able to supply very high quality fittings and building materials for the model boat builder.
