The Apóstol Felipe was one of the six galleons built by Martín de Arana for King Felipe IV. It formed part of the " Silver Galleons". This kind of galleon was used for transporting goods & treasures in the " Race for the Indies". Its first voyage as a member of the galleon fleet was made in 1629, transporting treasures to Spain. It was an Admiral vessel of the Guardian Armada until 1633. It took part in the war of Brazil to recuperate Pernambuco & transported troops & money to Flanders, taking part in the battle of Dunas. Scale: 1:60 Length: 785mm
Width: 310mm
Height: 695mm Kit Kit Difficulty Rating: Advanced Kit
Includes:: plank-on-bulkhead construction with laser cut wooden parts. Fittings are abundant in quantity as well as quality. Finely cast metal pieces include doors, stern ornamentation, bilge pumps, 30 gun ports & frames, falconets, gun carriages with wheel shafts & wheels, cleats, lantern & anchor stocks. Gallery ornamentation, cannon barrels, chainplates, bowsprit iron, trestletrees, eyebolts & rings are brass. Ready-to-use boxwood blocks & deadeyes, 4 diameters of rigging, silk-screened flags & pennants, plus pre-sewn sails recreate the rig plan of the original galleon. Manufacturer: Oc Cre Kits Model / Part No: Apostol Felipe Galleon 1:60 Scale (OC14000)