Best La Nina caravel kit

[Jorge Hedges]

Hello All:

 

Two quick questions...  Who makes the best La Nina caravel kit?  Why do you think it is the best kit?

 

Look forward to your replies...  would like to build one of my favorite vessels of all time...  It is definitely impressive the use it was given for a vessel of that size, in an era of many unknowns, navigation-wise relative to knowledge of our globe.

 

Thanks!

 

Jorge

[ccoyle]

This is also my favorite among Columbus's vessels, simply because I like the look of the lateen rig. Never built it, though. Of course, there are a number of companies that make kits of her. If I had to pick based solely on what I know about the companies that offer a kit, I would choose either the Amati or Dusek versions. Both companies have good reputations for quality of materials. "Historical accuracy" is not so much an issue, since any version of Nina is based on a lot of conjecture.

[Louie da fly]

Hi Jorge,

 

Did you follow up on this and get a kit? It's a beautiful vessel and makes an equally beautiful model.

 

[edit] Oops! Just found your build log!