Jorge Hedges Posted May 6, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 6, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted May 6, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 6, 2020 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, mtaylor and Jorge Hedges 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted June 21, 2020 Share #3 Posted June 21, 2020 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! mtaylor 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler FINISHED Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/36379-mistydeefer-by-louie-da-fly-finished-restoration-decor-yacht/#comment-1040663 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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