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Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood at 1/84 Scale: 100% New and Trustworthy Design for the Trafalgar 1805 Edition of the Spanish Navy Flagship

Many emails from our modelers friends requesting it and they convinced us. A naval modeling kit has arrived at our warehouses that will drive you crazy due to its beauty and its historical relevance. The new wooden model ship Santisima Trinidad Trafalgar Edition 1805 (22901), at 1:84 scale. Yes, the modeler can now assemble the flagship of the Spanish Navy.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

A highly desired product made by Artesanía Latina, the 2023 greatest novelty on the naval modeling market! It is a faithful replica – without precedent – in miniature with 100% new design of the Spanish ship of the line with 144 cannons, symbol of Spanish naval power from the late 18th century and early 19th century.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

We have based as a reference on the plan found in Saint Petersburg and on the monograph by Joaquín Rodríguez Crespo. This model accurately represents what the ship looked like at the end of its life, with the correct artillery. It was an essential vessel in the Battle of Trafagar between the British Royal Navy and the Spanish Navy. Of course, now we have refloated it from the bottom of the sea to bring you an exuberant wooden naval modeling kit aimed at elite modelers. We present it to you on this video:

MODEL SHIP SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD: KIT CONTENTS OF SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE

The new wooden naval modeling kit of the famous Spanish ship of the line Santisima Trinidad at 1:84 scale was the greatest weapon of its time, it received the nickname ‘El Escorial de los Mares’. The emblem of the feared Spanish Navy. Just below there is a video in which you can watch all the contents of this stunning wooden model ship.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina. Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

The modeler will find in this new Trafalgar 1805 edition hundreds of high-quality parts: 14 sheets of basswood plywood cut by precision laser and 6 spectacular brass photo-etched sheets with parts such as lanterns, railings or details of the cannons. Also, 10 packs of strips and rods, and American oak veneer. All the blocks and beams for the rigging are prefabricated. Brass round dowels and brass tubes are also included.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

What can we say about its sails! It has a huge amount of 18 pre-sewn sails made of cotton fabric – ready to be placed – and cotton threads of different colors and thicknesses. It comes with translucent acetates, nets and adhesive flags in textured fabric.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

As a gift so that the model is perfectly displayed, wooden exhibition base with metal nominative plate.

Exhibition Base for Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

And, even more, another bonus: 5 die-cast figurines!

Bonus of 5 Figurines Set for Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

Of course, you can also provide an extra realism to the faithful miniature replica, add the Set of 16 Metal Figures and Accessories for Spanish Navy (22901F), sold separately.

Set of 16 Figurines y Accesories for Spanish Army Model Ships at 1:84 scale (22901F) by Artesanía Latina.

This kit represents its appearance and artillery correctly, the ones of the Battle of Trafalgar. In this sense, the figurehead of the archangel Saint Michael leads the ship. The highly detailed scale artillery includes photo-etched parts and includes the howitzers that the ship carried in Trafalgar. Included the boats to build in wood, very realistic.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

MODEL SHIP SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD: READY TO LIGHT UP

Do you still need to see more to get crazy thanks to the beauty of the new model of the Spanish vessel – ship of the line – Santisima Trinidad Trafalgar Edition 1805? No problem. The new model made by Artesanía Latina is prepared for illuminate, so do not hesitate to purchase -sold separately- our LED Lighting Set (27590). The modeler will be amazed by such beauty!

LED Lightning Set for Scale Models and DIY Projects (27590) by Artesanía Latina. Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

VERY DETAILED ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS

Once the model ship Santisima Trinidad (22901) is built, this measures 46.88” -1191 mm- length, 35.62” -905 mm- height and 18.26” -464 mm- width. Its design using a false keel and frames brings its assembly closer to that of the real ship.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

How to assemble it? The 3D modelers and designers at Artesanía Latina have created brand new instructions. You can appreciate the different stages of assembly with total clarity. In Spanish, French, Italian, English, German, Dutch and Russian. In addition, the naval modeling kit of the Spanish ship comes with several paper templates to make the construction process of the model easier. Among other functionalities, they serve to arrange the elements on the decks and to place the embrasures and other objects on the sides of the hull.

Assembly Instructions for Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina. Assembly Instructions for Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina. Assembly Instructions for Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

The wooden naval modeling kit of the Santisima Trinidad has a QR code in its box which will allow you to download the assembly guide for free with clarifying photographs – more than 800 pages on digital format, not on paper – at product sheet of our website. Does not contain printed instructions. Two printed posters are included: one with the 1:1 scale model – double-sided – and another with the parts list and sails identification.

1:1 Plan of Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

1:1 Plan of Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

Parts List of Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina.Sails Identification of Wooden Naval Modeling Kit Spanish Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

Also, on our Youtube channel, you can watch 10 demonstration videos to help you through some of the most important steps.

We recommend you watch the video below to learn about some of the tools that can be super useful when you are assembling the model:

ACRYLIC PAINTS SET FOR SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD

The modeling professionals at Artesanía Latina recommend the painting of the model ship Santisima Trinidad using its Specific Water-Based Acrylic Paints Set (277PACK30), sold separately. In this way, the result of the finished of the Spanish ship of the line will be much more realistic and visual. Quick drying, the paints of twelve different colors come in small 20 ml bottles. Featuring off white (x2), off black (x2), bright red, FS11136 red (x2), ice yellow, buff, cocoa brown, dark red leather and gold, your artwork of naval modeling will leave spechless anyone who sees it.

Set of Acrylic Paints for Ship of the Line Santisima Trinidad (277PACK30) by Artesanía Latina.

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE SANTISIMA TRINIDAD

Launched in 1769, the Santisima Trinidad was one of the few four-decker ships of the line that existed. Despite this, it was not very effective due to its clumsy and slow navigation. Above all, its tragic end in the Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805) is remembered. On that occasion it was under the orders of the squad leader Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros, and with Francisco Javier de Uriarte y Borja as flag captain. After a tough fight, it was captured by the English in very bad conditions, with more than 200 dead and 100 wounded. The English put all their efforts into saving it and taking it to the English port of Gibraltar, being towed by the frigates HMS Naiad and HMS Phoebe. However, it would finally sink on October 24th about 25 or 26 miles south of Cádiz.

It now remains at the bottom of the sea. Its artillery parts were extracted and installed at the entrance to the Pantheon of Illustrious Sailors located in the Navy Non-Commissioned Officers School, in San Fernando (Cádiz). Now you have the opportunity, once again, to build a fundamental jewek of world naval history. Assemble this Trafalgar 1805 edition of the model ship Santisima Trinidad (22901).

Model Ship Santisima Trinidad in Wood Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22901) by Artesanía Latina.

Oh, don’t forget to accompany this impressive Spanish ship with its Captain’s Boat (19014), for sale separately. This way your ship of the line will look even more beautiful.

Captain's Boat Model Santisima Trinidad at 1:50 (19014) by Artesanía Latina.

Then… Let’s build them at our modeling workshop!

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Santa Ana in Trafalgar (II): The Spanish Naval Standard Bearer that Fought in the Battle against the English Fleet

We continue telling our modeler friends the history of a fundamental warship in its next journey. The time has come for the Spanish ship of the line Santa Ana in Trafalgar, the naval battle that pitted the Iberians against the English Navy. The Hispanic vessel departs from the Bay of Cádiz on October 20th 1805 to arrive at Trafalgar the next day.

Wooden Model Ship Kit. Spanish Ship of Line Santa Ana Trafalgar 1805 Edition at 1:84 Scale (22905-N) by Artesanía Latina.

Commanding the Santa Ana? Commander José de Gardoqui, with the help of Lieutenant General Ignacio María de Álava and a Franco-Spanish fleet led by Gallic Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve and Lieutenant General Federico Gravina y Nápoli at the head of the ship Príncipe de Asturias. Of course, it should be noted that other important ships also accompany them. The vessels San Juan Nepomuceno with Cosme Damián de Churruca and Elorza, the Bahamas with Dionisio de Alcalá Galiano and the Santísima Trinidad with Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros. In addition, they are joined by numerous Spanish nobles and sailors.

SANTA ANA IN TRAFALGAR: DUEL AGAINST HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN

The Santa Ana in Trafalgar maintains a historic duel against the British ship led by Vice Admiral Collingwood, the relevant HMS Royal Sovereign. It all begins during the morning of October 21st 1805, when the two fleets position themselves for the combat. In this sense, Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve with the ship Bucentaure of 80 cannons lined up his ships to, in principle, avoid the confrontation. However, you must desist from maintaining the balance of peace. Two English naval formations in a line attack from the north and south. The famous 100-gun HMS Victory with Admiral Lord Horacio Nelson on deck and the other 100-gun Royal Sovereign with Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood.

Bucentaure suffering enemy fire from HMS Sandwich in Trafalgar. Oil by Auguste Mayer from 1836.

What are the first targets of the English? One, to divide the Franco-Spanish front into the vanguard and the center. The other, to separate the center from the rear. The Santa Ana in Trafalgar stands at the center of the battle line. It is then that he sees that the Royal Sovereign is approaching on his port side, so he decides to get out of formation to fight her. One of the greatest naval confrontations in history begins. They are the ones who light the fuse of the fight.

However, it is still not known for sure in which of the two warships shout fire first. Apparently, what is clear is that the Santa Ana in Trafalgar almost sank at the moment due to the fury and precision of the English guns. Other ships of the Spanish fleet become aware of the difficult situation that the Santa Ana ship of the line is going through and come to its aid.

CONSEQUENCES OF THE FIGHT IN TRAFALGAR BETWEEN SANTA ANA AND ROYAL SOVEREIGN

Consequences of all this? Huge damage to the Royal Sovereign that almost sank it when attacked from both flanks, although shortly after other English ships gave it a hand and she continued afloat. It is towed with deep difficulties to Gibraltar.

After the battle, HMS Victory leads the way and the Euryalus tows HMS Sovereign. Painting by Nicholas Pocock.

The Santa Ana in Trafalgar is left with extremely significant damage: the rudder is practically unusable, the stern almost does not exist and its decks are in broad daylight. The British take the ship, but the Spanish with the help of ship Rayo manage to raise their flag again. Known the terrible state of the ship, the French frigate Thetis tows it to Cádiz to fix itself. The La Carraca arsenal entered the dock on February 20th 1806, where it was completely repaired and even included a new copper lining. On December 9th Santa Ana is ready to sail again.

Santa Ana in Trafalgar. Return to Port in Cádiz.

Human casualties? The battle of the Santa Ana in Trafalgar, unfortunately, led to the death of 97 crew members, in addition to injuring 141 more. Of course, this ship of the line stands as the first to manage to stop the English.

SAD END FOR A GIANT OF SPANISH AND WORLD NAVAL HISTORY

Beyond the Battle of Trafalgar, the Spanish ship of the line Santa Ana has little more life. Starting because in 1808, just at the beginning of the Spanish War of Independence, it was unable to participate in the confrontation and capture of Admiral Rosily’s Gallic squadron in Cádiz. Why? Because it is still being repaired in the arsenal, so a new naval tactical disappointment for Spain.

In August 1812, it sets sail for Havana, where it arrived in November together with the Prince of Asturias and the English Implacable in a pitiful state. Without drinking water or food, their crews arrive in a fatal state of health. The intention is to insure these ships during the war against the French, but the cost was very expensive.

In 1816, the Spanish warship sinks in the Havana arsenal due to lack of hull. Its maintenance work is zero. It is located in one of the parts of the port. As last services, the Santa Ana is destined to, at least, act as a pontoon and as a depot for sailors. As a curiosity, in 1834 you could still see the Santa Ana together with the Príncipe de Asturias, both sunk. It provided more than three decades of highly relevant service for Spain. The Santa Ana is a true naval icon.

Plan of a ship with 112 guns. In the Battle of Trafalgar it carried 104 guns and 22 howitzers.

WOODEN MODEL SHIP KIT SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE SANTA ANA AT 1:84 SCALE

Relive the Battle of Trafalgar with us. Bring this Spanish naval bastion back to life by building the splendid wooden model of the Spanish ship of the line Santa Ana (22905-N). New and limited Trafalgar 1805 edition! Find out on these two videos!

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