CONTENTS MODEL KIT SPANISH SHIP OF THE LINE SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD

With a 100% new design of the model after the work of our professional team of modellers, the wooden model vessel kit of the famous Spanish ship of the line Santísima Trinidad at 1:84 scale is a must on the collection of ship replicas of any expert modeller.

For its creation, we have studied the plan found in Saint Petersburg and the monograph by Joaquín Rodríguez Crespo, with unprecedented historical fidelity. This model accurately represents what the ship looked like at the end of its life, at the Battle of Trafalgar, with the correct artillery. It is a perfect miniature of the flagship of the Spanish Navy.

The modeller can find in this new limited edition Trafalgar 1805 kit parts of the highest quality such as hardwood and linden plywood cut by precision laser, and 6 spectacular photo-etched plates in brass with parts such as lanterns, railings or details of the canyons. All blocks and deadeyes for the rigging are prefabricated. Likewise, be surprised by the incredible number of 18 pre-sewn sails made of cotton fabric -ready to be placed-, cotton threads and, as a gift so that the model is perfectly exposed, like a jewel of naval modelling that it is, a wooden exhibition base with a metal nameplate.

For its assembly, you have a QR code that, when you scan it with your mobile, takes you to the product sheet of Santísima Trinidad on our website, where you can freely download the instructions, which are completely redesigned: clarifying step-by-step photos, plus 10 demo videos -click here to watch them- with some of the most important steps. No printed instructions are available. Remember that the assembly guide can be found in this product page.

In addition, the naval modelling kit of the Spanish vessel comes with several paper templates to make the building process of the model easier. Among other functions, they are used to arrange the elements on the decks and to place the embrasures and other objects on the sides of the hull.

With this faithful 1:84 scale replica, you can represent correctly the appearance and artillery of the Santísima Trinidad in the battle of Trafalgar since it brings the howitzers that the ship carried in great detail. Likewise, modellers who wish to line the hull of the magnificent model of the Spanish ship are in luck because the kit includes copper tape to be able to do it below the waterline.

Once it is assembled, the model of Santísima Trinidad (22901), measures 46.88'' (1191 mm) length, 35.63'' (905 mm) height and 18.26'' (464 mm) width. Its design using a false keel and frames brings its assembly closer to the real ship. Achieve the best finishes for your 1:84 scale model by painting it with the Set of Paints Santísima Trinidad (277PACK30), for sale separately.

As a bonus, the modelling kit of the Spanish ship of the line Santísima Trinidad comes with 5 die-cast figures. Of course, if you wish, provide more realism to the faithful miniature replica by adding the Set of 16 Metal Figures and Accessories for Model Ships of the Spanish Navy (22901F), also for sale separately.

Remember that, as the ship is ready to light up, the model can come even more alive with the installation of our LED Lighting Set for Models and DIY Projects (27590), available separately. You can also accompany the ship of the line with the wooden model of its Captain's Boat (19014) at 1:50 scale, sold separately.

HISTORY THE SPANISH VESSEL SANTISIMA TRINIDAD

Santisima Trinidad (officially Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad) was a Spanish vessel with 120 guns at first, extended to 140 later. It was the largest ship of its time, so it received the nickname of El Escorial de los Mares and was one of the few line ships of four bridges that existed.

Despite this, it was not very effective because of its clumsiness and slow navigation. It is remembered most of all for its tragic end at the Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805). It was under the orders of the squad leader Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros, and Francisco Javier de Uriarte y Borja as flag captain.

After a hard fight was captured by the English in very bad conditions, with more than 200 dead and 100 injured. The English made every effort to save it and take 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, some 25 or 28 miles south of Cádiz. 

Symbol of the end of Spanish power in the seas, the greatest war weapon of its time now remains at the bottom of the sea. Its artillery was extracted and installed at the entrance of the Pantheon of Maritime Illustres located at the School of Suboficiales of the Navy, in San Fernando (Cadiz).