ships of pavel nikitin

The start of a new adventure. The envisioned outcome of the kit. The kit components that arrived beautifully packed from the Ukraine. (Thank you Pavel and company) The start of the slipway jig. One piece done, lots more to go. The parts need a wee bit of sanding, shaping and several...

I'm starting a little project again to keep my hands busy while I'm on vacation. This time it's a boat based on Captain John Smith's Shallop (1608) from the Ukrainian manufacturer and my friend Pavel Nikitin. He designed this kit during the first month of the war and already sent the first...

When the early colonists came to the New World at the turn of XVI-XVII centuries, they quickly realized a need in a small, universal and durable boats to explore the coast safely and to start trade relations with local North American tribes in this region. One of the most important aspects was...

“Pavel Nikitin Ships” store presents a new sailing ship wooden kit, a 24-gun galleon ship “San Bartolome” in retro style. Historical background. This galleon supposedly was part of the Spanish Invincible Armada led by Alonso Perez de Guzman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, in May – September 1588...