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Cristobal Colon caravel, Santa María

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Hello
I am looking for the best kit to make the Santa María de Cristobal Colon caravel. I would like it to be as faithful as possible to the original boat. I know that there are no oficial plans/drawings and that the precision in its construction is often based on the manufacturer's assumptions. Could you recommend me any seller?

Thank you
 
Any kit calling the Santa Maria a "caravel" is automatically out of the running. She was a NAO or in some regions NAVIO.. ah the mediteranean dialects be fun.

I would get online and watch the fim 1492 and pay attention to the replica Santa Maria..
 
The OCCRE version comes close to the official 1892-version. A bit basic and somewhat lacking in detail, but it's up to you to arrange that to your liking. And the Dusek version isn't that bad, at least she has a rounded stern. She's not more unlikely than any other. Pavel Nikitin has a really beautiful, if maybe somewhat pricey version of the "Santa Maria". But just forget about 'authenticity', no one knows what she has looked like in reality, so just chose the one that appeals the most to you.
 
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Adry said:
Negative, you are wrong
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Spanish terms, portuguese terms... one calls it carrack other calls it nao, technically navio is correct as well.

The closest we can get to an accurate apperance of a ship of this type would be the carrack Victoria replica. first built in 1992. Other one started construction around 2011 using "period ship plans" and finished in 2020. Its supposed to be based in Seville Spain. be nice to see it.
 
Thank you for your great opinions.
I've been looking at reading books about Columbus' ships and the first voyage to America. Also related to the construction of that type of boat at that time.
Maybe later I'll go to the Naval Museum in my town to see if any scholar in Columbian history can shed some light on it.
It is known that La Niña, La Pinta and Santa María arrived on the island of La Gomera before crossing to the west.
Pavel Nikitin is truly beautiful, although it is out of my budget I also find her hyper-realistic and for a high-level craftsman (which is not me).

At this moment I am evaluating three options, ruled out PN: Occre, Artesanía Latina and Duseck (the latter I had never heard of, thanks @Senorbob).

Cheers

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how about this?videos are helpful why not investigate which kits have helpful videos. knowing occre they probably have some good build videos. watch some of olhas videos (shipphotrapher)
 
Senorbob said:
I know that model expo is starting building dusek kits in the states. maybe updated with better materials and instructions they will be better
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everything says "complete reproduction of the kits made by dusek, just a different factory". same wood types, dimensions, etc. The only chance the wood will be "better" depends on who does the purchasing and quality control.
 
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