Artesania 1/30 San Juan Galleon Wooden Ship Model [18022]

SKU: ART-18022 | Brand: Artesania Latina | Product: Artesania San Juan Spanish Galleon Classic Col ART-18022 This 1:30 scale wooden kit recreates the San Juan, a 16th-century Spanish galleon that exemplified the naval power of Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries. The construction method employs a false keel and frame system that mirrors authentic shipbuilding techniques. Components include laser-cut board pieces, hardwood, brass, die-cast metal, and fabric elements. Assembly is guided by comprehensive full-color instructions with actual scale drawings of the vessel. Galleons served as the primary warships of the Spanish Invincible Armada and remained the dominant ocean-going vessels for approximately 150 years due to their combined firepower capacity and cargo transport capabilities, making them essential for transatlantic voyages between Spain and the New World.