12010S - Santa Maria Starter Set - New

A new 'Starter Set' that comes with a cutting mat, sandpaper, sanding sponge, tool set (19103 Basic Tool Set) & white glue.

- tool set includes: sanding block, hammer, scalpel, hand drill and bit, tweezers, file, cutting pliers & case.

Voyage to the Americas

The Santa Maria, along with the Nina and the Pinta, comprised Christopher Columbus’s fleet on his historic voyage funded by the Spanish monarchy in 1492. Departing from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, on August 3, 1492, the expedition aimed to find a western sea route to Asia. On October 12, 1492, the crew aboard the Santa Maria madelandfall in the Bahamas, believing they had reached the EastIndies. The voyage fundamentally altered the course of history,heralding the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Scale - 1:50

Height: 400mm / Width: 220mm / Length: 530mm

Difficulty: Beginner

Hours of Construction: 140 (approx)

Number of pieces: 1631