Studio : Euromodel

Publisher : Euromodel

Binding : Toy

Product Description
The Pinco Genovese was typical of the ships used by the Ligurian Navy in the Mediterranean from the middle of the 18th to the early 19th century. With a capacity of 300 tons, the vessel was set up with a three-masted lateen sail format and this was only replaced in bad weather with a square sail system. The huge expanses of sails allowed them to out-run the enemy and a battery of cannon often assured victory in naval conflict. To enhance the speed of the Pinco, goods were also covered, and even stowed away on board (particularly the barrels). The Pinco only traveled in the Mediterranean and often close to the coast. The mizzen mast was movable to the left of mid-line mast set-up to allow maximum use of the tiller. With good weather and favorable wind, the Pinco was a highly maneuverable and fast ship. Often the Ligurian pirates armed themselves with guns to attack the British ships that ventured into the Mediterranean through the Straits of Gibraltar. This kit employs the usual metal port-holes allowing a perfect copy of the openings for the guns without boring the planking. The bottom of the hull is sheathed with plates, as in the original, giving the model a highly realistic look! Scale: 1:36 Length: 35.07 inches Width: 9.84 inches Height: 15.74 inches
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