Pinta 1/50 static boat

The Pinta was a caravel, a type of light and fast ship widely used during the Age of Discovery. It was commanded by Martín Alonso Pinzón, an experienced sailor from Palos, Spain. The Pinta was the fastest ship of the expedition and is believed to have played a crucial role in the discovery of new lands.

During Christopher Columbus' first voyage, the Pinta, along with the Santa Maria and the Niña, left the port of Palos in Spain on August 3, 1492. The goal of the expedition was to find a maritime route to Asia by sailing westward. On October 12, 1492, the crew of the Pinta sighted the first sign of new lands, likely an island in the Bahamas, marking the expedition's arrival in America.

However, the Pinta separated from the other ships during the voyage and independently reached the island of Cuba. After exploring different parts of the Caribbean, the Pinta eventually rejoined the Santa Maria and the Niña in January 1493, before returning to Spain.

The Pinta continued to play a role in subsequent expeditions, but its participation in the exploration of the Americas was mainly limited to this historic first voyage. Its central role in the discovery of new lands has made it one of the most iconic ships in the history of exploration.

In summary, the Pinta was one of Christopher Columbus' three ships on his first voyage to the New World in 1492. Its role in discovering new lands in America makes it an important symbol of the Age of Discovery.

MANTUA MODELS' Model:

The model is at a 1:50 scale, meaning that each centimeter of the model represents 50 centimeters of the actual ship.

One unique aspect of the MANTUA MODELS model is that the other two ships accompanying Christopher Columbus on his voyage are also available under the same brand and at the same 1/50 scale.

The kit includes all laser-cut wooden parts, wooden and metal fittings, along with a highly detailed plan.

If you are passionate about Christopher Columbus' ships, you can thus build all 3 ships at the same scale using MANTUA MODELS, including the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Sails not included, available as an option: S06834218.