Nina Caravel of Columbus 1:50Nina 756 Scale Length 400mm. This little ship formed part of the fleet commanded by Christopher Columbus for his voyage of discovery in 1492. She was originally named Santa Clarabut was nicknamed and became widely known as Nina. A plank on frame construction, the kit contains: Building plans with general details English instructions, lost wax brass castings walnut or lime wood planking, wooden masts and spars, brass and walnut fittings, etched wooden