The 'Black Ship'

Recently I completed the Zvezda 1/350 scale version of the Spanish Armada flagship San Martín. I used scratchbuilt masts, sails and flags instead of the ones in the kit, and painted the hull using arcylics and an oil wash. The tones are deliberately muted to have that 'long service' look.

I'm not sure I'll ever play any games involving the actual first Spanish Armada, but this vessel would come in handy in other theaters, as she's big enough to represent any of the late 16th - early 17th century treasure fleet ships.