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Moonbug reacted to jmcsys in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 22, 2015

I can't say anymore than what others have already said so I'll repeat: FANTASTIC!

I was a bit doubtful when you said you wanted a weathered look. All that opportunity for the beauty of the wood to shine, lost to a dark grungy brown or grey. But on completion, there is no question that you made the right choice. Not only from a standpoint of visual impact but from a thematic one as well. And the disarray of the ropes makes it look so REAL. You walked a fine line between authentic and messy and you won.

BTW your choice of display looks perfect. Can't imagine another spot being better. But I eagerly await what you do.

Joe
Moonbug got a reaction from Piet in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED December 23, 2015

Although difficult to work with - it sure is beautiful looking wood.

-Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from woodrat in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed April 13, 2018

Here are some shots of the finished ship.
Moonbug got a reaction from Knocklouder in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed June 23, 2022

And a few more. I'll gather them and add to the completed gallery in a bit.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from riverboat in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed January 17, 2016

Thanks so much Sjors! I really appreciate it!

I do like her where she is as well. We're thinking about moving her into the living room next to the San Juan. I'll post another photo and compare the two spots. :-)

Next for now is this guy: A stagecoach I promised to build for the Admiral.

Then, my next build is most likely the Pegasus. :-) I want to do a British vessel and my youngest daughter loves horses.

- Sean
Moonbug got a reaction from woodrat in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed April 13, 2018

And a few more. I'll gather them and add to the completed gallery in a bit.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from MarisStella.hr in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 30, 2016

Thanks very much gents!

Indeed marktime. A tragedy in many ways.

In the meantime - here's her temporary home in my office until after the new year, when the Admiral will allow her to be moved a place of more prominence.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 29, 2015

Thanks so much Sjors! I really appreciate it!

I do like her where she is as well. We're thinking about moving her into the living room next to the San Juan. I'll post another photo and compare the two spots. :-)

Next for now is this guy: A stagecoach I promised to build for the Admiral.

Then, my next build is most likely the Pegasus. :-) I want to do a British vessel and my youngest daughter loves horses.

- Sean
Moonbug got a reaction from mtaylor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 22, 2015

Thanks so much Sjors! I really appreciate it!

I do like her where she is as well. We're thinking about moving her into the living room next to the San Juan. I'll post another photo and compare the two spots. :-)

Next for now is this guy: A stagecoach I promised to build for the Admiral.

Then, my next build is most likely the Pegasus. :-) I want to do a British vessel and my youngest daughter loves horses.

- Sean
Moonbug got a reaction from zoly99sask in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 25, 2016

Thanks very much gents!

Indeed marktime. A tragedy in many ways.

In the meantime - here's her temporary home in my office until after the new year, when the Admiral will allow her to be moved a place of more prominence.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from pjofc4 in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed January 22, 2017

And a few more. I'll gather them and add to the completed gallery in a bit.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from egkb in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed February 1, 2017

Here are some shots of the finished ship.
Moonbug got a reaction from ianmajor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

Thanks Ian! I am indeed, turned out pretty well. Always a bit of mixed feelings when you finish a project.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from riverboat in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed January 17, 2016

Thanks very much gents!

Indeed marktime. A tragedy in many ways.

In the meantime - here's her temporary home in my office until after the new year, when the Admiral will allow her to be moved a place of more prominence.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 29, 2015

Thanks very much gents!

Indeed marktime. A tragedy in many ways.

In the meantime - here's her temporary home in my office until after the new year, when the Admiral will allow her to be moved a place of more prominence.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from MarisStella.hr in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 30, 2016

And a few more. I'll gather them and add to the completed gallery in a bit.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 27, 2016

Here are some shots of the finished ship.
Moonbug got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 27, 2016

Well folks... looks like she's done. Here she is - the completed Santa Maria. I'll edit and post more of the finished photos, then eventually her final port of call - I have to wait for the Admiral to clear off the Christmas decorations after the new year before the Santa Maria can rest in her final spot.

Thanks for all the likes and comments!
Moonbug reacted to mtaylor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

Excellent work on the flags, Bug. I like the way they hang and drape....
Moonbug reacted to ianmajor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

Moonbug,

A fabulous result. It is set off beautifully by the stand. You must be very proud of it.
Moonbug reacted to gjdale in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

Congratulations Bug. A truly fine model of which you can be justifiably proud.
Moonbug reacted to donrobinson in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

congratulations on a beautiful build
Moonbug got a reaction from mtaylor in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 22, 2015

Thanks Grant and Don, I appreciate it!

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from Altduck in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed December 21, 2015

Thanks very much gents!

Indeed marktime. A tragedy in many ways.

In the meantime - here's her temporary home in my office until after the new year, when the Admiral will allow her to be moved a place of more prominence.

- Bug
Moonbug got a reaction from zoly99sask in Santa Maria by Moonbug - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Bashed July 25, 2016

And a few more. I'll gather them and add to the completed gallery in a bit.

- Bug

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