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  1.    Canute reacted to a post in a topic: La Lomellina by Louie da fly - scale 1:100 - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516
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  4. MikkiC
    She is looking really good. The wales on my current build are 2mm x 5mm walnut. I bent them pretty easily by soaking in warm water for about 20 minutes then formed them around a jar lid. I used clothespins for clamps. I just let them dry overnight. The bend may be too tight, but planks bend out significantly easier than in. I'm sure others have tricks, so I'll be watching to see what others do.
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  8. MikkiC
    That's phenomenal information. Thanks for sharing it.
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  15. MikkiC
    And....I have used the veneers (0.5mm) for 2nd layer of planking on previous builds, but I chose the 1mm for this one. So far I prefer the 1mm. Yeah I pre-bend it, but it's nice to work with. It doesn't splinter at all, and it sands pretty well.
  16. MikkiC
    One more to the wale, then 2 more, then another wale. After that, I'm gonna work on the other side then rinse and repeat.
  17.    MikkiC reacted to a post in a topic: San Martin by MikkiC - Dusek - 1:72
  18. MikkiC
    Interesting to see the perspectives from both sides.....
  19. MikkiC
    A little more progress. Next pic I take, I'll take from bow.
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  24. MikkiC
    And I'm pretty sure this is why women weren't on ships back then. I could think of few things I would like less! 😬
  25.    MikkiC reacted to a post in a topic: Apostol Felipe by Slowhand - OcCre - 1:60 - Spanish Galleon
  26. MikkiC
    Very nice! I'm gonna watch this one if you don't mind. And as for that box of pain meds holding up the deck on the sterncastle....good choice. You just might need them during this build. And you've consulted two fantatic and reliable sources. Agreed @Baker is a builder in a class of few. His work is stunning. And @Louie da fly, well his work is in that class as well. He is also a reliable, kind provider of info. His knowledge is vast. I, too, have interest in this ship and am not ready to scratch build. I thought about your path as well with the kit. I'll be eagerly watching it unfold.
  27. MikkiC
    Little by little she starts to come together. 'Tis a slow go to get everything lined up and fit.
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  31. MikkiC
    And as this is in the line of many: I've hit a small obstacle. The area that gets the painted decorations should be 15mm, but I somehow ended up at 13. I could have probably left it, but then I would have to sacrifice those 2mm from a strake. It would not look right, so.....I built it to where it should be, added another 1st layer of planking behind it, tore out the bulwark supports (that was not fun), cleaned it up, and put in new supports. Yes, it's a setback of my own making, but at least it was fixable. I still have some filing and sanding to do. Onward
  32. MikkiC
    Finally starting to put walnut on the hull! Still have to attach the stern post....of which I think I've made 3? Now to find the correct one..... I still have some filing to do, but I tend to cut around the cannon ports a little larger and file to size.
  33. MikkiC
    Amazing
  34. MikkiC
    Very nice work Eric. I enjoyed this build log and seeing how you overcame obstacles. Every kit has its issues to work out. For me, that's part of the fun. Our neverending drive to figure things out coupled with our unending resilience helps us build the confidence we need to keep on trying and building more difficult projects. Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to your next build.
  35. MikkiC
    Maybe no one will notice a missing foremast except maybe @Louie da fly, and he will absolutely be gentlemanly about it. You know, something like, "nice work Patrick. Have you considered a foremast?" 😁 That frame has to take a good bit of weight, so I vote for max crossbeams and center beams (plan c) since triangle is strong(est) structure.
  36. MikkiC
    And she sure looks quite good. This is a very nice build! Thank you for sharing it.

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