GLakie

The only change to this would be if I get the opportunity to build a Sovereign of the seas, which is my dream model to build.
 
 
mike

I wasn't going to do a build log on this next project, but after checking on the forums, I found only a few builds of the fine ship model kit.
 
I bought this kit from a forum member some time ago with the intent on building it as a donation project once I finished the Latina Victory Library donation project. I will start the build in a month or so once I have taken a break from the Victory build.  This would just be my observations of the kit, manufacture and content. I also will not make a decision as to who or what organization will be the benefactor of the Montane's donation until I'm about 3/4 of the way through the build as to not place any added pressure on myself while building. I went ahead and ordered a nice brass & black plaque for her, don't it look classy? This kit produces a large model at 49 inches long and will need a display case at 55" x 42" x 22". The average cost of this kit in the U.S. runs around $899.00 if you can find one because they don't seem to be that common.
 
A little back ground on the ship: The figurehead of this ship is not the royal lion but a “Montañes” (highlander), in gratitude for the financial contribution towards her construction made by the people of the mountains. She was launched in Ferrol on 14th May 1794. It is said that she was an extraordinary vessel, whether sailing close to the wind, running free or with a following wind, and that, more than any other ship, she kept her batteries out of the water. She was engaged in a number of battles, including Trafalgar, where she mounted 76 guns and 4 carronades with mortars, located on her quarter deck. On 6th March 1810, in a violent storm, she sank off the Bay of Cadiz.
 
mike

Marvelous!
 
Richard.

Thanks Larry. Miss you guys in SOCAL also.
 
Bob R.

Thanks for clarifying gjdale

Hi Sal,
A primary consideration when I got the Proxxon sander was the speed control.  For fine work I will put it on slow so I don't over do it.
Also, I found you can clamp a piece of wood to the platform and get it closer to the sander for some narrower pieces. Here to the slower speeds help.
 
Richard 

That's a nice looking rear end you've got there Steve! ... On the ship, that is!

Really outstanding - like the look very much
 

 
Cheerio
 
Max

Nice work, Capt'n.  She's looking glorious.

Nice work there Captain. It appears there's a fair amount of calculation going on here, and I'll be patiently awaiting more updates!   

.Here is a sight I just came across for cotton thread.  http://www.discounte...derysupply.com/It is called Discount Embroidery Supply. I ordered some 40 wt and 80 wt cotton thread from them to make more smaller sizes of rope. They have a lot of thread and different sizes. Just check it out and it may help you out.
 
Here are a few shots of making three strand 40 wt cotton thread
 

 

 

Hello Dave.
 
Here is a sight I just came across for cotton thread.  http://www.discountembroiderysupply.com/It is called Discount Embroidery Supply. I ordered some 40 wt and 80 wt cotton thread from them to make more smaller sizes of rope. They have a lot of thread and different sizes. Just check it out and it may help you out.
 
If you use (Coats and Clark  30 wt  and 35 wt), (Guttermann 50 wt),(Maderia 80 wt), and( Floriani 40 wt) you will have five sizes of single black thread to use and no rope walk needed. You might want to check out the lighter colors for the running rigging. 

Patrick She looks like you have got the superstructure pretty much solved. coming together nicely.
 
Michael

Like always Patrick....a stunning and perfect piece! Really nice to look at!

Wow the stern timbers are looking great!  really like your modifications.

Excellent work CaptainSteve, her backside is quite curvaceous indeed!

Looking really nice .
 
Mark

The main wales are completed and the hull painted accordingly from the wales down.
 
Next up are the middle wales which run across the hull above the main wales.
 
Vince P.

Nice work there Captain. It appears there's a fair amount of calculation going on here, and I'll be patiently awaiting more updates!   

Nice work there Captain. It appears there's a fair amount of calculation going on here, and I'll be patiently awaiting more updates!   

You've done a lovely job on her Bob, and you should be very proud. 

We really miss you at the SMA Bob. Coming along nicely.

Nice work, Cap'n. Spiffy work with the protractor!

Hi Captain Steve,
 
Those stern timbers look great to me...looks like all that thinking and careful work is paying dividends!
 
Looking forward to the next update!
 
Cheers,
 
Nigel.

Heck Danny, after all the work you've done over the last months, I think a little "slackness", or even an extended vacation should be allowed.  Happy Holidays to you and yours!