maurino

I have almost finished laying the second planking ......
Mauro

Here are the first photos of the model ......
Mauro

i Mauro

I am sure there are maritime museums in Genova

But there is a small museum in Camogli which has

models and documents which may be of help to you

 

Regards

Ken

Hi ken, there is a museum in Genoa Galata, I also know the museum of Camogli, but in Italy it is not easy to get help or documentation museums. Only a few "friends" are able to get access to archival materials. The model ship is not considered a means of spreading the culture of the sea, rather it is considered as a game for adults I was a little child.

Mauro

very interesting looking ship Mauro!  I am pulling up a chair to watch.

Hi John, I hope not to disappoint you .......

Mauro

Thank you friends, I hope to make you thrill to my model !!!
Mauro

Start building a Genoa's saettia , merchant ship often used in '600 around the Mediterranean Sea. Here is a picture of how it should be (approximately) the finished model.
Mauro

Hello Allan, I beg your pardon, but I can not understand your question, I do not know English and use Google Translator ...... in this case the translation is really imaginative !!! Could you explain your question ????? Excuse me a lot ....
Mauro

Continues the laying of the second planking ....
Mauro

Congrats.  You did a nice job.  I like the paint job.  It adds a flair.

David B

Hi David, thank you   .

Mauro

Congrats Mauro,

 

you have produced a very nice looking schooner, I always admire your skill in handsewing the sails (beautiful sails !), also the differnt Color of the sails, due to their wear in duty time. The Crew is probably just having their midday break. I love models under sail, it`s like the Sauce to the meat

What are you planing next Mauro, and to share with us ?

 

Nils

Hi Nils, we Italians are very good in the work of haute couture (Armani, Trussardi, Versace ......), I also work with me in the hollow needle and thread !!! The crew is too static, but at this scale I have not found anything better. Currently I'm building the Beagle and I'm looking for a new model to be assembled at the same time, but are still undecided .....

Mauro

Well done.  She's a fine looking boat.

 

Bob

Thanks Bob, I'm pretty happy with my model (even if your schooner is of a higher category !!!)

Mauro

Hi Mauro. She's a real beauty! Looks the part and really nice and clourful. Well done.

 

Are you planning your next model? If so, are you able to say what it is yet?

Hi, I'm currently building the H.M.S.Beagle, but it is my custom to do at least 2 models at the same time and I'm still choosing which build another ship.

Mauro

Latest photos of the model, now my schooner is over.
Mauro

Some details of the sails ....
Mauro

I started to place the second planking ....
Mauro

I painted and placed the crew of the schooner, although their poses do not seem willing to work hard !!!
Mauro

What a clever idea for getting planking material Mauro!

Thanks Bindy, and welcome back   !!!

Mauro

She's lovely.  Hope mine looks as nice when finished.

 

Bob

Thanks Bob, my model is almost as good, but I'm sure it will be fabulous Lettie your !!!

Mauro

Hi Maurino. Congratulations. What a great job you've done on your fishing schooner. I especially like the atmosphere that the sails have added to your ship. She looks real and it wouldn't take much imagination to sail away in her on a fishing trip. Well done.

 

All the best!

Thank you for the compliments, I do not know if I did a good model, I materials come putting all my effort, thanks again !!!

Mauro

The model is almost finished ......
Mauro

I decided to self-produce the strips of the second planking, I bought it from a carpenter a scrap of veneer, which I cut into pieces of about 30 cm. Then, on one side only, I brushed glue diluted with water so as not to make the pulping wood during cutting. Using a paper trimmer I cut the wood (oak) in strips of 3 mm.
Mauro

I continued the first planking and placed the deck ...
Mauro

As I always do in my models, I apply inside the hull a mix of white glue, wood chips, sawdust and small wood scari. This gives more strength to the hull and prevents shrinkage and twisting of the planking .
Mauro

I've almost finished the planking, I'll have a little sanding to make it smooth.
Mauro

Hello Doris, great job, as always !!! I downloaded every single picture of your model, it is a veritable encyclopedia of ship modeling !!!
Mauro