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Thanks Andy! I tend to always "go big"....sometimes lands me in hot water, but it keeps life interesting.

Thanks Popeye! I'm looking forward to the planks too!

Thanks Augie! There are a lot of "masterbuilders" here on MSW! I have a LOT of hard work and practice ahead of me before I can ever take on that title!

Thanks Mark! I probably will be asking for a lot of help!!!

Thanks...you know who...!

Thanks Wayne! The seats are filling up! Now I'm getting nervous!

Absolutely amazing!!!!!

Your build is looking great. I was following along on the old msw and glad you're back here.

Thank-you everyone for stopping by!

Augie: I am going for the gusto! A brave new name change and I'm using your idea. Hopefully you won't mind.

Frank: It will take perserverance for this build! Thank-you for the vote of confidence.

Sjors:  If I called you when I started the build I would wake you up! 

I will make a long front row so you and Augie and Mark can all have a good seat! Pull up the popcorn maker and the hot dog stand...you will need lots of food because this build will probably take a long time.

Anja: I will save a seat in the front row with lots of popcorn!

Daniel: Thanks for the links!

The videos are great and your miniature sculptures are fantastic!!!

Decking is looking great Mark! What a unique use for clothes pins...great clamps!

The same happens here in Canada, only we have Wiarton Willie.

Oh-oh...I can see we've started something.   I like them both...and here I was thinking of something more mundane like builder101

Every time I stop by your build log I'm always amazed at your skill level! The blocks are amazing.

Great job! The musket rack is terrific and the candle too! 

Thanks Bender! I am anxious to really get going but I need a few more things first.

Glad to see this build back again! It's a wonderful build to watch and an invaluable learning aid as well!

Wonderful work! I love the miniatures! 

I am so glad you are re-posting this build! I was planning to use it as a guide before the "crash". She is a beautiful ship and yours is a wonderful model!

Thank-you both Popeye and Mark! I hope I can do her justice.

Now I suddenly have a craving for popcorn!  

Thanks Augie! A name change......hmmmmm. That might be a good idea, but is that possible? And would anyone know who I am?

looks like you are off to a good start. I've never considered milling my own wood.

Thanks! I hadn't considered it before, but sometimes it springs from necessity.   I won't be milling all of it, but some.

Yes I have. I've added the link to my signature.

Both are members of the ground squirrel family. Prairie Dogs are much smaller...up to 3 pounds. Groundhogs can weigh up to 9 pounds. We have lots of the latter here where I live.

It's difficult to come up with something new to say that hasn't already been said, but she really is looking terrific.

Now for some more planning, measuring and cutting.

I am still in the process of gathering materials and tools for this build, but I have made a bit of a start.

I have the 3/16 plywood for the keel and rib/bulkhead parts, as well as basswood for the knee of the head etc.

The first challenge was cutting thin wood with the table saw - I didn't have any bearings to use as roller guides, but came up with an alternative that gave me two very true pieces of wood. So far...off to a good start. If you can't tell in the photo they are very polished round headed brass tacks.

Well, here goes……my first nervous steps into the world of the scratch build! This will be my second model and as such, I think POB is a wiser choice. Maybe the next build will be POF, but that’s in the distant future.

I really have admired the beautiful and ornate galleons of the 17^th and 18^th centuries and was finding it a hard decision as to which one to build. The problem was solved when I received the plans for the San Felipe. They were 1:75 and I changed the scale to 1:96 so it would not take up as much real estate in our home and thus be displayed more easily. I know it will be more challenging to achieve the detail I want at this scale, but I will give it my best and am sure I will have help along the way from the talented and knowledgeable members here!

While researching the San Felipe, I stumbled upon some doubt as to whether she really existed or not. My conclusion is this: I am satisfied that the evidence for both sides of the debate is sketchy at best, so I have no solid reason to believe she didn’t exist. At any rate, I feel she is a wonderful and beautiful example of the Spanish galleon of her time – real or not!

Here is some of the history I have found on her:

The SAN FELIPE, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada and able to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San Felipe's was used in the war against the British and French to protect Spanish settlements and harbors, to transport treasures, and to safeguard the long and hazardous passage back to Spanish ports. In 1705, she participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships. After 24 hours of battle, she was captured by an English ship, but was so badly damaged that she could not be salvaged as a prize. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold.

The story goes that the ship model is based on reconstruction drawings published by the Italian Vincenzo Lusci in 1966 who referred to some 19th century Spanish historian. Lusci described the San Felipe as a first rate ship with 104 - 110 cannon that was launched in La Coruna in 1690 and was lost in 1705 after a battle with 35 English ships.

I have to add my two cents worth and agree with all before me...just a terrific build. The standing rigging done - another milestone in the build!

It's really looking great! Ratlines!!! Not my favourite part, but looking forward to seeing yours...sure they will be terrific!