greatgalleons

Sanded the hull with 100 grit sandpaper, added some wood filler to indentions and gaps. While waiting for the filler to cure I will work on deck planking. I'm using "Micro Mark - chop-it" tool to make sure all the planks are 70mm long. Darken the plank sides using a mechanical pencil. You can find a variety of tools at Micromark.com specializing in small tools.

the first port brackets provided in the kit will not fit in the slot allotted on the main deck. will have to leave it out and add some side supports later.

Hello ferit, for this particular build my plan was to use the parts and instructions from the kit and address any issues that may arise during the process. I,m only interested in placing this build on MSW to used as a guide to help others complete their kits. Thanks for showing interest,

the main deck canon ports are supposed to be installed before the primary planking, I chose not to use all the ports provided, I will only use them on the hidden areas between decks, I will make my own for the open area of the main deck later in the build.

some work on the ports, I added some supports to the space in between the gun ports for the planking, and inside the ports for the hatch seal, these are not required in the instructions just a personal touch. Started on the primary planking also. The instructions require the main deck gun ports to be made at this stage.

discovered some flaws with the kit cannon barrels provided , they must be modified , too long

started on the cannon brackets, added rear supports and some modifications to the barrels

more filing on the cannon brackets and painted flat black

done here

add the bow planking supports and file down and round edges

File down the edges so the planking won't kink

parts (#33) , I wish I had a belt sander instead of my metal file to use

these parts needed some bending to fit

I used a length of planking to make sure the cannon support grooves were aligned.

after glue dried on all the bulwarks and main decking I released the bow clamp and noticed the frame still cork screwed to the left, so I added diagonal supports staggered on both sides glued to each frame, keel and bottom decking, this really work well, three points of contact.

use of the slip before final gluing

the bulwarks are all the same diameter 5mm , the keel is 5.5mm it has some extra mahogany laminate

this view shows how twisted the keel is , definitely going to use my ship slip. most large builds will always have warped wood.

your absolutely right about the accuracy of the kit, but its all I have at the moment to use, these galleon kits are usually a culmination of many different opinions. Just like my Le Soleil Royal kit its iffy on so many levels.

Hey there, I have not seen one yet either , it will be a bit of a challenge , I've tackled some tuff one's in the past so any help will be appreciated. thanks. a.j

placing the inner supports which run the length of the ship, setting the main deck plywood to help keep the framing in line before gluing.

Here is a basic mock up of the frame and false keel, just to check the fit.

I believe Mamoli is the only manufacturer to produce the Friesland Galleon, at a length of 31" and height of 28". It is a double plank on frame build with many gold color castings. The wooden frame parts are lazer cut plywood. The planking and decking wood are a bit drab in color , typical for mamoli, but are in ample supply. Casting will need some refining to remove selvage and burs , may even require a bit of enamel paint or even some gold leafing. This kit is produced for the advanced model builder and I'm sure experience will come in handy. All kits prove to have inherent flaws in materials and instructions. This may take the better part of the year to complete as I work very slow. MSW has help with so many of my builds in the past, . Thanks to all in MSW for all the help in the past. All my ship builds are donated to auctions to raise funds for local charity groups. Finished kit builds: Artesania Latina: Mare Nostrum, San Francisco II, Mississippi King, Santa Maria, Blue Nose II, Stage Coach 1848, Scottish maid, Jolie bries Mamoli: HMS Beagle, HMS Golden Hind, Rattlesnake, friesland Amati: Xebec, Nina, Pinta Corel: Wasa, HMS Victory Section Scratch Builds: HMS Ark Royal, Half Moon Mantua: Royal Caroline-RC modified with working sails Constucto: Elidir Model shipways: 18th century long boat, Whale boat, Niagara (current build) Kits not started: Mantua: La Couronne, Euromodel: derfflinger M.Shipways: Syren

Oh, it's the Sea Hag, no that would be my ex, darn