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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,
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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.
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I think there is another build log out there on a dutch model ship forum, might have same good ideas.
the bulwarks are all the same diameter 5mm , the keel is 5.5mm it has some extra mahogany laminate
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I think the consensus of this kit is that it is not a historic ship but rather loosely based on an antique model. The big criticism of many are the false cannons because the stick out too far and the metal frames because they tend to be very fiddly. Interesting to see if you will use the metal frames or not. If you do use them it might be best to not use the notches in the bulwarks because they don't usually align well.
Can you tell me if some of the bulwarks are thicker than others? I got this kit on special but it came the a different shaped box, for mine about 4 of the bulwarks are about 1-2mm thicker.
It should look beautiful when complete, hopefully i can use this as a guide for after I finish my Royal Louis.
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.
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Very nice.. I've never seen a live build of this one yet.. and she has always intrigued me. I'd love to follow your progress.
Looking forward to more
Andy
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
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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
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Oh, it's the Sea Hag, no that would be my ex, darn
Friesland by greatgalleons - Mamoli - Scale 1:75
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1501 - 1750
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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.