donrobinson

Hi Zoran, first of all that is a nice looking model that is being built, a log should be started here on that kit I'm sure that would spark some interest.

 I went to your site some time ago and sent a message from there, all I have got back so far is a Thank You, it was concerning pricing and shipping, I do not know your currency and was wondering what it works out to in Canadian dollars.

Questions:

 Do your plans and instructions also include rigging and installing sails?

 Are your plans to scale, as there seems to be a lot of information on two pages of plans?

 Is the Ship's boat cast metal or is it one that needs to be built?

 I have more questions , but will leave you with these for now

  Thanks

 A little progress made. The plans were a little vague concerning the centre hatch, on picture shows it being cut out and the next shows it being planked over. The false deck is not cut out for this but I decided I will cut it out to add a little more detail and more for my little captain to look at. The fore hatch is quite small on the plans only having a ladder going to lower deck, this will also be enlarged in order to view details.

 Hardwood flooring was added after painting the walls brown, then I decided to plank walls and paint white for easier viewing.

 The first picture is showing the racks for the barrels and some shelving I built, although you can't see them when it is all said and done they were fun to build.

 In the captain's quarters the ladder is kit supplied the shelf and bed are extras which are made from walnut and Osage orange.

 In the storage room the barrels were darkened by roughly painting black then rubbing off with fingers, I added a ladder for easier access, this made from walnut.

 The sail room is complete with shelves, blocks, spare anchor rope , sail material and ladder.

 Well that's it for now, the plan calls to install false deck and then plank, I'll see what changes that brings.

Later

That's an amazing stern gallery you have built so far, I have yet to build one and watching this one I'm not too sure I am ready for one yet. Keep up the great work

Just finished reading your log, this is a great build, I also like natural wood colours so find this build of particular interest.

Hey Dimitris that looks great, you are really moving along. The pictures are so mush better, you can really see the details now.

very nice work, and lots of good ideas for future use

Wish you well with this kit, and I will be watching for updates

Hey Dimitris, I just wanted to say that your workmanship is amazing. Looking forward to more

You are welcome to join in Ken

 The newest one on the market is the Revenge by Amati, lots of detail and rigging. It truly is a beautiful kit, EMELBE(Martin) has a log here you should check it out. He is doing a fantastic job on it, Ages of Sail did have a sale on it, I'm not sure if it is still on though.

I just checked, they are a sponsor here and their link is on the main page, the sale is still on $499. You just can't beat that price for a kit like this

Your coils are fantastic! I realize a lot of it is in the rope used, however, rope is still rope until a master such as yourself works it. I can hardly wait for your "magic show" on the anchors!!!

 Hey Dave, I just finished reading your log. These card models are really something I have never followed a build before. Seems to me like you are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up and keep well.

Don

Hi Rick and David, Thanks for stopping by. Rick I would gladly do a comparison on that, although, with this model there is going to be so little sanding and the there is no rabbit joint that I can see. I can say that I have started my Pegasus, which is MDF, and I quite like it. Carving out the deadwood and rabbit joint was much easier in my mind, it was much easier to cut away and get a smooth surface compared to plywood. The only drawback, maybe, is that you don't have the layers of plywood to guide you as how much you are taking off and if you are equal on both sides. I have not started to fair the hull on the Pegasus yet but I think it will be easier compared to plywood. I have used mdf on lots of other projects in the past and always thought sanding and shaping it was one of it's main attributes.

 I will defiantly keep you posted on that.

Got these pictures in the wrong order but should be easy enough to follow. The plan for today was to do a quick paint job on these sails then start gluing bulkheads on boat(supposed to have been done last night). Well I'm a little embarrassed to say these took all day(7hrs), and I still have to paint the other side yet.

 They are pretty much all painted by brush some of it, Including the straight black lines, I used a painting pen. Not sure if you are familiar with these but they come in real handy, especially for touch ups. They are actual paint and not coloured markers, available at most art and craft stores.

 The paint I used was just a cheap acrylic paint, the gold is MS paint.

 Well that's it for now, Thanks for looking in

Fine looking boat, congratulations

That's one sweet gift, you'll have many hours of fun with that. Take care of that admiral!!

I've never done a solid hull, so I will watch yours with interest. Looks real good so far

Will post some later on

This is a kit I should have started a while back as I promised my grandson a boat for Christmas, funny how the time passes by.

 At any rate I am starting it today. It is one of Amati's easier kits so I am hoping to make the big deadline. I'm thinking my other two builds Mayflower and Pegasus will not get too much attention as I also have the Amati Carriage to build for my granddaughter . Things will be busy around here for a bit.

 First thing to note with this kit is to enjoy the English on the front of the box as that is the last of it. All instructions are in Italian and the plans don't really include measurements, There is quite a bit I can figure out but some I am not too sure, therefore the "Santa Bashing" will cut in. I am hoping to change some items such as hull planking, it looks like only the part beneath the bulwarks is planked so I will plank all of that. I am also thinking of adding a couple of swivel guns and maybe some deck furniture, I'll see how time permits.

 So far I have dryfitted all the bulkheads and the deck, was very impressed how it all came together with no sanding required so far. Next up is to do some fairing to some the bulkheads and filler blocks then glue. I am hoping to have this done tonight.

 More to follow

Looking good, what are the dimensions of her. I also would like to see your cannon process

Michaels carries plywood as thin as 1/64" and Lee Valley tools has solid basswood as thin as 1/32", both are in Canada

You have a good start Michael

Very nice Greg, and I really like how it is attached directly attached to the base a real different approach(at least to me)

This summer it took me over six weeks to get the Fair American. Although I was in no rush and wasn't a problem for me.

Good morning Martin, the Revenge looks absolutely beautiful. Looks as though you have yourself a wonderful work area there congratulations!! What make is your lathe looks as though it has a digital readout, very nice. Now it will be time to accessorize the mill and lathe. You are going to have some great times in that space