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Baker

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  1. On the capstan is just where I don't want to place them permanently. Then I have no space left at all. My idea was that the guns deployed there were only in position during combat operations. So there is no place left to operate the capstan. During non combat operations secured to the side of the ship. Then there is room to operate the capstan. But that's just an assumption.
  2. Thanks GL Next step is painting the capstan. A painted (replica) example of the Batavia from the early 17th century was a challenge I couldn't resist. Thus, I did an attempt to paint this "color scheme". White is the basic color and red green as the secondary colors. The basis on which the capstan stands is thicker than the deck plancks. Of course I forgot this during deck planking ... So plan B. Make it look like the capstan stands on thicker planks. And add an extra tree nail here and there in the original planking. ready Bars for the capstan will by made later. For the moment I have no idea where I can put them. Thanks for following.
  3. Greetings, and welcome to MSW.
  4. Back from vacation and learned a lot from my 2 new books. And, discovered that my model should actually have 2 stern chasers. Most warships and armed merchantmen had these. I might try to add 2 closed canon ports but these are problems for later. In the meantime, further work has been done on the rear castle. And I started on a capstan. The intention is to build something like this drawing. The start A cylindrical piece of cherry wood 6 square holes approximately at shoulder height or lower. Thanks for following
  5. I am very satisfied with filler blocks My method of working see page 1 of the Golden Hind
  6. Yep, But. Who can say that he built a wooden ship model when he was 5 years old. And that capsized at his first voyage. Just like the real ship.
  7. nice model Converting a clog was my first attempt to build a modelship (about 50 years ago) It was from an old clog with a small hole at the bottom ....... Ignorant at this young age. I then built my first Vasa model
  8. First German edition in 1988 First English edition in 1990 With as subject the history, origin and end of the galleons in Spain England the Netherlands, Portugal France, Scandinavia .. Construction Rules and armament Strategy for attack and defense Life and routine on board The men on board (who did what) Rigging With beautiful photos, drawings and plans. Detailed description of the original "Stockholm Galleon model" Description of a built model of this galleon. Recommended
  9. The layout is in the well-known New Vanguard style. First edition was in 2004 The subject is : The history, origin and purpose of the Spanish galions Operation of the convoy system between the de Americas and Spain Construction rules and armament The attack and defense strategy Life and routine on board. Easy to read text (even for someone like me who never learned English at school) With beautiful photos and color prints Bought for 8.48 pounds. I am happy with my purchase
  10. Ondras, interesting info is on these 2 pdf files. And there is a detailed drawing of a carriage with 3 wheels. https://www.academia.edu/20120786/The_Arming_of_Late_16th_century_Merchantmen._A_Masters_Thesis_from_the_Maritime_Archaeology_Programme_University_of_Southern_Denmark http://nautarch.tamu.edu/Theses/pdf-files/Hoskins-MA2004.pdf "Risse von Schiffen des 16./17. Jahrhunderts" is a very interesting book. But do not ask for detailed plans about ships from the 16th century. They simply do not exist. Dont do you are building a beautiful model
  11. Take a look at this Apply PE parts is easy ..... (for some of us)
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