Saintly1019

Hi Don,
 
You'll be aware or my order of 3 kits from Zoran before I go for a larger kit, probably the Santa Maria.
 
I'm a complete rookie and hope to be able to meet the standards of your work at some point. Brilliant stuff.
 
Thanks for sharing "how to do this stuff". I find all of you guys are so skilful and inspiring. Please bear with me through loads of early mistakes but I know I'll improve as I go.
 
Kindest regards.
 
Chris

Hello everyone ...
... now I would like to say something about 'Trupa' again :
 
… when the planking is pasted to the construction of the hull, at the both sides of 'Trupa', it is necessary to trim the planking properly :
- The bottom should be cut at the level of the flat bottom 2. And then sanded using sandpaper on a wooden block. This is the easier part.
- Then it comes the more difficult part : the top edge of the planking should be trimmed 4mm above the laths 9 and 9.1 ... to do this, use the scissors at the first, then a scalpel, and then adjust the top edge with a sandpaper on a wooden block …
 
 

 
… Well, the hull of 'Trupa' is finished, but 'Trupa' is not finished yet …
 

I really like the idea of these models as a learning programme. I'm returning to modelling after many years and I think I'd like to complete this four model "course". Can you let me know how much these models are in UK £ please? How do I get hold of them?

Hi Don,
 
You'll be aware or my order of 3 kits from Zoran before I go for a larger kit, probably the Santa Maria.
 
I'm a complete rookie and hope to be able to meet the standards of your work at some point. Brilliant stuff.
 
Thanks for sharing "how to do this stuff". I find all of you guys are so skilful and inspiring. Please bear with me through loads of early mistakes but I know I'll improve as I go.
 
Kindest regards.
 
Chris

Hello dear ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, thank you very much for the likes, and comments ...
 
Behold, I would like to continue with a boat from the river Neretva 'Trupa' :
 
In the last post I described the completion of construction, it was strengthened with the laths 9 and 9.1 ...
... And now it's time to separate the construction of the base 1 ... You should only pull out the pins 3 and 3.1 carefully... The holes that are left will be filled with wood putty later... Once you checked the construction and its curves that you have done, check out the famous 'fairing', adjusting the edges of the frames once again... Sand those edges a little bit more if necessary ...
 
Then, when you are convinced that the planking will lie perfectly on the frames, leaving no gaps to the flat bottom 2, let approach to the planking setting ...
 
… The planking is placed on the veneer board 1mm thick ... It is carried out into two parts, 10 and 10.1.. One part is to be placed to the left side of the hull and the other part is to be placed to the right side of the hull ...
 

 
…Separate the planking 10 and 10.1 from the veneer motherboard …
… It is important to note here that the planking are larger than the sides of the construction ... This is so that it is easier to set them up ... You will cut them after their setting to the sides of the construction …
 
… Approach to their setting : First check how this would be looking like ... The front part ( to the bow) and the rear part (to the stern) of each planking will have to be cut, trimmed, because the planking are longer than it is necessary ... The front part and the rear part of the planking must lie into the triangular corrugation, into the rabbet , after the trimming…
 
… Glue the planking to the central frame of the construction, to the main frame. Tighten it with a plastic clamp ... When the glue is dry, glue the planking to the other frames ... When the glue is dry, trim the front part ( to the bow) and the rear part (to the stern) of the planking so it can lie properly into the rabbet ... Then glue it into the rabbet and tighten it with plastic clamps ... The following photos show this part of work:
 

Thanks Skip...
If You want to, I could send to You a photos of this model done by an advanced beginner (I could say intermediate) modeller ...
 
Regards, Zoran

Thanks Zoran. I'm so looking forward to the delivery of the first three models in your beginners programme. I'll be studying them closely and will complete them in order as per the programme. I must say I'm looking forward to ordering Santa Maria as well. She looks like a lovely model. I will be ordering her as soon as I can once I complete two of the three models I will receive soon.
 
Kind regards to everyone.
 
Chris

Thanks Zoran. I'm so looking forward to the delivery of the first three models in your beginners programme. I'll be studying them closely and will complete them in order as per the programme. I must say I'm looking forward to ordering Santa Maria as well. She looks like a lovely model. I will be ordering her as soon as I can once I complete two of the three models I will receive soon.
 
Kind regards to everyone.
 
Chris

Thanks Zoran. I'm so looking forward to the delivery of the first three models in your beginners programme. I'll be studying them closely and will complete them in order as per the programme. I must say I'm looking forward to ordering Santa Maria as well. She looks like a lovely model. I will be ordering her as soon as I can once I complete two of the three models I will receive soon.
 
Kind regards to everyone.
 
Chris

Dear gentlemen ,
 
Chris, thank You again, I will definitely continue with build logs here on MSW... Now I have prepared the final part of the boat from the river Neretva,'Trupa' ... then the other logs follow ... If You have any questions, please be free to ask, I will answer as fast as I can ...
 
DonRobinson,it is so nice to hear from You so many beautiful words about Trabaccolo ... I would say that this is the second version, the modified version of her. The model that is made according to this project won a highly positioned silver medal at the state competition two years ago ... I have seen Your logs, so beautiful work Don. You put a lot of love into them, I follow those with pleasure ...
 
Skip, yes, she is "Ragusian Carrack" indeed... The photo on the bottom row is displayed her in the phase of construction, but the photo above shows her completed ... This model, that You see in the picture, won the gold medal and the cup at the competition, in the category of national model ..... On this example You can see how important is the 'finishing touch'... perfectly arranged color and the appropriate type of varnish definitely always do the better look of the model... The figurehead is worked up in the meantime, the stern decoration is created the last ... Oh, it was so exciting to work with this project ...
 
Now I have to prepare some photo etching files for the new project...
 
Best regards,
Zoran

Thank you for this Don. Zoran has been very helpful and always answers very quickly. Thanks again Zoran. I've been inspired by the way that these builds are being portrayed as a course. This is just what I need after several years away from modelling. I'll be following Zoran's course and already looking forward to buying and building Santa Maria once I have done the first three.
 
Kindest regards.
 
Chris

I've got my order in with Zoran for the first three models. I'm looking forward to getting them. Zoran, I look forward to your to the continuing build logs on all three models. I'll be following along very soon. Please keep posting the progress. Thanks again. Chris

Hi Don,
 
You'll be aware or my order of 3 kits from Zoran before I go for a larger kit, probably the Santa Maria.
 
I'm a complete rookie and hope to be able to meet the standards of your work at some point. Brilliant stuff.
 
Thanks for sharing "how to do this stuff". I find all of you guys are so skilful and inspiring. Please bear with me through loads of early mistakes but I know I'll improve as I go.
 
Kindest regards.
 
Chris

Thank you for this Don. Zoran has been very helpful and always answers very quickly. Thanks again Zoran. I've been inspired by the way that these builds are being portrayed as a course. This is just what I need after several years away from modelling. I'll be following Zoran's course and already looking forward to buying and building Santa Maria once I have done the first three.
 
Kindest regards.
 
Chris

I've got my order in with Zoran for the first three models. I'm looking forward to getting them. Zoran, I look forward to your to the continuing build logs on all three models. I'll be following along very soon. Please keep posting the progress. Thanks again. Chris

Hi Chris, Thanks for that, although, not so sure I would go as far as saying brilliant . 
You are going to enjoy your builds and this hobby, and what a great idea Marisstella has by setting up this "course".
It is said throughout this forum constantly to "sit back, enjoy and take your time" always remember this and you'll be fine. Mistakes we all make, myself it's daily, we learn by these and it's cool to do so and no one is going to torment you for it.
 The other two important things are to start a build log here at MSW then ask questions lots of questions  in your log or by pm(private message) if you so wish. Certainly never forget about Zoran, he is amazing and has the answers.
 
Take Care
 
p.s. I just ordered the Barque Stefano and the Pasara      

Congratulations, you will love these kits. I am currently building the Trabakul(Trabaccolo) and am finding it to be an extremely well made kit plus the customer service is second to none. Any problems just get in touch with Zoran and he is always there to help.
Have fun.

I've got my order in with Zoran for the first three models. I'm looking forward to getting them. Zoran, I look forward to your to the continuing build logs on all three models. I'll be following along very soon. Please keep posting the progress. Thanks again. Chris

I really like the idea of these models as a learning programme. I'm returning to modelling after many years and I think I'd like to complete this four model "course". Can you let me know how much these models are in UK £ please? How do I get hold of them?

Hi Saintly1019 ...
 
of course, as a member of MSW you'll get them at the lower price (there, on our website, the prices are in Euros) ... you could use a currency that suits you, so, UK Pounds are OK ...
 
... I will send you a personal message for a minute ...
 
Thank you for your interest
 
Best regards, Zoran

I really like the idea of these models as a learning programme. I'm returning to modelling after many years and I think I'd like to complete this four model "course". Can you let me know how much these models are in UK £ please? How do I get hold of them?

I really like the idea of these models as a learning programme. I'm returning to modelling after many years and I think I'd like to complete this four model "course". Can you let me know how much these models are in UK £ please? How do I get hold of them?

Respected Ladies and Gentlemen,

now, I would like to show you

The MARISSTELLA program for beginners ...

The whole program is designed for the to total beginners, with no any experience… The program train the future modelers for the work on frames-bulkheads ... The program includes four models now. Sequentialy, according to the complexity of building and the degree of training of modelers, the models are arranged as follows:

'Boat from the river Neretva'
'Monotype Optimist'
'Batelina' the coastal Croatian boat
and
'Santa Maria'

… The first two models have no keel, they have only a few frames, therefore are ideal to start of this modeling school ... The third model has a keel, and it is a real beginning of the more serious work ... And at the end of this course, there is a real small sailing ship 'Santa Maria' , the ship of the famous explorer and sailor Christopher Columbus ... This model is simplified and easy to build ... Overall, after proper building of this four models, the modeler beginner is capable for making the more complex models ...

The recommendation to anyone who intends to deal seriously with this hobby and work is:
' Please, do not skip any of these models, because, what you learn on them, it will follow you through the whole further work…'

I will start from the beginning now. I will present these models to you one by one, I will use materials drawn from the building instructions and I will explain each step to you …

So, let's get started :