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  1. Bill Jackson
    Thanks Roger. I have read Chapelle's articles, and I agree with him and you. The San Juan is one of the Manila Galleons that I plan to build. Its on my list.) Right now my research is focused on San Francisco (1597). But I happened to see the Pavel model and thats why I asked. More later. Bill PS I still have my doubts about the appearance of Pavel. But I'll keep an open mind.
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    Thanks Derek. I habe good sources but, as usual, only about hull length and beam dimentions, ratios etc. After building the San Martin and the San Marcus (same era) I doubt if the San Bartolome was built that fancy. Spain had money issues and were building 11 other ships, so money was "kinda thin". Bill But I will keep looking for sure.
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    I hear you Chris. Thanks Bill
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    Chris I am looking for authernticity. Many of the models I see, in this era and Spanish galleons or naos are not accurate. This one looks very fancy for a ship built in 1589 or so. Back then they didnt even have electric saws. Hahahah
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    I just discovered this model last night. My question is, is it authentic or just a fancy model? Bill
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    Does anyone have experience with Pavel Models? I am thinking about buying one.
  7. Bill Jackson
    Hi all, How do I access the site database that has various charts and graphs etc.? Bill
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    Doc the 80 or 90 percent of the length of the main mast, either one, is more than twice the beam of th3 ship. Over....?
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    Hi guys, I have read, and read, and read somemore, but I keep getting different answers from each book. One book tells me the lower main spar should be 90% of the main mask length. Another book tells me it should be 80% of the main mast. Still another book tells me it should be 7/8th of the main mast, and finally one book says "if the main spar is more than double the ships beam its too long". Shall I jump off the bridge now or is there a correct answer. I am building a ship from the 15th century, a Carrack. Bill
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    Jan, The little info I have found today agrees with you. Looking at pics of Santa Maria (same time period) shows the carrack with lashings and no cap. Finding info of ships in the 1400s is tough! Anderson' book "The Rigging of Ships" is as early as I can find. Thank you all for your advice. Bill
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    Thank you Allen and Henry. The pic I showed is not completed with trestle tree etc. My focus on showing this pic was the "Lashing" only. This turkey is the Nao Victoria, built even before I was born. It shows the lashing but no Cap. We are talking 1400s. The kit is wrong in so many ways. Does anyone else want to jump in here? Henry has answered my initial question about the naming convention.
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    Guys can you please give me the proper name of the rope that connects the main mast with the lower main mast. I have included a pic. I need to determine the proper size of this rope. The model is a 1492 Carrack Thanks in advance Bill
  13. Bill Jackson
    Ok ok guys I got the idea. I will save my money for a bottle of Patron Tequila instead. You talked me out of buying this device. You are all right. What was I thinking? Thanks guys, Bill
  14. Bill Jackson
    Has anyone purchased this slicing tool? It looks good, a bit high priced, which is why I am asking you guys before I buy. https://ultimation.ca/products/slicer
  15. Bill Jackson
    OK Dave I too was a Technical Writer and Instructional Designer, and you will find that the instructions that typically come with these kits are far below our standards; I am sorry to say... I am starting the Nao Victoria kit now, and it will be my 4th ship. I will be reading Modeler Masa very closely. Feel free to contact me anytime. Regards, Bill
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    Ok guys I'm back from Covid. I made it through. Took 9 weeks but at least mybrain is back to full function and I can breath. Guess I'm lucky. Now back to work on my galleon San Marcos. Thanks for the help.. The pics helped a lot.
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    Thamk
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    Wow thank you very much!!!! This info will not only help me with my question, but will help me in ALL my future builds. Thanks again and Stay Safe
  20. Bill Jackson
    Thank you very much. After further reading, and with everyone's help, I have corrected this issue. I really wish the drawings were more accurate.
  21. Bill Jackson
    I am building the San Marcos kit (1585) and have come to the section when its time to start the chain plates. Can anyone tell me what type of chain plates were used on 16th century Galleons? The chain plates it comes with were really for an 17th century galleon.
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    Thank you very much for your quick answer. Stay Safe Bill
  23. Bill Jackson
    Hi all, Attached you will find a pic of a drawing (San Marcos). My question is, what does that symbol mean connecting Part "M" to the bowsprit? Is it rope, wire, or what. Thanks in advance Bill
  24. Bill Jackson
    Ok guys I wish I would have asked you before I started my last ship. I will follow your recommendations and use PVA (netural PH) and water. One thing is I may have been using too much. Thanks again for the advice, and please stay safe. Bill
  25. Bill Jackson
    Hi guys, I have a questuon about WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE TO USE ON ROPES THAT DO NOT LEAVE A RESIDUE? My last build came out OK for a 2nd timer, but I was not happy with the white spots left by glue on the ropes. I am starting another build now, and want to get it right this time. I used super glue the last time and it left a residue and shinny spots. Thanks in advance Bill

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