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Bill Jackson

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  1. Bill Jackson
    So next I deviated from the instructions a bit. The instructions wanted me to do the bulwark, deck and transon with Sapelli wood. But instead I decided to install the keel and delay the transom and bulwark lining.. I did this because it would both allow me to mount the ship on my rotating stand, and give me a good guide for the last few planks close to the keel. Gee I almost sound like I know what I'm doing. Hahaha
  2. Bill Jackson
    Next I installed the hull planking to the hull. The Dos Amigos is a double planked kit. Following the instructions, I installed each piece with no problems. The wood was soft and easy to bend. No plank bending iron was required. You will notice that I continued the hull frame lines overtop of the planking all the way down to the false keel.
  3. Bill Jackson
    Following the instructions I attached the deck and the decking. The instruction gave me no problems, and I used what I learned from my first build to age the decking. You will notice the red color on the deck simulates blood. Since this was a "slave ship" bloody decks were typical during transit. .
  4. Bill Jackson
    In May 2020 I started the Dos Amigos slave ship by OcCre kit No.13003. Since this build is only my second build, and since I am a former technical writer, I paid close attention to the instructions. I will be playing catch up for awhile since the build has been in progress since May.
  5. Bill Jackson
    Ok guys, I have found what I believe to be the country flag flown on the San Martin in 1588. According to my research this is the correct flag below. This, of course would have been flown on the main mast at sea.
  6. Bill Jackson
    Attached are a few flags that may be applicable. But I am hoping you guys will know.
  7. Bill Jackson
    Well when I was in the US Navy (1968 - 1988) the admiral flags was only flown in-port. At sea it was a banner I believe. But I could be wrong about the banner. My time in the Navy was spent beliw decks in the engineroom, so flags and banners were never my strong suit. Hahaha. Bill
  8. Bill Jackson
    Yes I have seen this page. And that's when I noticed the flags provided in the kit did not match any of the flags shown. I think the flag that has a white background and crossed red branches apply. I did a screen capture of that flag. But San Martin was the lead galleon and I'm sure either flags or banners would be different from the rest of the fleet. Thanks as always for your input. Bill
  9. Bill Jackson
    Hi all, I have been trying to uncover which flags, ensigns or jacks the Spanish Galleon "San Martin" flew in the late 16th century. Flags came with the kit, but I don't think they are correct. I have read that on the main mast the Papal Jack was flown. I have also read that the Spanish Ensign was flown from the mizzen mast. Agter some research it appears that the flags that came with the kit are wrong, and do not have a Papal jack or flag at all. So I am look for naval flags, ensigns or jacks flown by the Spanish, on galleons in the late 16th century. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Bill
  10. Bill Jackson
    Thanks guys, for your help. Now I understand. I will take yiur advice and proceed carefully. Bill
  11. Bill Jackson
    Guys, Once again I need help. I am starting the standing rigging on the San Martin (1588) Spanish galleon. Here's my issue: On the plans it shows 6 deadeyes attached to the foremast masttop. The deadeyes (3 on each side) are stropped for the futtock shroud lines. My question is for this period galleon, where and how do the futtock staves attach (seized) to the mast or to the lower foremast shrouds? My plans show no detail, and my reseaech (I have been reading for 2 days now with no success) do not address a galleon of my period. Thanks in advance, Bill
  12. Bill Jackson
    This is like GOLD to me. Thank you very much Fake Johnbull.
  13. Bill Jackson
    Becker and Mark, I found the book and its on the way. Thanks again Bill
  14. Bill Jackson
    Thank you Becker and Mark for your book suggestion and remarks. I will continue to try and locate more info. Bill
  15. Bill Jackson
    Jeffery I am having the same problem. I notice there is a lot of info on English and American ships but I find very little info on 16th century Spanish galleons. I was just looking through the forum trying to get info on standing rigging on San Martin galleon 1588. Have you found any info from your post in October? Bill
  16. Bill Jackson
    Mark how long did this project take, from start to finish? Its beautiful! Bill
  17. Bill Jackson
    You know, I have read the same thing about colors. That was one of the first things I did, was to research the correct colors. I even emailed Portugal, where the galleon was built in 1579. Neither the main libraries nor the museum had any info. So I emailed the company who made the model. Again, they have no idea what the real colors were. But on the box it was all painted and really looked good...????? Since I live in the Philippines, and the galleon I am building was one of the "Manila Galleons" that was not built here but repaired a number of times along with 108 other galleons, I will go to the city where the shipyard was (back in the day) and see what I can find. Thanks for you words and I have learned alot from this forum.. Bill
  18. Bill Jackson
    I wish I could do that... But I'm on my first build. Give a rookie a chance.))) Beautiful work for sure! Bill
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    Steven thanks for your time. I fully agree. I did 2p years floating on ships in the US Navy, and I was lucky enough to serve one one ship thst had teak wood decks. Its amazing how much damage salt water does to steel. But it very quickly destroys wood. In addition, the original paint for the San Martin is currently unknown. So any paint I put on the hull would be a guess. In fact a long shot! Finally, if you guys that are interested in Spanish galleons, please google El Galeon. They have built a full size galleon that travels arohbd the world. Also please notice the color of the hull. Guys, thanks a lot for this discussion. I really enjoy this. Bill
  21. Bill Jackson
    Thanks for your discussion. For now, I will keep the San Martin as realistic as I can. Maybe next build I will try something different.
  22. Bill Jackson
    Lou, Thanks for your opinion. As a newbee I wanted to here what you guys had to say. Thanks again.. Oh here is a pic
  23. Bill Jackson
    Guys I am on my first build (San Martin galleon). I want to get some opinions on whether galleons should look like real ships, or wheather they should be painted and stained etc., to look pretty like furniture. I have taken a lot of pains to get my galleon looking like it just stepped out of thw history books. The wales are worn, the hull is painted amd stained to look like there is wear, and the hull under the waterline is appears aged from seawater. I could just not bring myself to color code this galleon so that it looks like furniture. I could bring myself to do that. Anyway... can I get a bit of discussion on this matter? Thanks in advance Bill
  24. Bill Jackson
    Hello Backer, Thank you for your drawing and info. The model I have does not go into the detail you explained, and the anchor rope only goes into the hawser holes. Another post on this topic said that while at sea, the anchors are stowed on the port and starboard sides of the galleon. The rope would not be shown as it will be stowed below decks. I think I will go with that idea and show only the anchors without the ropes. Thank you again for helping me. Bill
  25. Bill Jackson
    Gentlemen, Thanks for your input. I think Im on track now, at least with the anchor roping. "Miles to go before I sleep" Bill

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