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LA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD   1769 / 1805
Hola amigos:
 Para la realización de este proyecto se ha partido de copias o de planos de época de autenticidad indudable, y correspondientes a su estado en 1797 justo antes de la batalla de San Vicente. En esa batalla la Santísima Trinidad resulto muy dañado y no se conoce con certeza las obras que hicieron de reparación en la popa y en la proa.
Los planos necesarios para el modelo que se esta realizando  (escala 1 / 72) son obra de nuestro compañero Chimista, partiendo de los planos originales de 1797, y completados por dibujos de los alzados de proa y de popa hechos según su criterio a partir de la vista lateral del casco, así como de otros planos de navíos de 112 cañones de la época correspondiente, planos del Museo Naval  de Madrid
El dibujo de la peineta o coronamiento de popa es una conjetura del autor del proyecto basado en las formas que aparecen en la vista lateral.
Como  podéis imaginar este proyecto es el resultado de varios meses de arduo trabajo de investigación, los planos han sido revisados, corregidos, y dibujados, tratando en todo momento de aproximarse al máximo a la imagen que pudo ofrecer este emblemático navío en el periodo de tiempo comprendido entre la ultima reforma a la que fue sometido en la Carraca 1797 y su triste final en la Batalla de Trafalgar 1805.
Doy las gracias mas sinceras a nuestro compañero Chimista   por la confianza que pone en mí para llevar a cabo este novedoso proyecto… tratare de estar a la altura.
Saludos  Liberto

His books are excellent.  I would highly recommend his more recent book, where he displays some more refined techniques, and where the pictures are in very high quality color:
 
https://www.amazon.com/Building-Miniature-Navy-Board-Model/dp/1848321864/ref=la_B001JP2ALM_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479145996&sr=1-3
 
 
I have to say, I always thought that I would jump to 1:48 scale or bigger on my future scratch builds.  After reading his books and seeing his work, I'm rethinking that.  It's astounding the level of detail that he is able to create at the 1:200 scale or thereabouts, at less cost for materials, and less space in the workshop and home.

That one is great. The same holds for the other Reed-books. Quite some overlap in techniques shown, bur all of them very informative.
 
Jan

I have just finished reading 
Modelling Sailing Men-Of-War, by Philip Reed, An illustrated Step by Step Manual
A fantastic resource wonderful pictures all 384 plus of them 
I can not tell you the price as its a hand me down But first published in 2000 by Chatham publishing and in the USA by the Naval Institute press in Annapolis so hope fully there are plenty of copies to be had.
Andy
 

A couple more shots showing the decking underway and some of the superstructure in place.

Not too many build logs you see of this ship. Great start.
What material is that hull made out of?

Hi, I have now started the planking to the decks and have started on some of the superstructures. As well. I have attached a photo of my progress with the superstructures but still work to do on them.

Hi all
I have managed to find a bit of time to start off my build log. I started the build about 6 weeks ago or so, I took a few pics of the model as it stands at the moment. Sorry about the quality, they were taken on my mobile in my garage. I have started on making some of the cabins etc and will update hopefully on a regular basis.

My experience with Caldercraft  is that the instructions and drawings are good.
I also think it depends on your native language.
If it's English then a kit from UK, US or other English speaking country are likely to be better.
It a kit comes from a non English country the instructions have generally been translated and that is a difficult process with technical phrasing etc.
 
I know there are exceptions to this and I'm sure members will point then out, but I believe it's a good rule of thumb.
 
Nick
 
P.S. definitely endorse the 'Chuck' observations.

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So true Michael.  You have described exactly what I will be doing as I continue forward from here.  Sorry if my whining and moaning came across as being without hope.
Like I said earlier, I admit that I have long been spoiled by Chuck's clear and precise rigging instruction script.

Actually, I'm quite sure I'll figure this thing out.
Thanks as always.

Dave there are lines and blocks on the drawing....what more do you want?
Seriously they do look rather spare. Understanding the functions of the various lines and how they are used is invaluable for setting up the rigging on any ship or boat. The early ships of era that you are modeling must have been rigged in similar ways to the later rigs. is it possible to take the information from the more modern rigs and extrapolate backwards to the paintings and artwork of the ship?
 
Michael

All spars now hanging from their halyards.....




 
Mixed emotions for me at finally achieving this major milestone.
As much as I am excited to be able to begin with her running rigging, I am admittedly intimidated by the aspect of going forward without a clear set of plans..... specifically, the belaying points.

I am plowing through all of Doris's final pics looking for any clues.  

We all know, she will eventually become fully rigged - one way or another.

Hi Dave
When I rigged my Sovereign, I need this book.
(THE RIGGING OF SHIPS: IN THE DAYS OF THE SPRITSAIL TOPMAST, 1600-1720) BY Anderson, R. C.(Author)Paperback Mar-1994This book is very good and I have no problems with belaying plan.
 
Hubert

Hi  Dave
 
Look here for the Rigg
 
Cheers Hubert

Hoping to hang the final four spars to her masts today.....leaving three to go on the bow sprit.

Finally taking a serious look at just how pitiful the plan sheets really are regarding the belaying of virtually all of this model's running rigging.
Guess I am completely spoiled by Chuck's thorough guidance in rigging.  Makes me really appreciate the time he puts into his description scripts.
Just look at this miserable mess....
 

 

Hi model friends,I have just` finished the HMS Endeavour and half way along with the Soveriegn of the Seas I have decided to build the King of the Mississippi for a change.

I also like Mamoli's HMS Victory, USS Constitution, Rattlesnake, and Flying Cloud.  Their Rattlesnake looks better to me than those of Model Shipways.  But, the Royal Louis tops the list for me!

Welcome back Ron,
 
You are right, you don't need to be a perfectionist. As the saying goes: 'Be ever wonderful, stay as you are'.
 
Your log isn't gone, here It is: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/479-hms-triton-cross-section-by-long9ron-scale-148/?hl=long9ron
There are some pictures missing in logs 115, 124, 127 + 133. Maybe you can post them again.
 
Enjoy and happy modelling.
 
Regards,
Anja

King Chuck mounted and ready for a fight.
Guess the figurehead sculpture cleaned up fairly well.
I do not want to hear that the horse looks a little bit like a donkey. That is a camera angle thing I didn't notice until after I posted this pic. I'm just glad I do not have to make a living with a camera.
 
I also added the little lion laying in front of the steed.
I've got to do some cleaning up and adding some hind paws to that little figure.......looked ok until the camera told me otherwise.
 

 
While waiting for the figures to dry, I began hanging the lanteen yard.
 

 
Back to a little bit of rigging.... no crows feet on this one.

Thanks Pat...... Looks like the "clean up" is going pretty well.  I'll post results in a few.
 
Jessie Lee - Only six pieces counting the ring.  
Once the parts are cut and assembled, everything is filing and shaping and wrapping.
Give it a shot....just take your time.  You can do it.
 

Beak extension .... used a small nail to reinforce this joint.  Once painted, I think the joint line will blend in perfectly.
 

 
Figurehead roughly shaped.... just removed from the oven..
 


Can't say I'm real happy with it at this point.  We'll just wait and see how it cleans up.
 
 

Guess I've put off the figurehead sculpting long enough.  King Chuck sitting on his royal steed with raised sward is kinda intimidating, to say the least.

I'm just playing around with some Sculpy for now, as I need to get the scale right on the first pass.
 

 
Also, I have known for a long time that the beak has got to be extended by about 1/2" to accommodate this figure. 
 

 

Creating six anchors....
I turned to my favorite material for creating parts that will be painted.... plastic (pvc) faux wood grain Vientiane blind slats.
 
 

First anchor shaped, assembled, and painted....
 

 
One down - five to go.
 

That is going to make me cry!!!