Anja

Hello all, It is good to welcome old friends. Thank you all for stopping by, @ John, Thanks for being so observant. I just removed the part about the naval battle. And to answer your question, she is an OcCre model. @ Mark, Will you be starting your buildlog soon? Regards, Anja

all, My Halve Maen build was already on hold, but during our move to a new house in November 2015, she got lost because one of our friends put her box on the pavement instead of in our car. After that the enthusiasm to build was completely gone. I spent last year enjoying my other hobbies. But, as a Dutch saying goes: 'Blood is thicker than water' and the urge to build another ship came back. So, May I present to you the Spanish Galleon Nuestra Señora del Pilar De Zaragoza (Our lady of the pillar of Zaragoza), a Spanish Treasure Galleon. Measurements Length: 1110 mm Height: 970 mm Width: 520 mm History During the 17th and 18th centuries Spanish galleons served the Spanish crown as merchantmen and warships. Many of them sailed between Acapulco and Manila, transporting South American silver to the Philippines and exotic goods from Asia to Mexico, from where the treasures were sent back to Spain. Commisioned in 1731 and launched in 1733, Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza (Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza) was one of these Manila Galleons built of the finest Philippine wood, she was 112 feet on deck and displaced 1,000 tons. A 4th rate of the Cavogonda class, she was fitted with 50 cannon, two stern chasers and six swivel guns. She carried a crew of 385 men. For twenty years she sailed the route from Mexico to Manila and in 1750 underwent a complete refit in the Port of Cavite. In 1750, on her last voyage, she set sail from Manila bound for Acapulco. Despite being overloaded, and contrary to the opinion of both pilots and Master, her Captain insisted on weighing anchor at the beginning of September. En route for the Mariana Islands, in the Pacific, they began to have difficulties after sailing into a heavy storm, and she sank taking all of her crew down with her. Frames dry fit. Frames glued in place. Reinforcing pieces not glued yet. Frames glued in place. Last three frames fitted and glued. Reinforcing pieces glued. Close-up bow section Close-up stern section Enjoy and thank you for watching. Anja

Hello Jim and welcome aboard, This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. I think the Enterprise is an intermediate kit. But if you really want to build it, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. One of our members, Adam (SkerryAmp) has created 'The Model Ship World Ship Kit Database'. http://mswshipkits.ampitcher.com/ You can search the database on skill level, manufacturer, scale, kit type etc. It is certainly worth having a look. You also might have a look in the Ship Modeling Database of articles for information about Model Ship Kits - What to expect and Kit selection http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Cześć Juzek, Great fix. It looks just like the accident never happened. She looks just beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Regards, Anja

Hello Django and welcome aboard, You will find that we share a lot of information on our builds. Feel free to look around and enjoy all the possibilities this forum has to offer you. And don't worry, your English is just fine. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja

Hello Manuel, Cornwall Model Boats is selling this kit : http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/info_1_807.html And Ages of Sail is selling this kit too : http://www.agesofsail.com/ecommerce/cannons-seige-kits/mantua-ship-kit-18th-century-french-naval-gun-ma807.html Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Hugh, Can't help you with your question, but maybe someone else can. Or you can start a buildlog and ask your 'unanswerable' questions there. There are a lot people here who are willing to help and advise and answer any questions you might have on your build or plans. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelljng Regards, Anja

Jack and John, Thanks for answering Ed's question Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Ed, There are some America builders here, but only from Mamoli. Haven't seen one from Bluejacket. I don't know if there is a practicum, but maybe one of our other members can help you. May I advise you not to share personal information like email addresses or phone numbers. This is a public forum, non-members can read this as well. Members can reach you by sending you a PM. Good luck with your search and your build. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Kiran, You will find that we share a lot of information on our builds, so feel free to look around Enjoy your stay here. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Hello Sarah, My condolences on your father's passing. You might also consider donating one or more ships to a school. Kind regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Jesse, The Rijksmuseum indeed have some great models in that room. Have you also seen the models of the 'William Rex' and the 'Prins Willem? Once you gat started with your brig Eagle, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed you'll find plenty of help and advise and everyone will answer any questions you might have on your build. Enjoy your stay here and I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard, Can you please tell us your name? Don and Derek already gave you good advise. Rest me to say, enjoy your stay here. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard George, This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. When you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. Good luck with your Pilar. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Hello Bruce and welcome aboard, Whatever you decide for your first build, make sure it has your interest and that you really want to build it. That way you'll be more likely to get through the trials and errors. And when you're ready, I hope you will join us by contributing your buildlog here. This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. If needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Boxer, You've come to the right place. This is a great site for learning/sharing tips and techniques. As for your build, whatever you decide, make sure it has your interest and that you really want to build it. That way you'll be more likely to get through the trials and errors. And if needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. You might have a look in the Ship Modeling Database of articles for information about Model Ship Kits - What to expect and Kit selection http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-plans-and-research.php I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling, Regards, Anja

Hello Dave, Not only The Black Prince from Mamoli, but also Bluenose from Amati. You are a busy person. Did you start a buildlog yet for the Black Prince? Commercial use of plans is only allowed when written permission is granted by the draughtsman and/or owner of the original drawings. I think the plans are protected with a copyright. Construction plans for Bluenose are still available with Amati. contact@amatimodel.com Or check their website for retailers. Regards, Anja

Merhaba Ferit, It is good to welcome you back. You will soon find your way around the shipyard again. No rush. Regards, Anja

Great news Craig. Good luck with your build. Regards, Anja

Hello Craig, Try contacting Euromodels in the UK, they are a distributor for Amati. http://www.euromodels.co.uk/index.php?CONTENT=100&POLICYRNND=510689977&RNND=719506 For general enquiries they have a contact form on their website or you can contact Andrew Horne on 01452 790800. 9:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Regards, Anja

Welcome aboard Jim, Feel free to look around and enjoy all the possibilities this forum has to offer you. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja

Hello Bug, It's good to see you back in the shipyard. You have been missed. Looking good. Wonderful work as usual. Regards, Anja

Hello Craig and welcome aboard, It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an advanced builder, all that matters is a love of the hobby! This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. When you're ready, feel free to start a buildlog. If needed, you'll find plenty of advise, help and encouragement from everyone. Have you tried contacting Amati for the plans? Their e-mail address is: contact@amatimodel.com I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Hello Irxum and welcome aboard, Is Irxum your real name? Enjoy your stay here and good luck wit your build. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja

Hello Sabre and welcome aboard, Can you please tell us your name? You will find that we share a lot of information on our builds. So feel free to look around and enjoy all the possibilities this forum has to offer you. I wish you smooth sailing and happy modelling. Regards, Anja