sshadow9648

This really is a great kit.

This was my second attempt at a wooden build and I have to say I don't hate it.  On to the third.

Setting up to bevel bulkheads.

Attaching the stem knee.

Found that a popsicle stick with a single wrap of sandpaper is a perfect fit for the bulkhead cleanup job.

I decided to take a break from the sails on the Santa Maria and start my third build, the Syren.

Thanks for the heads up marktime. I'll go back and get them squared away.

Update.

After completing some parts of the build I decided to change what the kit provided such as adding chains instead of brass banding and modifying some of the railing, etc.  I spent a good deal of time reviewing other builds to get ideas for improving mine.

Thank you marktime.  Some of you have done a good job setting the bar for this build.

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The Bounty was not the smashing success I had hoped for but it did fuel the fire.  My second try, the Santa Maria, will be bigger and more complicated and I have a childlike excitement going into the build.  I have lots of new tools to play with and the kit came with gadgets and gizmos galore so I'm in hobby heaven.  Progress is slow and the build logs are a great resource.  I really appreciate the time that some have taken to to share their knowledge and experience.   

I had this piece of driftwood and thought it might make an interesting display stand.  I think I was right.  I think the display might be a very big part of the build.

I did not like the white sails that came with the kit so I tried a few custom colors and decided on black.  I know, but this one is mine and I like it better.  And it is my first build.

Update.

Starting out with a small scale build was a very wise choice.  I seem to be spending a great deal of time tearing down and rebuilding. (He says with a smile.)  The instructions, to my mind, leave a great deal to be desired and the right tools are an absolute necessity.  I'm sure that any small amount of knowledge on the subject of ships would be helpful as well.  All in all I'm finding the build to be thoroughly enjoyable and challenging and I am confident I will arrive at its end with a handsome ship that I will proudly display (with any defects carefully camouflaged).