San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96

[popeye the sailor]

I saw your comment on the Ark issue.........I didn't want to give you the impression,  that I had the impression,  and make you think,  that I thought,  that you were making an Ark.  besides........I didn't see any animals! ........only two............only two :D

 

 

very nice progress........very nice detail done on the doors     I tried to make molding like that with a different approach......with the use of sand paper {I have pictures of this somewhere}    .....very time consuming,  I can tell you that!   I have an old Ambroid kit of an HO train,  and in the kit,  is this very nice scribed molding.  Ambroid was very well known for different types of milled wood.   today,  the company has changed hands {Northeastern scale models}  ......they now only do structures and doll house supplies.   I'm sure Andy knows of a good outlet for specially milled wood

[egkb]

Sherry I would love to see that.. Can you imagine it on a big seriously detailed build like yours, all the Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My! with their heads sticking out.. Classic

 

Thanks for the Cloth/Grain tip by the way!

 

Those browns and blues on the hull look 'the business'  too.

 

Eamonn

[newbuilder101]

I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and well wishes for my brother. My heart is saddened, beyond words, to report that he passed away this afternoon.

 

I know this is a build log for my ship, but I would like to post one photo as a mini tribute to him - my favourite photo of him:

 

My "big" brother Brian

 

[newbuilder101]

I forgot to mention that he loved my model ships and was thrilled that I had taken up where my Dad left off...

Edited November 14, 2013 by Newdarksider101

[riverboat]

So sorry to hear of your brothers passing, I know you have a lot of found memories of him which will help you through this sad time.

My prayers go out to you and your family. God bless!

Frank

[mtaylor]

Sherry,

 

I'm saddened to hear this.  A good picture and fond memories are the best way to remember anyone who's not with us anymore.  I hope your good memories will ease your pain.

[egkb]

Am so sorry to hear of your loss Sherry, my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

Eamonn

[texxn5]

I am very saddend to hear about your brother Sherry.  My prayers go out to you and your family, may God bless you all....

[augie]

You have our sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother.  He deserves to be on these pages as a part of you.

[popeye the sailor]

sad to hear of your brother's passing.   I could think of a thousand things to say,  but they could never fill the void your feeling right now.

 

my condolences to you and your family

[michael mott]

Sherry My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your brother.

 

Michael

[realworkingsailor]

Sherry,

 

I think we are on the same path at the moment.

 

My absolute heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

 

Andy

[Adrieke]

Sherry,

 

my sincere condolences to yours and your families loss

 

I will light some candles and pry for you all

[Shazmira]

Very sorry for your loss Sherry, my prayers are with you and yours.

[marktiedens]

So sorry for your loss.Always remember the good times with him.

 

Mark

[newbuilder101]

Thank-you all for your condolences and kind words! In times like these the true caliber of the members here shines through!

[cookster]

Sherry, I have been silently following your build, magnificent work - especially at such a small scale.

 

You have my sincere condolences for your loss.

[Piet]

Sherry, I too want to extend my sincere condolences for your loss.  May the Almighty One give you and your family strength.

 

In Christian love, 

[edmay]

Dearest Sherry and family,My wife and I send our deepest sympathy at your loss,may he rest in peace.Edwin and Urmilla.

[Anja]

Dear Sherry,

 

Sjors and I are very saddened to hear of your brothers loss.

Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

 

May the happy memories of Brian fill your heart.

 

Anja& Sjors

[gjdale]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Sherry. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You have certainly given your brother a place of honour here.

[clipper]

Dear Sherry, I lost my elder brother four years ago. We were both modellers and when he died I had no one to share my hobby with until I found this website and the marvellous people who populate it. I often think of him when I'm building my model ship and when I saw Anjas moving sentiment at the end of her posts I must admit to shedding a few tears. My sincere condolences on the sad loss of your brother

Tony

[captainbob]

My prayers go out to you and your family, may God bless you all.

 

 

Bob

[Elia]

Sherry,

 

I am very saddened to learn of you and your family's loss. You have my condolences, and are in my prayers.

 

Elia

[Kevin]

Sherry, just caught up on your log, sorry to hear of your loss 

[riverboat]

Hi Sherry, just wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Frank

[newbuilder101]

Thank-you to everyone for the kind words and support. The shipyard was quiet for a while, but lately I found the time and desire to make sawdust again.

 

Now on to the update.

 

I managed to cut the curved railings at the bow from a half dowel that I had first hollowed with some of my carving tools, and then installed them.

 

 

 

I used some brass wire, which I coiled, cut, and flattened, for the outer face of the round gun ports.

 

 

 

The railings are finished, as well as one of the stern decorations.

 

 

The flash was a little extreme in this photo and as a result the blue appears much brighter than it really is.

 

And this is where she stands at the moment.

 

 

[trippwj]

Fantastic work, Sherry.  Nice way to stay in away from the cold! 

[newbuilder101]

Thanks Wayne. This is the result of a 2 day blizzard.

[popeye the sailor]

the progress of your build looks great!   glad to see your finding time    that's a neat way to make gun ports........I'll have to keep it in mind when making port holes.........{we all have our uses :D for ideas}