Mioriticul Posted March 15, 2013 #1 Posted March 15, 2013 Hello everybody. I finally took the plunge to start a building log for my first wooden shipmodel. In the past, to be more specific during teenage period, I started to build many plastic models – airplanes, helicopters, locomotives, aircraft carriers, and finally, two shipmodels – ‘Bounty’ and ‘La Belle Poule’. I was long flirted with the idea of building a wooden shipmodel, but I have never found the necessary impetus. What the heck - life is full of twists. Two years ago I had the pleasant surprise to note that DeAgostini launched a series of magazines, under the name ‘Big Historic Ships’, giving the opportunity to enthusiasts like me to discover and develop their inner-hidden hobby. Their first offer was ‘Saint John the Baptist’ (San Juan Bautista) – one Spanish vessel, whose real existence is somehow uncertain. Or hard to be located – there are several ships bearing this name in the same period – 17th century. On top of that there are no blueprints available, the proposed shipmodel being somehow a hybrid, with common features of vessels from that historic period. Seems that the model is created by Artesania Latina, the parts being made available along 100 consecutive issues. Scale is 1:50. There will be some metal castings – I will try to avoid them and to re-create them from scratch. I will use this built as school for future shipmodels. Knowing that my wife bought me one Mamoli kit – Halifax – a British colonial schooner. Even if I’m eager to start working on it I have promised myself not doing it before I will have a good hand for this hobby. As I can see there is already one topic on the same ship started by Majstor. There will be no contest, I hope we can learn from each other, and all the other members will help us by giving constructive advices. And I know you’ll do. I have learned a lot following many topics around. I do speak English quite acceptable but I must recognize that specific nautical terms are not my forte. I do apologize for this. The actual construction started more than one year ago. Therefore I should start posting pictures – one picture is worth a thousand words. Unfortunatelly I do not have enough pictures to cover all the initial steps. Here you have some magazine issues to give you an idea, plus a photo of my workspace (a very small bedroom - the reason why I have rented this appartment ), where you can see the current state of the construction. Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 15, 2013 Author #2 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Just for fun – I still have a picture of the improvised building board. Happened to have that board in the house so I just thought it might be as good as anything else to be used, together with a few pieces of 90 degrees angle, in order to glue all the bulkheads. The model is open to starboard, but the proposed solution is not quite appealing. In order to try to hide the keel and also to help me preserving the parallelism between the bulkheads I created a lower deck – is it called bilge? I have used a fake deck over which I glued matchsticks. The result is not perfect, but however that space will be filled with ballast, barrels and small parcels. Edited March 15, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 16, 2013 Author #3 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Planking lower deck… I have used fishing gout in order to imitate the caulking. Not necessary the best solution. When I started to final sand the deck sometimes the material was pulled off, with little chances to be properly put back. As I already said I use this model to learn from mistakes For next models I will use another method. Edited March 16, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 16, 2013 Author #4 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) All these stages were taken before discovering MSW. For this reason I did not know that the treenails could have been imitated by using bamboo. Instead I used toothpicks soaked in water-based paint. Somehow the result is too intense. On top of that I made another mistake. I have used a saw to cut the toothpicks as lower as possible. As result I have scratch the deck. Fortunately this deck will not be too visible. Another lesson learned. Edited March 16, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 18, 2013 Author #5 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) For the upper decks I have paid a little more attention and the result was satisfactory. Edited March 18, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
mihaimih Posted March 18, 2013 #6 Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome on MSW, i wish i had your patience and wait until i could collect all 100 numbers to work on St. John... I hope you will enjoy your build and i'm sure you will find answers to any puzzles you may encounter. Cheers, Mihai Quote Current build: Previous build: HMS Pegasus - Victory Models Marseille - Mamoli Halifax - Mamoli
Mioriticul Posted March 18, 2013 Author #7 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Thank you Mihai. I have found out that patience is a must for this activity I also tried to build some sort of false extension of the bulkheads on the inside of the bulwark (hope I made myself understood – I do not master yet the naval terminology). Edited March 18, 2013 by Mioriticul majstor 1 Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 29, 2013 Author #8 Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Wheelhouse Edited March 29, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted March 29, 2013 Author #9 Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Finally I have reached the capstan stage. The solution proposed by the manufacturer is terrible, as you can see from the below picture. Even with my two left hands I was able to produce a better version. Not a masterpiece, but for now I am happy with it. It will be dry fitted, therefore I can create a new one later and replace it. Edited March 29, 2013 by Mioriticul Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted June 2, 2020 Author #10 Posted June 2, 2020 Ufff... more than 7 years since the last post. A rather hectic period on personal level, with job changes, health issues here and there, hiking through beautiful corners of this world. But still, I tried to continue this project, for the simple reason that it is a relaxing activity. In the meantime I was also able to finish the ship model, with more or less obvious mistakes, which undoubtedly will help me to better tackle such projects in the future. I will add a few intermediate shots, followed by other photos of the completed boat. Thank you to all those who are posting on this forum, giving us, greenhorns, the chance to steal from the secrets of this beautiful hobby. Cheers! VTHokiEE and Keith Black 2 Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted June 2, 2020 Author #11 Posted June 2, 2020 And now the completed galleon. See you on the next one! PS. The figurehead was a real challenge - I am not quite a sculptor. Was made using FIMO. ccoyle, Jeff T, Jack12477 and 5 others 8 Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
ccoyle Posted June 2, 2020 #12 Posted June 2, 2020 Congratulations! Finishing a first model is a great accomplishment. Sea Hoss, BLACK VIKING, Mioriticul and 2 others 5 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
turangi Posted June 2, 2020 #13 Posted June 2, 2020 The model looks great! I look forward to your next one. Not sure I can wait 7 years to see it completed though.☺️ Quote
Mioriticul Posted June 2, 2020 Author #14 Posted June 2, 2020 5 hours ago, ccoyle said: Congratulations! Finishing a first model is a great accomplishment. Thank you for the kind words and for the encouragement. To be honest I am proud of my achievement, even if it is not at the same high level of many other ship models presented to this forum. For now I just received a ruined kit from a friend of mine (started badly by him). I will try to fix it and revitalize it, I hope to be successful. If so, I will return with a new topic. Cheers! Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
Mioriticul Posted June 2, 2020 Author #15 Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, turangi said: The model looks great! I look forward to your next one. Not sure I can wait 7 years to see it completed though.☺️ 😀😀 I hope I will not repeat the 'performance' 😀😀 Quote Nelu A The shipbuilder without patience is like the ship without an anchor. Completed build: SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST by Mioriticul – D’Agostini (AL) – scale 1:50 – first wooden ship model
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