Dusty Posted March 21, 2013 #1 Posted March 21, 2013 Well my friends here goes, I started this four years ago, the Trini,I found the plans online as a set of pdf files. I cut the main bulkheads and keel from some pieces of leftover 1/4" paneling, The under planking was made from thin plywood from an old interior door. The upper bulwarks and trim are those long fireplace matchsticks and the railings are toothpicks. Budget considerations, I'm sure you understand. I looked at kits and I was horrified at the cost and quality. I decided if you had to use junk to make a ship I would use my own junk, In all seriousness I wasn't sure how it would turn out and so did not want to make too big an investment. All my early pics are on an old drive which is now in the hands of a friend trying to recover them. If anyone has Questions please ask and I'll try and explain how I did what. Quote
mtaylor Posted March 22, 2013 #2 Posted March 22, 2013 Very impressive Dusty. Amazing what one can do on a budget. I take it you carved the figurehead? BTW, I notice some battlestations and the stern of another ship in a picture. You've been building ships for awhile, I take it. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
overdale Posted March 22, 2013 #3 Posted March 22, 2013 Nice work Dusty. An impressive model that clearly required a lot of skill (and patience) to build. Dan. Quote
Dusty Posted March 26, 2013 Author #4 Posted March 26, 2013 Yes, I've been building things for a long time, You are right about the figurehead, I did carve it, I made the battle stations before I did the upper decks to make sure I got the guns and the ports aligned correctly. The musket in the background was my 1776-1976 Project, and yes it does shoot (1.2 oz ball) .75 cal. Quote
drhemlock2 Posted March 26, 2013 #5 Posted March 26, 2013 very impressive I have had this one in mind for a number of years but I have the triton to finish. I would appreciate any pics, docs you can post and or send to me on your build might make my mind up on her. doc Quote RIP dad 10 apr 2010 RIP my dog "Copper" BBF 24 june 2013 when in question build it yourself at least the first time. when a clamp is needed "Ducktape it"
Dusty Posted March 28, 2013 Author #6 Posted March 28, 2013 Doc, the plans that I used can be found here. usuarios.arsystel.com/naviost/nst/I-index.html. Dusty Quote
mhegazi Posted March 28, 2013 #7 Posted March 28, 2013 Nice work Dusty , looks nice Doc I also found those docs and have then in the to do stuff http://shipmodeling.uw.hu/santisima/index.htm & http://usuarios.arsystel.com/naviost/nst/planos.htm best of luck Quote
Dusty Posted April 13, 2013 Author #8 Posted April 13, 2013 mhegazi , I checked the links you posted, the second one is o.k. but the first is a dead link. I couldn't acsess it at all. Quote
sonicmcdude Posted April 13, 2013 #9 Posted April 13, 2013 Nice build of a beautiful build! Quote Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72
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