Johnn18 Posted November 15, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2016 Hi all I have managed to find a bit of time to start off my build log. I started the build about 6 weeks ago or so, I took a few pics of the model as it stands at the moment. Sorry about the quality, they were taken on my mobile in my garage. I have started on making some of the cabins etc and will update hopefully on a regular basis. EricWilliamMarshall, ScottRC, GrantGoodale and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnn18 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted November 21, 2016 Hi, I have now started the planking to the decks and have started on some of the superstructures. As well. I have attached a photo of my progress with the superstructures but still work to do on them. WackoWolf, edmay, GrantGoodale and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted November 21, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2016 Not too many build logs you see of this ship. Great start. What material is that hull made out of? skipper1947 and edmay 2 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnn18 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted November 21, 2016 The frame is plywood and the planking is hard balsa. There is a second layer of hardwood provided but the instructions say that since using the balsa they find no need for the second layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnn18 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted November 21, 2016 A couple more shots showing the decking underway and some of the superstructure in place. edmay and ScottRC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted November 21, 2016 Share #6 Posted November 21, 2016 Hello Johnn, great progress, this ship kit is in my closet but I maybe not get to it,I will follow your build with interest, Edwin (ex Liverpudlian), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxtbone Posted December 21, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 21, 2016 Looks like you are off to a great start with your Amerigo. I'm having challenges right away on my 1:84 Mantua kit: The slots in the rib bracing don't match the spacing for the ribs set by the keel, so I'm fabricating new bracing. Best wishes and keep posting! JXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnn18 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted January 1, 2017 Hi all. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a great New Year. I have managed to complete the decking on my ship and have dtarted on one of the 11 lifeboats on this model. EricWilliamMarshall, hof00 and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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