Santa Maria 1492 by Katsumoto - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - scale 1:65

[Katsumoto]

10 hours ago, Backer said:

Well done Peter

The finish is in sight   🏁

Yes, it is...almost there! Thanks my friend!

 

10 hours ago, kier said:

Nice sails Peter, with a great technic included.

.  Well done

Hi Kier, thank you I hope you liked it!

 

9 hours ago, nikbud said:

Excellent work on the sails Peter, She looks fantastic, a real masterpiece.

You, Sir, have set a standard I can only wish I could emulate.

Best of luck with the rest of the rigging.

👍👍🧙‍♂️

I need all the luck I can get, so send it to me please. Thanks for the compliments sir!

 

8 hours ago, Wallace said:

I can only second what the others have already said Peter, very nicely done sir. That sail "trick" does lend a certain dynamic to the build I must say. 

Thanks Mark, I didn’t know the outcome before I started with the sails, so I’m pleased with the results so far.

[Katsumoto]

38 minutes ago, MESSIS said:

Love it Peter! It became a very beautiful model.  Did you weathered the sails? The colour fits great.

 

Yes, I used the tea stain trick. Some love it, some don’t because tea has tannen into it and it can slowly deteriarate the fibers of the cloth of the sails. a ship I made years ago don’t show any damage on the sails whatsoever.

thank you my friend, also for the trigger to emulate wind into the sails. 

[Binho]

Wow, looking really great with the sails on!

 

I grew up around Den Haag, but I haven’t been back to NL in awhile. Haven’t really used my Dutch much since!

[Katsumoto]

**The final Chapter - Aesthetics over Function...**

 

Hello my friends,

Today I've finished the build of the Santa Maria. The journey has come to an end so to say and what a ride it has been. For me a big milestone because it's been a while since I've finished a model ship and just in time before the big move starts to our new home!

But, it's not the last update of this ship because I have to make a photoshoot by daylight what I will do first thing tomorrow!

 

But first, some work has to be done...so here we go!

I've ordered some new rope for the Santa Maria so I can continue with the rigging.

 

 

 

 

 

Next I turned to the pre-fabricated flags included with the kit. they are made of a synthetic fibre and they are hopeless....won't complement the model at all. I still need to use them in a sort of way. So eventually I came up with an "easy" solution. I used a woodstain for "ageing" the fabric and it worked!!

 

 

It's time to raise the flag(s) and set sail to the new world! Bon voyage!

 

 

 

Next update will be a complete shoot of the model, like I said earlier....stay tuned!

 

regards,
Peter

[russ]

Peter:

Very nice job. I have been looking in on this build over time and your finished model is very nice. Congratulations. 

 

Russ

 

 

[marktiedens]

Beautiful job - I really like the dark hull.

 

Mark

[MESSIS]

Dutch Colombous..  hip hip hura! She is a beauty! She is magnificent! Great work, fine model. 

 

You are at last almost ready to sail off to the new world.  Am anxiously staying tuned to see the final stage and your photographic skills.

 

I assume the last update will be the moment we light up the fire works....

Christos

 

Ps. I saw the amati model, not yours of AL and the sails  had red crosses on them. What about this model, it doesnt have any?

Edited March 24, 2019 by MESSIS

[Katsumoto]

1 hour ago, MESSIS said:

Dutch Colombous..  hip hip hura! She is a beauty! She is magnificent! Great work, fine model. 

 

You are at last almost ready to sail off to the new world.  Am anxiously staying tuned to see the final stage and your photographic skills.

 

I assume the last update will be the moment we light up the fire works....

Christos

 

Ps. I saw the amati model, not yours of AL and the sails  had red crosses on them. What about this model, it doesnt have any?

Thank you for the conplements. I decided not to go with red crosses on the sails, due historical vagueness about the truth of red crosses on the Santa Maria.. 

[Baker]

Congratulations on your beautiful model

 

 

party     

[Katsumoto]

***The last chapter - Set sail - Finished***

 

Goodmorning my friends!!

 

The photoshoot of the completed model....here we go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 - The End -

 

When I started with the build of this model, I had a specific goal in mind. I needed to finish this model within 8 months, it must be within budget (150USD) and I must enjoy the creative proces. I did all that so my mission is a succes!

During this build I've learned many things and I've enjoyed the building process very much, but I'm truly blessed with all the friends whom I met during this build. In particular I want to thank you guys, for all the nice comments, replies, questions and likes.  You made me feel special!

I really hope you guys and also girls liked my log and maybe helped you in a way for your own model! Sharing knowledge is what is all about I guess!

 

For my next project, you have to wait a few months. But stay tuned and we will meet again! 

 

Untill now, Bon Voyage Christopher Columbus!

 

 

See ya later!
Peter

Edited March 24, 2019 by Katsumoto

[MESSIS]

Thats perfect Peter!

[peveka]

Hi Peter

Een juweeltje, neem d'r een borrel op ;o)

Congratulations!

Cheers

Pieter

[nikbud]

Congratulations, Peter, that is a wonderful model, a true masterpiece.

Thank you, Sir, for sharing this amazing work with us, You have shown me a model to aspire to. And thank you for all the tips and ideas your model has given me for my own build.

 

Fantastic, just fantastic!

[Peta_V]

Very, very nice model. Congrats👏

[CaptainSteve]

Outstanding work, Peter !!! You have every reason to be proud of her. Your log has been a joy to follow (which I did in a day and a half).

So what's next ... the Nina, and the Pinta ??

[captain_hook]

It is a beautiful looking ship you can be proud of. Nice work.

[kier]

Well congratulations Peter.

.    You made a nice build come to life. It's been a lovely build to follow with many tips and tricks that we will never forget.

.    I myself will be looking back on your build and like many of your followers will be firmly rooted waiting on the next build.

. Top marks.

.                  kier

[Katsumoto]

**A new home**

 

To all my friends, thank you for all the positive replies and feedback. I'm truly honoured and touched by your warm and loveing words. 

 

This weekend the ship was send to her latest location and placed in the living room at my parents place. They love it!!!

I made two people very happy. 

 

 

 

 

Peter

Edited March 25, 2019 by Katsumoto

[mtbediz]

Congratulations Peter. You did an excellent job. I believe your model will contribute a lot to my Santa Maria. Thank you for sharing this wonderful work with us. By the way, convey our best regards to your parents.

 

Thank you.

[Louie da fly]

A lovely piece of work, Peter. Congratulations and well done.

 

Steven

[Blue Ensign]

Well done Peter, a very fine model.

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

[Guest]

Meticulous work. Fine finish. A truly inspirational build.

 

I have what might be a silly question (please forgive if this was addressed somewhere in the middle and I missed it): Why no drain holes at the sides of the lower deck? (I think they are called scuppers).

 

B

[Katsumoto]

On 9/16/2019 at 3:13 PM, Sunsanvil said:

Meticulous work. Fine finish. A truly inspirational build.

 

I have what might be a silly question (please forgive if this was addressed somewhere in the middle and I missed it): Why no drain holes at the sides of the lower deck? (I think they are called scuppers).

 

B

Good question B, I did not make these holes due to the scale of the ship. They would be so tiny and also on the outside of the hull a real pain in the @$$ to make. So I choose to make the model without. 

[luponero]

Good boy ! , great work, excellent performance,
sincere congratulations,

 

 

black Wolf

[kostas_gr]

Congratulations,  a definitely nice build, excellent work.

Santa Maria is now added to my bulid list

[Snug Harbor Johnny]

   Wow, I just LOVE your build !    Model ships from the eras where most of the wood shows are quite attractive.  So much to learn from well-done builds like yours!   I scrounged the same AL lantern casting from a San Juan kit (bought for building materials) to use on my project, and perhaps it is the only thing that could (and still can) be 'pimped' a little on the Santa Maria.

 

  I tried to file off small parting lines on the casting (and I see now that there is one on an under surface that escaped me) with mini files, then the 'inside' surfaces of the lamp casting were painted flat black.  I cut relative thin, clear plastic (you know, the kind that is vacu-formed to encapsulate a lot of things sold today ... and can make it hard to get the product free) into 'window glass' for the lantern.

 

 The edges of the panes were beveled slightly by holding with needle nosed pliers and rubbing the edge at an angle against sandpaper.  Each pane (in turn) was test-fit to an opening, then cautiously fixed in place by a tiny amount of CA at the corners ... followed by tiny dabs of accelerator to lock in place.  Then gold enamel was painted on with a micro-applicator between the panes, and a fine brush elsewhere.  

 

  Two photos are below for comparison.

 

 

  Fair sailing, mate.         Johnny

[mrcc]

Wow… how did I miss this build log…

 

Excellent job!