Galleon by Eibwen - a galleon designed by John Clement - popsicle stick build

[Eibwen]

Hello modelshipworld! I am Clement and I'm here to present my galleon.

 

I'm an avid fan of sailing ships. I have been learning, watching, and modelling them by cardboard. However, I haven't been building for a long long while until my little brother asked me if I could make a ship (he showed me a picture of the Andalucia galleon replica) and I said "sure thing!" 

 

I thought of building it with cardboard however, he wanted to see it float in water. Sure, you can float a cardboard ship on water but it won't last as long as a ship made of wood. And I was looking for other materials and I remembered about popsicle sticks. It was a challenge. I'm having difficulties in shaping popsicle sticks into the right shapes because it's my first time using popsicle stick as a medium for building models. I also don't have power tools to help and I have to rely on scissors and paper cutter to shape them. 

 

I designed the ship with inspiration from early English and Spanish galleons. It will be armed with 26 "side cannons" and 2 "chasing cannons". The hull, the frame, everything (except the masts, sails, ropes, and windows) was made with popsicle sticks.

 

I covered the bottom with epoxy to seal it and make it able to float.

I then painted it with a water-resistant paint in the colour of "Vida Mocha" and a black marker for the hull reinforcements and "girdles"

[Eibwen]

I'll be posting updates on the masts and sails. Here are the beginnings of the galleon.

[ccoyle]

That's very kind of you to take on this project for your brother. You're off to a good start, but I hope you took a couple of things into consideration. First, did you check whether your markers are water-based? I dip in the pond is not good for water-based markers, for obvious reasons. Second, did you give any thought to ballasting? With no ballast, your model will ride too high in the water and be top-heavy.

 

Good luck with the rest of your project!

[Eibwen]

Yeah I did think about ballasting. I experimented with stone or sand and I found sand as a good ballast but I haven't placed it yet. As for the marker, I'm glad that I found out (just now) that it wasn't water based.

Thanks for the luck!

[Omega1234]

Hi Eibwen

 

I’ve just found your Build Log and am amazed at what you’ve achieved with popsicle sticks!  

 

I’m going to enjoy following along, so pls keep the updates flowing. 

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

[Eibwen]

7 hours ago, Omega1234 said:

Hi Eibwen

 

I’ve just found your Build Log and am amazed at what you’ve achieved with popsicle sticks!  

 

I’m going to enjoy following along, so pls keep the updates flowing. 

 

Cheers. 

 

Patrick

Thanks!

[Boy Salas]

Good day from the Philippines. Great project, Eibwen. I am a retiree and I want to start a project that will occupy my time. Popcycle stick models I suppose is the best medium because it is always available to have. I will be following your project and I hope you can send me a rough sketch of the top view, side and back view if the galleon. Thank you so much, keep safe always.

 

Boy Salas

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