gsxdent59 Posted February 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Hello my friends,i start today to build the kit of OCCRE "SAN ILDEFONSO" I have read the topic of another user that make the same and i am ready to proceed me too.. I upload fotos with the progress First open the box then preparing the tools The two parts of the keel..i put my phone near to realise the length of the kiel... final i glue the two parts of the keel... To be continued... Edited February 8, 2020 by gsxdent59 BobG, Duanelaker, gieb8688 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted February 18, 2020 I place all the frames in the keel. I put the reinforcments (two per side) throught the holes of the frames. So the skeleton of the ship is now stable and ready for next step...The first deck.. I hope that all goes well...We will see.... WalrusGuy, coxswain, Baltic_submariner and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-E Posted February 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2020 Nice start, looking good. JayCub and gsxdent59 2 Quote Cheers Jeff Current Builds; HMS Supply Completed Builds; AL Swift 1805; Colonial Sloop Norfolk; HMS Victory Bow Section; HM Schooner Pickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted February 19, 2020 Hello my friend.Thanks for the message.I take a look to your builds...very impressing jobs...bravo... Jeff-E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted February 22, 2020 Now i test the position of the first deck.As you see the deck consists from 4 parts,so i must try if they fit right....Thanks God they fit good whitout major gaps. The small gap will covered with the plank. I put the first two of them,starting from the center front,leaving space for the plank that i put above the gap of the two parts. I decide that is better to put that plank after i glue the deck in place,so i can cover well the small gap. Lets see what will happen... american, Jeff-E, JayCub and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 29, 2020 I have finish now half of the first deck. It fits perfect and i cover well the mid line of the two parts. I choose the pattern of the six plank but you can choose what other you like. With a pencil i make the bla ck lines of the deck planks. After i put in place the other half of the deck i will aplly a matt transparent varnish to protect the deck. gieb8688, american, JayCub and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted March 7, 2020 I have finish the first deck. I glue it in place and this is the result. I have apply two layers of mat transparent varnish for protection. Now the next step is the planking of the second deck, and that will cover the most part of the first. To be continued..... Edwardkenway, Kingspoke, gieb8688 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-E Posted March 8, 2020 Share #8 Posted March 8, 2020 Very nice. Turned out really well, a shame most of it won't be seen. Quote Cheers Jeff Current Builds; HMS Supply Completed Builds; AL Swift 1805; Colonial Sloop Norfolk; HMS Victory Bow Section; HM Schooner Pickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted March 8, 2020 yes you are right,but the journey is important not the destination,so to make that, is my hobby even will cover from the second deck...i will know that i make it all... Jeff-E, Rik Thistle and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted March 19, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2020 Hello, she is looking very good, you are doing a fantastic job of her. Keep up the good work gsxdent59 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 20, 2020 Now i have place the 4 parts of the second deck,i glue them and start the planking in the ship,because i think i can cover better the gaps and the deck will be placed correctly. But as you see in the pictures,i stopped in the half of the deck...because the planks 1X3 mm are finished...!!! I havn't damage any of them,i use every sinlge of them,but...isn't enough. I wrote to OCCRE and they answer that they will send me 60 planks more....Good service from OCCRE but why? The two members here SJORS and IOANNIZ who make the same ship they don't wrote something. Anyway,i must wait now the new planks to continue,hopping that this will not happen after again... coxswain, Kingspoke, GrandpaPhil and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted April 21, 2020 After one month still waiting for planks from OCCRE. The COVIT-19 stop my hobby...they wrote to me that when they can, they send me the planks...So waiting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted June 1, 2020 June is here but still OCCRE can't send me the planks. Quarantine is valid in Spain....so waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted June 11, 2020 Finally,the planks are in my hands...so i will continue and finish the deck...soon new fotos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted June 21, 2020 I have finished the planking of the second deck and i put black dots i every plank change,like the nails. The absorblable wood sometimes make the dots not like circls,but like a line,so i scratch the excess ink..maybe there was a easier way for black dots...Anyway is done...also i put the beams and rods in the center of the deck,as described in the manual. So contune now futher... vaddoc, Bossman, gieb8688 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted June 21, 2020 Share #16 Posted June 21, 2020 Looks good, it's coming along nicely! Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted June 25, 2020 Now i have put the gun ports. Little attention to curve them at bow and stern. All this will be sanded so the second planking will be smooth and paint it in colors black and yellow. Back of every gun port there is a piece of wood paint with black color where the guns will be glued... catopower, GrandpaPhil, WalrusGuy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted June 30, 2020 Now i have put the final bulkheads,so the shape of the ship is now visible. I cover the inside of the bulkheads with planks,opening the gun ports. I start the rear entrance of the cabin. As you see in the photo is a difficult part,to make all of this must glue wooden,brass,metal pieces together as seen in plans. Now i glue all this in the rear of the cabin... Now must make the rest part of the cabin... Kingspoke, coxswain, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted July 4, 2020 I finish now the cabin. Three parts in a shape of Π ... from wood,metal and cooper parts like the rear part of cabin. A ladder with 7 steps made in front,lead to lower deck,as you see in the picture from beh ind. After i glue the third deck and i start now to plank it and also the remain bulkheads left and right. Edwardkenway, WalrusGuy, coxswain and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted July 13, 2020 Now i finish the planking of the third deck. I put a plank inside the bulkheads along the deck and paint it red as you see in the photos. Why red? There is an historical explanation: Not to be seen the blood from wounded or killed salors in the fight,because they fight side by side with the enemy's ship... Now is time for the external planking...the most important job... coxswain, Edwardkenway, gieb8688 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted August 4, 2020 The first upper part of the hull is planked now with sapelli planks. Now i will sand it and paint this upper part of the hull, black. Continue after second sector of the hull,gunports... Kingspoke, Edwardkenway, catopower and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catopower Posted August 4, 2020 Share #22 Posted August 4, 2020 Very nice! I'm not sure why, but I've discovered that I really like these Spanish warships. Maybe it's the cool names. My favorite name of these OcCre kits is the Neustra Señiora de las Mercedes – It's just so enjoyable to say. The San Ildefonso is a nice looking ship, and the kit looks nice too. Sorry to hear about the delays, waiting for the additional planks. I know that things like this do happen occasionally. Clare Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted August 5, 2020 Thank you my friend Clare.Yes,San Ildefonso is a very beautiful ship and thats i have choose that. And also because the model is big....above one meter long....so all details are visible....and a lot of work for the builder...that's we like...right? The delay for the planks was from the coronavirus pandemia,so i hope that was once and i don't need to face that again... catopower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted August 23, 2020 Now i have finished the planking of the right side of the hull arount the gunports. I make the openings for the gunports and sanded when needed. All this is painted yellow accorting to the plans. Continue now to the left side of the hull.... coxswain, Edwardkenway, BLACK VIKING and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted September 16, 2020 Now i have finish the planking of the gunports of the other side of the ship and stick together the two sides in the bow in the front. I paint it yellow also and i will paint it again after,if needed. Above the yellow area will fit black wooden strips,so the rest yellow area will be finished better .Now...is time for the hull planking (one layer...) In the center will fit 30-34 planks 5mm width and at bow and stern i must reduce the width to fit properly...isn't the easier job...Lets see about....I will keep you posted.... Edwardkenway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted October 21, 2020 ΙI start the planking of the hull. Isn't the easier job... I reduce the width of the planks in bow and stern... I use white planks in stern because they are more flexible for that curve...All hull will be sanded with sandpaper good after i finish it all and paint it white... CiscoH, Devildog36, coxswain and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted December 1, 2020 Finally i have finish the left side. Is not an easy job. I keep the rule that any of the planks narrowed than the half of 5mm. Now i have close the small gaps with woodputty and after i start to sanding and smoothing ready for painiting white.... Now i start the other side,with the expierience i think will be easier... catopower, Kingspoke and Edwardkenway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catopower Posted December 1, 2020 Share #28 Posted December 1, 2020 I am glad to see your progress on the model. It is a lot of work planing such a large hull, isn't it? The large OcCre models are particularly challenging, as they feature only a single layer of planking of the hull. So, getting a nice shape and dealing with gaps is much more difficult to do. Also, the planking material that OcCre provides for the lower part of the hull, is it sapelli? That is harder to bend than the Lime wood they usually provide for the first layer of planking of their smaller kits. Nice work! Clare Quote Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted December 1, 2020 Share #29 Posted December 1, 2020 Hello gsxdent59, Can you tell us your name? That should be easier to write down 🙃 Sorry for the late respons but a few things. First your planks. You have to short because you planked the whole lower deck. I did only the deck that you see when the upper deck is in place. Then you have enough wood. Then your red and yellow paint... If you like it keep it this way otherwise try the admiralitypaint. Red ochre and yellow ochre. And because the paint goes around the gun ports en bullwarks ,try to sand it smoother and you can use filler over there and sand it after you put filler on it. I know that it’s a big girl and i love building her every minute. You are on the right track and if you want to know something, let me know. There is also something that i will ask you. You know that it is single planking... And do you let the nails in it? Sjors Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxdent59 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted December 1, 2020 First i must response to friend catopower. Yes the wood for planking the lower part of the hull is sappeli and yes is more difficult to bend. So i use in stern, where the bending is more difficult , lime wood strips,i have some spar,you see it in fotos they are white. To the friend Sjors now,my name is George. Yes as you see,i follow the instructions and i planked all the lower deck....but ok, they send me more planks after, to complet the planking of the decks. I am not satisfied with the yellow and red paint,so i will paint it again after but i will sand it again,this is right. About the nails...you suggest that i must remove them? How is possible to do it without make damage? If i paint it white,they don't be covered? i will sand all the hull again to make it smooth,and the head of the nails too. I have seen your photos and always i have your model for helping me.. Thanks for that and for your advice.... George from Greece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.