Robert Taylor Posted September 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) Hi Everyone. My Next build I have opted to go for out of my stash is Vasco Da Gama's Flagship Carrack the " Santa Catarina do Monte Sinai" on his 3rd Voyage to Portuguese India in 1524. Although a smaller kit with the hull at 26cm with bowsprit and stern mast added the full length will be 41cm approx. This kit with its beautiful architectural moulding(photos below) has has the potential to be a little cracker. Albeit this is will take some time as there is a lot of very small articulate painting. I am also going to try and make New yards for the masts so I can make cloth sails for this, as much as the plastic moulded sails/yards together have good detail on them, I much prefer cloth ones. I will also have to experiment with the colour scheme a bit as actual original carrack colours seem to differ a bit every time on a different website and from the kit instructions which aren't very good. I will also have to re examine the rigging as the instructions again aren't great. I guess this will probably hold as man challenges as a bigger kit, but I really wanted to do this kit as I love the history of it and it's a step back from the normal a bit. Hopefully I will be starting this in the next couple of days if not the start of next week 👍🤺🤺🤺⚓⚓⚓ Edited February 16, 2021 by Robert Taylor Finished. GrandpaPhil, Ryland Craze and ccoyle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted September 11, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 11, 2020 Nice looking model, and the idea of giving it new yards and fabric sails is a good one - I think it would add significantly to the presentation. This model is almost certainly based on the ship which appears repeatedly (in different sizes) in the painting below - and that is generally thought to be the Santa Caterina do Monto Sinai (launched in 1520, and da Gama's flagship on his third voyage to India). If that's the case the kit seems to have taken a few liberties with the colour scheme - more appropriate to the end of the 16th century than the beginning (but much more colourful!). I've always loved this ship and it's been a long term goal of mine to build a model of it. I didn't know there was a plastic kit available and though I no longer build in plastic, I'm looking forward to following your build. Carracks are a particular interest of mine and I've amassed a whole lot of information on them. If there's any way I can help with references, contemporary pictures etc I'd be glad to do so. I've put together a Pinterest page on larger, later carracks (which I like to call Great Carracks) at https://www.pinterest.com.au/lowe1847/great-carracksnaos/ which you might find of use. Robert Taylor, Ryland Craze and lmagna 3 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Louie da fly said: Nice looking model, and the idea of giving it new yards and fabric sails is a good one - I think it would add significantly to the presentation. This model is almost certainly based on the ship which appears repeatedly (in different sizes) in the painting below - and that is generally thought to be the Santa Caterina do Monto Sinai (launched in 1520, and da Gama's flagship on his third voyage to India). If that's the case the kit seems to have taken a few liberties with the colour scheme - more appropriate to the end of the 16th century than the beginning (but much more colourful!). I've always loved this ship and it's been a long term goal of mine to build a model of it. I didn't know there was a plastic kit available and though I no longer build in plastic, I'm looking forward to following your build. Carracks are a particular interest of mine and I've amassed a whole lot of information on them. If there's any way I can help with references, contemporary pictures etc I'd be glad to do so. I've put together a Pinterest page on larger, later carracks (which I like to call Great Carracks) at https://www.pinterest.com.au/lowe1847/great-carracksnaos/ which you might find of use. Thanks very much, hopefully it will all come together 👍🤺🤺⚓⚓ Louie da fly and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted October 7, 2020 Been held up with shift changes at work so I've had next to no time to start this kit. I've spent more time thinking about the colour scheme as the Box instructions and the 16th century painting are that far apart that its caused me a few headaches. I have only completed the stand and 1 side of the hull painting due to this but I suppose I've got started in some direction. And I thought painting triangles on the Hind and Revenge were time consuming these ones on the shields are only a couple of mm long very intricate on such a small scale hull. GrandpaPhil, Jeff T, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 8, 2020 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2020 Very nice, Robert! Sometimes, the smaller the scale, the tougher the project. I use a head-mounted magnifying pair of lenses, but that still doesn’t solve the “shaking hand” problem that looks like an earthquake through them 🙂. Ryland Craze, Louie da fly, Robert Taylor and 1 other 4 Quote Jeff Current build: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24519-spanish-galleon-by-jeff-t-revell-196-plastic-with-modifications/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Jeff T said: Very nice, Robert! Sometimes, the smaller the scale, the tougher the project. I use a head-mounted magnifying pair of lenses, but that still doesn’t solve the “shaking hand” problem that looks like an earthquake through them 🙂. Thanks Jeff, Yes I tried using a free hands magnifying glass, but I didn't feel comfortable with it, I don't wear glasses normally, only for reading very small print, so I suffice with using them, but using them and a magnifying glass confuses the problem re brush distance to subject and etc, I am more accurate just using my reading glasses. However very early stages still and touch ups and the likes will obviously get done in time 😄 Jeff T, Ryland Craze, lmagna and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted October 8, 2020 Share #7 Posted October 8, 2020 I'd second Jeff's recommendation of a magnifying headset. I use it for all fine work. I wear my normal glasses underneath. It's very good for seeing details I otherwise wouldn't, but it did take a little getting used to. The paintwork is looking very good, at least from the photos. Keep at it. You'll get there with time and patience. lmagna and Robert Taylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted October 9, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 2:28 AM, Jeff T said: Very nice, Robert! Sometimes, the smaller the scale, the tougher the project. I use a head-mounted magnifying pair of lenses, but that still doesn’t solve the “shaking hand” problem that looks like an earthquake through them 🙂. Hi Jeff any suggestions on a decent set of head mounted magnifying lenses, just wanting to avoid poor cheap stuff. Regards Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 9, 2020 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2020 Robert, Check out these two topics: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21199-optivisor-recommendations/?tab=comments#comment-642855 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/22697-optivisor/?tab=comments#comment-673382 Robert Taylor and lmagna 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 9, 2020 Share #10 Posted October 9, 2020 Robert, The topics linked by Ryland Craze have some good recommendations. I am afraid that my own pair of magnifiers is not as fancy as what is discussed in those links. I have plastic lenses, not glass, but so far, they have lasted over three years. This is what I have: I cannot remember the brand name. For the lighting, I use an LED penlight that takes a single AAA battery (I use rechargeable, which last over 2 hours at a time). The LED penlight is mounted on the frame of the magnifier by means of velcro so that I can remove it to change the battery. The white “cradle” for the penlight that allows a flat connection for the velcro of the penlight to the velcro of the frame was made of epoxy putty. Ryland Craze and Robert Taylor 2 Quote Jeff Current build: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24519-spanish-galleon-by-jeff-t-revell-196-plastic-with-modifications/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted October 30, 2020 Small update on my Pyro "Santa Catarina do Monte Sinai" Decking finished and weathered, some Cannons added to Hulls as per instructions, also detailed painting inside ship finshed and weathered. Now to start the the building process to move on to the next stage of adding more Cannons, as well as hatches, Awning, Masts and bowsprit. I will try and make Yards for the masts as the ones with the kit are moulded to the Sails, as I want to add cloth sails as well which I will be hand sewing. Taking a lot longer due to 12hr shifts at work, but have been able to do 30mins-1hr here and there. lmagna, GrandpaPhil and Jeff T 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted October 30, 2020 Share #12 Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Robert Taylor said: I will try and make Yards for the masts as the ones with the kit are moulded to the Sails, as I want to add cloth sails as well which I will be hand sewing. Good decision. Are you planning to make a two-part mainyard? That is, two spars overlapped at the centre? This was normal practice at this time. And note from the painting above the mainsail (and I think also the foresail) had sheets not only at the lower corners, but also "sheets" in the middle of the sail - which your model's pre-cast sails don't show. There was an interesting discussion of how to achieve that here https://modelshipworld.com/topic/4915-venetian-carrack-or-cocha-164-by-woodrat-completed/page/14/ and the following pages. I think Woodrat did an amazing job of it, but it was pretty difficult to achieve. lmagna and Robert Taylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Louie da fly said: Good decision. Are you planning to make a two-part mainyard? That is, two spars overlapped at the centre? This was normal practice at this time. And note from the painting above the mainsail (and I think also the foresail) had sheets not only at the lower corners, but also "sheets" in the middle of the sail - which your model's pre-cast sails don't show. There was an interesting discussion of how to achieve that here https://modelshipworld.com/topic/4915-venetian-carrack-or-cocha-164-by-woodrat-completed/page/14/ and the following pages. I think Woodrat did an amazing job of it, but it was pretty difficult to achieve. Thanks for that link Louie, very informative. Its definitely something I am going to take into consideration, I was thinking about extending the length of the Main sail anyway, and slightly shortening the height to make it look more rectangular rather than square like the kit moulded ones. I will obviously need to do a few measurement calculations as I have to watch that my kit doesn't become Top heavy as it's a very small plastic kit with the hull only measuring 26cm, so compared to Woodrats Wooden kit, he's had a lot more scope and a much bigger and stronger carrack play about with big improvisations. As for the double main yard, it is also something I will look at, although it is not entirely clear in the painting Joachim Patinir of the SCDMS had a double main yard, but I can obviously see why it might have done. Edited October 30, 2020 by Robert Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted October 30, 2020 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2020 Regarding the weight of the sails, you might like to try paper instead of fabric - it can be very convincing - see https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25784-barco-catalan-by-gbmodeler-148-scale-mediterranean-fishing-boat-finished/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-756498 I agree, the painting is a bit unclear - I magnified my original as much as I could, but it's hard to tell whether the mainyard is single or double. Double mainyards are very common in contemporary representations, but I think there's enough uncertainty there for you to feel justified in making yours single. lmagna and Robert Taylor 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Still a lot of work to be done, but for a 54yr old kit and 140 Cannons when finished, its coming together. Pyro 1:144 "SANTA CATARINA DO MONTE SINAI" Edited November 2, 2020 by Robert Taylor lmagna, GrandpaPhil, Jeff T and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 11:52 PM, Louie da fly said: Regarding the weight of the sails, you might like to try paper instead of fabric - it can be very convincing - see https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25784-barco-catalan-by-gbmodeler-148-scale-mediterranean-fishing-boat-finished/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-756498 I agree, the painting is a bit unclear - I magnified my original as much as I could, but it's hard to tell whether the mainyard is single or double. Double mainyards are very common in contemporary representations, but I think there's enough uncertainty there for you to feel justified in making yours single. Really not sure if I could do or pull off paper sails, especially if I go down the route of the doubled main and forsails, I feel a lot mor comfortable with fabric as well as it looking a lot more authentic and less chance of getting damaged. However I haven't decided yet which way to go on either Sail or Yard will worry about that when the time comes. Thanks again for the Informative link Louie much appreciated mate 👍 Louie da fly and lmagna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 1, 2020 Share #17 Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) I hadn't realised the model dated back so far! You're doing a very good job with her. I'm enjoying watching your progress. One of your photos shows the ship seen from directly ahead - is there supposed to be a part filling in that strange gap at the front of the forecastle, or is that the way the model has it? The reason I'm asking is the pictures I have indicate a sharp point at the front of the forecastle, with a panel across further back and higher up (if that makes sense) where the shape of the forecastle dictates it. Here's my interpretation of this in my Great Harry and here's a detail (the first 2 pics from from the painting above) showing the evidence for it You might also like to consider silkspan for the sails - it's used as fabric covering for model aircraft and is very fine. I haven't tried it myself, but quite a few people have reported good results. Edited November 1, 2020 by Louie da fly Robert Taylor and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted November 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Louie da fly said: I hadn't realised the model dated back so far! You're doing a very good job with her. I'm enjoying watching your progress. One of your photos shows the ship seen from directly ahead - is there supposed to be a part filling in that strange gap at the front of the forecastle, or is that the way the model has it? The reason I'm asking is the pictures I have indicate a sharp point at the front of the forecastle, with a panel across further back and higher up (if that makes sense) where the shape of the forecastle dictates it. Here's my interpretation of this in my Great Harry and here's a detail (the first 2 pics from from the painting above) showing the evidence for it You might also like to consider silkspan for the sails - it's used as fabric covering for model aircraft and is very fine. I haven't tried it myself, but quite a few people have reported good results. Hi Louie thanks for that and the photos. Regards to the kit there is No part in the instructions to cover the front of the fore castle. So it maybe something I will try and look into further. Regards the Sails I will probably just use the fabric I usually do re my English man o'war in which I used a cream coloured pillowcase. lmagna and Louie da fly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 3, 2020 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 3:29 AM, Robert Taylor said: I will probably just use the fabric I usually do re my English man o'war in which I used a cream coloured pillowcase. Ah, bed linen -the old standby! Robert Taylor and lmagna 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/3/2020 at 10:41 AM, Louie da fly said: Ah, bed linen -the old standby! Just as good as anything else mate, no point in complicating things, if something is tried and trusted then stick by it, unless certain circumstances need change. Jeff T and Louie da fly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 5, 2020 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2020 Probably the best bed linen is stuff that is old and worn thin - just before it's ready to be thrown out, but not so thin it's ready to rip apart when you look at it. Then it's closer to the thickness (to scale) of the original. lmagna and Jeff T 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted November 17, 2020 All Cannons and decking now painted and fitted. Mizzen and Bonaventure masts fitted. Life boat and Awning built, painted and Fitted, the Awning is only dry fitted as per instructions obviously to help with rigging later and to show life boat when required. Now Making and doubling the Yards as was with these Carracks in the 15th-16th centuries, for my own hand made Sails which will follow later. First time I have ever made my own yards so hoping this turns out ok. The Sails will also be altered from the normal(hopefully) with a Double billowing effect from the middle as well as at the ends of the sail. Reinforced the Main and Fore masts as per normal with the split masts from some kits. GrandpaPhil, ccoyle, J11 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkwz Posted November 18, 2020 Share #23 Posted November 18, 2020 Hi Rob, Hope you don't mind but I'll be pulling my chair and following your build. You are obviously talented at fine scale painting and I particularly like the detailed patterns and deck weathering... I look forward to seeing the finished warship! Cheers, Ron Robert Taylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted November 18, 2020 Share #24 Posted November 18, 2020 Wow! That's a lot of progress! Robert Taylor 1 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #25 Posted November 18, 2020 Thanks Ron and Louie for your kind words. A reason for the fast process of late Louie is just that I have a bit more time off work atm. Also I paint all my parts before dry fitting then final assembly, so a lot of what you see may well have been painted a while ago, but not having time or just taking a break comes to the fore sometimes, don't get me wrong the masts and and cannons were done the past 2 days as I found myself with extra some welcome time to spend. Louie da fly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted November 24, 2020 A little bit more progress. Have cut dowels and doubled the yards for the Fore and Main sails as with Carracks from this period. These are all now fitted and painted, the masts are now complete. After some research I will not be including a bowsprit sail or yard as original paintings seem to depict the Santa Catarina do Monte Sinai with none and various other carracks from this period, albeit some do, so I guess it begs the question why did some and some not use them ? My personal opion I prefer a carrack without one, as another identification of the type of vessel, I think adding the bowsprit sail and yard takes into the early stages of the Galleon. I have added a couple of photos of paintings of carracks for information discussions. Next stage is the standing and running rigging if I can get any decent info on it as the kit being 54yrs old only provides 2 poor b&w photos. Happy modelling everyone Staysafe Rob. 🤺🤺🤺⚓⚓⚓ Jeff T, GrandpaPhil and J11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted November 24, 2020 Share #27 Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Robert Taylor said: After some research I will not be including a bowsprit sail or yard as original paintings seem to depict the Santa Catarina do Monte Sinai with none and various other carracks from this period, albeit some do, so I guess it begs the question why did some and some not use them ? The purpose of a spritsail was to help with steering. It may be that this was still experimental during this period. With the help of the spritsail it was also "easier" to keep the ship on course. Helpfull? Jeff T, J11, rkwz and 1 other 4 Quote Regards, Patrick Finished : Soleil Royal Heller 1/100 Wasa Billing Boats Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch) Pelican / Golden Hind 1/45 scratch Current build : Mary Rose 1/50 scratch große-jacht / Yacht D'Oro 1/50 Corel Gallery : Revell Bounty Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch Shore leave, non ship models build logs : ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72 Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72 Autoblinda AB40 1/72 122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72 10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e) Centurion Mk.1 conversion M29 Weasel 1/72 SAM6 1/72 T26 Finland T26 TN 1/72 Autoprotetto S37 1/72 Opel Blitz buses 1/72 Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72 Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72 Cleaning the 1/72 military collection Si vis pacem, para bellum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share #28 Posted November 25, 2020 13 hours ago, Backer said: The purpose of a spritsail was to help with steering. It may be that this was still experimental during this period. With the help of the spritsail it was also "easier" to keep the ship on course. Helpfull? Oh, I understand that, but I would also like to point out, that I to, have the same drawing in a book I have called Galleons and Galleys, but this is a modern drawing and not from the time period, that's why I preferred to go with paintings from a similar time period, not to say they are right or wrong, but there must be something in it. I guess in the end we will never know truly whether this carrack and many others used spritsails for definite or whether drawings or artists impressions were added to or taken away during the course of history. Baker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted November 25, 2020 Next stage being the rigging, this is not looking good, as I only have these 2 b&w photos at the end of the instructions to go with, I guess this could be a bit make shift, but will try and make it authentic looking as best I can, especially on this size of kit, as I am not used to working on fine detail on this scale without proper instructions, but I have to persevere and see this through the on coming storm. Happy modelling everyone Rob. ⚓⚓🤺🤺 Baker, Jeff T, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Taylor Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted December 31, 2020 "Santa Catarina Do Monte Sinai" Pyro 1:144 scale. Starting to take shape... Everything has came to a halt these past 6weeks due 12hr shifts and of course Christmas. Standing rigging & blocks done, next started rigging the deadeyes for ratlines and running rigging for each corresponding Mast. Looking forward to getting on with this and to finish her off with hand sewn sails, long way to go, but thankfully off work till the 7th January. Hope Everyone had a Merry Christmas, and Happy New year to you all when it comes. Happy Modelling ⚓⚓⚓🤺🤺🤺 Danstream, Jeff T, Louie da fly and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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