Thanasis Posted June 18, 2013 #1 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone. Well, I still build ships models... I have been trough sad situations because of my country’s problems and I hadn’t sat at my workbench for almost two years, until I realized I had to move on… I started again with a simple model, working slowly since yet, I had to remember many things of ship modelling and there were times where I felt like if I was a newbie… Eventually I managed to finish the first model of my "new era”... Because I wasn't sure about me or the result, I didn't start a build log, and I have kept only a few photos… So it will be a short log and it won’t take long for you to see the model ready. The real ship was a small version of a Greek "Perama" with some effects from another type of Gr. Vessel the “Tserniki”, related only to its dimensions. As a small “Perama” it was the most singular type of a vessel in the traditional Greek ship-building of the 20th century, characterized by a small counter, placed crosswise at the upper part of the cutwater. It is believed that they had been lead to this particular construction, because of the upper spreaded sides of the vessel, which in this case couldn't reach the stems in bow and stern....This counter was offering a connection point for the gunwales but also a board for decoration... It could be a merchant or a passenger boat at that time and rigged more often as a cutter or with half-lateen sail. As far as I know, there are only two survived vessels to our days. .......... The model has been built from scratch, except the deadeyes-blocks and anchors, in 1:32 scale. Thanks Edited June 18, 2013 by Thanasis tarbrush 1 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Thanasis Posted June 18, 2013 Author #2 Posted June 18, 2013 I followed the plans of the hull of a real boat , and the method of planking on bulkheads. Plywood was used for the keel and frames and beechwood for all the external wooden parts. I also followed the traditional way of planking. Vasileios, Omega1234, greg-kam and 4 others 7 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Thanasis Posted June 18, 2013 Author #3 Posted June 18, 2013 The model was built at the level of beams. On margin planks, small pieces of wood were placed, giving the view of components of frames. By building the gunwale and the counter at the prow, the hull took its proper shape. Some wooden supporting constructions, were also made in prow and stern. Thanks tarbrush, Omega1234, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
tarbrush Posted June 18, 2013 #4 Posted June 18, 2013 Hi Thanasis, I really like that black and white photo at the first of your log. What an interesting vessel. You've done a beautiful job on your planking and the stealers in it. I liked your phrase "new era" for your stage of modeling. I also am entering my own new era, my next build will be my first since retiring. best wishes Omega1234 1 Quote John future build: to finish Mary Rose http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8507-mary-rose-by-tarbrush-scale-172-1545/?hl=%2Bmary+%2Brose completed builds: Constructo Steam Launch Louise
captainbob Posted June 18, 2013 #5 Posted June 18, 2013 Thanasis, Good build, I'll be watching for more. Bob Omega1234 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Jim Lad Posted June 18, 2013 #6 Posted June 18, 2013 Thanasis, It's great to see that you're back at your work bench. That's a very nice model that you've built. John Omega1234 1 Quote
russ Posted June 18, 2013 #7 Posted June 18, 2013 Beautiful design. These local work boats are always interesting. The planking is really very nicely done. It has great lines. I look forward to more progress. Russ Omega1234 1 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
druxey Posted June 19, 2013 #8 Posted June 19, 2013 Welcome back, Thanasis! Good to see you are active again and doing such lovely work. I'm well aware of the troubles you are going through as a country and am sorry that it's affected you personally. Omega1234 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
mtaylor Posted June 19, 2013 #9 Posted June 19, 2013 Thanasis, Good to see you back doing your ships. You haven't lost your touch. Lovely planking and great lines. I'm looking forward to the rest of this build. Omega1234 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Anja Posted June 19, 2013 #10 Posted June 19, 2013 Hello Thanasis, Welcome back with this beautiful model. I'm looking forward to the rest of the pictures. Take care, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
Thanasis Posted June 19, 2013 Author #11 Posted June 19, 2013 Thank you all mates. I really feel I'm among friends. Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Thanasis Posted June 19, 2013 Author #12 Posted June 19, 2013 The counter was made by a proper shaped piece of wood on which, a second thin sheet of wood at the same shape, was glued. By making the decoration cuts on the sheet of wood, I avoided the wood carving on which I don't have a good name... "Cheating" again...the carving on the rudder made by a ballpoint, that was passed some times, around a metallic form. druxey and Omega1234 2 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Thanasis Posted June 19, 2013 Author #13 Posted June 19, 2013 Some deck structures Thanks druxey and Omega1234 2 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
michael mott Posted June 19, 2013 #14 Posted June 19, 2013 Thanasis, What graceful line you model has. I look forward to the rest of your build. I hope the troubles in your country will not cause you any more problems. Michael Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
st george Posted June 19, 2013 #15 Posted June 19, 2013 Thanasis, your doing some fine work on your model. I'm looking forward to more. great build mate Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat
russ Posted June 19, 2013 #16 Posted June 19, 2013 Very ingenious work with the counter and the rudder. The details are wonderful. I really like your windlass and deck house. There is a lot to be said for large scale models of small boats. You can render just about everything in the boat and they make excellent models. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Jim Lad Posted June 19, 2013 #17 Posted June 19, 2013 Yes, Thanasis, beautiful work on the deck structures. John Quote
ianmajor Posted June 19, 2013 #18 Posted June 19, 2013 Thanasis, You are making a stunning model. Beautiful. By the way - there is no such thing as cheating in model making - just alternate ways of doing things. Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error.
captainbob Posted June 19, 2013 #19 Posted June 19, 2013 Wonderful "cheating". I'll have to use that on one of my boats. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
Anja Posted June 19, 2013 #20 Posted June 19, 2013 Hello Thanasis, Wonderful work. Just beautiful. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo
Geoff Matson Posted June 19, 2013 #21 Posted June 19, 2013 Great build and I love your tips. Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery)
Thanasis Posted June 20, 2013 Author #22 Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Finishing woodwork... ................. Thank you all that you followed this short log of mine and for your kind words. Photos of completed model you can see in gallery: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/376-tsernikoperama-from-greece/ Edited April 29, 2014 by Thanasis druxey, michael mott, ioannis and 2 others 5 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
russ Posted June 20, 2013 #23 Posted June 20, 2013 The finished model is outstanding. It is a beautiful piece of work. However, how about a few more photos of how you got there? I am sure everyone would relish a few more progress photos. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB
Thanasis Posted June 20, 2013 Author #24 Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Many thanks Russ, I really appreciate your comment. I'm sorry but I'm afraid I might disappoint you. As I have told you, I haven't kept many (any other) photos. After the woodwork, what followed is the painting and the rigging and because it's a simple model, I never thought that these short stages would be interesting... Thanks Edited June 20, 2013 by Thanasis Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Jim Lad Posted June 20, 2013 #25 Posted June 20, 2013 Now that looks very nice indeed, Thanasis - a beautiful job. John Quote
Yambo Posted June 20, 2013 #26 Posted June 20, 2013 That's a beautiful model Thanasis. I also like the way you've mounted it on a pair of cleats, it looks just right. Quote If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.
ianmajor Posted June 23, 2013 #27 Posted June 23, 2013 Thanasis, Lovely work. Very nice result. Can we look forward to another build from you? I hope so. Quote Ian M. Current build: HMS Unicorn (1748) - Corel Kit Advice from my Grandfather to me. The only people who don't make mistakes are those who stand back and watch. The trick is not to repeat the error.
Thanasis Posted June 24, 2013 Author #28 Posted June 24, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words. I'm thinking of starting a new build by the end of the summer and I'll keep in mind to take more photos of the construction... Thanks. Anja, ianmajor and mtaylor 3 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
Thanasis Posted October 6, 2015 Author #29 Posted October 6, 2015 I would like to share my joy with you mates... My model won the silver prize (2nd place) in the 34th Greek Scale Modeling Exhibition of the I.P.M.S. gr, last Sunday. Thx druxey, GuntherMT, GrandpaPhil and 3 others 6 Quote https://www.naftotopos.gr/index.php/el/ There are no bad or good model makers. There are only less or more experienced. In gallery Tsernikoperama - Trechandiri Brachera - Bombarda Sabatiera -Tserniki vessel rigged as Penna - NE Aegean Sea Tserniki -Tserniki of Mykonos Island -Tserniki of Mytilene Island -Trechandiri-schooner rigging
druxey Posted October 6, 2015 #30 Posted October 6, 2015 Well done and well deserved, Thanasis! Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
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