La Nina by MateuszPL - Artesania Latina - 1:65

[MateuszPL]

Hello. I am starting to build my third ship from the Columbus expedition. La Nina by Artesania Latina in 1:65 scale.
I hope it goes easy, but not too easy

 

[MateuszPL]

Before that, I made figurines from Artesania Latina. Until La Nina is launched, Vicente Yáñez Pinzón will wait on Santa Maria and oversee the construction. 😂

[MateuszPL]

First day of work. The easiest part. The frame parts fit very well. I just decided to nail a few nails to the deck because I glued the rest.

Then I filed down the front and rear frames. I don't know if I did it well enough. I will decide in the process of making the hull plating.

[Louie da fly]

That's great, Mateusz! Looks like you're well on the way to another really good model. 

 

By the way, I love those crewmen figures. Very nice.

 

Steven

[MateuszPL]

The figurines are very nice. There are only ten of them, so they may not be visible when I divide them into three ships.

Today I just put the floor on the deck. I decided to divide the baswood battens into 6 cm long sections.They look more realistic now.

[MateuszPL]

Third day of work. Upper deck under construction.

[MateuszPL]

Based on the experience of building previous ships, I decided to add the ship's keel and stem at this stage.It's my first time doing it so I don't know if it's a good move. In previous ships, installing them was the most difficult for me. Therefore, this time I want to try this method.

I've already installed the side waterways. Now I will proceed to the initial hull plating. This may take me several days.

 

[MateuszPL]

Work in progress.

[MateuszPL]

I have finished building the first plating of the hull. Gaps and unevenness will be smoothed out with a wood putty. Next step is to carry out the second and final plating of the hull.

[Louie da fly]

Nice work on your first planking, and filling and sanding should smooth it off well.

 

However, may I suggest that before you begin second planking, you check out the planking tutorials at https://modelshipworld.com/forum/98-planking-downloads-and-tutorials-and-videos/ - these show you how best to achieve the best planking finish, the way it was done with real ships.

 

Good work!

 

Steven 

[allanyed]

Please do take Steven's advice above and thoroughly study the planking tutorial by David Antscherl (https://thenrg.org/resource/articles) in the Article data base and Chuck Passaro's 4 part videos on proper planking techniques so at least the second layer looks good.  There is no need to use metal pins, especially on the second layer.   Is there a reason you used pins?

Good luck!

Allan

 

 

 

[MateuszPL]

Thanks for the advice. I will try to make a second planking according to the art of boatbuilding I'll do my best😁.

Why did I use pins? Because the manual said so. I will not use pins on the second layer. 🙂

[allanyed]

2 hours ago, MateuszPL said:

Why did I use pins? Because the manual said so

No surprise there.   After studying the tutorials you will see that this is totally unnecessary. Sanding and otherwise fairing the hull is difficult at best with hundreds of nails with which you have to contend.

 

Allan

 

  

[knightyo]

This looks like a fun model!  When the hull planking was attached, was it glued in addition to having the pins?   If so, I'd strongly recommend removing the pins before starting the second layer of planking.  Once the pins are removed, filler is applied to the hull (including any damage incurred during pin removal), and the hull sanded smooth, you should have a very good surface in which to apply the second layer of planking.  

 

Alan

[MateuszPL]

Unfortunately, I did not manage to put the second layer in accordance with the art. Maybe I don't have the skills. This is my current progress.

[Knocklouder]

Hi, even if it's not planked by the book that's a ready good job , I could not get mine by the book either.But we will on our next one. 😊  It looks really good mate!!

[MateuszPL]

I've completed the construction of the rudder stick and the gunwale covers.

 

I've started building the stern rail.

 

Edited August 1, 2022 by MateuszPL

[MateuszPL]

I added cleats and painted stern rubbing strake, side and stern strengtheners. I used Vallejo black acrylic paint for painting.

[MateuszPL]

This time I would like to put varnish on the ship. I wonder if this is the right time? I've never done this before.

[modeller_masa]

5 minutes ago, MateuszPL said:

varnish

Of course, yes. Some varnishes, such as wax for wood, don't allow any bond, but most of them still have good adhesive to additional deck fittings. I would recommend the dewaxed shellac from Zinsser's. Shellac is a nearly all purpose varnish and bond for wood and thread.

 

- Dry within 15 minutes. (Faster than oil and water based varnish)

- Safe (Alcohol based)

- Convenience (A little bottle of shellac lasts for a few days.)

- Easy removable (Ethanol or IPA)

- Nice coat (A little yellowish satin surface - not glossy)

- Long shelf life (more than 5 years + add some alcohol to thin)

- Application - Nearly all place of wooden model ship!

   Wood conditioner ◎, wood varnish ○, great paint primer (especially metal surface) ◎, good bond for thread and knot ◎

 

[MateuszPL]

OK. Effects before and after varnishing. Looks nicer

[MateuszPL]

I'm starting to work on details.

[MateuszPL]

Current progress. 

[MateuszPL]

Beginnings of manoeuvres with the rigging and mast halyards.

[MateuszPL]

Final stretch! There are only details left. 😄

[MateuszPL]

The construction of my Christopher Columbus fleet is complete.  
I think this is my best ship so far.  

[Prowler901]

Congratulations!  A beautiful fleet of models you have recreated.  When I think about the men who sailed them I am amazed at their bravery and skill.  Such small ships in the big ocean without an idea of how far they would be going.

 

Todd

[flutlo6180]

I like the figurines engaged in typical shipboard tasks. Great looking model and a fleet to be very proud of!