DanielD Posted February 26 Author Share #271 Posted February 26 (edited) Good evening mates, just a quick weekend update on the progress of my Amerigo Vespucci. The main mast hardware and paint is complete and installed into the hull for the last time. Edited February 27 by DanielD ERS Rich, Knocklouder, SiriusVoyager and 3 others 6 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted March 6 Author Share #272 Posted March 6 (edited) Good evening mates, it’s been well over a week since my last update. It’s not because I’ve been lazy, but rather the fore mast has been a bit of a challenge as it has an additional platform with spot lights and railings. Also, it has a radar installation with a wire cage that was a challenge to get to look more like the real AV. Not to mention the marker light at the top of the mast and deck lighting under the platform and all the associated wiring. It’s now ready to primer and paint. Should be another week or so before final installation on ship. Edited March 6 by DanielD Knocklouder, RichieS, clearway and 4 others 6 1 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted March 6 Share #273 Posted March 6 looking good Daniel- slow and steady wins the race especially when altering a kit out of all proportions to the intended build😉 Keith DanielD, theoracle09 and Dave_E 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted March 10 Author Share #274 Posted March 10 Good evening mates, finally…I have the fore mast and lighting finished. Dave_E, theoracle09, clearway and 1 other 4 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted March 15 Author Share #275 Posted March 15 Good afternoon mates, I had a bit of time in the shipyard today and completed the installation of the last lighting effect, the Amerigo Vespucci traditional in port lighting. The only hard part…finding a location in the house that is dark during the day for the photo. Dave_E, clearway, RichieS and 3 others 5 1 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted March 28 Author Share #276 Posted March 28 Good afternoon mates, it’s been awhile since last update…life has just been busy. Been working (slowly) on a set of stairs leading to above the main bridge. The real Amerigo Vespucci has wooden steps, almost ladder like, with brass handrails and brass stair tread protectors. I’ve attempted to build something similar. Steven Brand, JacquesCousteau, theoracle09 and 3 others 6 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted April 8 Author Share #277 Posted April 8 (edited) Good evening mates, it’s been awhile since my last post. Been working on the chainplates and temporary shrouds to get an idea where the rest of the deck equipment will need to go as well as equipment that will hang off the sides of the ship. Edited April 8 by DanielD ccoyle, clearway, theoracle09 and 1 other 4 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvG Aussie Posted April 8 Share #278 Posted April 8 It looks fantastc! Dave_E 1 Quote PvG Aussie (Peter) Started modelling Jan 2022. Joined MSW March 2024. Quote: Rome wasn't built in a day! Current Build: Das Werk WWI German U-Boat SM U-9 (1:72) Past Builds: Artesania Latina (AL) Belem (1:75), AL Vasa (1:65) , Scratch build Australia II SIB (1:225), AL Bluenose II (1:75) AL Bounty (1:48), AL Endeavour (1:65) Trumpeter Bismarck (1:200), Border Models Avro Lancaster Bomber (1:32), AL Fokker Dr1 (1:16) PLUS approx 13 ships in bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted April 9 Author Share #279 Posted April 9 20 hours ago, PvG Aussie said: It looks fantastc! Thank you! Dave_E 1 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted April 12 Author Share #280 Posted April 12 Good evening, more progress on some deck equipment. These platforms started from the kit parts, but rapidly moved into scratch built. 🤷♂️ Dave_E, clearway, Knocklouder and 2 others 5 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted April 19 Author Share #281 Posted April 19 Good morning mates, been slowly working on a set of platforms for my AV. Nearly have the second one done, a few touch ups to do then figure out how to manufacture the canopy for this platform. Close…so close to be finished with these. hof00, Dave_E, JeffT and 5 others 8 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM Author Share #282 Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM Good evening mates, I have finally finished the four platforms that hang off the side of the Amerigo Vespucci. Now on to the next task, I’m thinking the containers for the life rafts. clearway, ERS Rich, Knocklouder and 1 other 4 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielD Posted 5 hours ago Author Share #283 Posted 5 hours ago New task at hand, working on the 18 life raft containers scattered around the ship. In these photos I have completed the frame of the first pair of rafts. JacquesCousteau 1 Quote Daniel Current Build: 1931 Amerigo Vespucci - OcCre 1:100 Finished Build(s): Golden Hind - First Ship HMS Terror as Fitted in 1845, 10/2020 to 1/2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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