Lady Nelson by Lapinas - Amati/Victory Models - 1:64

[Lapinas]

Hello,

 

I was absolutely amazed by Lady Nelson build video "in motion" and I wanted this model kit for a long time now. I guess that it took me way too long to buy this kit myself so I got it as a gift

 

Time for a new adventure!

(the background is... another "model" that I am building as well)

[ccoyle]

Hello, Lapinas! Have you got this project under way yet?

[Lapinas]

So it begins!

[Knocklouder]

Good luck on your journey,  will be following along.   

Bob M.

[Lapinas]

Baby steps.

 

For other builders - please take a note that hull frame parts 2 and 3 numbers are swapped. But as always, it is good idea to dry fit everything before gluing anything

 

[Lapinas]

Little update. I have also 3D printed ship mount. It will be helpful when I will need to mark waterline for painting later.

 

I have also bought airbrush, masking tape and compressor  

[Knocklouder]

Good progress,  and good luck with your airbrush,  I just love mine. The more tools the more fun. 

Bob  M.

[Lapinas]

For all future model ship builders - this is the keel clamp that I have 3D printed: https://www.printables.com/model/55244-model-boat-keel-clamp

 

Cost to print was < 2 EUR, so a good bargain.

 

I have also 3D printed these sanding blocks:

* https://makerworld.com/en/models/439843-mini-sanding-blocks?from=search#profileId-349330

* https://makerworld.com/en/models/1157569-sanding-tool?from=search#profileId-1162971

* https://makerworld.com/en/models/225757-simple-sanding-block?from=search#profileId-262461

Have not used every one of them, but I am sure they will be very useful in this build.

Edited yesterday at 07:05 AM by Lapinas

[Lapinas]

When I was building my Santa Maria I was insanely precise with every step of the process. I will be trying to make the first layer of planks not as perfect this time. I hope that any imperfections will be fixed with wood putty is required and the end result will not be affected.

 

Also building model ship for the second time is much more relaxed process because I have a good idea now what is coming next with every step  

[Lapinas]

9 hours ago, Knocklouder said:

Good progress,  and good luck with your airbrush,  I just love mine. The more tools the more fun. 

Bob  M.

Indeed. I was so happy with my new airbrush that I made this Porsche plastic model