Dave boatswain Posted June 13 Share #1 Posted June 13 (edited) Hello everyone. My name is Dave, I'm from Ukraine. I want to introduce you to my first model - the Columbus caravel "Nina" (real name Santa Clara) scratch. I've been working on the model for a little over a year now and I'm slowly finishing it. My tools are the most common; the only power tools I have are a screwdriver with a flexible shaft. I will be glad to receive advice, tips and criticism 🙂Further in real time... Edited June 13 by Dave boatswain Roger Pellett, Ferrus Manus, GConiglio and 7 others 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted June 13 Share #2 Posted June 13 (edited) Nice work on your Nina, Bob M. Edited June 13 by Knocklouder Dave boatswain and mtaylor 2 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 ,The Mayflower Amati 1:60, Viking Ship Drakkar-1:50 non Ship Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom Truck Current Build: King of the Mississippi-Artesania Latina-1:80 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave boatswain Posted June 13 Author Share #3 Posted June 13 15 minutes ago, Knocklouder said: Nice work on your Nina, Bob M. Thanks Bob!😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 13 Share #4 Posted June 13 Welcome aboard, Dave! Your model is looking good! Dave boatswain 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrus Manus Posted June 14 Share #5 Posted June 14 First of all, this is one of the best reconstructions of the Nina I have ever seen. This is my reconstruction of a Medieval caravel: How did you build yours completely without power tools? Dave boatswain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave boatswain Posted June 14 Author Share #6 Posted June 14 12 hours ago, ccoyle said: Welcome aboard, Dave! Your model is looking good! 7 hours ago, Ferrus Manus said: First of all, this is one of the best reconstructions of the Nina I have ever seen. Gentlemen, thank you for your kind words. 7 hours ago, Ferrus Manus said: How did you build yours completely without power tools? I don’t even know what to answer you :-). I had to buy some things from my friend - slats for the hull (mahogany) and for the decks (walnut), round blanks for masts and yards, a grate for the hatch, black ropes and an anchor rope. And I made everything else myself using hand tools (knife, wire cutters, pliers, files, jigsaw, scissors, various sandpapers...). The only power tool I have is an electric screwdriver with a flexible shaft, which I have used to make many different holes. Paul Le Wol and Ferrus Manus 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted June 14 Share #7 Posted June 14 (edited) Hi Dave, welcome to MSW. Congratulations on completing this fine Nina. I hope to see your next project in a build log soon. Ooops, I’m editing this because I guess you are not quite finished. Edited June 14 by Paul Le Wol Dave boatswain, mtaylor and Ferrus Manus 3 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrat Posted June 15 Share #8 Posted June 15 Welcome, Dave. An excellent depiction of a latin caravel with authentic detail. Which plans did you use? Could you do a build log step by step for us? Cheers Dick Ferrus Manus, Dave boatswain and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build: Le Gros Ventre 1:48 POF http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/564-le-gros-ventre-by-woodrat-scale-1-48-pof-1767-french-exploration-vessel/ Past builds: Mycenaean War Galley by Woodrat - 1:48 - Shell first Plank on Frame:https://modelshipworld.com/topic/33384-mycenaean-war-galley-by-woodrat-148-shell-first-plank-on-frame Venetian round ship 14th century by Woodrat fully framed - 1:40 scale Completed https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/17991-venetian-round-ship-14th-century-by-woodrat-fully-framed-140-scale Venetian Carrack or Cocha 1/64 by woodrat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4915-venetian-carrack-or-cocha-164-by-woodrat completed United States Frigate Essex 1:64 POF http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4496-usf-essex-by-woodrat-scale-1-64-fully-framed-from-takakjian-plans/ - completed Yenikapi12 by Woodrat - 1/16 scale - a small Byzantine merchant vessel of the 9th century https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23815-yenikapi12-by-woodrat-116-scale-a-small-byzantine-merchant-vessel-of-the-9th-century-finished/ The Incredible Hulc by Woodrat - an experimental reconstruction of a mediaeval transport https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25641-the-elusive-hulc-by-woodrat-finished-a-speculative-reconstruction-of-a-mediaeval-merchantman-132-plank-on-frame/ Location: Perth, Western Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman32 Posted June 15 Share #9 Posted June 15 You work is great. Welcome to MSW. mtaylor and Dave boatswain 2 Quote Ron W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave boatswain Posted June 15 Author Share #10 Posted June 15 (edited) Thank you all for the warm welcome. Yes Paul, you are right, I will continue to work on this model and post updates here. Dick, I have several different plans in electronic form and I study them as needed)). At your request, I will show photographs that I took during the work process. Edited June 15 by Dave boatswain Knocklouder, tartane, Ferrus Manus and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 15 Share #11 Posted June 15 Wow... that is a beautiful and impressive model. Knocklouder and Dave boatswain 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartane Posted Tuesday at 03:45 PM Share #12 Posted Tuesday at 03:45 PM Well done Dave! Fine detailed work. Is the scale really 1: 72? It seems a lot bigger for me. Knocklouder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thukydides Posted Tuesday at 04:05 PM Share #13 Posted Tuesday at 04:05 PM Great job, your model is looking fantastic. Knocklouder 1 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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