Dimitris71 Posted November 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) Hello to all!! At last, Amerigo Vespucci has arrived! This is my second ship build. First impressions: wood quality is better than that of my previous build and the manual, consists of 9 large sheets with general instructions (compared to the step by step manual of the previous build). Attached you may find photos from unpacking the kit and first dry fit. And now comes my first question: Starting from the bottom of the keel, at which distance should I carve the rabbet line? Thank you in advance for your help Dimitris Edited November 29, 2014 by Dimitris71 tasmanian, avsjerome2003, foxy and 13 others 16 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 29, 2014 Good morning , thank you guys for your likes and for visiting my build log. Cheers Dimitris Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 29, 2014 Rabbet line is ready.. Cheers Dimitris Burroak, canoe21 and avsjerome2003 3 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xristos Posted November 29, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 29, 2014 hi dimitrie!! Dimitris71 and Burroak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 30, 2014 Hi Xristara!! Nice to see you here!! Dimitris Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 30, 2014 Good morning Brian and thank you for your comment and for visiting my build log. You are probably right about this kit . I intent to study carefully the plans and instructions of the ship as well as get help from the forum, before proceeding to the build. Take care Dimitris Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks for the likes and for visiting my build log guys!! :) Dimitris Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted December 1, 2014 Good evening ,i uploaded some photos showing the progress of the build. Cheers Dimitris canoe21, Elia, jms777 and 7 others 10 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Wackowolf and GuntherMT thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes. :) Dimitris Edited December 2, 2014 by Dimitris71 Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted December 3, 2014 I finished shaping the pieces that support the hull planking.( After many tests with planking strips) Dimitris puckotred, canoe21, Elia and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted December 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 3, 2014 Hello Dimitris.. I would like to wish you good luck with your build. I have just finished building Jotika's HMS Victory and have been looking around for my next build and came across your log. I believe you have a great attitude with respect to the difficulty of your build and I believe you will do a terrific job. The photos so far look good and your work looks clean and sharp. Take care. Jehttp://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1951-hms-victory-by-jerry-jotika-scale-172-1805-version-wood/?hl=%2Bhms+%2Bvictory+%2Bjerryrry canoe21, Burroak and Dimitris71 3 Quote Cutty Sark - Billings- Scale:1:64 HMS Victory - Caldercraft - Scale 1:72 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1951-hms-victory-by-jerry-finished-caldercraft-scale-172-1805-version-wood/ HMS Bounty - Amati - Scale 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10200-hms-bounty-by-jerrys-admiral-finished-amati-scale-160/&hl= hms bounty jerry#39;s admiral Viking Ship - Amati- Scale - 1:60 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10415-viking-ship-drakkar-by-jerry-finished-amati-scale-150/ Half Moon - Corel - Scale 1:50 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/9065-half-moon-by-jerry-finished-corel-scale-150/&hl=%2Bhalf%2B%2Bmoon%2B%2Bcorel%2B%2Bjerry Bluenose- Model Shipways - Scale: 1:64 https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/13649-bluenose-by-jerry-model-shipways-scale-164/&hl=bluenose La Nina - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 COMPLETED...7-8-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Hello Jerry, thank you for your encouragement and kind comments. I will try to do my best, the instructions of mantua is a mess.... Only general instruction ,like a puzzle... :huh: ...thank you again. Cheers Dimitris Edited December 3, 2014 by Dimitris71 Burroak 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted December 3, 2014 Some photos with the shaped pieces glued. WackoWolf, coxswain, canoe21 and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted December 6, 2014 Good morning , a little bit of progress... The main deck it's in place with a wall that supports some superstructure. Also the support pieces on the stern for the hull planking is ready. I have started to glue the walnut strips to the main deck. I will be grateful for any comments and suggestions... Cheers Dimitris canoe21, WackoWolf, Elia and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted December 8, 2014 Good morning, the first four planks are set each side... Dimitris edmay, WackoWolf, Seventynet and 9 others 12 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted December 8, 2014 WackoWolf and SimonV thank you for your likes!! :) Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted December 8, 2014 Share #17 Posted December 8, 2014 Dimitris, Very nice start to impressive ship. Those first planking strakes look good, as does the keel rabbet. I haven't seen a build log of the ship so I'll enjoy watching this develop. Cheers Elia canoe21 and Dimitris71 2 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwboland Posted December 8, 2014 Share #18 Posted December 8, 2014 Dimitris, As Elia said, very impressive start. One question though. Is the planking supposed to go right to the prow like that or is it supposed to be more of a rounded or bluff bow? This is the first log of this ship I have seen so was just wondering. Dimitris71 1 Quote Carl Completed builds: AL Bluenose II 1:75 Gallery Amati Hannah SIB 1:300 Gallery Current Build: Bluenose II - SIB - unknown scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted December 8, 2014 Hello Elia, thank you for your nice comments and for visiting my build log. This specific kit is probably a bit more complex for my level... but i am determined to do my best. I have seen other build logs at a Greek site for modellers and the specific kit of Mantua has some design flaws. The instruction manual is confusing given my limited experience.Thanks again Take care Dimitris Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Dimitris, As Elia said, very impressive start. One question though. Is the planking supposed to go right to the prow like that or is it supposed to be more of a rounded or bluff bow? This is the first log of this ship I have seen so was just wondering. Hello Carl , thank you for your kind words and for visiting my build log. Regarding your question and according to the manual the planking should go right to the prow as i built it. Cheers Dimitris Edited December 8, 2014 by Dimitris71 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted December 10, 2014 Hello, thank you all for your likes and your nice comments. Tuesday update ... Some photos of the progress.. Cheers Dimitris Captain Slog, canoe21, WackoWolf and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share #22 Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Hello shipmates, the three planks from the keel to the bulwarks are in place... I must learn to shoot nice photos On photo 7th there is a home made cheese pie in the oven . I would love to share it with you guys!!! Cheers Dimitris Edited December 11, 2014 by Dimitris71 GuntherMT, edmay, cwboland and 6 others 9 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elia Posted December 12, 2014 Share #23 Posted December 12, 2014 Dimitris, Nice work. Tiropita? Cheers, Elia Dimitris71 1 Quote Elia Rose Valley, PA Arethusa: 1907 Gloucester Knockabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Dimitris, Nice work. Tiropita? Cheers, Elia Hello Elia , thank you for the compliment.... Yes, tiropita , how did you know the word tiropita? Lol... :) Cheers Dimitris Edited December 15, 2014 by Dimitris71 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted December 18, 2014 Hello to all !! Thank you all for your likes and for visiting my build log. The first planking is almost done. (it needs a little more sanding)... I will be grateful for any opinions and suggestions... And some photos from the progress. Cheers Dimitris Elia, Heinz6672, cwboland and 8 others 11 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmay Posted December 20, 2014 Share #26 Posted December 20, 2014 Hello Dimitris," starting well usually ends well" nice neat work ,the pictures are good,keep on enjoying your build,best wishes for xmas and the new year to you and your family.Edwin Dimitris71 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share #27 Posted December 20, 2014 Hi Dimitris Just found your build log, great job you have did on your planking, you could have made the planking job a lot easier by using two short planks rather than one long one, but then you did OK, I normally shamper the plank edges to make them fit together, well just a bit late for your ship but just a thought for your next build. Looking forward to following, ENJOY. Regards Lawrence Ηello Lawrence , thank you for the kind comments and for visiting my build log. Thank you also for the tip , i will have it in mind for the next build :) Best wishes for Christmas and new year for you and your family!! Regards Dimitris canoe21 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted December 20, 2014 Hello Dimitris," starting well usually ends well" nice neat work ,the pictures are good,keep on enjoying your build,best wishes for xmas and the new year to you and your family.Edwin Hello Edwin , thank you for your wishes , for your nice comments and for visiting my build log. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year for you and for your family. Cheers Dimitris TonyUK 1 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Hi shipmates!!Thank you all for your likes and nice comments!! During the weekend i was able to do some progress on the build.. First, the planking on the deck has finished. It is sanded and painted . Second ,one structure that belongs under the stern deck is also done. The next one will be the installation of the stern deck . Also the planking and painting.I would like to wish you all a very merry Xmas and a happy new year. Some photos... Dimitris Edited December 22, 2014 by Dimitris71 tasmanian, muratx, Elia and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted December 23, 2014 Hello everybody!! The stern deck is ready . Next one will be a structure that belong under the bow deck.. :) Cheers Dimitris avsjerome2003, HIPEXEC, Elia and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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