Amerigo Vespucci by Dimitris71 - Mantua - 1:100 scale

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Good morning , thank you guys for your likes and for visiting my build log.

 

Cheers

Dimitris

[Dimitris71]

Rabbet line is ready..

 

Cheers

Dimitris

 

 

[xristos]

  hi dimitrie!!

[Dimitris71]

Hi Xristara!! Nice to see you here!!

 

Dimitris

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Thanks for the likes and for visiting my build log guys!! :)

Dimitris

[Dimitris71]

Good evening ,i uploaded some photos showing the progress of the build.

 

Cheers

Dimitris

 

 

[Dimitris71]

Wackowolf and GuntherMT thank you for visiting my build log and also for your likes. :)

 

Dimitris

Edited December 2, 2014 by Dimitris71

[Dimitris71]

I finished shaping the pieces that support the hull planking.( After many tests with planking strips)  

Dimitris

 

[Jerry]

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

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Some photos with the shaped pieces glued.

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Good morning, the first four planks are set each side...

 

Dimitris

 

 

[Dimitris71]

WackoWolf and SimonV thank you for your likes!! :)

[Elia]

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

[cwboland]

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]

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

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Hello, thank you all for your likes and your nice comments. Tuesday update ... Some photos of the progress..

 

Cheers

Dimitris

[Dimitris71]

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

[Elia]

Dimitris,

 

Nice work.

 

Tiropita?

 

Cheers,

 

Elia

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

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

 

 

 

[edmay]

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]

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

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

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

[Dimitris71]

Hello everybody!! The stern deck is ready . Next one will be a structure that belong under the bow deck.. :)

 

Cheers

Dimitris