S.ma Trinidad Cross Section 1/90 - Ocio Creativo - by Piero

[The Sailor]

This new project is coming ... Let me finish the YQ Bluenose first ... then I'll begin it!

 

[Uwek]

This kit is already shouting "Please bash me"
There are a lot of possibilities to make an interesting model

 

[The Sailor]

Yes Uwe, that's exactly what it is saying! I just got here from Spain .... but I have to finish Bluenose by YQ first!

I saw that there is no build log dedicated to Cross Section Ships, can you think of opening one or is there no critical mass to activate it?

 

[Uwek]

I saw that there is no build log dedicated to Cross Section Ships, can you think of opening one or is there no critical mass to activate it?

cross section are included in the "normal" areas, means kits or scratch - so you have started this log in the correct area. In moment there is also no need to split the sections from the "complete ships"

 

[The Sailor]

Hi Mates!

I decided to start the work on the S.ma Trinidad Cross Section just to change the state of my head from the work done on the YQ Bluenose (which remains, for the moment, in the shipyard waiting for new stimuli ...).

I started looking online for some build log of the model and this drawing of the historical section of the Holy Trinidad happened to me. Continuing to search, as suggested by Uwek, to see how the modeling world has approached this model, I found interesting ideas ....

So I started to modify the first frame by creating a "false frame" as per the drawing. Using wood scraps, I reproduced what is indicated in the historical drawing.

And here are the first photos on which I would like your advice and / or suggestions.

 

[The Sailor]

 

[Uwek]

Looking interesting - with good ideas to batch this kit - >

 

[The Sailor]

Next step:

I added the ballast using the crushed stone provided in the kit. I selected the smaller stones to respect the scale and also to position the stones more easily transportable by hand.

Then I started making stuffs that will go both in the hold and on the first deck.







Cheers!

 

[dockattner]

Wow! You'll be done before the weekend is over! Clever solution to the face frame.

 

[The Sailor]

Thanks Paul! Your words will pushing me to do the best to get "your" goal ....

 

[The Sailor]

New Update:

I went on to work on the starboard side by applying frames instead of those provided by the kit. They helped me just to position the gun ports correctly.

A few pics ...








Cheers!

 

[The Sailor]

Up to date

Finished installing the second deck where, differently from what is indicated in the instructions, I will build the part dedicated to the crew.

I have already made the table and today I have completed two "beds" for the rest of the sailors.
I'm also thinking of a small stove to cook meals .... We'll see.

Now some pics:








Cheers!!

 

[Heinrich]

Your cross-section is starting to shape up VERY nicely, Piero! Love the hammocks!

 

[The Sailor]

Hello Heinrich, thanks for your kind words!

After months working on BN, I decided to wash my mind doing a "more simple" kit! Even if I changed, and still changing, a lot of stuffs from original kit ...

Piero

 

[RDN1954]

Nice work, Piero!

 

[The Sailor]

Nice work, Piero!

Thanks Johan!
I see you're still in Spain, should be a looooong vacation!

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

This kit is already shouting "Please bash me"
There are a lot of possibilities to make an interesting model

Like maybe adding the rest of the ship ?

 

[RDN1954]

Thanks Johan!
I see you're still in Spain, should be a looooong vacation!

You're welcome!
Vacations can't belong enough, altough I must admit I miss working on my Bluenose...

 

[The Sailor]

Like maybe adding the rest of the ship ?

Thanks Kurt for visiting my build!
Unfortunately the market only offers the main mast cross section .... It might be interesting to propose your request to the manufacturers !!

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Thanks Kurt for visiting my build!
Unfortunately the market only offers the main mast cross section .... It might be interesting to propose your request to the manufacturers !!

Well, if they can make a cross section, they can probably make the entire ship, given enough time and work. New kits take a lot of time and hard effort to plan, source materials for, and produce. There are so few wooden sailing ship kits out there in comparison with models in other genres because of this, and the demand is lower because the builders are a small group. Those of us who want a ship not available in a kit are still forced to scratch build.