MarisStella-Trabaccolo 1/32 scale by Don Robinson

[DonRobinson]

Here is the start of my build log for MarisStella's kit of the Trabacollo. The kit consists of laser cut billets both walnut and plywood. The wood is mainly walnut with some lime wood and a little oak. The kit also comes with four pages of excellent plans. All wood appears to be of top quality and laser cut boards are done very well. First impressions that this a first rate kit.

Excuse the mess in the kitchen, but here is the box


Laying of the keel


Dry fitting bulkheads

Gluing the bulkheads


Support strips installed and the interior started


Bow cabin started



Liked this picture so much I posted it twice. lol How does one remove a picture?


Stern cabin


Bow cabin floor completed

 

[DonRobinson]

I also wanted to add, but I couldn't get out of the preview mode, that I just finished this model in November so this log will be a little condensed. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I should be done this build(log) in about three weeks.....wouldn't that be something to do in real life!!
Hope you enjoy

Don

 

[mrshanks]

Looks like an excellent start!! I hope we can keep up with this rapid build!!

 

[zoly99sask]

I can attest this ,I have seen it live,very nice build.

 

[Uwek]

Very interesting model and building log of this Adriatic fishing boat......and looks like a very good build

 

[DonRobinson]

Thank You Uwe

 

[DonRobinson]

Carrying on with the build. Finishing the interior and the hull:

These are pieces for the fore and aft bunks


Took a break to make these bitts

Top mast carved from a dowel


Filler blocks added and primed

 

[DonRobinson]

 

[DocBlake]

I know how this turns out! It’s worth the wait.

 

[DonRobinson]

Thanks Dave

 

[Uwek]

The second planking is realy looking good....well done

 

[DonRobinson]

Thanks Uwe

 

[Aginvicta]

That's a nice finish on the Hull Don, did you use varnish on it?
Cheers Andy

 

[Jos]

This is the kind of speed i would like to have in my future builds.
Looks great.
Gr. Jos.

 

[Canoe21]

Hello Don

Great job you are doing on your Trabaccolo, this sure is a very nice and well put together kit, seems to be a notch above all of the others or it looks that way from here. Keep up the great work and do keep the pictures coming, ENJOY.

Regards Lawrence

 

[DonRobinson]

Andy: Thanks, I used satin wipe on poly

Jos: Thanks for stopping in. That would be nice if things could go that fast

Lawrence; Thanks for stopping in, always good to hear from you .

 

[DonRobinson]

Getting ready to cut in scuppers


Cutting scuppers with mill


Scupper strake installed


Upper planking complete


Shaping wale pieces for bow


pieces installed


Wale completed


Wale and rubbing strake installed and painting begun



Painting completed, for now


Companion way


Aft hatch


Ladders completed



Not sure why I included this picture, this is making the porthole covers for the companionway.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by, comments and likes. Hope you enjoy, more coming soon.

 

[Uwek]

Your deck furniture is coming out very nicely. Very clean and accurate work...

 

[mrshanks]

Outstanding Don. Love the companionway and other details!!!

 

[Peglegreg]

This is the kind of speed i would like to have in my future builds.
Looks great.
Gr. Jos.

G'day Don and Jos.
This is not fast, it's 'warp 9.95'. My head is still spinning when you zoooooomed past me.

I was going to say when you done the final planking on the hull......'another Mile Stone on a great job with the planking' but, now I gonna say increadale decking furniture.mate.
I'll was going to say, I'll grab a chair and watch for another entry, but this will be over very soon, so I'll occupy this space standing up.
I wish I could be as quick as you.
Happyfastmodeling mate
Greg