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Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad by Ocre - Build log

Peter Schaap

Peter Schaap

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After almost two and a half months of looking but not touching, I finally received my gift.
I used that time to buy the necessary tools. The only things I already owned were a cordless drill and a Ferm multi-tool.
I also used that time to figure out how I want the ST to look in the end:
  • I’m going to use the Artesanía Latina (AL) color scheme, and I’ve already bought the AL paint set.
  • I also prefer the stern of the AL version, especially the rudder section. I’m going to try and have the stern ornaments 3D-printed.
  • Furthermore, I’m still undecided about the figurehead. If I want to stay as close to the AL version as possible, it will be the "Warrior" figurehead. But there is plenty of time to decide.
  • For the deck planks, I will only mark the caulking seams with a pencil (2B or 4B), so no "nails". And I will use the 4-plank system (butt shift) pattern.
If anyone has any suggestions or advice, please don't hesitate to share!

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Placed all the bulkheads today.
Already made my first mistake; I had already mounted the last bulkhead, which meant I couldn't place the support beams anymore.
I thought I could manage it all without the manual (RTFM!) After some painstaking demolition work with a Stanley knife, the beams could be placed. Finally, remounted the last bulkhead.

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Worked on the third upper gun deck.
I chose a 5-butt shift, using 75mm planks.
The first job was drawing the pattern out on the upper gun deck. After that, cutting the planks to size, gluing, and sanding.
I haven't glued the deck in place yet, just to make absolutely sure everything lines up correctly later on.
The bulkheads have not been fixed to the support beams either.
I also haven't decided on the color of the decks yet. In any case, there won't be any treenails, but I might add the caulking lines

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Peter Schaap said:
Hi Paul, it is....
So I would appreciate your remarks and advise.
Greetz, Peter
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I'm sure you carefully studied the other build reports on this ship. That's probably just as important (if not more important) than the Occre instructions. I think Occre often does videos - do they have any for this ship?

My first build was also a large ship (the Vasa) so I can say with a certain amount of authority: this is going to epic if you can overcome your inevitable mistakes.
 
dockattner said:
I'm sure you carefully studied the other build reports on this ship. That's probably just as important (if not more important) than the Occre instructions. I think Occre often does videos - do they have any for this ship?

My first build was also a large ship (the Vasa) so I can say with a certain amount of authority: this is going to epic if you can overcome your inevitable mistakes.
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I had two and a half months to gather as much information as possible.
I found and watched many videos, including complete build videos of the ST by both Occre and Artesania Latina, as well as info on specific parts of the building process, etc.
I will take a look at your 208-page build log ... I'm sure there's something in there I can use.
Greetz, Peter
 
I built this kit , also have a build log here.
So youbcan take your notes on the different problems on that kit , pay very close attention to the sten gallery.
It's needs to be modified or e your officers will need to lay on their stomach to watch the view out of the windows ROTF

Good luck with the build
Guy
 
sevish said:
I built this kit , also have a build log here.
So youbcan take your notes on the different problems on that kit , pay very close attention to the sten gallery.
It's needs to be modified or e your officers will need to lay on their stomach to watch the view out of the windows ROTF

Good luck with the build
Guy
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Thank you Guy,
Of course I have seen your and other build logs, and I have already gathered many ideas and learned how to approach certain tasks. In your build log, I also found modifications that I am definitely going to copy! The stern has my full attention and I plan to modify it; my officers are real softies!
In my post 'Hi, Peter from the Netherlands' I already mentioned some ideas, including for the stern gallery.
I hope to get tips from you if there might be a better way to do something.
Greetz, Peter
 
Hi Peter, that is a beautiful model and epic first build! Wonderful! I say your premature mounting of the last bulkhead means you'll be just fine - get that first mistake out of the way early on! (Don't ask me how I know this ROTF)

Have fun!
 
Ronald-V said:
This is a serious project! I wish you a lot of fun building it!
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Thank you Ronald!
The hours I’ve already spent on it have brought me a lot of joy.
Your Sphinx is a textbook example of how to plank the hull perfectly! Just like many others, I am highly impressed.
It reassures me to know it took you four months, so if it takes me a very long time, I know that's simply what's required for a great result.
Greetz, Peter
 
TexBilly said:
Hi Peter, that is a beautiful model and epic first build! Wonderful! I say your premature mounting of the last bulkhead means you'll be just fine - get that first mistake out of the way early on! (Don't ask me how I know this ROTF)

Have fun!
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Hi Bill,
I’m under no illusions that this will be my first and last mistake (I’m actually going to keep count of them! ;)
Luckily, looking around the forum, I can see that I’m not the only one—and neither are you! :rolleyes:
Greetz, Peter
 
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