Artesania Latina Santisima Trinidad 1/84

[NMBROOK]

It has been a little while since my last update, not because I haven't been working on the model, but because I needed to "prove" the Gunport height for the upper two decks rather than rely on the templates.
The gunports for the "Opuses"? are too low on the prototype resulting in them dipping down.I have raised the ports 1.5mm which means the top of the port is the Caping rail itself, much more in line with the original drawings.
I decided not to go with exposed internal framing instead planking the insides similar to the instructions but with a waterway fitted now so it will be painted red along with the spirketing etc.
I could write an essay on what work has been done in the last two weeks but they say a picture is worth a thousand words......

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

Brilliant stuff! Does ST dwarf SL, when they’re placed side by side? That hull looks enormous!

 

[NMBROOK]

Brilliant stuff! Does ST dwarf SL, when they’re placed side by side? That hull looks enormous!

Thanks Marc

I have never had them in the same room together yet I suspect they are a similar length given the scale difference 1/84 vs 1/65.

I will take a picture next weekend with them next to one another because I am curious

 

[NMBROOK]

Hi All

Updates from me have been slow coming for two reasons:

To achieve the results I want is slow going compared to just slapping everything together as per the instructions

Secondly, I hurt my right shoulder ten days ago picking my Dog up! I saw the Physio on Friday and it turns out I have damaged the central muscle in my rotator cuff. I am in a lot of pain and struggle to sleep despite all the painkillers, bottom line, probably another two to three weeks to full recovery.

Anyway, a few pics of the Portside gunport/ window area. The kit includes very nice photo etch for this but has you just glue these pieces on the outside of the hull.I have chosen to inset these in the hull sides, first building into Birch "cassettes" then fitting into oversize holes in the hull and sanding flush.

Sorry Marc, no pictures of Santisima and Soleil Royal next to on another yet, no way am I chancing picking Soleil Royal up with my dodgy shoulder

 

[sevish]

Get well quickly,don't get hard on the build.

 

[dockattner]

Bummer about the injury Nigel. Praying for a quick and full recovery...

When we're young we get hurt doing exotic adventurous things - now it's 'getting out of bed' and 'picking up the dog'. The vigor of youth is wasted on the young.

 

[NMBROOK]

Thanks Guys

You are quite right Paul, my Jack Russell weighs 12 kg, it was HOW I picked him up that was the issue. Twenty years ago I know it wouldn't have caused me a problem

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Hi All

Updates from me have been slow coming for two reasons:

To achieve the results I want is slow going compared to just slapping everything together as per the instructions

Secondly, I hurt my right shoulder ten days ago picking my Dog up! I saw the Physio on Friday and it turns out I have damaged the central muscle in my rotator cuff. I am in a lot of pain and struggle to sleep despite all the painkillers, bottom line, probably another two to three weeks to full recovery.

Anyway, a few pics of the Portside gunport/ window area. The kit includes very nice photo etch for this but has you just glue these pieces on the outside of the hull.I have chosen to inset these in the hull sides, first building into Birch "cassettes" then fitting into oversize holes in the hull and sanding flush.

Sorry Marc, no pictures of Santisima and Soleil Royal next to on another yet, no way am I chancing picking Soleil Royal up with my dodgy shoulder

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THIS dog ?

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

From what limited understanding I have, I know the rotator cuff is a slow-healing area. I wish you the best and speedy recovery.

It’s simply amazing what a difference that small alteration of process and substance makes to the kit. The PE mullions are very nice, on their own, but now they have depth and dimension.

Sometimes, though, little changes add up to huge amounts of extra effort. ‘Worth it, though!

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

No worries about the photo comparison. I was just trying to get you to dust off the pretty lady, on the sly

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

Best wishes, Nigel. Heal up fast!

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Looking out the windows of this old crate I call my body that's been carting me around for the last nearly 78 years, I, the passenger in this creaky old hulk, can't POSSIBLY have gotten so dinged up and worn out as the inescapable old chassis and coachwork I'm stuck with . But, c'est la vie !
Get well asap!

 

[Jimsky]

Get well soon, Nigel!

 

[NMBROOK]

Thanks everyone

I apologise for my absence but it has been an eventful time for me. Physio is helping my shoulder which turns out to be a trapped nerve at the base of my neck but a couple of weeks ago I had another blow. My employer announced they were going into administration if they could not find a buyer. Well after a week of being laid off along with all the other staff, everyone was made redundant yesterday.
Thankfully, I am starting a new position with my previous employer on Monday but it has been a real rollercoaster.

Back to the build. I have slowly completed the Portside planking and Gunport lining. The starboard side is currently part planked but I want to complete one side and use it as a template. I have had to tweak the gunport positions provided by the templates to ensure a nice smooth run.
You will also notice the area at the stern with the large area of filling. I barely sanded the bulkheads whilst fairing, but for me this area was a little low for a smooth line resulting in a flat area. This has been corrected with two part wood filler.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[shota70]

Thanks everyone

I apologise for my absence but it has been an eventful time for me. Physio is helping my shoulder which turns out to be a trapped nerve at the base of my neck but a couple of weeks ago I had another blow. My employer announced they were going into administration if they could not find a buyer. Well after a week of being laid off along with all the other staff, everyone was made redundant yesterday.
Thankfully, I am starting a new position with my previous employer on Monday but it has been a real rollercoaster.

Back to the build. I have slowly completed the Portside planking and Gunport lining. The starboard side is currently part planked but I want to complete one side and use it as a template. I have had to tweak the gunport positions provided by the templates to ensure a nice smooth run.
You will also notice the area at the stern with the large area of filling. I barely sanded the bulkheads whilst fairing, but for me this area was a little low for a smooth line resulting in a flat area. This has been corrected with two part wood filler.

Kind Regards

Nigel


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Dear Nigel
it's looks very nice work
good luck with your new job, and feel better

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Shota couldn't have said it better!

 

[Herman]

Speedy recovery and good luck in your new position.
The hull is looking great. Wow, a lot of gunports to line out.

 

[Hubac’s Historian]

That’s tough news about the job, Nigel. Glad to hear you landed on your feet and that the shoulder is improving. Ship looks incredible!

 

[dockattner]

I thought you didn’t like your old job. Well, it’s better than no job.

 

[sevish]

Nigel,
Best of luck with your new job.
And the ship looking beautiful, and with the hull being copperd it doesn't matter if there is wood ,wood patty or dried pasta with ton of CA glue , as long as it's looking great for you

Cheers
Guy