Nuestra Senora del Pilar - links to history of this ship and model
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Boxes and materials included in the kit
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Build Instructions
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Cut the parts from the sheets before glue up starts
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Start assembly by first gluing up the false keel with gusset and then the mast support. Maintain flat and square. Remove laser 'flashing' from inside the grooves to insure a proper fit for the bulkheads
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Looks like a nice kit!
Installed the hull support beams (15mm x 15mm), 4 pieces across the bulkheads. Held in place with CA - allowed it to wick into the joints. Also installed the aft support piece to support the deck (when installed)
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Now that will be a fun kit to bash.
First decking. After decking was completed, I applied a couple of coats of brushing lacquer to seal the wood. (Minwax)
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Added the upper cannon ports
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It's amazing how what appears to be such a simple step of installing bulkheads can impact the complete build of the hull. I am always nervous after I have that part finished... did I sand enough, are the bulkheads properly aligned etc etc etc
Built the lining (bulwarks) 
and painted after masking it off.
and painted after masking it off.
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Added the aft "extension" pieces
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I did too and proved correct. Once I started planking I realized that I did not fair properly etc. I wish I had logs and advice from Sos members back then as it is such an important step in the process. Slow here is better for sure.
Oh - a very interesting project - I will follow your work with big interest
Installed cross beams across the bulkheads.
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I saw this kit yesterday for the first time and thought when I am ready to step up my game this might be a good one to do, and today I see a build log so following your build with interest.
Decking continued Installed atop the crossbeams. Some crossbeams are the trimmed and support stanchions are added.
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Your meticulous craftsmanship and great build log is one I will follow closely. I'm looking forward to your next post.
I've been trying to purchase this model for some time from Premier Ship Models but it is on backorder. May I ask what you paid for it
from Amazon?
I've been trying to purchase this model for some time from Premier Ship Models but it is on backorder. May I ask what you paid for it
from Amazon?
Added upper laser cut bulwark siding after painting it red
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