Nuestra Senora del Pilar by Occre - Build log

[Heinrich]

The deck looks good Phil. I agree with you - if there are any fitments that need to be glued to the deck hold off with the oil for a while.

 

[Philski]

Planking the upper hull - adding strakes. Glued to the bulkheads and to each other. Bending assist may be needed, such as steam, or soaking followed by a heated bending tool (a soldering iron type of tool)

 

[Philski]

Planking the lower hull. Single planked. Note that at some point in the covering, planks may need to be tapered to fit. I made a tapering jig of sorts to let me taper by hand using a mini hand plane. All planks on my build are secured using CA and accelerator spray.

 

[Jaime R]

Hi Phil, congratulations, you’re doing a good job, and this ship deserves it.
Please let me put a couple of links that could help you.

TODO A BABOR

CUERVAS MONS

Greetings
Jaime

 

[WDO]

I'm enjoying your build log and will keep following your excellent build!

 

[Philski]

Tapering jig. Plywood with a notch about the width of the planking with stops glued in the ends of the groove to keep the plank from sliiding while planing. Also can be used to bevel the edges of planking to allow a closer, better fit. Includes a picture of a tapered plank on end to show the bevel.

 

[Philski]

Adding rubstrakes

 

[El Capi]

Documentation. Consists of an illustrated instruction booklet, a step-by-step procedures booklet, a parts list of over 370 parts, and a series of plates (drawings) for the masts, yards, and rigging. I was able to find a full digital copy of the instructions on the Modeler's Central website and from that, I reprinted the entire thing on copy paper and B-sized prints to include in a three-ring binder to use during this build to keep the original documentation clean. I can write and make notes on the pages as needed.

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The box contents for the Nuestra Senora del Pilar from OcCre

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It was $899.00. I believe it is less expensive other places.

spain 460,,€-halt the price of admirals models.

 

[Philski]

Planking keel and bow

 

[Philski]

Crafting molded rub strakes. Molded strips were created using the Artesania L. shaped scrapers. They work well but take some getting used to.

 

[GrantTyler]

Continued work on the NS del Pilar. Today installed main deck. Both halves. Glued in place with CA. Had to do some sanding once the deck was mounted. I did not add a finish such as Danish Oil. I am contemplating it and the instruction call for oil but I'd rather not if it is going to interfere with later installation of parts,.View attachment 272278

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2nd Half of the deck installed.View attachment 272281
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Main deck sanded. Very thin veneer so I didn't go crazy with the sanding.View attachment 272284
Close up of decking. Sapele veneer. No nails added at this point.

That is good fitment of the deck- says something how you set up your bulkheads.

 

[Heinrich]

I really like your bulwark construction. The filler pieces are an excellent idea.

 

[Philski]

Railings and cap rail construction. Pin board used to help bend and shape railings.

 

[El Capi]

This, being my first ever build log, will be an interesting endeavor for me. I will post images as I complete the many many stages of the build. Each image will be processed in Photoshop (Ver CS6 Extended) and "Saved for the Web" to help with file size.

I ordered this model from Amazon for reasons I'll keep to myself but suffice to say, it was expensive. But not to worry. I'm sure I'll spend even more along the way.

The box arrived undamaged and was over 2 feet long, 4 inches deep and pretty heavy. I'll show pictures of the contents next posting.

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have you taken custom duty into accout. here in Spain the price is about 460,00,€

 

[Philski]

Catheads. Layout then drilled holes, marked with a pencil, grooved with a V-chisel and then ground/sanded out with a dremel and pointed diamond bit.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

looks good!

 

[Philski]

Bitts - note this image is from the instructional manual. Bitts are created using square stock and a small round file. Support stanchions are cut to length and glued in under the railing. I added small brass pins to the base of the bitts to help with placement and stability. Drilled appropriate sized holes to accept the pins.

 

[Heinrich]

Neat and careful work. I like.

 

[Philski]

Pin rails.

 

[Philski]

Stern castle build.