Cazador Xebec 1750 - OcCre - scale 1:60 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Bluebeard]

Off we go
To start this build, it begins with extracting the bulkhead parts from the frame. It's not a very complicated kit, by that I mean it's pretty straight forward to build for a kit of this size.

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Time to put these beauties on the keelplate... All pieces fit nicely.

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Next step is to place the deck on the top of the bulkheads.

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I start laying the deck planks and cut the strips into fixed lengths and went for an acceptable pattern. I went for a "no-caulking" look.

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When finished, I use a scraper to level the deck.

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And these are the first baby steps I made for this model...
Pter

I love those scrappers.
Where did you get them?

 

[Ptèr]

I love those scrappers.
Where did you get them?

Hi Bluebeard. I've gotten these from a local hardware store, but you can get them online for example at amazon.

Amazon.com : wood scraper

regards,
Peter

 

[Bluebeard]

Thank You Ptèr.
I got to have this item.

 

[Ptèr]

Thank You Ptèr.
I got to have this item.

Good luck, may it serve you well on your next endeavours.

regards,
Peter

 

[GrantTyler]

Love the comment of you guys. We had diner and it has some woody flavor, like my aftershave.

I've constructed my second anchor. I like to make 4 in total. This model has only two, but I like to make some extra. These ships had spares on deck when an anchor got lost. Also I have to make the buoys, but that's for later.

De opening aan de bovenkant is kleiner dan die aan de onderkant

Het vormen van de ankerstok

Van heel dun messing plaat heb ik reepjes gesneden en met bruineringsvloeistof (patina grijs) gemaakt. De messing strips gebogen zodat dit de banden worden die om de ankerstok wordt gezet.

Daarna de ring omwikkeld met touw en de kabels aangebracht.

Regards,

Peter

Good evening Peter. Like everything on your Xebec, those s are excellent. The anchor ropes are brilliant. Hey I don’t have those in my kit . Did you make the ropes yourself? Cheers Grant

 

[Ptèr]

Good evening Peter. Like everything on your Xebec, those s are excellent. The anchor ropes are brilliant. Hey I don’t have those in my kit . Did you make the ropes yourself? Cheers Grant

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regards,
Peter

 

[Ptèr]

buoys

Hi guys,

Today I tried to make some buoys for the anchors. I never made these before and found little information about them. However, some experienced modelers seem to make them and the most common ones I've seen are the "rugby ball" shaped buoys on HMS Victory or the same period type of ships.
On other Xebec's I've seen, they used a "cone" shape buoy.
I just tried to imitate what I've seen on pictures. One thing I didn't do is to serve the main ropes surrounding the buoy. I didn't have the means to do so.
Please keep in mind I made these only with a knife, rope, glue and some tweezers.

1 down, 1 to go!

See you next time,
Peter

 

[Daniel20]

Mighty tiny and really well done!

 

[GrantTyler]

buoys

Hi guys,

Today I tried to make some buoys for the anchors. I never made these before and found little information about them. However, some experienced modelers seem to make them and the most common ones I've seen are the "rugby ball" shaped buoys on HMS Victory or the same period type of ships.
On other Xebec's I've seen, they used a "cone" shape buoy.
I just tried to imitate what I've seen on pictures. One thing I didn't do is to serve the main ropes surrounding the buoy. I didn't have the means to do so.
Please keep in mind I made these only with a knife, rope, glue and some tweezers.

1 down, 1 to go!

See you next time,
Peter

Good morning Peter. I think your hands are like a precision milling tool- you have skills .Those are tiny bouys and pretty much perfect. When researching for my Victory I used Harland as my Nun bouy reference and the cone was most certainly used during this period. Cheers Grant

 

[Dean62]

Those look awesome! Great job!

 

[Peter Voogt]

buoys

Hi guys,

Today I tried to make some buoys for the anchors. I never made these before and found little information about them. However, some experienced modelers seem to make them and the most common ones I've seen are the "rugby ball" shaped buoys on HMS Victory or the same period type of ships.
On other Xebec's I've seen, they used a "cone" shape buoy.
I just tried to imitate what I've seen on pictures. One thing I didn't do is to serve the main ropes surrounding the buoy. I didn't have the means to do so.
Please keep in mind I made these only with a knife, rope, glue and some tweezers.

1 down, 1 to go!

See you next time,
Peter

That’s a nice little scratch made buoy, Peter. Chapeau!
Regards, Peter

 

[Ptèr]

Mighty tiny and really well done!

Thank you Daniël, it took some time but I had fun making them.

Good morning Peter. I think your hands are like a precision milling tool- you have skills .Those are tiny bouys and pretty much perfect. When researching for my Victory I used Harland as my Nun bouy reference and the cone was most certainly used during this period. Cheers Grant

Thanks for the encouragement Grant. I'm sure the "artistic creativity" had a hand here over historical accuracy.

Those look awesome! Great job!

Thanks Dean, I tried and succeeded in a artisitic creative way. You know what I mean...

That’s a nice little scratch made buoy, Peter. Chapeau!
Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter. You know a thing or two about scratch made objects.


And the other anchor has it's buoy attached, so now we have a pair.

regards,
Peter

 

[oldflyer]

Ptèr.​

Just found your log --- Beautifully crafted work. I will go back and do a serious visit.

 

[Ptèr]

Ptèr.​

Just found your log --- Beautifully crafted work. I will go back and do a serious visit.

Hi John,

Nice of you stopping by. Thanks for the likes and reply. I'll have a beer to that sir! Follow your SotS build step by step...

regards,
Peter

 

[Uwek]

Very good result -> Bravo

 

[RDN1954]

buoys

Hi guys,

Today I tried to make some buoys for the anchors. I never made these before and found little information about them. However, some experienced modelers seem to make them and the most common ones I've seen are the "rugby ball" shaped buoys on HMS Victory or the same period type of ships.
On other Xebec's I've seen, they used a "cone" shape buoy.
I just tried to imitate what I've seen on pictures. One thing I didn't do is to serve the main ropes surrounding the buoy. I didn't have the means to do so.
Please keep in mind I made these only with a knife, rope, glue and some tweezers.

1 down, 1 to go!

See you next time,
Peter

Most definitely not the quick and dirty method to get some buoys. Difficult to handle, but very nicely crafted.

 

[Ptèr]

Very good result -> Bravo

Hi Uwe, thank you very much. It was fun making these little buoys. But I’m glad it’s done.

Most definitely not the quick and dirty method to get some buoys. Difficult to handle, but very nicely crafted.

Hi Johan, it sure wasn’t easy, however it worked out allright. thanks for the support!

Peter

 

[Ptèr]

Hi everybody,
The last work on my Xebec is a continuation of some of the woodcarvings. I'll show you the proces.
The "column shaped" design is more and less the design OcCre went for in their kit and I liked it and so kept it. Just made them out of wood instead of the prefabricated castings.

regards,
Peter

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi everybody,
The last work on my Xebec is a continuation of some of the woodcarvings. I'll show you the proces.
The "column shaped" design is more and less the design OcCre went for in their kit and I liked it and so kept it. Just made them out of wood instead of the prefabricated castings.

regards,
Peter

Beautiful visualization that shows your craftsmanship, Peter. Nice details.
Regards, Peter

 

[dockattner]

Fantastic Peter. Your work is always a joy to see.