Cazador Xebec - OcCre 1:60 [COMPLETED BUILD]

Dean let me put my 5 cent here
Your small boat is accurate for the Spanish or French navy for the Mediterranean sea those where build differently from the British or American navy.
Here a pick of the Ancre mono (Le Requin) where you see clearly that your boat is accurate
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By the way OcCre did change the name of that model
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And also found a picture of a Xebec from that period for you
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Mr.Deep said:
Well, by God!Don't compare the 17th century with the 20th century!In extreme cases, your boat should have a deck in the stern, at the level of the edge of the board.the steering wheel should still be attached through the hinges to the transom.I don't see a transom as such here.Just a hole in the bottom.
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Mr Deep, Thank you for your concern and input. I realize you strive for historical accuracy, and are welcome to employ that in your build.
Once again the hole is above the water line, that’s good enough for me. I’m moving forward, as this is just a model to me. It’s not a museum piece.
Furthermore, there are four more build logs on this kit, and everyone built the ships boat per the kit instructions. I see no reason to change it. I like that it is similar to the big ship.
And as Charles pointed out, that is correct for the Spanish boats.
 
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Charles QC said:
Dean let me put my 5 cent here
Your small boat is accurate for the Spanish or French navy for the Mediterranean sea those where build differently from the British or American navy.
Here a pick of the Ancre mono (Le Requin) where you see clearly that your boat is accurate
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By the way OcCre did change the name of that model
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And also found a picture of a Xebec from that period for you
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Thank you for your input Charles! I figure since the kit is of a Spanish Xebec, made by a Spanish company OcCre, that they would at least do enough research to get that right.
I’m not changing the ships boat, other than a few cosmetic changes.
 
Dean62 said:
Once again the hole is above the water line, that’s good enough for me. I’m moving forward, as this is just a model to me. It’s not a museum piece.
Furthermore, there are four more build logs on this kit, and everyone built the ships boat per the kit instructions. I see no reason to change it.
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Hi Dean,
I totally agree with your.
I also said it in another build log: you as a builder determined.
It's your ship, your interpretation and you're looking at it later. (Unless you build it for another ;))
I was intended to write something about of for Mr.Deep. But that will spoil your beautifull build.
Regards, Peter
 
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Peter Voogt said:
Hi Dean,
I totally agree with your.
I also said it in another build log: you as a builder determined.
It's your ship, your interpretation and you're looking at it later. (Unless you build it for another ;))
I was intended to write something about of for Mr.Deep. But that will spoil your beautifull build.
Regards, Peter
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Thank you for your support Peter.
I don’t mind people giving their input, but after that, let me decide.
 
Very nice build !!! I have been following it since the start. The boat is superb as the ship. I envy you level of details well done.

Concerning historical accuracy, I think as you. I do this hobby as an entertainment. Of course, if I can do something to make a kit better, I will try it. But never to the level that can ruin my pleasure of building the ship or my objectives.

Bottom line, my targets are similar to yours and defined as "I do the best I can to have a nice decorative model that have provided me happiness and enjoyment during the building " .

Great Job !!!!
Daniel
 
Thanks again to all for your support and compliments. There is still a rudder with tiller arm and hinges, and all of the oar supports to finish. Along with some artistic license on the cosmetic side of this small boat.
Then for the boat cradle and mounting to the ship.
And finally masts and yards will be started!!!
 
Working on scratch building a few decorative pieces for the back.

I started out by cutting a piece of wood that fit in the area I am going to fill. Then I sketched a design to be cut out.
Then I cut it out carefully and sanded equally as carefull and did some file work. I traced that profile on the second piece to be mirrored and repeated the process.
Then I added glue on top with a toothpick to give it a rounded 3D effect. Moved the glue around with tooth pick, kind of like blowing glass.
Once the glue dries I can paint and then glue on ship. Can’t wait! I think it’s going to look great!
Thought about making a small name plate for back that said Cazador...but I think I’m going to quit while I’m ahead...lol. ;)
Started the thole bases for the oars. Also modified the hinges to be thinner.
See you when their done...
 
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dockattner said:
Hey Dean,
Lovely job as always. Not that what I think matters in any way whatsoever but... check out the boat @Charles QC shared an image of in post #481. There is a nice little detail on the side that was understated and elegant. Maybe something like that?
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@dockattner
Thanks Paul, your opinion is always welcome. I will try to do something elegant that fits in the area.
 
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I decided to paint the decorations a darker copper color to make them more subtle, if that’s even possible!
Then I added the thole bases for the oars.
I believe it’s a rap on Mini Me (ships boat)!
It’s been a long journey!
Pics to follow...
 
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