Nikitin San Bartolome 1584 A.D. (Kit #35)

[Pathfinder65]

An update after negotiating with the Admiral. She is willing to share a small space by the basement backdoor so I can start the hull fairing. She said she would be glad to operate the backdoor so I could step outside and sand. Hmm. I’m thinking maybe the next couple of days should be devoted to working in my little upstairs shipyard ——BECAUSE THIS IS THE LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST—- The cold snap starts Wednesday afternoon and ends Sunday morning.



No sir, Jan is no dummy. Working inside at 70F is a lot easier. The fairing can wait.

 

[GrantTyler]

An update after negotiating with the Admiral. She is willing to share a small space by the basement backdoor so I can start the hull fairing. She said she would be glad to operate the backdoor so I could step outside and sand. Hmm. I’m thinking maybe the next couple of days should be devoted to working in my little upstairs shipyard ——BECAUSE THIS IS THE LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST—- The cold snap starts Wednesday afternoon and ends Sunday morning.

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No sir, Jan is no dummy. Working inside at 70F is a lot easier. The fairing can wait.

Good morning Jan....Just do it...send us a pic of what is like to fair your model in the snow . Cheers Grant

 

[rtibbs]

Yikes Jan, in our years living in NH I can’t remember temps/wind chills reaching those. Stay warm and safe.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Good morning Jan....Just do it...send us a pic of what is like to fair your model in the snow . Cheers Grant

Great idea Grant. But.......

 

[Pathfinder65]

Yikes Jan, in our years living in NH I can’t remember temps/wind chills reaching those. Stay warm and safe.

According to the local Meteorologist is been a few years since those kind of Winter temperatures have been recorded

 

[Freddie]

I am waiting for this kit to arrive and am just curious - do you have all the instructions yet, or are you still waiting for more?

 

[Pathfinder65]

I am waiting for this kit to arrive and am just curious - do you have all the instructions yet, or are you still waiting for more?

I currently have two sets of instructions. A binder with 106 pages and a PDF download with another 20 pages. There are more instructions being worked on and will be sent out when Pavel completes them.

 

[Pathfinder65]

The tool came today, now I have to learn how to use it. It’s time for “airbrush 101’”.

 

[Thomas Marocke]

Hi Jan!



It's a small world! I use this compressor for testing steam machine models. It runs very reliably. Unfortunately never used for airbrush work.

Best regards
Thomas

 

[Pathfinder65]

Hello Thomas.

This is a new tool for me. It’s going to be a major learning curve learning how to use it.

 

[Freddie]

I currently have two sets of instructions. A binder with 106 pages and a PDF download with another 20 pages. There are more instructions being worked on and will be sent out when Pavel completes them.

Thanks Pathfinder. It seems weird to send out the model without finishing the instructions, but it will be a while before I get to this model anyway as I am working on the Revenge now. Hopefully the instructions will be done before I start the San Bartolome!

 

[Pathfinder65]

Thanks Pathfinder. It seems weird to send out the model without finishing the instructions, but it will be a while before I get to this model anyway as I am working on the Revenge now. Hopefully the instructions will be done before I start the San Bartolome!

I think when you do start to work on the Galleon, the first 100 plus pages of instructions will keep you busy for a bit. I was only going to assemble the build jig back in October and haven’t done much work on my other builds since then.

 

[Freddie]

I think when you do start to work on the Galleon, the first 100 plus pages of instructions will keep you busy for a bit. I was only going to assemble the build jig back in October and haven’t done much work on my other builds since then.

Yes, I noticed that your initial minor start turned into a full-fledged build! It seems like such a unique build that I can see how that happened. I will have to see if I will be able to hold back when it arrives!

 

[Pathfinder65]

A great memento for all of you in the warmer climates.



No outside fairing of the hull planned for today.

 

[Heinrich]

Stay safe my friend. They would probably have buried me by now! Time to spend indoors, reading your book!

 

[Pathfinder65]

Stay safe my friend. They would probably have buried me by now! Time to spend indoors, reading your book!

The temperature is slowly climbing from very very very cold to very cold. I'm about halfway through "Icebound", fascinating reading. I'm glad you recommended the book.

 

[Pathfinder65]

A minor update. I worked a bit on what Pavel calls the "Latrine Grate". His you tube video #38 (Latrine Grate)

Once again note the "NO GLUE" symbol on build plan #113.

 

[dockattner]

A nice result Jan!

 

[Pathfinder65]

Pavel's newest video #39 Mainwales had a big surprise.

Three different clamps sets to use while planking.

 

[Pathfinder65]

A nice result Jan!

It's the little things that will eventually all come together to make one very big thing. I need to fair the hull so I'm piddling around doing the small assemblies while I wait for a nice warm sunny day to make sawdust outdoors.