Pinta 1492 by Mike 41 – 1:32 scale Caravel

Gunwales:
The gunwales are made from walnut and installed with rubber bands and clamps in the jig. This set of photos shows the installation and finished gunwales.

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Gunwales (Note):
I used my trusty tea kettle to make the bends in the walnut gunwales. The old methods still work well and are enjoyable to use.
 
Poop Deck Rails:
The poop deck rails are made from walnut with a rectangle-shaped section. I used various clamps and rubber band combinations attaching them to the hull. This is progress photos showing the installation.

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Futtock riders:
The futtock riders are made from walnut and installed as shown on the following photos.

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Hi Brian,
Thanks, I like to use different colored woods because I have a problem with paint I get it all over even when I mask everything off so I avoid using it. I think natural wood colors look nicer than paint on a model anyway.
Mike
 
Ni Mike,
I agree that natural wood looks much better. I use paint to mask my poor workmanship so that I have something to show for my time. I am embarrassed to show my work after looking at the work some of you other guys do. But old ships and sailing are my hobby and I love it. I will stumble on. :text-lol:
 
Hi Mike,
I think you are overly critical of your work, everyone looks back on their work and sees things that could have been improved but if you try to make a perfect model it will be the only one you build and you may not live long enough to finish her. With time and practice you will get better.
Mike
 
The Rudder:
The following photos show the rudder being assembled and installed on the hull.
 
Poop Deck Planking:
The installation of the planking and the overall appearance of the model is shown on the following photos.

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Boomkin and Ladders:
The Boomkin is shown as a spar associated with the mizzen mast attached to the quarter deck as shown in the photos. Ladders from the deck to the poop and forecastle decks are also added.

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Belfry:
Although the book doesn’t show a belfry I toot the liberty of adding one. The following photos show the construction and assembly of the belfry.

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Belfry (continued):
The following set of photos show the belfry as installed on the quarter deck.

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Hawse Holes:
I turned a liner out of walnut for the hawse holes. I could have used brass tubing but think this looks better.

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Channels and Harts:
The construction of channels and harts is shown in the following photos.

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Channels and Harts (continuation)
This set of photos show the installation of the channels and harts.

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This set of photos show some of the deck details. The rigging will be next.

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Shrouds:
The following photos show the shrouds tying off to the harts at the main mast channels.

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