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Pinta 1492 by Mike 41 – 1:32 scale Caravel

It is hard to find good Minions in Kansas the best ones are found along the coast.
 
Poop Deck Framing:
This is a few photos showing the poop framing.

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Stern Planking:
The stern planking is basswood. This is a few photos showing the planking.

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Hull Planking:
The planking is basswood. These pictures show the advantage of using a swivel vice during the application of the planks by always working on a flat surface.

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Hull Planking (continued):
This is more progress photos of the planking.

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Forecastle Framing and Planking:
This set of photos shows some good details on how the foremast and bowsprit penetrate the deck planking. The model is back in the jig for this process.

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Good Morning Geoff,
One more set of photos and I am done for the day.
 
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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Mike

Excellent work.

Educational to any model ship builder.

Thank you

Cheers
Geoff
 
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.
 
Thanks Geoff,
I see you have a couple of sections listed in your future builds. I could post a cross section I did a few years back if you are interested after the Pinta is finished.
Mike
 
Thanks Zoltan,
The Pinta is an unassuming small ship and would make a good ‘first build’ for any kit builder desiring to venture into the Dark Side.
Mike
 
Hi Mike,
I don't have enough words to express my admiration for your skill. I only hope I reach your level some day. Truly amazing build thank you for sharing.
 
JosephH said:
lookin good. mike where did you get the adjustable measuring bars for your gantry?
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Joe,try here and print them

http://modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5572.post
 
Hi Joe,

The adjustable bars are shop made, they consist of two L shaped support legs with slots for attachment to the T-Track and adjustable horizontal bar. A horizontal beam is attached between the vertical support legs for stability and a thin moveable bar for vertical measurements. The measurements are based on the size of the board and model.

This is a photo of the plastic knobs I use in the track.

The link Zoltan posted will get you to the scales I just glue them to the vertical posts.

Mike
 
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