San Bartolomé - Pavel Nikitin [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Freddie]

Thanks Freddie. I did use all four pieces I had available, as I seem to remember that testing before gluing was the best way to get it to the rounded shape I wanted. In any case, you have to shape it with sandpaper afterwards, so in my opinion it's always better to have some wood left over. I hope you enjoy the project as much as I did. I hope the translator did a good job.

Gracias Freddie. Efectivamente, utilicé las cuatro piezas de las que disponía, pues creo recordar que haciendo pruebas antes de encolar era lo mas conveniente para que quedase de la forma redondeada que deseaba. En cualquier caso, después hay que darle forma con papel de lija, por lo que según mi criterio, siempre es mejor que haya madera de sobra. Espero que disfrutes con el proyecto como lo hice yo. Espero que el traductor haya hecho bien su tabajo

Thanks for the quick reply. I will go ahead with the 4 pieces. The translator worked great!

 

[neilm]

What did you use for the rings around the masts?

 

[otsoa]

What did you use for the rings around the masts?

I understand what you mean. I used the rope supplied with the kit, before giving it some colour and wood oil. The result is as in the photos.

 

[neilm]

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I understand what you mean. I used the rope supplied with the kit, before giving it some colour and wood oil. The result is as in the photos.

Many thanks. Just love your build of this ship. Fantastic colour tints.

 

[John Maguire]

I am back a second time to again thank you for the excellent pictures. Do you have the time to tell me in detail exactly which of Pavels paints you used and in what sequence and how you applied them? You have perfectly achieved the same result that Pavel did. I am trying and failing! I'm just not getting it . . .

Many thanks and with great respect
John

 

[otsoa]

Hi John, I just followed Pavel Nikitin's instructions. If you Google "Pavel Nikitin Masterclass," you'll find a video showing how he does it.

 

[otsoa]

I am back a second time to again thank you for the excellent pictures. Do you have the time to tell me in detail exactly which of Pavels paints you used and in what sequence and how you applied them? You have perfectly achieved the same result that Pavel did. I am trying and failing! I'm just not getting it . . .

Many thanks and with great respect
John

But I made a few mistakes at first. First, we apply the black or patina, then we sand, but we sand very well, leaving the wood almost natural and the black only injecting the wood grain and into the joints and crevices. Afterwards, in my case, I only used oak stain.

 

[John Maguire]

Thank you for that info. I had seen the video but since I was having trouble with coloring, which he didn't specifically mention, I was hoping to get that info from you. So now I have it - many thanks.

I am thinking about using colors instead - this is attractive to me !

 

[MCPO Ralph]

Very nice model and great workmanship. I ordered a "San Bartolome" two weeks ago and cannot wait to get started.

 

[Sutty]

I finished with Pavel Nikitin's Saint Bartholomew. I had a good time building it, I stumbled and I learned, I regret that I couldn't go after someone to build it and that I saw other solutions for some problems I found, but anyway I am very happy with the result.
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Great work. I'm at the stage now to start the rigging but having trouble working out rope sizes any advice would by appreciated

 

[Heinrich]

Thank you for that info. I had seen the video but since I was having trouble with coloring, which he didn't specifically mention, I was hoping to get that info from you. So now I have it - many thanks.

I am thinking about using colors instead - this is attractive to me !

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Hi John. I am honored that you like my Batavia/Haerlem's color scheme. This color scheme was typical of 17th century Dutch ships.

 

[otsoa]

Great work. I'm at the stage now to start the rigging but having trouble working out rope sizes any advice would by appreciated

The main tip, which I'm sure you already know, is that it's best to go slowly, review the instructions several times, and fully understand each action before taking the next step. If you have any questions, always ask each situation individually. Sorry for my poor English, I hope you understand.

 

[Sutty]

The main tip, which I'm sure you already know, is that it's best to go slowly, review the instructions several times, and fully understand each action before taking the next step. If you have any questions, always ask each situation individually. Sorry for my poor English, I hope you understand.

Thank you otsoa your English is perfect. It's when looking in the boxes of thread and comparing them to the sizes on the plans to me there are not enough various sizes provided but like you say in model making you have to think outside the box many thanks for your quick reply