Santa Maria 1492 - Artesania Latina - scale 1:65 [COMPLETED BUILD]

[sail]

The lanyards

Upfront I was a bit anxious, because I don't have much experience with lanyards. I believe this is the first time I ever make lanyards on a model....
So, I just apply what level is reachable with my imagination and my limited tools and hope for the best....

ps. on all threads beeswax is applied.

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So, this is it....hopefully it meets "the standard" and high level on this forum.

ciao,
Pter

 

[Fish&Chip]

Seem's to me a beautiful interproject to relax from bigger ship. I had doubt initially about this AL kit, but I see with your project that it deserve it.

Thanks

 

[sharpranger]

Hello Pter,

Beautifully finished. Eye to detail and thorough. Interesting reading.

Greetings from Mombasa, Kenya

Saif

 

[Ptèr]

Hello Pter,

Beautifully finished. Eye to detail and thorough. Interesting reading.

Greetings from Mombasa, Kenya

Saif

Hi Saif, thank you for reading my buildlog and for your reply!

regards,
Peter

 

[NoLLe]

Hey Ptèr,

What a beautiful build log !!!!!!!
I love the way you make tings look easier than it probably is. This gives hope for new upcoming builders.
I've got one small question: What did you finish the hull with? Is it a paint or is it an oil ?
Thanks a lot for letting us enjoy your way of working it was very educational.
Cheers,
NoLLe

 

[Ptèr]

Hey Ptèr,

What a beautiful build log !!!!!!!
I love the way you make tings look easier than it probably is. This gives hope for new upcoming builders.
I've got one small question: What did you finish the hull with? Is it a paint or is it an oil ?
Thanks a lot for letting us enjoy your way of working it was very educational.
Cheers,
NoLLe

Hi Nolle,

Thank you very much! I used an oil for finishing. To be exact I used Danish Oil. It's a mix of tung oil and lineseed oil I believe. The ingredients varies a bit between suppliers.

Pter

 

[Steef66]

Very nice build. Great to see.

 

[GrantTyler]

The last chapter - Set sail - Finished - part 1

Hello my friends!!

The photoshoot of the completed model....here we go!

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Stunning work all round.

 

[Ptèr]

Stunning work all round.

Thank you GrantTyler! hope to see around! Check my Cazador topic for my next build. Hope you'll like that build as well.

Pter

 

[Ptèr]

@Uwek, this build is completed.

 

[Heinrich]

This is a stunningly beautiful build - Peter! I just love these older ship types!

 

[Richie]

The last chapter - Set sail - Finished - part 2

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I placed the SM at my parents house and this is it's final place.

- The End -

When I started with the build of this model, I had a specific goal in mind. I needed to finish this model within 8 months, it must be within budget (150USD) and I must enjoy the creative process. I did all that so my mission is a success!
During this build I've learned many things and I've enjoyed the building process very much, but I'm truly blessed with all the friends whom I met during this build. In particular I want to thank you guys, for all the nice comments, replies, questions and likes. You made me feel special!
I really hope you guys and also girls liked my log and maybe helped you in a way for your own model! Sharing knowledge is what it's all about I guess!

My next project will start soon, stay tuned and we will meet again!

Until now, Bon Voyage Christopher Columbus!



See ya later!
Peter

Beautiful build, I liked your approach and what you did, the details are really nice.

 

[Uwek]

Hey Ptèr,

What a beautiful build log !!!!!!!
I love the way you make tings look easier than it probably is. This gives hope for new upcoming builders.
I've got one small question: What did you finish the hull with? Is it a paint or is it an oil ?
Thanks a lot for letting us enjoy your way of working it was very educational.
Cheers,
NoLLe

Hallo @NoLLe
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Sorry Ptér to highjack your log......

 

[NoLLe]

Thanks, Uwe !
I made a special day of it. And recieved some nice modelling presents.

 

[Vfordyce]

Deckplanking begins, sh*t happens

After installing the first false deck. I measured the centre of the deck and drew a centerline with a pencil.
Then the mistake happened. I was looking for the veneer strips for the deck, but couldn't find it. I only had some thicker wood. So i chopped some in little pieces and after a while.....still chopping wood....I've found the veneer strips for the deck....
Then I wondered what I was cutting into little pieces, it turned out to be the strips of wood for the hull......some swearing happend after that....almost smashed the piece into smithereens. However, I pulled myself back together and I'm fine.....calmed my nerves and zen again...View attachment 261147
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So, as Bob Ross said: We don't make mistakes, we only have happy accidents...
After finding and placing the correct strips of wood, the build continues.

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As you may have noticed is, I've not used anything to simulate caulking. Well it's not that I forgotten it, but I didn't liked it that much so I descided to lay the deck without caulking it. After finishing the deck, I scraped the wood with a metal woodscraper.

So, this update is getting to an end. Time flies, see you next time,
Ptèr

I love the Bob Ross quote!

 

[Vfordyce]

Placing bulwarks

Now that the deck has been planked, bulkheads are faired we can place the bulwarks. Before doing so, I had to place some walnut veneer strips at the front bulkhead.

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Next parts are the bulwark parts.

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And after attaching the bulwarks to the bulkheads, it's time to veneer the inner sides with walnut veneer following the curve of the main deck.

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One side done, start with the other side.

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Because walnut is a bit brittle, I've often wondered how to cut it sharply without it having jagged edges. I suppose this is one way to do it with a block of wood behind it. Thanks for sharing, Pter!

 

[Vfordyce]

Captains quarter - part 4 (more details and finishing)

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, I know now the door should open to the outside instead of the inside and the door should have a hinge lock instead of a knob. My mistake....errr....happy accident?!

Did the door hinges come with the kit, or did you make them?

 

[Vfordyce]

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The windows are a work of art.

 

[Vfordyce]

2nd layer of hull planking job - part 3

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Finished the job! Man o man...am I glad this part is over. It's just a big part of the build, same like rigging. To me it can make or brake the ship...
What do you think?

let me know,

Ptèr

I noticed the beer. If I drank while building, the strakes would be going in every direction. Oh yeah, they do anyway.

 

[GrantTyler]

I noticed the beer. If I drank while building, the strakes would be going in every direction. Oh yeah, they do anyway.

Good evening Vic. Maybe if I had a whiskey or two while building they would come out a tad more symmetrical……