Santa Maria1:48 (Pavel Nikitin)

[lakedaisy]

Thanks so much Chris.

It turned out better than I had hoped. The hull woods are a little different in texture as the sheets they are cut from are likely cut at different times. Plus most of the planks are 2 short pieces glued together to make a long plank. And some of the pieces the woods didn't match. But the dye covered everything pretty well.

 

[lakedaisy]

Finially got the starboard side stained. Had a problem with mt airbrush, but managed to get the ship sprayed. Ordered a new needle set. Hope that fixes the problem.

Not sure what I'l do next. Maybe the 4 cannons. I can't put a deck on until the cannons are set in place. Plus I must cut 4 holes in the side of the ship for the cannons.

 

[lakedaisy]

Question for anyone please on tackle for the gun carriages. I haven't found anything on the internet.

Here are a couple of images of the guns for this ship from the instructions. There is no rigging on this model. As the cannons can be seen if one looks under the upper deck above the main deck I would like to add some sort of rigging. I'm thinking just simply left and right tackle from ships hull to rear of the carriage?? Suggestions appreciated.