Santiago de Compostela-Disar Model 1:72

Hello, Glenn.

There is no brainer people like to visualize when it comes to the building process. I am one of them, You can explain in multiple paragraphs and most likely I will get it, but if you post a picture accompanying with a few sentences it will happen much faster. Also, please don't forget, we are an international forum some of us can speak\read via Google Translate only. The translation of nautical terminology is desirable to be better.

please continue how you do your log, it is very interesting! ;)
 
Jimsky said:
Hello, Glenn.

There is no brainer people like to visualize when it comes to the building process. I am one of them, You can explain in multiple paragraphs and most likely I will get it, but if you post a picture accompanying with a few sentences it will happen much faster. Also, please don't forget, we are an international forum some of us can speak\read via Google Translate only. The translation of nautical terminology is desirable to be better.

please continue how you do your log, it is very interesting! ;)
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I was mostly wondering if I should only post when I have pics. Thanks for the feedback, I'll continue the way I'm doing.:cool:
 
Time for some pics.


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The next pics show what I was talking about previously, the thickness between the inner and outer panels that make up the bulwarks (hope I'm using the correct terminology). AoS was quick to ship the strips I ordered (ordered Sunday received Wednesday) so I'm starting on the top rails next.
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As always comments, suggestions and critiques are very welcome.

Thanks for taking the time to look!
Glenn
 
GAStan said:
First up was the launch, a mini kit within the kit.

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This turned out to be a Plank on Frame build. Something I didn't like was the Cello Tape holding the stock into bundles-had to deal with the adhesive.

Starting with the false keel and frames, I discovered the first error.
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Look closely at the frame numbers listed for the sheet, then the numbers on the right pointing to the photo of the completed framework. Take the transom as an example-#13 on the sheet, but #2 on the photo. This had me scratching my head for a bit but I sorted it out.

Here's the completed fish skeleton:
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I didn't take photos until after I had planked the hull. My method was to soak the planks, use my round nose pliers to coax the required curve into the plank, then glue on the plank using PVA. Hellman PVA is what I'm using, I believe it came from Hobby Lobby. I did this over a period of evenings while watching TV with the Admiral, clamping the planks with my fingers until the glue took hold. I worked top to bottom, beginning at the stem taking 2-3 steps to glue each plank. One port then one starboard in an attempt to keep the keel as straight as possible.

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Next I added the keel, interior floor planking and seats. Not perfectly symmetrical but not too bad.
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Finally the rub rails, rudder and tiller. The darker 1mm x 1mm outer rails gave me the most trouble on this small craft. The grain was diagonal so they wanted to splinter when I tried to bend them. I finally had success by soaking them for a full day, then placing them in hot (near boiling) water for a while (10-20 minutes). I finally got them to bend without splitting with just enough to finish.

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The only thing the instructions call for that I haven't done-and may not do-is add the oar locks using the small bit of 1mm brass wire.

I think I going to finish it with Danish Oil, but for now it will stay as-is while I start on the ship itself.

Thanks for looking,
Glenn
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What was it that Clint Eastwood's character said in Heartbreak Ridge movie, when confronted by a problem "improvise, adapt and overcome!"
 
Very clean and accurate work on the planking of the hull - very good result - I am looking forward to see the timeber oiled
 
GAStan said:
Time for some pics.


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The next pics show what I was talking about previously, the thickness between the inner and outer panels that make up the bulwarks (hope I'm using the correct terminology). AoS was quick to ship the strips I ordered (ordered Sunday received Wednesday) so I'm starting on the top rails next.
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As always comments, suggestions and critiques are very welcome.

Thanks for taking the time to look!
Glenn
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Dear Glenn
great progress, it's looks beautiful :)Thumbsup
 
Uwek said:
Very clean and accurate work on the planking of the hull - very good result - I am looking forward to see the timeber oiled
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Thank you Uwe for the compliment.

The instructions say to paint below the waterline and stain most of the remaining, but I'm not sure I'll do the paint below the waterline. I like the red/yellow design it has so plan to do that and have purchased Watco Danish oil with medium Walnut stain to use. I do have some other stains I plan to use on the deck furniture to provide some variety.
 
While waiting for the wood strips to arrive I was looking ahead in the instructions and am curious about the cannons. They are unlike any I have seen before.20211028_170012.jpg

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Quick research via Google showed me that these may represent the older breech loaded cannon. I've been around firearms my entire life and am familiar with what a breech loaded weapon is, but these cannon are new to me. I'm unable to find much information on them, can anyone help me by providing more information?

Thank you for looking,
Glenn
 
Steef66 said:
Maybe these drawings will help you with your build
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These will DEFINITELY be helpful. The 5th drawing appears to be the bulkheads included in the kit I received. I'm curious why these were not included in the kit? I looked on the Disar website and didn't see anything there either, but even tho it offers an English version much is still in Spanish which I don't speak so I may have simply missed it.

Steef thank you very much!
 
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