April 13, 2006

I have been fascinated with the cannons on these ships. I found that Model Expo had some cannon kits, so I picked up one. This is the Cannone Da Costa Americano 1780-1812. This cannon was widely used for over thirty years in defense of any American port, along the eastern coast. Easy to swing, it was equipped with a lift lever that allowed a deadly shooting in rapid succession.

Box Contents 01

April 14, 2006

I was going to just build this one straight from the box, but all the while I was thinking to myself howcome they did not just include some type of deck. But I guess this model is just a quick build for a light display. I guess that it is good that this model leaves room for an expeienced modeler and woodworker to play around with some great ideas.

April 20, 2006

I took some advice and decided to make a deck. Went to Hobby Lobby and bought some 1/16¨ x 1/4¨ basswood and made the deck. I have some clear Glaze that I will put on it. Then I will finish the stand later. It took me about an hour and a half to do what you see.

Adding Deck Details 01

Adding Deck Details 02

Adding Deck Details 03

April 25, 2006

Additional pics of Cannon.

Building the Carriage 01

April 26, 2006

As a matter of fact. I hope it won´t take too long to finish. If I had to guess, I figure that I have about 8 hours in it so far.

Building the Carriage 02

Building the Carriage 03

May 02, 2006

Finished Build !

Completed Cannon

Completed Cannon 02

Completed Cannon 03

Completed Cannon 04

Completed Cannon 05