Panart: San Felipe 1:75 Scale Build Log [COMPLETED BUILD]

On the other hand, there are those of us who care about historical accuracy, at least accuracy that is as close as possible to replicate. That was my point about finding the drawings and paintings of the Real Felipe that indicate a close match to the kit. While I might never be able to prove 100% accuracy, I will have fun researching and modeling to attain as much as an accurate depiction as I can. But, this is characteristic of the history teacher and professor in me. I revel in making my research come alive in my modeling. I am convinced that the Panart kit of the San Felipe is a reasonably close approximation of the Real Felipe of 1732. We all model for different reasons, but I think we all agree that this is a great hobby. Your San Felipe is outstanding so far!

Bill
 
Bob and Bill,
Interesting how the spectrum of interest are spread on the forum, of which I can surely appreciate both. I have a tendency to lean to just making the most out of the box and adding a little enhancements. However, even though I never was into history, it seems to be more inviting each day. Maybe one day (when I have time), I will be able to embrace both sides accuracy and history. Sigh - but for now, trying to keep the forum running, working full time, life gets in the way sometimes...well, it is what it is. Thank you both for your contributions to the site. I appreciate both of you and what you bring to SOS.
 
Donnie,

I appreciate the sentiments. And, I cannot wait to plunge into my own San Felipe! The Real Felipe was said to have been the most beautiful ship of her time, and the Panart kit captures that beauty exquisitely.

Bill
 
Onward with the latest: Adding the brass cannon ports, and the brass rings around the round cannon ports. Used very thick CA on this.

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Hi Donnie

Nice work on the fitting they set the ship of very nicely .
Nice and clean also well done.

Denis.
 
Thank you all. Well, I got out my better camera and used manual mode and zoomed in to get a better view and angle.....

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Bill, and others, thank you for the kind words. Ok, so I must be a glutton for punishment. I decided to try and add brass nails to the frame ports. I am using very close to a .5 mm drill and .5mm brass rod. Drilling the hole and cutting off about 5mm length of brass rod and hammering them in. Filing off the tops to make flat. Now, I guess I have to do this to the rest of them. It takes about 5 to 6 minutes to do each frame port, so I guess it is not that bad. Depending on how the light reflects you can see them or not.

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This is just a wide angle shot. The brass nails do not show up much here. I am using a Canon Rebel T3i settings are .3 seconds at f18 or there about to get a focused long view.

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Just a simple jig for shaping the canon port lids to match the contour of the side planking. The frames were wetted with just cold water for a few seconds as the frames are delicate and small. They will dry in just few min. This is much easier as the glue settles faster since the contours match.

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