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

It looks really good Donnie, I like the way you are detailing each part you are working on. I've read that the Head Rails are the hardest part when building these types of ships, yours have turned out looking spot on,
Cheers Andy
 
Joined SOS at the beginning of the year and picked up your Build Log first part of April. Read through your log and I have learned a lot. Nice job on illustrating how to problem solve issues and showing your work arounds. For me it was an education in building a large ship. I have not progressed to this level yet. Looks like your well on your way to a beautiful ship. Thanks Donnie for taking the time to show us your build in detail.
 
I really appreciate the compliments. I promise I am receiving them with humility. I think ADC had the answer to using a small roll of paper to simulate the opening of that part.

I turned my attention to the Anchor Cables. Using the beewax really helps in the fraying and fuzzies. I used a small piece of 2 x 4 x 8 mm with a drilled hole so that I could insert into hawse holes of which keeps the cables from coming out and not having to worry about trying to get glue in there.

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Then onto the Rudder. I did not show my progression on this. It was torture to get this done. I was not looking forward to this at all. The rudder given was a plain piece of ply lazer cut. Didn't like it - no character - so, I laminated it with some strips. Then I had to cut recesses into the laminate for the pintles to fit like they should - did I say torture ? I think I did. I also broke a brand new first time use micromark precision drill bit on this. Dang it.

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Ok, now I am drilling out the openings for the Lid Hinges on Hull and also the ropes that raise the port lids. The first JIG is one that I made so that I will be drilling INTO the false Cannon supports at the correct angle. A few tries were done to get the angle I wanted. I used the Mill and Angle adjustment plate to achieve this. All I can say that it is a blessing to have a Mill and a Lathe.
The other JIg came with the box as it helps make proper alignment of the holes for the Lid Ropes and the Hinge.

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AGAIN ANOTHER PROBLEM: BEWARE OF THIS STEP IF YOU ARE BUILDING THIS MODEL:

It has been a while since I did an update. Various reasons. I finished the Port Side of the Cannons (Lids, Span Rigging, etc). Then onto the Starboard side to do the same.

I decided to stop at some point and review the step of installing the Channel. Much to my disbelief and frustration, I found that I am going to have to CUT all of the Spans (ropes from the lids to inboard tackle) that let the lids up and down. Not enough room to install the Channel. Well, I went right by the instructions and using the little jig of making sure that I was drilling the holes in the correct position.

However, yes, the holes are probably ok VIA the JIG, BUT, in relation of the JIG to the WALES is a whole other problem of which I was not prepared for. AGAIN, this is what I get for not STUDYING and READING and test fitting things before going on ahead. BUT, my gosh, how far does one have to read in advance ??? Can not trust the manual. The reason is that the IMAGES of the steps involved are NOT necessarily in Chronological order.

So, here are a few images of the best of what I can do so that no one else does the same mistake.

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THE UPPER ROW OF SPAN TACKLE MUST BE RELOCATED FOR THE CHANNELS. THE ROPE TACKLE MUST
BE LOWER TO ALLOW THICKNESS OF THE CHANNEL.


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Hallo Donnie,
do I see it correct, that you are drilling the holes with a hand driven drill?
I think with an electric drill like Proxxon or Dremel, the jig out of wood will not work for several gunports,
due to the fact, that the drill would also widen the jig with using it several times .....
Very good idea, especially also for the jig for drilling the holes for the gunportlids - very accurate and clean work :cool:
 
I really appreciate all the kind words and encouragement. I think I am creating more work for myself on this ship. However, I thought I would take a few pictures of how I am managing the Lid Ropes. (I am sure there is name for them). The last two images is a sneak peek of my Cannon Port Lids. I will show in detail at some point how I did those. That is a brass rod that I have the rope tied to so it will not pull through the hole.

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G'day Donnie
Brilliant work. You extra work has been paid off and the result is model that you should be proud of.
I call the ropes 'cannon port lid's rope'... I don't know the correct name also!
So I'm in good company.
The blacken brass hinges are also brilliant.
Happymodeling
Greg
 
I want to agree with Greg, the hinges are looking very good. The way of installation of the lid ropes is very good, thanks for the series of close up photos, which are documenting your way in a very clear way. Many thanks for this
They are called „spans“ of the gun port tackle.....I think
 
I love your cannon jig. That is clever with the handle.
The way I did the string for the cannon lids is tied it to the ring and then used CA to stiffen the end of the string and then just slide it trough the hole.
 
Hi Donnie, have just caught up with your build and your ship is looking amazing so far. Liked your video on the brass Trennals.
Now I have to catch up with the rest of the builds.
Regards
Eric
 
I really appreciate the positive feedback. You all are much too kind considering the other builds I have been watching with beautiful carvings. Well, doing some task over and over can be stressing, so I took the time to create a jig for both the hinges and the port lid alignments. I decided to drill an "extra" hole for the hinge as it looks a little more realistic and will also keep things in place when glued in.
The cannon port lid jig was made to keep the "centering alignment" correct with all lids.

Steps are shown below:

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Hallo donnie,
Very good ideas with your jig showing us, especially I like your „push out“ :cool:
 
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