Santa Maria - Mantua - scale 1:50 modified kit semi scratch and diorama

I really like the combination of tones of woods. They really complement each other. Very nice workmanship Zoltan !!

Donnie
 
Good day everyone,thanks for everyone visiting my build log and for the nice comments.

I started to build up the forecastle bulwark and framing ,also planking the bulwark inside and outside.
First , before I glued on the forecastle deck applied a coat of poly right below the forecastle deck.
Then glued on the deck and started to build up the bulwark.
Next step planking the outer part of the bulwark in diagonal.
Next is planking the inner bulwark.

Forecastle (600x800) (2)_000.jpgOutside planking of the forecastle (3) (800x600)_000.jpgOutside planking of the forecastle (6) (800x600)_000.jpgOutside planking of the forecastle (8) (800x600)_001.jpgOutside planking of the forecastle (7)_001 (Copy).jpgInside planking of the forecastle (2) (800x450)_000.jpgInside planking of the forecastle (7) (800x600)_000.jpgAft,one coat poly (3) (800x600).jpg​
 
You are doing a good job. I have never thought about these vessel as being unbecoming, but upon seeing your model, it shows that these were pretty blaw looking vessels. Not the glorious looking ones from the 1600's but were designed for functionality only.
 
Thanks Gary,that is the reason I am not decorating the Santa Maria,I believe there was not much decoration on her.

It was useful again,I used the counter gauge again for the forecastle deck bottom plate.

Planking the bottom of the forecastle deck (3).jpgPlanking the bottom of the forecastle deck (4)_006 (Copy).jpgPlanking the bottom of the forecastle deck (5).jpg​






waiting for drying
 
I have to remember to use the contour gauge like that - never thought about using it that way before. Great idea.

Donnie
 
Hello Zoltan

Very nice work you are doing on your Santa Maria. Sure do like the way that you are using your contour gage and with such great results, must look into acquiring one of for my Old Ship Yard, ENJOY.

Regards Lawrence
 
Thanks guys,I was adding more finishing strips on the forecastle bulwark.

Outside planking of the forecastle (2).jpgOutside planking of the forecastle (2).jpg​
 
Last edited:
Next step, poop deck bulwark/railing, gave me a little headache since I made the mistake that I was building the whole structure on the poop deck instead off the ship.
The first step was to glue on the railings base.
Then I started to build up the framing

poopdeck railings base (1) (800x600).jpgpoopdeck railings base (5)_003 (Copy).jpgFraming the poop deck railings (2)_000 (Copy).jpgFraming the poop deck railings (2) (Copy).jpg​
 
Good day everyone,poop deck railings/bulwarks buildup continues,I also glued on a few extra strip for decoration and stability.

First ,gluing the cap rails, this made more stable the whole structure.
Than I started to build up the railings inner posts,these posts again made the structure even more stable than the cap rails.
Next step was to add the cross "X" decorations between the posts.
and I cut out a piece of decoration for the stern railing.

Poop deck rail (9)_002 (Copy).jpgPoop deck railing inner posts (1) (800x600).jpgPoop deck railing inner posts (2) (800x600).jpgPoop deck railing inner posts (3)_001 (Copy).jpgFraming the poop deck railings (3) (Copy).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (3) (800x600).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (6) (800x600).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (11) (Copy).jpgFraming the poop deck railings_000 (Copy).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (14) (800x600).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (15) (800x600).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (16) (800x600).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (17) (600x800).jpgBuilding the poop deck railings (18) (800x600).jpg​
 
Hello, everyone, I was thinking a lot how to build the railings for the decks, of course, they are scratch built too, the kit supplied ones are ugly.

For the railings post, I used ornate toothpicks and stained them mahogany
Poop deck railing
The rest of the structure is also mahogany

Staining the railings_000 (Copy).jpgPoop deck railings (5) (800x600)_001.jpgPoop deck railings (6) (800x600)_000.jpgPoop deck railings (1) (Copy).jpgPoop deck railings (8) (800x600)_000.jpgPoop deck railings (800x600)_000.jpg​
 
Hello Zoltan

Great job on your Railing Columns they sure do look good. One would never expect that they started life as a toothpick, WELL DONE. Your Poop Deck is starting to look very nice, sure do like the extra detail that you are adding to your ship, ENJOY.

Regards Lawrence
 
I love those railings Zoltan. Especially columns from toohpicks are so sweet.

Good day,
Mustafa
 
Xoltan

The railing posts look great. Keep up the good work

Cheers
Geoff
 
It is refreshing to see others use toothpicks !!! Great ideas Zoltan.
 
Hello,thank you guys for visiting my build log and for the nice comments,the shipyard has been slow in the last few weeks,I will have some updates soon.I got the idea for using the tooth picks from Denis(Popeye).
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top