Another Niña - from scratch

[viriato]

I began to build this ship based on the AMATI plans, but with several modifications introduced by me.
I used chestnut wood to build the hull which has only one layer of planks.The hull is finished and I will now start rigging. For this I will manufacture the blocks and the masts. I will rig my Niña with three masts, according to AMATI's plans.

 

[viriato]

Hello, everyone.

Preparation of the lower and upper blocks for mounting shrouds. In the end, 18 blocks will be needed.

 

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The masts are ready to apply on the ship.

 

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The work continues with the laying of the masts and the beginning of the rigging.

 

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The shrouds were installed based on observation of the full-scale model of the Caravel Niña, which is anchored at the Muelle de las Carabelas, in Palos de la Frontera, Spain.

 

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Continuing the laying of the shrouds.









The shrouds were all laid. The ship is ready to receive the sails.

 

[MavRick]

Thank you for the great photos of your build. A lot of detail to learn from. She is coming along very nicely.
Regards
Rick

 

[viriato]

Hello, Rick.
I appreciate your comment.

Continuing with the construction of my Niña. I finished the winch and it will be put in its place.

 

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The boat is also nearing completion.

 

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Good morning.

Continuing work on the Niña. The sails were all scored and cut. Its details, ribs and corners were also designed. From there I went to the sewing machine to sew the simulation of the ribs.

 

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Then all the hems are made. I wish they were a little narrower, but my fingers and eyes no longer allow me a better result. Either way it's satisfying and I'm glad I can still pick up a needle to do some stitches.

 

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Then I put a 1mm rope (I don't know the correct name) all around the sails. It's time consuming work but I think it gives more realism.







The sails are ready to be placed on the lintels of the masts, which are also already ready.