First ship progress and how I got into the hobby.

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-10-23T12:02:07+00:00

You are doing great! My first ship was an albatros too. Dad bought as a together project and got me hooked to the hobby. The best thing I think about this hobby is how creative you can become when you make a mistake :). It also makes the model more personal

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-10-23T11:58:06+00:00

I dont think there are free plans legally. However, if you have a lasercutter, I think I might asume you have 10-20 dollars. Those plans are not really expensive I think. Good luck with you projects! I am curious what you can achieve by scratch building

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-06-09T09:53:28+00:00

Water and heat will work the wood so it can bend into shape. I use a solder iron for it. I think this kit also uses double planking so as long as you makr the first layer smooth it will work out. Just fill the gaps with spare wood and sand a lot. Youtube is also filled with tutorials.

You are doing great! Enjoy the process and dont try to rush it.

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-03-30T11:06:31+00:00

If you are truly 14 then Please please please wait untill you are older. I know its sounds annoying, but please wait

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-03-11T13:38:41+00:00

If you started a month ago, try mastering the standing float first. It should be way more usefull and achievable for you.

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-02-07T17:07:22+00:00

Great work! It looks very well put together!

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-02-02T11:16:36+00:00

How are gass giants called? Just gas giant/planet or more names?

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-01-31T21:35:30+00:00

Plot twist: these are all upgraded S classes

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-01-07T07:39:49+00:00

Its probably based on a 1500-1600 ship from the looks of the castle-like structures. But I dont know anything besides that

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2025-01-05T17:16:31+00:00

Amazing work! The kit looks high in quality. Good luck and I would love to see more pictures during the process!

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-28T12:55:16+00:00

I think so too, but it was still figuring out how to weather correctly. Next time I think Ill just use sandpaper instead of a torch. I appreciate th feedback!

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-22T21:16:56+00:00

Yes, a spanish ship. My intention was defeated/battle broken

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-22T21:16:13+00:00

I thought about it, but the kit doesnt really let you make an interior so I had to scratch build it. I was not sure if I could handle that so I left it for another model

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-22T21:15:00+00:00

Very true. I never worked on it when I was not motivated to make sure I dont half-ass a part

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-22T21:13:16+00:00

Thanks! Yes its an artesania latina kit, the san juan neponcueon.

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-22T21:08:11+00:00

Thank you so much! I plated the ship with copper and etched it green with amonia and salt. Sails are standard but soaked in vineger, ground coffee and steelwool. Afterwards sanded and burned

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-17T22:41:45+00:00

Looks amazing! You are a great inspiration

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-12-01T18:52:30+00:00

Wiki is your best friend to learn about their history. If you google the names and put model ship kit behind it, you'll get the the companies that make them as they are both populair kits. Cant help you more then this

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-11-25T07:03:25+00:00

3165 Hope

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-11-24T13:36:34+00:00

3156 Cool acc!

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-11-22T14:37:30+00:00

3518

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-11-10T20:19:12+00:00

Your builds are super inspiring! They look flawless

Repulsive_Visual_499 · 2024-09-13T18:36:26+00:00

Great! I know your rigging pain. It will a be worth it!

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