The model is finished and has taken its place. Building it straight from the box—making virtually no changes to the design or materials—was an interesting experience. I think it turned out quite well. Here are a few photos of the completed model; the full gallery is available on the website www.glushkov-modelling.com/gallery/santa-maria The next project lies ahead: a different era, a different scale, and a different approach to the build. Stay tuned for the announcement!
A new tutorial, “Making ropes,” is now available on the website (www.glushkov-modelling.com/tutorials/making-ropes). It covers the basics of making your own rigging ropes for model ships, with step-by-step instructions for using a vertical ropewalk and a built-in calculator to help estimate the finished rope diameter or choose a thread combination for a target size. The calculator is still being calibrated, so its results should be treated as approximate. I would be grateful if you could share your practical experience: which threads you used, how many threads you included per strand, and the final rope diameter. Your measurements and feedback will help make the tool more accurate and useful.
Santa Maria complete! The final part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log is now available on the website [www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…], covering flags, pennants, and other finishing touches.
A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website, focusing on the sails and running rigging. This update covers the preparation and fitting of the sails, along with the installation and arrangement of the lines used to operate the yards and sails. www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…
A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website (www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…, focusing on the masts, yards, and standing rigging. This update covers the construction and installation of the main spars, as well as the preparation and fitting of the ship’s shrouds and stays. #amati#santamaria#shipmodel#scalemodel
AI Hub is now available Glushkov Modelling has launched the AI Hub — a new section that helps AI assistants connect to the public Glushkov Modelling MCP server. The hub includes connection guides for supported platforms, along with answers to common questions and troubleshooting advice. Once connected, an AI assistant can help explore the archive, find build-log entries, locate tutorials and gallery material, and link back to the original pages. The MCP server uses a public OAuth connection flow, so no API key is required for regular access.
Two new tutorials have been added to the workshop notes section. Sails making — sequence and techniques for making and installing sails. Gluing — how to choose the right adhesive for your needs: an overview of bonding techniques and their specifics.
So here they are, the postponed but necessary things – the stand for the model, the rudder, and a pair of anchors :) I made the stand from whatever I had at hand – there happened to be some oak boards nearby… And yes, oak is harder to work than walnut, even though technically walnut is harder. #amati#santamaria#shipmodel#scalemodel#boat
And so, at last, the hull may be declared ready for the stepping of the masts and the installation of the standing rigging. Part III of the build log is now available on the website: www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…. There are still a few ornamental details yet to be fitted — such as the shields for the sterncastle, along with the rigging of the ship’s boat and the guns — but these will be dealt with at the very end. Looking ahead, I can already say that the shields themselves are finished and have been beautifully painted by the golden hands of t.me/Maria_Caitlin Meanwhile, we will make and install on deck five ladders, the pump, the bitts, door frames and handles, window frames, the surrounds of the gunports and hawse ports, the windlass, the main hatch, and other fittings. On the outside, the channels and chainplates will be set in place, and then the hull can be treated with oil — this is best done before the masts are stepped. For now, there is a series of photographs available; a short video is still in progress, and a full horizontal video will follow in due course. #santamaria#amati#shipmodel#scalemodel
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The model is finished and has taken its place. Building it straight from the box—making virtually no changes to the design or materials—was an interesting experience. I think it turned out quite well.
Here are a few photos of the completed model; the full gallery is available on the website www.glushkov-modelling.com/gallery/santa-maria
The next project lies ahead: a different era, a different scale, and a different approach to the build. Stay tuned for the announcement!
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A new tutorial, “Making ropes,” is now available on the website (www.glushkov-modelling.com/tutorials/making-ropes). It covers the basics of making your own rigging ropes for model ships, with step-by-step instructions for using a vertical ropewalk and a built-in calculator to help estimate the finished rope diameter or choose a thread combination for a target size. The calculator is still being calibrated, so its results should be treated as approximate. I would be grateful if you could share your practical experience: which threads you used, how many threads you included per strand, and the final rope diameter. Your measurements and feedback will help make the tool more accurate and useful.
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Santa Maria complete!
The final part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log is now available on the website [www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…], covering flags, pennants, and other finishing touches.
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A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website, focusing on the sails and running rigging. This update covers the preparation and fitting of the sails, along with the installation and arrangement of the lines used to operate the yards and sails. www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…
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A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website (www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part…, focusing on the masts, yards, and standing rigging. This update covers the construction and installation of the main spars, as well as the preparation and fitting of the ship’s shrouds and stays. #amati #santamaria #shipmodel #scalemodel
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Santa Maria 1:65 from Amati kit. Spars are ready to install #amati #shipmodel #saclemodel
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AI Hub is now available
Glushkov Modelling has launched the AI Hub — a new section that helps AI assistants connect to the public Glushkov Modelling MCP server. The hub includes connection guides for supported platforms, along with answers to common questions and troubleshooting advice. Once connected, an AI assistant can help explore the archive, find build-log entries, locate tutorials and gallery material, and link back to the original pages. The MCP server uses a public OAuth connection flow, so no API key is required for regular access.
Visit the AI Hub to get started: www.glushkov-modelling.com/ai-hub
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Two new tutorials have been added to the workshop notes section. Sails making — sequence and techniques for making and installing sails. Gluing — how to choose the right adhesive for your needs: an overview of bonding techniques and their specifics.
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So here they are, the postponed but necessary things – the stand for the model, the rudder, and a pair of anchors :) I made the stand from whatever I had at hand – there happened to be some oak boards nearby… And yes, oak is harder to work than walnut, even though technically walnut is harder. #amati #santamaria #shipmodel #scalemodel #boat
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And so, at last, the hull may be declared ready for the stepping of the masts and the installation of the standing rigging. Part III of the build log is now available on the website: www.glushkov-modelling.com/builds/santa-maria#part….
There are still a few ornamental details yet to be fitted — such as the shields for the sterncastle, along with the rigging of the ship’s boat and the guns — but these will be dealt with at the very end. Looking ahead, I can already say that the shields themselves are finished and have been beautifully painted by the golden hands of t.me/Maria_Caitlin
Meanwhile, we will make and install on deck five ladders, the pump, the bitts, door frames and handles, window frames, the surrounds of the gunports and hawse ports, the windlass, the main hatch, and other fittings. On the outside, the channels and chainplates will be set in place, and then the hull can be treated with oil — this is best done before the masts are stepped.
For now, there is a series of photographs available; a short video is still in progress, and a full horizontal video will follow in due course. #santamaria #amati #shipmodel #scalemodel
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