Workshop updates and releases
Recent news from the last twelve months: build log updates, new materials, tutorials, models, and selected external releases.
Santa Maria hull review
Full hull build video coming soon — four months of work condensed into a three-minute timelapse
Event date:
Santa Maria – finishing hull
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 finishing deck and hull
Santa Maria build log updated
A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website, this time focusing on deck outfitting and armament. In this update, the work shifts to adding character to the model with deck structures and fittings, as well as assembling and installing the ship’s weapons and their surrounding details.
Santa Maria – hull details
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 installing wales and fenders
Tutorials section updated
Two new tutorials have been added to the workshop notes section. Running Rigging — sequence and techniques for making and installing running rigging: thread selection, block work, working order, sails, and flags. Blackening Metal — chemical patination as an alternative to painting: metal identification, solution selection, surface preparation, application, and a troubleshooting reference.
Santa Maria – quarterdeck
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 installing quarterdeck and aftcastle
Santa Maria – cannons
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 cannons painting and assembling
Santa Maria – main deck
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 main deck crafting
Tutorials
A new Tutorials section is now live. The materials are based on personal experience and the real models presented on this site — not a course, but practical notes on specific aspects of the build process.
Santa Maria build log updated
A new part of the Santa Maria 1:65 build log has been published on the website, focusing on hull assembly and planking. This update covers the stages of frame construction, as well as the application of both the first and final planking layers.
Santa Maria hull planking
New short video available - Amati Santa Maria 1:65 hull planking
Gallery
The website now features a newly launched photo gallery showcasing 4K images of completed models.