Din62, the pear version looks much prettier than the others. My opinion is pear panels. The emblem turned out 
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Wow Dean you are certainly getting the best out of a Billing boats kit.
I like the pearwood panel the best and the emblem is fantastic! I'm fairly sure plywood did not exist back then so the plank effect in the panel would be more realistic as well. Again really fine job on the emblem with just enough difference from the original to make it stand out!!Ok…I’ve gone mad!
I got a new toy…so I decided to do some carving. I made an emblem out of pear wood, using the smallest bit I have and an xacto knife. Pic is of emblem in progress…
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Then I stained it and added some black in the inset area of the shield. Because I like the look of pear wood stained.
But I also decided to make some raised panels for the inset areas. One I made from pear wood strips and one out of Ramin wood strips.
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Then I looked at how the emblem would look on each one…
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Now for the opinions…yes I’m asking, because I’ve gone mad…lol
First is the pear wood panel and an example with the emblem. Keep in mind, if I commit to this, I will paint the inset areas black. That way when I add the raised panels, they will be bordered with black in the inset area. I haven’t committed yet, so they are not painted…so use your imagination!
First the pear wood panel…
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Now the Ramin panel…
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And finally the emblem on the current panel…
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So…which one looks best? Keep in mind the black border that would be there on the raised panels.
1) raised Ramin panel
2) raised pear wood panel
3) existing panel
Survey says?
How about the Lion?Ps - me and Peter are both mad!
I guess his opinion is more important than yours I definitely Love the carving Coat of arms, this is no question compared to the first (original). My vote goes to #1, even I do like pearwood more. To add to this mix and make you even madder, not the Lion, I would add 2 more: A solid Pear panel, and Pear from strips, but neither of them stained, just naked! Sorry, mi Amigo!
Thank you Alexander!Din62, the pear version looks much prettier than the others. My opinion is pear panels. The emblem turned out
Thank you Maarten! I’m trying!
Thank you Daniel!
Well sir…I too considered the pear without stain. I was trying to match the columns with the stain, but some contrast might be good.How about the Lion?
I definitely Love the carving Coat of arms, this is no question compared to the first (original). My vote goes to #1, even I do like pearwood more. To add to this mix and make you even madder, not the Lion, I would add 2 more: A solid Pear panel, and Pear from strips, but neither of them stained, just naked! Sorry, mi Amigo!
I used strips because I have no pear veneer. However I could make it look like one piece. 
Ok…thanks for all the input! I appreciate it!
This is what I have chosen…natural pear panels and stain on the coat of arms with a light steel wool afterwards to highlight the raised areas and give more depth.
I painted the first two inset areas black in preparation for the raised panels. I will make the other panel this evening and take photos with everything in place. I’m hopeful!
This is what I have chosen…natural pear panels and stain on the coat of arms with a light steel wool afterwards to highlight the raised areas and give more depth.
I painted the first two inset areas black in preparation for the raised panels. I will make the other panel this evening and take photos with everything in place. I’m hopeful!
Preview pics…one with panel, one with panel and coat of arms. Not all panels will have coat of arms. It’s bad enough I have to carve 6 of them!
Will see the big picture once I make the adjacent panel. Then we can recap, with two panels and one coat of arms, to see how it will all come together.
I still have the option to stain the panels if I don’t like the look.
Will see the big picture once I make the adjacent panel. Then we can recap, with two panels and one coat of arms, to see how it will all come together.
I still have the option to stain the panels if I don’t like the look.
Hopefully the poll is not closed: of course your own pearwood.
What you make yourself is always the best! And this is now for sure!
I am sure it won’t be the last version. Because when you have learned your new tool in its full capacity ..........
And it is a big LOL ....... Dean is proxxonning! I am also looking for a new one. Because the drill stand of the Dremel is to flexibel.
Regards, Peter
What you make yourself is always the best! And this is now for sure!
I am sure it won’t be the last version. Because when you have learned your new tool in its full capacity ..........
And it is a big LOL ....... Dean is proxxonning!
I am also looking for a new one. Because the drill stand of the Dremel is to flexibel.Regards, Peter
And I like this very much:
Great job, Dean.
Great job, Dean.
Poll is always open…lol.Hopefully the poll is not closed: of course your own pearwood.
What you make yourself is always the best! And this is now for sure!
I am sure it won’t be the last version. Because when you have learned your new tool in its full capacity ..........
And it is a big LOL ....... Dean is proxxonning!
Regards, Peter
Thanks Peter, I am sure when I get used to it I will most likely be doing a lot more carving! But that was always my goal!
I have a dremel, but it had one collet. And I could not use my small bits which are 3/32” shaft dia.
I like the Proxxon better because it came with a lot of different size collets and it has variable speeds from 5,000 to 20,000 rpms. I worked for 2 hrs and it never got hot. So far I like it a lot!
Now I can use my bits…
Thank you Peter!
I think the Lion roared. It is really good.
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Wow Dean, I have been checking in every now and then as you have spent the last 10 pages or so working out the design for the panels that are mostly going to be hidden from view after all the decks go on - kinda thought your OCD got the best of you but I really like that last rendition of the black background and pear inset! That is sweet, sweet, sweet! So all that investment turns out a super awesome design that is unique and beautiful and really sets your build apart from the pack! Great work as always, and I really appreciate the artistry you share with us…. As always for me - I just might have to steal your design on one of my builds thanks for doing all the creative legwork!! Awesome skills man!
but I really like that last rendition of the black background and pear inset! That is sweet, sweet, sweet! So all that investment turns out a super awesome design that is unique and beautiful and really sets your build apart from the pack! Great work as always, and I really appreciate the artistry you share with us…. As always for me - I just might have to steal your design on one of my builds thanks for doing all the creative legwork!! Awesome skills man!