Belle Poule 1780 by Donnie

[Donnie]

I am using a micro mark micro chisel to even out planks.

 

[Mike41]

A scraper would work also.

 

[Donnie]

Update: Almost closing it up.

 

[dockattner]

Really wonderful work here Donnie!

 

[Hoss6262]

Great work Donnie. I really like the run of your planks. Wonderful lines.

 

[Jimsky]

Oh...those lines...She is beautiful! great job Donnie.

 

[Heinrich]

Well done Donnie - very good planking!

 

[Steef66]

Yes, what more to say. Just marvelous lines

 

[Donnie]

I have now sealed up one side. The front lower Bow was a little challenging for some reason getting the pieces to join correctly. The hull was moistened with Water to simulate a little stain. Therefore this is where I am with it:

note: the darker strips are very hard wood - the lighter are softer and sand easier. It is obvious that the strips came from different part of the trunk or tree.

 

[dockattner]

This is lovely work Donnie! Congratulations!

 

[Jimsky]

Congrats on the milestone, Donnie!

 

[Mirek]

Witaj
Pięknie położona deska ,gratulacje. Wiem, że nie jest to gorąco bo sam nie dawno to robiłem.
Pozdrawiam Mirek

 

[Jorge Escudero]

Buenos días. Tiene buena pinta. Muy buen trabajo.
Completados:
EMMA Constructo 1:50
EL CAZADOR OCCRE 1:60
LE HUSSAR 1:50 Artesanía Latina
Misisipi 1:80 OCCRE
MARINA II 1:50 Artesanía Latina
CADAQUÉS 1:20 Artesanía latina
LA TOULONNAISE Artesanía latina
CALELLA OCCRE 1:15

 

[pianoforte]

A very nice and clean planking. Looks very good.

 

[GrantTyler]

I have now sealed up one side. The front lower Bow was a little challenging for some reason getting the pieces to join correctly. The hull was moistened with Water to simulate a little stain. Therefore this is where I am with it:

note: the darker strips are very hard wood - the lighter are softer and sand easier. It is obvious that the strips came from different part of the trunk or tree.

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Good morning Donnie. This is wonderful planking. Cheers Grant

 

[Uwek]

accurate planking - very good work my friend
I like the differences in the wood colour - so it is more visible, that the hull is not made out of "plastic", but made out of individual planks of a natural material

 

[MavRick]

Having example of this caliber to look at is very useful for other less experienced builders.
Thank you for your posts.

 

[Tony P]

Great job Donnie. These kits are becoming more and more appealing.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

I am sure in real life the carpenters at the ship yard had same issues with different hardness of wood even from same trunk, your just modeling real life from years ago.

 

[Donnie]

Thank you all for the nice compliments. I have finally closed the hull. This is a quick snapshot using my phone.