I found a flaw! I found a flaw! Wait. No I didn't. Your woodworking is inspirational, Dean!
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I couldn’t leave well enough alone. I decided to veneer the piece that holds the bow sprit, since the bow sprit will be black. Wanted some contrast. (Pics1-2)
Finished wall for upper deck, drilled pilot holes for pins so the knees wouldn’t split. Painted top of wall railing black to tie in with other railings. Have to add clear. (Pics 3-4)
Painted inside cannon and oar openings black, now can add bulwark stanchions on that side.
Added a few pieces of ornamentation on the stern...a lot more to add still...
Finished wall for upper deck, drilled pilot holes for pins so the knees wouldn’t split. Painted top of wall railing black to tie in with other railings. Have to add clear. (Pics 3-4)
Painted inside cannon and oar openings black, now can add bulwark stanchions on that side.
Added a few pieces of ornamentation on the stern...a lot more to add still...
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Beautiful sentiments with regards to your granddaughter Dean. You are fortunate to have someone to leave your model to and she is most fortunate to be the recipient one day of what will be a most beautiful model.
I added the bulwark stanchions to the other side, started the railings. Have one side done. Had to bend the one at the bow...then blend the side with the bow. Next side soon...
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Its a lovely looking ship model Dean. Its slick and elegant.
@Brian077 ...thank you! I liked it when I first saw it and thought it would be a nice ship to build.
I built the full plank on frame version a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.
@Brian077 ...I found your build. Awesome kit and awesome build. You really should finish her!
I decided to put some ornamentation on the side I put the railing on.
Then she was off to sail the sea of carpet!
Then she was off to sail the sea of carpet!
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I think Gestalt is rightly named: seeing a vague, ambiguous form and trying to make something meaningful out of it.
And beautiful ship. Well done!
Beautiful granddaughter as well as the ship both of which will be growing up to follow their dreams. Rich (PT-2)My granddaughter is the apple of my eye. We keep her at least 3-4 days a week, and I spoil her.
She turned 3 years old recently. I built her a play house with a kitchen for her birthday. She asked me, “Nonno, did you build that playhouse for me?”
Then I built her a playground in the backyard because local ones were closed due to COVID.
She asked me, “Nonno, did you build my playground for me?”
Then she saw me building the ship and she asked me, “Nonno, are you building me a ship?”
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Hi Dean,
the model is on display in my study. I still need to fit the rear spar to the mast. It really makes an impressive model.
cheers.
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the model is on display in my study. I still need to fit the rear spar to the mast. It really makes an impressive model.
cheers.
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Very nice! You do excellent work!
SoS has a shipyard full of master craftsmen. I enjoy the rewards of cruising the Forms/Threads/Gallery every time. Amazing detail work with precision. Rich
Rich, you are correct, we do have them!!!
I added the railing to the other side. First I soak and bend, then paint the bottom and edges. Then glue on and finally paint the top after doing any sanding or blending.
Then I added the board at the stern that runs inline with the railing and at bottom of black.
Then I painted that board black.
And finally add the ornamentation on that side.
I have some boards to do inside the bulwarks, but may do rudder and tiller arm next.
Then I added the board at the stern that runs inline with the railing and at bottom of black.
Then I painted that board black.
And finally add the ornamentation on that side.
I have some boards to do inside the bulwarks, but may do rudder and tiller arm next.
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Absolutely beautiful.