Great effort, very well done!
Thank you! I read your build multiple times, so it has definitely helped me with a few decisions!
I just wanted to say thanks again to all who have given me compliments and encouragement thus far.
Ship building is truly an exercise in patience! In the beginning it’s the keel, frames, decks and main structures that are all very similar, and almost boring. I put down over 300 boards on the deck alone. It’s tedious and time consuming, but I keep thinking of the big picture. The day when I get to start putting all the accessories on and when the ship starts to look elegant.
But I can’t rush to get there, because the end result will suffer for it, and I would have regrets. So hopefully one day soon I can start dry brushing the decorations and building the deck furnishings and making this ship look great. And ultimately put up masts, sails and rigging!
Until then I must move forward one board at a time, knowing my patience will be rewarded.
I hope everyone will follow me on my journey.
Have a great day,
Dean
Ship building is truly an exercise in patience! In the beginning it’s the keel, frames, decks and main structures that are all very similar, and almost boring. I put down over 300 boards on the deck alone. It’s tedious and time consuming, but I keep thinking of the big picture. The day when I get to start putting all the accessories on and when the ship starts to look elegant.
But I can’t rush to get there, because the end result will suffer for it, and I would have regrets. So hopefully one day soon I can start dry brushing the decorations and building the deck furnishings and making this ship look great. And ultimately put up masts, sails and rigging!
Until then I must move forward one board at a time, knowing my patience will be rewarded.
I hope everyone will follow me on my journey.
Have a great day,
Dean
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Started the planking on the inner bulwarks on the lower deck...
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As I finish gluing the final boards on one side of the inner bulwarks on the lower deck, I made a few observations.
First, after putting two rows of boards on and covering the cannon openings halfway, I decided to trim those before adding the rest. That way I don’t have to come back when they are completely covered and drill holes and try to cut them out carefully trying not to split the thin veneer boards. You still have to be careful regardless.
Second, I noticed they were probably giving you the easy way out by telling you to line the inside of the bulwarks prior to gluing them to the ship. However Paul pointed out in his build log the issues with that, at least before you bend them. So although it’s harder to do it afterwards, I still feel like it’s the better choice for several reasons.
You don’t have to worry about the thin veneer board’s surviving the installation and bending of the bulwarks, and you aren’t wasting wood by adding boards to areas that will never be seen. And finally I was worried about that thin veneer being between the bulwarks and the bulkhead frames.
Anyway I’m almost done with one side. On to the next and I will report back when I’m finished with both and have some clear on them.
I really want to add the waterways and other boards to see this all come together...but that’s a ways off...sigh!
First, after putting two rows of boards on and covering the cannon openings halfway, I decided to trim those before adding the rest. That way I don’t have to come back when they are completely covered and drill holes and try to cut them out carefully trying not to split the thin veneer boards. You still have to be careful regardless.
Second, I noticed they were probably giving you the easy way out by telling you to line the inside of the bulwarks prior to gluing them to the ship. However Paul pointed out in his build log the issues with that, at least before you bend them. So although it’s harder to do it afterwards, I still feel like it’s the better choice for several reasons.
You don’t have to worry about the thin veneer board’s surviving the installation and bending of the bulwarks, and you aren’t wasting wood by adding boards to areas that will never be seen. And finally I was worried about that thin veneer being between the bulwarks and the bulkhead frames.
Anyway I’m almost done with one side. On to the next and I will report back when I’m finished with both and have some clear on them.
I really want to add the waterways and other boards to see this all come together...but that’s a ways off...sigh!
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nice!
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I like OcCre kit did a few of them
Your work is impeccable
Your work is impeccable
Ok one side finished! Now if I could just wiggle my nose and the other side would be done!
I have to admit I am so glad I learned about the pencil edging technique to simulate caulking here on SOS.
Ok...back to cutting and pencil edging boards...
I have to admit I am so glad I learned about the pencil edging technique to simulate caulking here on SOS.
Ok...back to cutting and pencil edging boards...
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She is coming along nicely. Very accurate work, Dean!! 
Looking awesome Dean, if I may offer my suggestion dont race to the end but instead enoy the journey. I tend to see each plank
and piece as a model to itself that then joins with others to create something of beauty hand crafted by one's self. Enjoy each part
as it's most likely the last time in your life you will ever interact with it
and piece as a model to itself that then joins with others to create something of beauty hand crafted by one's self. Enjoy each part
as it's most likely the last time in your life you will ever interact with it
I like your analogy, I often say each board is a project in and of itself.Looking awesome Dean, if I may offer my suggestion dont race to the end but instead enoy the journey. I tend to see each plank
and piece as a model to itself that then joins with others to create something of beauty hand crafted by one's self. Enjoy each part
as it's most likely the last time in your life you will ever interact with it
I always look at the fit of each board and file or sand bevels where necessary at joints, and I always break sharp edges. Like the knees at the rear bulkhead on this ship, for example. They are beveled on the bottom and the outer edges, and both those sides also have a radius to match. So a lot of sanding and trial fitting is required.
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Couldn't help myself...had to add waterway board (yes it's beveled on the edge) to see how the African Walnut boards will look inside the bulwarks. I think it's going to look nice! Getting excited...need to plank hull soon!
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Got bored with planking the inside of the bulwarks and decided to build a deck grate... it is not glued in place yet, just set it there to see how it looks. I may bevel the edges more...you can barely tell I filed them in the pic. I also put sandpaper on the deck and sanded the curve of the deck onto the bottom so it sits flush on the outer edges!
Also nail or bolt heads seem too dark? Anyway...it’s a start. Or am I being too picky?
Also nail or bolt heads seem too dark? Anyway...it’s a start. Or am I being too picky?
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Thank you! I did paint the nail heads silver, then decided to sand off and redo with pencil...then filed more of a bevel on the edge. I think it is good enough now.Beautiful deck gratings. Good contrast in the wood colours and fine detailing!
That deck planking looks very realistic.
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Thank you, I think I mostly got lucky...lol. I used some old oak stain on it and then came back with steel wool and 2000 grit sandpaper to give it a more realistic look with a lot of variation.
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Ok the bulwarks are planked inside finally!
I added the waterway boards and a grate to the lower deck. Also added a support at the bow.
Now it’s time to start planking the hull...no more playing around!
I added the waterway boards and a grate to the lower deck. Also added a support at the bow.
Now it’s time to start planking the hull...no more playing around!
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These ships have eluded me until now. I've recently come to see how interesting they are compared to European ships of the period.
I am a big fan of tall ships and will build another one after this ship. But I was attracted to the Cazador Xebec because it’s a nice ship that can be completed in a years time. The tall ships are more like a 3-5 year obligation!