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Over the last few weeks I have been making the gunport lids in order to installing the wales on the model. The outside of the gunport lids are now done. The planking on the inside and the hinges/rings I will leave for later.
The wales have now been installed.


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The last part of the wales will be installed when the wulf and sternbeam have been painted/installed.
 
And the model including the gunport lids.

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The colour of the gunport lids do not totally correspond with the surrounding planking. I should probably have kept some of the original planking and in addition have made the gunport lids without re-do's, to keep the colour the same. The pear wood will darken in time and maybe I will do some experiments with some vinegar/steelwool and look if I can adjust the colour somewhat. In the end I think I will treat the wood with Clou and then wax/bitumen. That might solve the issue.
 
Herman said:
Over the last few weeks I have been making the gunport lids in order to installing the wales on the model. The outside of the gunport lids are now done. The planking on the inside and the hinges/rings I will leave for later.
The wales have now been installed.


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The last part of the wales will be installed when the wulf and sternbeam have been painted/installed.
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Herman said:
And the model including the gunport lids.

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The colour of the gunport lids do not totally correspond with the surrounding planking. I should probably have kept some of the original planking and in addition have made the gunport lids without re-do's, to keep the colour the same. The pear wood will darken in time and maybe I will do some experiments with some vinegar/steelwool and look if I can adjust the colour somewhat. In the end I think I will treat the wood with Clou and then wax/bitumen. That might solve the issue.
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The wales and the gunport lids fits very nice, Herman. And about the color of the planking? My impression was ‘he used the cutout parts!’. With your intended possible treatment, things will probably work out fine.
Regards, Peter
 
Beautiful joinery and craftsmanship Herman! She is looking very impressive!
 
I want to thank you all for your likes and positive comments.

I have been a bit absent, not responsive, lately as my mother's health had deteriorated rapidly. She passed away last Monday on the memorable age of 95. Never been ill; she gave her life a 10. In between arranging all kinds of things together with my brother I keep myself a bit occupied doing some random things at the 7 Provinciën; scuppers, hawse holes, hull reinforcement for the anchors, but most of the time I just browse through build logs.
An update will follow as soon as something has been completed.
 
Herman said:
I want to thank you all for your likes and positive comments.

I have been a bit absent, not responsive, lately as my mother's health had deteriorated rapidly. She passed away last Monday on the memorable age of 95. Never been ill; she gave her life a 10. In between arranging all kinds of things together with my brother I keep myself a bit occupied doing some random things at the 7 Provinciën; scuppers, hawse holes, hull reinforcement for the anchors, but most of the time I just browse through build logs.
An update will follow as soon as something has been completed.
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My condolences with the passing of your mother.
 
Herman said:
I want to thank you all for your likes and positive comments.

I have been a bit absent, not responsive, lately as my mother's health had deteriorated rapidly. She passed away last Monday on the memorable age of 95. Never been ill; she gave her life a 10. In between arranging all kinds of things together with my brother I keep myself a bit occupied doing some random things at the 7 Provinciën; scuppers, hawse holes, hull reinforcement for the anchors, but most of the time I just browse through build logs.
An update will follow as soon as something has been completed.
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Also my condolences with the passing of your mother. 95 is indeed a memorable age.
Regards, Peter
 
Herman said:
I want to thank you all for your likes and positive comments.

I have been a bit absent, not responsive, lately as my mother's health had deteriorated rapidly. She passed away last Monday on the memorable age of 95. Never been ill; she gave her life a 10. In between arranging all kinds of things together with my brother I keep myself a bit occupied doing some random things at the 7 Provinciën; scuppers, hawse holes, hull reinforcement for the anchors, but most of the time I just browse through build logs.
An update will follow as soon as something has been completed.
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Good morning Herman. I’m so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. Condolences. Sounds like she lives a good life Herman, so plenty memories and times to hold close. Cheers Grant
 
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