HIGH HOPES, WILD MEN AND THE DEVIL’S JAW - Willem Barentsz Kolderstok 1:50

WOW! Danish Oil is the number Hans! Now you have me really excited! As per @Dematosdg Daniel's suggestion I will try to find out where I can find the Chinese equivalent of Danish Oil. Failing that, the Tung Oil and mineral turpentine blend seems to be a good option! Thank you very much for the tests Hans - your support and help are greatly appreciated!
 
Kolderstok said:
Just glue a few left over walnut plank pieces together until you have a surface of a few cm and test your tung-mixture on it. I think it'll do perfectly.
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That is exactly what I will do Hans! Thank you very much!
 
Heinrich said:
Shipping 47 Bluenose kits to all corners of the world from China, has taught me an awful lot about shipping. Shipping to the USA and Canada is the cheapest - in the 72-75 USD range depending on the day of shipping (due to the exchange rate). Shipping to Europe (UK and the Netherlands) is slightly dearer with Australia surprisingly also in the 75-79 USD range. But the other day we were charged 97 USD for shipping a kit to Italy - mind boggling!
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Where are you in China? Its a big place!
 
I am in Nantong in Jiangsu Province (on the East Coast) but the Bluenose kits are shipped from Shandong Province to the north of Jiangsu.
 
Yesterday was lazy time in the shipyard as I chose to spend a relaxing day with the Admiral and enjoyed chatting to you guys - the upshot of it all was that no work was done. However, today it is back to the grindstone.

I started off by giving the starboard side a final sanding with 360 grit sandpaper paying attention to the lines that weren't as crisp as I would have liked them. Once the whole hull is finished, I will still sand it out with 400, 600 and 1000 grit, but that is for later.

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This is what the Starboard Side now looks like in natural light with the lines crisp and clear. I will gladly bank this outcome. The clamp that you see at the stern is already holding the second insert in place on the Port Side while waiting for the glue to dry.
 
Heinrich said:
Yesterday was lazy time in the shipyard as I chose to spend a relaxing day with the Admiral and enjoyed chatting to you guys - the upshot of it all was that no work was done. However, today it is back to the grindstone.

I started off by giving the starboard side a final sanding with 360 grit sandpaper paying attention to the lines that weren't as crisp as I would have liked them. Once the whole hull is finished, I will still sand it out with 400, 600 and 1000 grit, but that is for later.

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This is what the Starboard Side now looks like in natural light with the lines crisp and clear. I will gladly bank this outcome. The clamp that you see at the stern is already holding the second insert in place on the Port Side while waiting for the glue to dry.
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Looking beautiful Heinrich, understandable no work done in the last day you have been so busy with all the posts here. :)
I am sure which ever way you decide to do the finishing it will enhance it, I will abstain from any recommendations though as it's not my strong point.
 
Richie said:
Looking beautiful Heinrich, understandable no work done in the last day you have been so busy with all the posts here. :)
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Richie I try to keep as up to date with all my friends' posts and progress as I possibly can. I only have one month left of my forced lay-off and then I start the new work. Goodness knows how much time I will then get to spend in the shipyard and on the forum.
 
Pathfinder65 said:
That hull looks terrific. My Admiral comment was “Oooooohhhh” when I showed her the picture you posted.

Jan
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Thank you very much Jan. Please convey my thanks and appreciation to the Admiral as well. I have one insert to go on the Port Side and then that side is also closed. Now however, the eyes are tired and I will leave that and the sanding for tomorrow.
 
Kolderstok said:
At walnut both the varnishes are visible (left semi-gloss, right matt), but the danish oil gives the most "colour" and "structure" to the wood (middle).

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I love the way the Danish oil brings out the grain, but it also darkens it quite a lot, doesn't it? I'm not sure what brand you use; Watco Danish Oil, now apparently owned by Rustoleum :-( , is available everywhere here in the US. Lowe's has it in 3 varieties: Natural, Medium and Dark Walnut, although Watco makes several other colors. Is the Danish oil you used a Natural finish, or does it have a stain mixed in?

I want to use a rubbing type finish on my pear wood model, and don't think I need to change the color, really. But I agree with another poster that I really want to be able to glue planking over frames that are already finished, to be sure I don't miss anything, etc. Don't care about water-based or not, but I'd hate for it to have no adhesion.

On furniture, I've used Tung Oil, Linseed oil (a LONG time ago) and wipe-on varnish. I want a satin finish or less, no gloss, and definitely no brushes involved. Well, no brushed finish as a final; it's okay to apply with a brush, then rub, etc.
 
Signet said:
I love the way the Danish oil brings out the grain, but it also darkens it quite a lot, doesn't it? I'm not sure what brand you use; Watco Danish Oil, now apparently owned by Rustoleum :-( , is available everywhere here in the US. Lowe's has it in 3 varieties: Natural, Medium and Dark Walnut, although Watco makes several other colors. Is the Danish oil you used a Natural finish, or does it have a stain mixed in?

I want to use a rubbing type finish on my pear wood model, and don't think I need to change the color, really. But I agree with another poster that I really want to be able to glue planking over frames that are already finished, to be sure I don't miss anything, etc. Don't care about water-based or not, but I'd hate for it to have no adhesion.

On furniture, I've used Tung Oil, Linseed oil (a LONG time ago) and wipe-on varnish. I want a satin finish or less, no gloss, and definitely no brushes involved. Well, no brushed finish as a final; it's okay to apply with a brush, then rub, etc.
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Hello Signet and a big welcome to the WB build log - it is great to have you here!

First off, I have to surprise you - what you saw on the pictures that I posted just now, is still the raw wood - no finish of any kind has been applied! :) I still have to give it a final sanding with the 360 grit, then onto 400, 600 and I will finish with 1000.

I cannot access Danish oil in China (at least a brand that I know I can trust), so therefore I will use 100% Tung Oil diluted with turpentine. Once I start that process, I will do it step-by-step so you will be able to see exactly what the mixing ratios are during each step I will not be using any stain on this model - it will just be the natural combination of walnut and Tung Oil.

You mention that you have a Pear wood model. What I can tell you, is that Tung Oil and Pear Wood is a match made in heaven! See the picture below of the Falkonet Leudo's Pear Wood hull after the application of Tung Oil.

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HOWEVER : The downside to any oil-finish is the fact that adhesion is severely compromised. On models that I have finished with Tung Oil, I cannot glue or stick anything - not even after I have scuffed it roughened it with sandpaper. So, I suppose what we gain on the swings, we lose on the roundabouts! :)

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Kolderstok said:
Very nice job on the hull, Heinrich!

And the little note inside is something I also do…. Who knows in a few hundred years the hull is opened again…
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Thank you very much Admiral - that means a lot to me! You have created a wonderful model - I just love this little ship! Thumbsup

And about the note - maybe I am just nostalgic. :)
 
Heinrich said:
The hull is closed.

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My little note that gets deposited into the hull before the last strake goes on. Utterly useless, but it has now become a habit.

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Port Side done.

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Overview.

Now the sanding can start.
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Congratulations on this stage of construction. It looks beautiful. Also with the layer of oil.
What I also wrote on the Dutch forum: That note gives a deja vu: my father built a room for my brother and me in our new house more than 50 years ago. When the last wall plate closed, the three of us wrote something on the inside there. Similar to your note. Nice tradition.
Regards, Peter
 
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The note on the wall is a very nice touch Peter. That is certainly nostalgic in the best possible way. Is that house still in the family?

By the way - there is no oil on the hull yet - that is just the natural wood color.
 
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