HMS Blandford POF by Keith [COMPLETED BUILD]

Henk Liebre said:
Nice progress

Handy and simple solution the rubbers

Actually so simple that I never thought of doing this like this

Just shows that your photos have an added value

Thanks for sharing
Regards
Henk
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Thank you very much for your comments Henk. The rubber bands are not my idea, l saw it on another log but yes, you're right, the idea is simple and very effective :)
 
After a bit of experimentation, l have decided on the finish l will apply to the wood after the final sanding. First of all l wanted to use a Tung oil product. The colour was great but after applying it to a bit of scrap pearwood and leaving it to dry for several days l found the wood glue l'm using did not want to stick to the treated surface. I found another product that gave an almost identical finish and colouring. l did the same test for the glue and it works perfectly. l love the colour, what do you guys think?

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Keef said:
After a bit of experimentation, l have decided on the finish l will apply to the wood after the final sanding. First of all l wanted to use a Tung oil product. The colour was great but after applying it to a bit of scrap pearwood and leaving it to dry for several days l found the wood glue l'm using did not want to stick to the treated surface. I found another product that gave an almost identical finish and colouring. l did the same test for the glue and it works perfectly. l love the colour, what do you guys think?

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The dark, red stain(?) is beautiful.
 
I love the deep, rich finish, beautiful. So much so I'd like to test it myself. What substitute did you find for the Tung Oil?

Thanks,
Ken
 
The gap is closing. Working from both stern and bow, should finish on rib number 44. lt will be shame to finish this part of the build though, l've really enjoyed the experience of making up the ribs. Next job will be the spacers, which are placed between every rib and will bring them all in to line and strengthen the assembly ready for removing it from the cradle for the final sanding

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RDN1954 said:
The dark, red stain(?) is beautiful.
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I thinks so too. Two coats make for a richer colour and gives it a very slight sheen (not too much) which l like very much. btw is the 1954 in your title your date of birth. lf so, you and l are the same age. :D (17th July, 1954)
 
Hoss6262 said:
I love the deep, rich finish, beautiful. So much so I'd like to test it myself. What substitute did you find for the Tung Oil?

Thanks,
Ken
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Ken, l bought it locally here in Spain, so l´m not sure if it is sold in the States. I will post a photo of it so you can see if there is a similar product that you can buy
 
Keef said:
I thinks so too. Two coats make for a richer colour and gives it a very slight sheen (not too much) which l like very much. btw is the 1954 in your title your date of birth. lf so, you and l are the same age. :D (17th July, 1954)
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Our birth years are indeed the same and our birthdays are one day apart, mine is on the 16th of July! :D
 
Keef said:
The gap is closing. Working from both stern and bow, should finish on rib number 44. lt will be shame to finish this part of the build though, l've really enjoyed the experience of making up the ribs. Next job will be the spacers, which are placed between every rib and will bring them all in to line and strengthen the assembly ready for removing it from the cradle for the final sanding

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it's looks beautiful, great job Okay :)
 
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