I might have cried a little bit when I read this post. Amen. And Amen.
Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Marvellous Paul. Congratulations on finishing an incredibly constructed Kingfisher model. Worthy of many accolades, so here is one more…Bravo!!Cheers Grant
Thanks, Grant. It's my joy to share this journey with you!
Hi Paul,When he sent those offcuts to me I was sort of annoyed (I paid for the shipping weight all the way from Russia). But what a treasure he included! It was a lesson in wood processing - pieces that look like kindling can be turned into things that are very useful.
I was also working out whether the tools I have in my little shop could process what I would need for a larger project in the future. I have been purchasing dimensional modeling wood (strips and panels) from suppliers thus far, but perhaps that could change. It turns out I might need a planer or a more robust thickness sander (or a friend) - my hobby-sized machines can only take so much.
First congratulations with this fantastic results, love it.
Regarding machines I would recommend you to invest in a solid bandsaw. You can chop every large piece to acceptable size for your model size thicknesser. I do use it in combination with the Proxxon thicknesser and the Jim Byrnes thickness sander.
I have the Laguna 14/12, luckily we have the 230VAC where in the US they have the less powerfull 110VAC.
In principle this is all you need to prepare your own lumber to usable billets. I cut up to 250 mm pear tree trunks into billets without a problem.
With a wide blade you can saw to less then a mm in thickness. A very versatile machine.
And a USA machine so no rediculous taxes
14|12 Bandsaw
The 14|12 Bandsaw is a 110 Volt saw that feels like a 220. Features include pyramid shaped spine, 1 ¾ HP TEFC Motor, quick release tension, 115 volt outlet and micro polished 21" x 16" table mounted onto oversized Trunion paired with Aluminum Hi/Low Fence. Solid Cast Wheels are electronically...
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Thanks, Maarten!Hi Paul,
First congratulations with this fantastic results, love it.
Regarding machines I would recommend you to invest in a solid bandsaw. You can chop every large piece to acceptable size for your model size thicknesser. I do use it in combination with the Proxxon thicknesser and the Jim Byrnes thickness sander.
I have the Laguna 14/12, luckily we have the 230VAC where in the US they have the less powerfull 110VAC.
In principle this is all you need to prepare your own lumber to usable billets. I cut up to 250 mm pear tree trunks into billets without a problem.
With a wide blade you can saw to less then a mm in thickness. A very versatile machine.
And a USA machine so no rediculous taxes
14|12 Bandsaw
The 14|12 Bandsaw is a 110 Volt saw that feels like a 220. Features include pyramid shaped spine, 1 ¾ HP TEFC Motor, quick release tension, 115 volt outlet and micro polished 21" x 16" table mounted onto oversized Trunion paired with Aluminum Hi/Low Fence. Solid Cast Wheels are electronically...
Congratulations!! Great model turned out!!! And I have 2 questions, (maybe somewhere I have already mentioned, I have not seen): 1) What is the next project? 2) the model was not covered with anything, oil or dry?
Thank you, Sergey!
Q1: I'm still looking into options for a next project - but there will be a short break.
Q2: everything on the model was treated with wipe-on-polyurethane during the construction process. During my tests this left the boxwood closest to its natural color (other things turned it more yellow).
Thanks for your support long the way!
Yes, it would definitely be yellow. And linseed oil is probably the strongest. I'm really struggling with the pear right now... I open it with all oils, different techniques, in different dilutions and wait for it to be possible to open it with bitumen. Because for another case I will cut the material, then the probes now need to be done. I love everything in the old days so that there is an aging effect. But I like your model in this performance!!
Thanks, but I also admire the aged presentation. With some practice I might take that approach in the future. I confess that bitumen scares me a bit - I have seen it overdone and blotchy and would want a more uniform and cohesive aged look (if that makes sense).
Wow!!About 28 months later...
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Final photos to follow once I can arrange for a professional to present her in her best light...
In the meantime - thanks for watching. I've truly enjoyed this project and I'm a bit sad to see this build of the 1770 Kingfisher come to an end. The real ship was burned by her own crew to avoid capture (by the French) in 1778 - perhaps something representative of the French Navy would be appropriate for my next project
Onward!
I turned my back for a second and suddenly it's finished. I wasn't prepared for the feeling I now have about not seeing an almost daily post from you Paul. I hope you can start a new project soon. Your skills are exemplary and you have been very kind to me with encouragement as I blunder along with my Medea scratch build. I wish you all the very best in health and happiness.
Hello Paul, it's a beautiful model, a real showpiece. In my opinion, the cleanliness and accuracy has been achieved by an artist.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I wish you great ideas for a new project.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I wish you great ideas for a new project.
Witaj
Mam nadzieje że przerwa będzie krótka Pawle i wkrótce zabierzesz nas w nową podróż. Gratuluję ukończenia modelu wygląda pięknie. Teraz czy się weżniesz za zestaw czy budowę od zera z planów na pewno powstanie coś pięknego. Pozdrawiam Mirek
Mam nadzieje że przerwa będzie krótka Pawle i wkrótce zabierzesz nas w nową podróż. Gratuluję ukończenia modelu wygląda pięknie. Teraz czy się weżniesz za zestaw czy budowę od zera z planów na pewno powstanie coś pięknego. Pozdrawiam Mirek
There are samples for this. But yes, it is not suitable for all types of wood, mainly good with pear, boxwood and black hornbeam, but many use bitumen on other types of wood. It is difficult to do more than necessary with pear, it forgives more than all the others. I am just preparing wood for the second building of Alert and am just making samples. I covered everything with three types of oil and am waiting for the time of bitumen. Once I do, I will show the result, I think it will be interesting.
Thank you very much, Johan! A POF model shows itself very nicely - lots to look at and wonder about.
Thanks, Ian. I have the ship-modeling bug so I'll be back with something new after a bit of a break.
Thanks, Adi. I have enjoyed following your work as well. I'm flattered that an artist like you appreciates my efforts.
Thank you very much, Mirek. You have been very supportive along the way.
I'll look forward to your test results. I know that putting something on the wood before the bitumen is key.
