Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and all the likes.
Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF
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True storyHat's off to your wife. It must be hard living with a perfectionist
Work of art Paul 
And then we have to take into consideration this to be the DRV (Dockattner Rough Version) needing further refinement
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And then we have to take into consideration this to be the DRV (Dockattner Rough Version) needing further refinement
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This is beautiful work, Paul! For me who has been away at times your last picture posts were a true revelation of just how far you have come in this build - and I am not only talking about your actual building. This is simply stunning work - every penny's worth of a true perfectionist at work!
Thank you for your kind words Heinrich.
Paul,
You're way on your voyage reaching the next level in this hobby
You're way on your voyage reaching the next level in this hobby
What nice and patient work.
Finally had an opportunity to catch up with your log. Fascinating to see what you have accomplished. I admire your patience.
What a beautiful piece of work Paul, your bow section looks fabulous, i 'l make a deep bow for you, and your persistance.
Thank you again, friends, for your kind and encouraging posts and all the likes.
On his brilliant Bluenose build report, Daniel mentioned "your next post" in response to a comment I had made. And when I read that I realized it's been a while since I've reported any progress.
Well, that's because I have abandoned normal life and entered: the sanding zone. I have not left my workshop in three weeks, have not eaten in three days, my children tell me that my wife has left me in favor of a man who does not become consumed by his hobbies, and my office manager assures me that the new orthodontist is skilled and kind to the staff...
Here are the forward cant frames in place:
And now after preliminary shaping with a sanding wheel in a rotary tool:
And now partially sanded:
Here is my new avatar photo:
Sanding boxwood is like sanding slate. The sandpaper slides over the top of it with a rattling sound without digging in. And every time I think I might have accomplished something I put it down only to pick it up the next day and discover there is still more work to do.
One more overall shot:
And a closer look at the boxing (pending hawse holes):
Thanks for the visit!
Well, that's because I have abandoned normal life and entered: the sanding zone. I have not left my workshop in three weeks, have not eaten in three days, my children tell me that my wife has left me in favor of a man who does not become consumed by his hobbies, and my office manager assures me that the new orthodontist is skilled and kind to the staff...
Here are the forward cant frames in place:
And now after preliminary shaping with a sanding wheel in a rotary tool:
And now partially sanded:
Here is my new avatar photo:
Sanding boxwood is like sanding slate. The sandpaper slides over the top of it with a rattling sound without digging in. And every time I think I might have accomplished something I put it down only to pick it up the next day and discover there is still more work to do.
One more overall shot:
And a closer look at the boxing (pending hawse holes):
Thanks for the visit!
Your model probably has a significantly nicer finish than the original even taking into account the scale!
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Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
The hobby in general and the task at hand can overtake you make you oblivious to time spent.
The bow section alone would make a great sectional model by itself, with full interior you could spend another year without any time on the other parts of the ship.
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Always nice to see an update of you. Great looks.
About your avatar photo I can tell a story.
A time ago I got a business, a fastfood restaurant. We sell French fries, homemade. And I got an employee in service who started very young in my business, cutting these fries on a cutter mouth to the wall. Put the potato in and turn the handle down. After 3 years working in my shop he looks like your avatar. he got a lot of comments at school about it. His brother followed him up and was a little smarter. One bucket with the left and one withe right arm.
About your avatar photo I can tell a story.
A time ago I got a business, a fastfood restaurant. We sell French fries, homemade. And I got an employee in service who started very young in my business, cutting these fries on a cutter mouth to the wall. Put the potato in and turn the handle down. After 3 years working in my shop he looks like your avatar.
he got a lot of comments at school about it. His brother followed him up and was a little smarter. One bucket with the left and one withe right arm.
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Paul,
do you have a picture from the finished starbord side? I like to compare the final result with your second and third picture. The difference between the first three picture and the last three is enorm. Very well done!
do you have a picture from the finished starbord side? I like to compare the final result with your second and third picture. The difference between the first three picture and the last three is enorm. Very well done!
Now this is a good update showing great progress Paul. The boxwood sands out so very nice and what really impresses me is the symmetry you are maintaining between the left and right members. That cannot be easy. Hey BTW I understand the potential new avatar
, sanding with my left hand in control has about the same outcome as trying to throw a ball left-handed, really ugly and funny looking to boot. Thanks for the update, Paul.
Here you go @AnobiumPunctatum (Christian). I'm sure you've noticed I still need to add the bridle ports...
Beautiful work Paul! Hardwood can kill blades and sandpaper with a single swipe!
I am sure your perseverance will prevail. We know you by now!
Ps - Daniel is correct, it will sand and cut very sharp and clean. You probably know this already, but that is why it is preferred for carving and turning.
I am sure your perseverance will prevail. We know you by now!
Ps - Daniel is correct, it will sand and cut very sharp and clean. You probably know this already, but that is why it is preferred for carving and turning.
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