Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF

A beautiful couple of days allowed me to make full use of the Kattner Sanding Center (my back patio) and wrap up the fairing of the Kingfisher hull. I wish I could report that experience makes sanding go faster - but it turns out that it takes the amount of time that it takes...

I am rather satisfied with the result. Boxwood is dense enough to give sharp edges and leaves a nice smooth surface (though every time I look at the hull I find places that need more sanding :rolleyes:).

The view the fish and mermaids see:

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Bow and stern:

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The frames joining the deadwood and rabbet (I see in these images I have some places I could add some filler):

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I wish I knew how to take better depth of field images that capture the nice lines on a swan class ship...but these will have to do:

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Thanks for stopping by! The fact that you visit now and again is very encouraging!

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If you're keeping score at home that's just short of nine months to get to this point.
 
dockattner said:
A beautiful couple of days allowed me to make full use of the Kattner Sanding Center (my back patio) and wrap up the fairing of the Kingfisher hull. I wish I could report that experience makes sanding go faster - but it turns out that it takes the amount of time that it takes...

I am rather satisfied with the result. Boxwood is dense enough to give sharp edges and leaves a nice smooth surface (though every time I look at the hull I find places that need more sanding :rolleyes:).

The view the fish and mermaids see:

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Bow and stern:

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The frames joining the deadwood and rabbet (I see in these images I have some places I could add some filler):

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I wish I knew how to take better depth of field images that capture the nice lines on a swan class ship...but these will have to do:

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Thanks for stopping by! The fact that you visit now and again is very encouraging!

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If you're keeping score at home that's just short of nine months to get to this point.
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Very smooth, and I love the trunnels on the stem.
 
dockattner said:
I returned recently to the Lauck Street Kingfisher, and it was essentially more of the same: fitting frames - cutting fillers (recall that each of these must be customized because the space between the frames is not uniform) - and installing chocks at the tops of the frames (also requiring a custom thickness).

While the glacial pace made it hard to appreciate that progress was being made - in time the frames were all in place.

I won't declare victory quite yet because I still need to add the sills for the row-ports - and then there are chocks/spacers/fillers to be placed between every third frame or so along the vertical height of the frames (still need to study the plans better to understand that part).

But I was tired of framing and anything associated with framing so I spent a few days fairing the inside of the hull. I've said it before, but it bears repeating: sanding boxwood is no joke.

Anyway, having all the frames set is a significant milestone so I'll share some images.

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It's difficult to take representative photos with a full size SLR camera so I took a few pictures with my cell phone:

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Anyway, you get the idea...its faired on the inside...
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I have really fallen pretty far behind, here, Paul, but this frame-up is class 1A-Superb! It may be a kit, but it is hard to convince myself that is so, with your attention to all the details.
 
dockattner said:
Thanks for all the nice comments and likes friends (and even a POEM!). It was actually a pleasant day (overcast and warm) for outdoor sanding. But what a mess! My three-year-old grandson was playing outside and he came over and looked at me totally covered in sanding dust and said, 'mommy is going to be mad'. Apparently making a mess is frowned upon at his house ROTF.

It's not terribly difficult work - a light hand is needed otherwise the frames break apart. It's mostly an exercise in patience and a willingness to address whatever isn't quite right yet.

I rarely offer tips or techniques (who wants to hear from a relative novice on how he does something) but I will offer some advice on a product here. I have discovered a sandpaper that puts all others to shame. I found this at a US big box store (Home Depot) and this stuff is the bomb!

www.homedepot.com

3M Pro Grade Precision 9 in. x 11 in. Coarse 80-Grit Sheet Sandpaper (4-Sheets/Pack) SHR80-PGP-4T - The Home Depot

1-Sanding Performance. 3-M Pro Grade Precision Faster Sanding Sheets with enhanced mineral technology resists clogging and sands faster. Fold once and the NO-SLIP GRIP durable backing grips together to
www.homedepot.com

Here is a listing from US Amazon - I think it is the same but the packaging is different so I can't be sure...

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Awesome tip - instantly obvious as to its advantages.
 
rtibbs said:
Not sure what the time limit is for maintaining novice status however, I think we can all agree that time has expired for you, and your status can be elevated beyond novice. I for one listen when Paul speaks, or in this venue, writes.

When I am asked what is my favorite tool in the shop I always reply, “Sandpaper”. To me proper sanding brings to life whatever the project.
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By far the most tedious operation, IMO, but unquestionably evident in numerous ways - both when done well and poorly. When it comes to furniture, I have spent almost as much time hand-sanding a thing as making it. Doing so, has helped minimize my deficiencies in hand-finishing things.
 
dockattner said:
A beautiful couple of days allowed me to make full use of the Kattner Sanding Center (my back patio) and wrap up the fairing of the Kingfisher hull. I wish I could report that experience makes sanding go faster - but it turns out that it takes the amount of time that it takes...

I am rather satisfied with the result. Boxwood is dense enough to give sharp edges and leaves a nice smooth surface (though every time I look at the hull I find places that need more sanding :rolleyes:).

The view the fish and mermaids see:

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Bow and stern:

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The frames joining the deadwood and rabbet (I see in these images I have some places I could add some filler):

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I wish I knew how to take better depth of field images that capture the nice lines on a swan class ship...but these will have to do:

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Thanks for stopping by! The fact that you visit now and again is very encouraging!

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If you're keeping score at home that's just short of nine months to get to this point.
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Good morning Paul. You have outdone yourself…and that’s saying something. Cheers Grant
 
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