Kingfisher 1770 1:48 POF
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Ad 1 If you start asking questions you're on a good way to find out. Eventually 2,3,4 will follow with lot of other, and it goes to the last:
What's the point?
Do really life ends after death? And if not what is reality. Butttt I don't think this is good topic for your POF.
Maybe you just need a break from your model?
Good morning Guys …love it -Green vs black mattsPoint 5, I would
But I see the problem you fight at. You're using a black cutting mat. Use a green one like me. Everything will work better on a green cutting mat.
. I am debunking that theory. I have a green on and it has not helped..Cheers Grant
Good morning Paul. I was looking at your work again and you simply need to find a way for the viewer to see that work. It is too good to cover up….at least some of it. Cheers Grant
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Both sides? And is it dark green? If it is, then you're just clumsy.Good morning Guys …love it -Green vs black matts
In the meantime I have the feeling .....
..... show us your mat, and we tell you which kind of modeler you are ......
..... show us your mat, and we tell you which kind of modeler you are ......
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Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6).
Looks like I have my grandchildren right where they should be (and farewell to another season of northern hemisphere fishing)...
Looks like I have my grandchildren right where they should be (and farewell to another season of northern hemisphere fishing)...
Love the photos where you are together with the family, even when the fishing season in the northern hemisphere coming to an end.
Good times!
Just a quick weekend update...the planking of the lower portion of the inner hull is now complete (sans trenails). The lighter bands are American Holly (I still might need to tone that down at some point), and the balance of the planking is boxwood. And while I may not be in love with the color palate right now, I can tell you that working with holly is a true joy. It handles like a softer pear, responds well to a short soak in hot water, retains an edge (not as well as the boxwood, but good enough for planking), and sands to a smooth finish. That said, it is nearly devoid of grain unless you really zoom in on it (though I'm hoping that will change a bit when there is a finish on it - at least enough to make it look like wood).
Planking the inside curves of the hull comes with some unique challenges versus exterior planking - but at the end of the day if you can plank the outside, you can plank the inside...
Overall view:
At the stern:
And now at the bow:
I want to thank each of you for stopping by on occasion to visit my Kingfisher build log. Not only is it a joy to share our hobby, but I have been encouraged time and again by your feedback. You are appreciated!
Planking the inside curves of the hull comes with some unique challenges versus exterior planking - but at the end of the day if you can plank the outside, you can plank the inside...
Overall view:
At the stern:
And now at the bow:
I want to thank each of you for stopping by on occasion to visit my Kingfisher build log. Not only is it a joy to share our hobby, but I have been encouraged time and again by your feedback. You are appreciated!
Well, what can we say Paul ? Its simply superb my friend. 
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Why do I see so many gaps? That's not your usual standard at al. I mean, look at the spaces between the frames....whole families can hide there!
wait.....I see now....that's the design of the hull...
No flaws found!
Just love the determination to go on and on and fabricate a piece of wood for a 6th time.....wow! If you do it "right" the first time, it will save you a lot of time and effort no matter the color of the mat is....really....
wait.....I see now....that's the design of the hull...
No flaws found!
Just love the determination to go on and on and fabricate a piece of wood for a 6th time.....wow! If you do it "right" the first time, it will save you a lot of time and effort no matter the color of the mat is....really....
An absolutely great and clean result. As I said, I personally like the colouring/difference very much, I think it fits. However, it's your project and you have to like it. 
Superb planking job Awesome result 