Thanks Grant, I just remembered the decking between the grates will present a unique challenge when separated for individual placement. Which is why I wanted to keep everything connected in the first place. Once again, I shall have to rethink this.
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I decided to momentarily sidetrack from the never-ending bulwark standards and build out an aft bulkhead with windows and door. I actually need this bulkhead as it serves as an endo for the canon gun deck. Here is a build sequence in photos.
Paul @dockattner inspired me to hand make a set of door hinges, (nowhere close to Paul's quality but enjoyed the attempt). The scale is a bit big I think but would not know how to make them any smaller.
For now, the bulkhead is just dry fit in place.
I love the look of the stain finish, most of this ship will be similar in appearance.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Paul @dockattner inspired me to hand make a set of door hinges, (nowhere close to Paul's quality but enjoyed the attempt). The scale is a bit big I think but would not know how to make them any smaller.
For now, the bulkhead is just dry fit in place.
I love the look of the stain finish, most of this ship will be similar in appearance.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Always nice to read that someone is inspired by another member, Daniel. The wall with the door and hinges looks very nice.
Regards, Peter
Bravo, Daniel. You're a metalsmith!
Thank you Heinrich!
Thanks Peter, it was a nice break from obsessing over the gun deck.
Thanks Paul, A clean weld is vey satisfying.
The color of that stain looks perfect !
Thanks, Jeff, in my mind that stain is what will lift this ship off the sand bar.
Daniel,
Great work on bulkhead details - stain looks just perfect as well
Cheers,,
Great work on bulkhead details - stain looks just perfect as well
Cheers,,
Thanks John, with the stain being oil based, the Admiral has informed me any future applications will be done OUTSIDE.
The VOCs on that small piece overwhelmed my office/shipyard.
The VOCs on that small piece overwhelmed my office/shipyard.
Well, I have just a little update to post. It's been 6 weeks since my last update and I must admit if the desire to work on my ship has waned it's better for me to wait until the mood returns lest I get impatient and start taking short cuts. I finally came to the conclusion it's far better to separate the gun deck decking planks and install one at a time just like I did the main deck. The short strips between the grating I'm sure will be difficult to get placed correctly and maintain the flow but that is the method I settled on. So here is the beginning look and so far, so good.
Here you can see how the strips are coming off on the starboard side and the wall Ill hit when I get to the grating area.
Hope this is helpful to future Zebec builders and thanks to all who stopped by for a visit.
To our American builders have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration!
Here you can see how the strips are coming off on the starboard side and the wall Ill hit when I get to the grating area.
Hope this is helpful to future Zebec builders and thanks to all who stopped by for a visit.
To our American builders have a safe and fun 4th of July celebration!
Here is one vote in support of your approach. Nicely done, my friend!
Thank you Paul!
Yup, I agree with Paul. Nicely done..
Thank you Jan!
Happy 4th Daniel! I understand lack of enthusiasm, as my best work is done when I’m itching to make progress on something.
I bounce around from ships to aircraft to music to art. So I go where my mood takes me. If I force something, I am never happy with the results. I envy people who can stay focused and motivated on a multi year project.
I bounce around from ships to aircraft to music to art. So I go where my mood takes me. If I force something, I am never happy with the results. I envy people who can stay focused and motivated on a multi year project.
Your decision is certainly providing the right results of work ! it looks great !