Those clamps are a work of art in themselves.
A perfect example of the beauty in "Form follows Function".
Thanks for sharing.
A perfect example of the beauty in "Form follows Function".
Thanks for sharing.
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LE ROCHEFORT - Harbour yacht from 1787 1:36 by Tobias (Monograph by ANCRE)
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There’s nothing boring from you Tobias, they look great.
Perfection is never boring
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Thanks Brad, they work quite well.
Thanks Roger, it's nice that you see it that way, though some others might already feel the same. I'm struggling with the planking.
Thanks Paul, whether everything is perfect remains to be seen. I still have this work ahead of me at La Palme and can learn from one or two mistakes.Perfection is never boring
A nice bunch of cleaver clamps, Tobias.
Regards,Peter
Good afternoon Tobias. I admire your work. I concur with all the others. Cheers Grant
Hello friends,
I finally did it! The hull is closed, the last plank is in place. Please don't look too closely; I had to improvise a bit, so it's no longer original. Oh well, it's closed, and I'm happy, but by no means satisfied.
Next up are about 2,500 holes to drill, nails to drive in, and some fine-tuning. Then the damage inside needs to be repaired; I'll probably have to rebuild the cabin and the beams.
I finally did it! The hull is closed, the last plank is in place. Please don't look too closely; I had to improvise a bit, so it's no longer original. Oh well, it's closed, and I'm happy, but by no means satisfied.
Next up are about 2,500 holes to drill, nails to drive in, and some fine-tuning. Then the damage inside needs to be repaired; I'll probably have to rebuild the cabin and the beams.
Very nice, Tobias. This is a beautiful result.
Simply Superb!
Thanks for such wonderful pictures and hope time flies by as you execute the treenails!!!
Thanks for such wonderful pictures and hope time flies by as you execute the treenails!!!
‘Chapter Planking’ is done and it looks very nice, Tobias.
Regards, Peter
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Good morning Tobias. I love the way you get the wood finish so beautiful. I try scraping gentle sanding and never get there. Kudos. Cheers Grant
Good evening everyone.
@dockattner , @Steef66 , @BradNSW , @Peter Voogt , @shota70 und @GrantTyler , Thank you for your kind words.
Half the holes are drilled, now the battery needs to recharge. In the meantime, I've started inserting the square nails and tree pegs alternately into the holes. Then I smoothed them with a file and then with sandpaper (180 and 240 grit). Finally, I polished them with steel wool, blew off the excess, and yeah, you can't see much.
Of course, I made the square wire myself again.
I had to do a few more rows. The same process as before, but this time with the bale matting. Yes, I'm satisfied.
@dockattner , @Steef66 , @BradNSW , @Peter Voogt , @shota70 und @GrantTyler , Thank you for your kind words.
Half the holes are drilled, now the battery needs to recharge. In the meantime, I've started inserting the square nails and tree pegs alternately into the holes. Then I smoothed them with a file and then with sandpaper (180 and 240 grit). Finally, I polished them with steel wool, blew off the excess, and yeah, you can't see much.
Of course, I made the square wire myself again.
I had to do a few more rows. The same process as before, but this time with the bale matting. Yes, I'm satisfied.
Wonderful execution and inspiring!!
Since "Imitation is the Sincerest form of Flattery", you should feel flattered!
I will attempt this French technique on "Le Salamadre" of the same time era:
1. Alternating metal and wood fasteners below the wales.
2. Metal fasteners on the wales.
3. Wood treenails above the wales.
The effect is stunning, especially after you applied water or oil!!!
Thanks for sharing such wonderful work!!! It inspires us mere mortals!
Since "Imitation is the Sincerest form of Flattery", you should feel flattered!
I will attempt this French technique on "Le Salamadre" of the same time era:
1. Alternating metal and wood fasteners below the wales.
2. Metal fasteners on the wales.
3. Wood treenails above the wales.
The effect is stunning, especially after you applied water or oil!!!
Thanks for sharing such wonderful work!!! It inspires us mere mortals!
Outstanding outcome here, Tobias. This is going to be an impressive hull when it is finished! Scale looks just right!
Awesome execution and really fine results, mon ami! Love it!
How small items looks great, Tobias.
Regards, Peter
Wow. It looks really fine Tobias, even better after treatment.