Le Soleil Royal ZHL Build Log [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Gilbertm]

Only 1500 more knots to go!

Hi Vic, below what I have done

 

[Vfordyce]

I had the same problem.... knew it was too large a gap from the beginning. Surprised you didn't catch that. I'll send a pict shortly of how I am doing it.

I did notice it earlier. I was hoping the buildup of wood from the railing would make it fit. But nooooo….

 

[debauchery]

I did notice it earlier. I was hoping the buildup of wood from the railing would make it fit. But nooooo….

It drove me nuts for several weeks.

 

[Vfordyce]

It drove me nuts for several weeks.

I haven't worked on it for a week because of this and inadequate amount of wale material. I did find some 2mm x 4mm walnut from a previous build. Maybe I'll paint it black. I also found some pawlonia 2mm x 4mm that I can use to build up the rail to help the fancy gold supports fit. I'll try it and show you how it works.

 

[debauchery]

I haven't worked on it for a week because of this and inadequate amount of wale material. I did find some 2mm x 4mm walnut from a previous build. Maybe I'll paint it black. I also found some pawlonia 2mm x 4mm that I can use to build up the rail to help the fancy gold supports fit. I'll try it and show you how it works.

The only reason I didn't build the rails up is because I thought it would close things in. gilbert's looks great. (besides some of the pieces being upside down )

 

[Vfordyce]

The only reason I didn't build the rails up is because I thought it would close things in. gilbert's looks great. (besides some of the pieces being upside down )

Shhh!

 

[Vfordyce]

So I built up the with leftover scraps from earlier builds. (Gold part) Then I laid down the top rail. (Sapele part) It was a bugger trying to bend the sapele laterally.

 

[debauchery]

Gets heavy quick.... definately puts a new spin on fat bottom girls.

 

[Jay]

Gets heavy quick.... definately puts a new spin on fat bottom girls.

There’s a bakery in the town I live in called Fat Bottom Girls Cupcake Shoppe.

 

[debauchery]

There’s a bakery in the town I live in called Fat Bottom Girls Cupcake Shoppe.

I'm biting my tongue on that one.....I'd get in trouble here

 

[Vfordyce]

I put on the starboard wales and dry fitted the side ornaments.

 

[GrantTyler]

Vic that is looking awesome. Le Soleil looks a complicated build and you have “owned it” thus far. Your wood shades with the black and blue look stunning.

 

[debauchery]

I put on the starboard wales and dry fitted the side ornaments. View attachment 273064

I can see from this vantage point that you had the exact same problems as I on the stern galleries. I don't know if you could call it a problem, just a pain in the posterior. Glad to see you back.

 

[Vfordyce]

Vic that is looking awesome. Le Soleil looks a complicated build and you have “owned it” thus far. Your wood shades with the black and blue look stunning.

Thanks, Grant! I appreciate the encouragement.

 

[Vfordyce]

I can see from this vantage point that you had the exact same problems as I on the stern galleries. I don't know if you could call it a problem, just a pain in the posterior. Glad to see you back.

There’s too much space between the lower two galleries. I know I made it even worse because I added the furthermost galleries before the side ones. So I had to add pieces of wood to make things work.

 

[Vfordyce]

I just received some lumber, blocks, and nails from Age of Sails, along with these figures that I figure are close to scale.

 

[debauchery]

 

[debauchery]

I haven't figured out the editing part yet.....Anyway,,, By the time you add all the "goodies", you can't see the screw ups.

Jay has the right idea.... should of duplicated this stuff.

 

[debauchery]

I just received some lumber, blocks, and nails from Age of Sails, along with these figures that I figure are close to scale. View attachment 273203

What's in the blue bag?

 

[Vfordyce]

What's in the blue bag?

Pop tart bites. It's my health food.