Good morning Phil- wire edging on the head rails- pulled of brilliantly. Stern, bow, stanchions all looking spot on. I agree with Heinrich- the red color contrast is very appealing. Cheers GrantBuild Log Nuestra Senora del Pilar (OcCre) 1:46 :
Quick update. Was able to get back to my build. Busy week for us so build time was limited.
Added head rails (still incomplete) and the instructions show flat brass pieces but call out brass wire in the written part. So wire it is. Super glued in place. It all gets painted black a little further down the line. So far, only doing the port side, starboard is next. I'll have to mirror it to match. It's kind of slow going as some of the pieces need soaking and bending. And there are still a few more small supports to be glued in place before moving on.
I'll attach a few images for your review.
Best Regards from Idaho!
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Its too hot in the shop this week to get any work done. Work o the Nuestra is slow right now with all the summer projects going on. (New Roof, fences, woodshop projects)....please be patient.
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Gorgeous work Phil! Everything has the stamp of quality workmanship and a fine eye for detail!Build Log Nuestra Senora del Pilar (OcCre)
Finally got some build time on the galleon. Working on the bow structure - getting brass wire installed in place, adding flat black and gold paint. It's finicky so I am taking my time. I just finished building a new cedar fence for our home. The original one (1994) was about to fall down. Because we have a pool and there are little children next door, I have to make sure we keep everyone safe. And this all takes time away from ship building. Hopefully, things will slow down, summer-wise and I can spend more time in the shop, temperature permitting. We still have more 100+ (F) scheduled this week.
I have completed the bow parts on both sides. Just painting remains. Next - braces and gratings. Lots and lots of gratings. I get some pictures for you.....
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Good morning. Lovely "stuff" Phil. Cheers GrantBuild Log Nuestra Senora del Pilar (OcCre)
Finally got some build time on the galleon. Working on the bow structure - getting brass wire installed in place, adding flat black and gold paint. It's finicky so I am taking my time. I just finished building a new cedar fence for our home. The original one (1994) was about to fall down. Because we have a pool and there are little children next door, I have to make sure we keep everyone safe. And this all takes time away from ship building. Hopefully, things will slow down, summer-wise and I can spend more time in the shop, temperature permitting. We still have more 100+ (F) scheduled this week.
I have completed the bow parts on both sides. Just painting remains. Next - braces and gratings. Lots and lots of gratings. I get some pictures for you.....
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