Occre's Albatros - Kit 12500

[HornOfTexas]

Hello all. This will be my first kit to share throughout the build. It is the first in a line of ships I am building for family. My goal is to build something for my sister, 4 kids, and 6 grandkids. I am thinking this will take roughly 6 years. This is my first time to share my work in this kind of environment. Any tips on taking pics and explaining how I do my work will be greatly appreciated.

I am starting with my sister, who wanted something not too big and I wanted something I could build quickly. I chose the Occre Albatros. I will not be painting this, but I will use some stain in places. I purchased the stain from Amazon (Furniture Clinic Wood Stain: Natural Oak, Teak, and Mahogany). I will not include sails. I have always liked the look of a ship with all the rigging and no sails to hide the decking and rigging. I will also be making a plexiglass case so she does not have to worry about dusting and keeping it clean. I am also including a leather bound journal to keep a log (a captain's log if you wish) of the build. I also purchased it on Amazon for approx. $10.



I saw somewhere on the internet to use these clips for squaring the bulkheads and keeping the work off the table.



Stand (upside down)



JoJo is my helper

 

[KAYA61]

hello and welcome to SOS forum.My first model kit too albatross from Occre and I should also mention that your assistant is very attentive and caring.

 

[HornOfTexas]

Thanks Kaya. This is actually my 10th ship to build. I chose it for my sister since it is easy and small. I wanted to get some progress as quickly as possible as I have 10 more ships to build in the next 5 years.

JoJo is the best assistant. He likes to stand under my work table while I am sitting there working. I think helps in hopes I drop something he can chew on or play with.

 

[KAYA61]

This is a real treasure. I will be eagerly following the progress of your work.