Soleil Royal- Re-engineering Artesania Latina's New Kit by NMBROOK

[NMBROOK]

Thankyou Tobias

Work continues SLOWLY filling the gaps with planks.I managed 4 runs on the Portside in the few hours I had available yesterday.Note constant reference checks as to plank width.There are six runs left to complete this side. Currently waiting for a grocery delivery, as soon as that has been, I will see how far I can get to closing this side up.

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Ptèr]

Almost there Nigel...the planking looks great!
Peter

 

[NMBROOK]

Thanks Peter

One side closed up, the saga shall continue next week

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Tobias]

Wow Nigel that looks perfect, super great result.

 

[Frank48]

Thanks Peter

One side closed up, the saga shall continue next week

Kind Regards

Nigel

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Excuse me Nigel , is that a distortion of the photo?

 

[NMBROOK]

Excuse me Nigel , is that a distortion of the photo?

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Hi Frank

Yes I am looking downwards so the plank runs have a pronounced reverse dip at the lower bow when viewed at that angle That section is actually horizontal when viewed square

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Really wonderful progress, Nigel.

 

[Ptèr]

I'm in love with this planking job! Very well executed like the rest of this build. I hope so you finish this ship. What a treat this will be!

Peter

 

[Uwek]

very good result - Bravo my friend

 

[GrantTyler]

Thanks Peter

One side closed up, the saga shall continue next week

Kind Regards

Nigel

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Good morning Nigel. “Simply the best”. Cheers Grant

 

[Maarten]

Hi Nigel very sharp work. Do you plan any treenailing?

 

[NMBROOK]

Hi Nigel very sharp work. Do you plan any treenailing?

Thanks Maarten

No treenailing on this build, toying with raised bolts on the wales but jury is still out

I am actually considering painting the white as I want a super sharp look and planking does not meet my expectations

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[Dean62]

Beautiful planking!

 

[dockattner]

I am actually considering painting the white as I want a super sharp look and planking does not meet my expectations

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[Ken]

Excuse me Nigel , is that a distortion of the photo?

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A delight to look at planking this well done, it’s inspiring

 

[NMBROOK]

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Yes Paul you did read it correctly uneven joints and too yellow in places due to the ca. The eye will be drawn to the bottom of the model not all the work I am putting into the topsides

Kind Regards

Nigel

 

[NMBROOK]

Beautiful planking!

Thankyou Dean

 

[NMBROOK]

A delight to look at planking this well done, it’s inspiring

Thankyou Ken

 

[Bill Hime]

Nigel, your setting the bar pretty high here! The lines are beautiful - wouldn't have noticed any uneven joints or glue stains had you not pointed it out!

 

[dockattner]

Yes Paul you did read it correctly uneven joints and too yellow in places due to the ca. The eye will be drawn to the bottom of the model not all the work I am putting into the topsides

Kind Regards

Nigel

I understand what you are saying, but there is a craftsmanship to what you have accomplished with the veneers that is rare and admirable. Plus, does what you have identified as a joinery issue really go away with painting? How about just a white 'wash' to make the lower hull more uniform in color thus preserving the visual integrity of this magnificent planking?

No need to respond - this is like the guy who works in Shakespeare's garden telling him how to craft a sentence...