18. Build Log: The "Shadow" 1871 Racing Yacht by Nathanael G. Herreshoff - Wooden Half-Hull Presentation model
Leaving for vacation in a few, so wanted to update on where we are in the build of the Shadows, both Shadow 1 (painted hull) and Shadow 2 (stained hull).
I have done all preparations, pre-sanding, fairing, dry fitting, and planing. Suffice to say all preparatory steps have been checked off. I'd say we are at the 2/3 complete stage, with plenty of fairing and wood removal in coming days and weeks. But I'm further than half way through for both Shadow 1 and Shadow 2.
I've chosen my final color schemes - black and teal for Shadow 1and golden pecan and natural walnut for Shadow 2.
I'm also landing on the 11" x 24" x 1" backboard. It emphasizes the horizontal length of the ship, suggesting speed, and it has room above and below to emphasize the upward sweep of the bow at sea.
See you in about a week.
Leaving for vacation in a few, so wanted to update on where we are in the build of the Shadows, both Shadow 1 (painted hull) and Shadow 2 (stained hull).
I have done all preparations, pre-sanding, fairing, dry fitting, and planing. Suffice to say all preparatory steps have been checked off. I'd say we are at the 2/3 complete stage, with plenty of fairing and wood removal in coming days and weeks. But I'm further than half way through for both Shadow 1 and Shadow 2.
I've chosen my final color schemes - black and teal for Shadow 1and golden pecan and natural walnut for Shadow 2.
I'm also landing on the 11" x 24" x 1" backboard. It emphasizes the horizontal length of the ship, suggesting speed, and it has room above and below to emphasize the upward sweep of the bow at sea.
See you in about a week.
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