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captgino

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  1. captgino
    Not too happy with the vernis on the mast. I have to find a way to clean it up. Any suggestions?
  2. captgino
    Worked on the mast this weekend. I decided to enhance the mast platform as the one provided in this kit is not very detailed and fragile.
  3. captgino
    The cables are looking fuzzy. How does one make them smooth? Any recommendations?
  4. captgino
    Worked on the bowsprit. Pretty happy with the result. I modified the attachment on the side of the hull. The plan just asked to use a nail and I did not like that. Again, I am using this first ship as a practicum and experimentation.
  5. captgino
    Some additional details added to the stern.
  6. captgino
    Last night, I applied 2 coats of Min Wax Weathered Oak on the ship to give it some additional depth. I am happy with the overall result.
  7. captgino
    Nice Work!!
  8. captgino
    Hi Obi, What kind of stain have you used for this ship?
  9. captgino
    Great looking ship!! You are doing a great job!!!
  10. captgino
    More details added
  11. captgino
    this weekend, it was time to do some painting. Quite some fun to do.
  12. captgino
    I have decided to enhance the stern.
  13. captgino
    Worked last night on the carronade.
  14. captgino
    Get pin rails, and more ready. Drilling, sculpting, sanding time.
  15. captgino
    it is not glued on yet but I am starting to finalize some details.
  16. captgino
    Great progress tonight. It is starting to look like a ship.
  17. captgino
    Some fixing is needed!!
  18. captgino
    More progress on the hull
  19. captgino
    amazing work! This ship is getting better and better. Looking forward to see more details.
  20. captgino
    Worked on the wardroom
  21. captgino
    Started to work on the wales.
  22. captgino
    Hi Neptune, I was not thinking about doing the planking on the side. I may start looking into this and think about that I could be a good idea.
  23. captgino
    Finished planking the deck
  24. captgino
    the pictures taken from my phone are too big. I need to resize them.
  25. captgino
    Here we go. Finally decided to get started on this project. Never done a wooden ship before. I have decided to start with a solid hull as it seemed.a little bit less overwhelming. I am treating this model as an experimentation to prepare for some bigger project and I have my shelves. The kit is very nice and the directions seemed clear enough. I started by sanding the hull and adding a coat of wood filler. After a final sanding session I was able to get a nice smooth finish. the direction on the kit, was asking you draw lines on the hull in lieu of deck planking. I have decided to practice planking by using thin strip of wood 3mm×50mm and glue them on the deck. I am having some difficulty with the angles and how to treat the edges. Good learning experience! !! Here are some pics to get started. I would appreciate suggestions and recommendations.

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