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Thanks Kevin. The TurboCarver bits on the mill were invaluable in making the pilasters. And the Tulle mesh is perfect. Trying to decide what’s next.

Henry

Tafrail complete

Pegasus emerges

I found a posting within the forum in fittings, etc. dealing with this subject and suggesting Tulle netting fabric in beige and was able to order a small sample. We’ll see what comes.

In contemplating the netting for the birthing rail, the gauge is just too narrow for my skills to undertake. Does anyone have a resource for its purchase? I have some which I bought for my Gros Ventre but it’s black. Maybe I ‘ll spray it tan, which is the preferred color, unless there are better recommendations.

Beautifully done! Did you do the rails with a scraper or knife? I found the former produced more irregularities than the #11 blade. 

Main elements of the head completed. Does anyone know of a good resource for relief carving? 

You’ll notice that I don’t try to sanitize my work, however humbling that of so many on this forum is to me. The dirt, dust and imperfections, however, are the real thing. The important message I try to convey in sharing my stuff is that there are no short cuts, that the time and effort, as well as the imperfections, are there, in plain view. While I follow many of your builds and am inspired beyond words by your images, which render me speechless, I will continue to share my progress and learn from your example. Thank you.

Henry

Progress on the head construction. 

Thanks, Kevin! Putting a bit of time in with the weather as it is here. Gotta make headway before fishing season.

Henry

Plankshears, swivel gun mounts and head cheeks.

Gangways

Breastworks, belfry and waist guns completed.

Breast work, wheel tackle. Pausing before tackling the belfry capital.

Wheel and tiller, minus riggings 

The wheel

Progress on the quarterdeck. Starting the wheel, using Greg’s method, which so far has worked really well. I found that making the spokes by hand is easier for me than using the lathe. 

Where does one order coffee wood in sufficient bulk to accommodate a figurehead carving?

Qq

Further progress on the focs’l

I put the cowl away somewhere so I wouldn’t lose it, and of course, I couldn’t find it…..so, made a second one.

They’re soldered brass made over a dowel template which I left within. 

Stove cowl and baffle.

Further progress .