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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in Santa Maria by Pierretessier - Marisstella - 1:60 March 1, 2017

Great start Pierre, looking forward to seeing more
donrobinson got a reaction from Pierretessier in Santa Maria by Pierretessier - Marisstella - 1:60 February 23, 2017

Great start Pierre, looking forward to seeing more
donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in Santa Maria by Pierretessier - Marisstella - 1:60 February 23, 2017

Great start Pierre, looking forward to seeing more
donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in Batelina by Pierretessier - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1/10 - first build February 23, 2017

Very nice Pierre, hopefully this is the first of many more to come
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Thanks Mike. How is your new shop coming?
donrobinson got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale November 10, 2017

Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:

The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)

The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas

This one is showing the tools I used

This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.

Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.

And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side

Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 7, 2017

Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:

The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)

The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas

This one is showing the tools I used

This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.

Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.

And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side

Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
donrobinson got a reaction from Blighty in Emma C Berry by Cannon Fodder - Model Shipways - 1/32 March 14, 2017

I'm about the same as Thistle17, I use various shapes and sizes of wood with sandpaper glued to it(or double sided tape). For fairing a hull I typically use a paint stir stick with sandpaper attached to it, with a different grit on either side. As for sand paper I use sandpaper that is meant for belt sanders as it lasts much longer and is better quality. Poor sandpaper is much like using a dull chisel, requiring more pressure and causing more breakage.
donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build February 17, 2017

Hi Mike, things are looking good. Not sure how you are rounding off your stock, but if you were to mark where the transition is to begin make a shallow cut along this line, then taking your knife and starting on the side is going to be rounded carefully cut back towards your scribed line. Use short shallow cuts gradually increasing depth and length as required, this will produce nice square edges. If my explanation is not too clear let me know and I can send some pictures if you want.
donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build February 17, 2017

looks like you have it all handled, she looks good. Texture on cannons looks great I like that "pitted" look. Keep up the good work and you'll be sailing her off in no time!
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 February 26, 2017

Now that's a nice treat to wake up to in the morning Bob. It's got bacon eggs beat , great work.
donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 February 16, 2017

Looks good, looking forward to more!
donrobinson got a reaction from Anja in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 February 16, 2017

Now that's a nice treat to wake up to in the morning Bob. It's got bacon eggs beat , great work.
donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in Please Welcome "Wood Project Source" as a new sponsor of MSW February 15, 2017

Welcome and Thanks for your support
donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Granado by rafine - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 February 16, 2017

Now that's a nice treat to wake up to in the morning Bob. It's got bacon eggs beat , great work.
donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 19, 2017

Thanks Mike. How is your new shop coming?
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 13, 2017

Thanks Mike. How is your new shop coming?
donrobinson got a reaction from grsjax in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 2, 2017

Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:

The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)

The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas

This one is showing the tools I used

This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.

Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.

And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side

Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Thanks Zoltan, I will keep you in mind when it comes time to open these
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Thanks Ian, the crew was very happy to see them all come on board(6 large and 6 small), so I'm guessing it is something more than olive oil inside them
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Good Morning All, Thanks to all who have visited, for the likes and the gracious comments. Much appreciated.
Not a heck of a lot going on but having fun doing it, just a few pictures showing what';s going on:

The windless with it's poles(is there a proper name for these?)

The next few pictures are showing the process I used to make some demizanas

This one is showing the tools I used

This is showing what I have been mainly busy at this week, making shooter glasses. Normally I wouldn't show this but being we are drinking rum out of these so I thought it was a little nautical. It is a 60th birthday party with a Jamaican theme, hence the colors and Appeltons rum.

Here is the final demizanas, the small one still needs some refinement. They are about 30 and 10 mm tall.

And to end with, I have the port side deck rail installed and the top timbers re-installed. Now onto the starboard side

Thanks again for stopping in and have a Good One
donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in New to the site! some pics of HMS Victory, Caldercraft February 13, 2017

Enjoy yourself here, looking forward to seeing more of your build
donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale February 13, 2017

Thanks Zoltan, I will keep you in mind when it comes time to open these
donrobinson got a reaction from Eddie in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale May 24, 2017

Hi Mike, Thanks for stooping in. The poles are walnut with just wop applied
donrobinson got a reaction from coxswain in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale March 21, 2017

Thanks Ian, the crew was very happy to see them all come on board(6 large and 6 small), so I'm guessing it is something more than olive oil inside them

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