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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looking good Doug
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Ian: Thanks, although the starboard is only half complete I plan on having it done this week. Too cold to go outside!
Bob: I was a little surprised how it looks as well, I'm thinking I may experiment and stain the other side to see how it looks. Thanks for stopping in. Your Halifax is looking fantastic, I apologise for not commenting more but with every update you leave me speechless
Doug: I'm thinking at 1 mm it will still bend easy, much easier than walnut would. I'm seriously thinking of buying some and milling it myself to try out
H.H.: Thanks for dropping by and for your nice comment
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donrobinson got a reaction from Oscar Ballesteros in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Charter33 in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Dee_Dee in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from mikiek in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning all, thanks for all the great comments, visits and likes. Since my last post there has not been too much activity in the shipyard but I have completed the planking on the port side. All went as expected and with no surprises. Unlike the first layer I did not bother to taper the planks resulting in having to use three stealers at the stern, these will be covered by copper plates so I was not that worried about this. I found trying to taper the .5 mm planks was just not worth the effort for something that was going to be either painted or covered with plates. So I guess I did do it the easier way in some ways . I could not resist putting a coat of wipe on poly to see how the beech would look, this will be sanded and act as my sealer for the paint and plates. I really like the looks of the beech and think it is defiantly worth considering for future builds.
Not much to show but here it is:
Putting in a stealer
Planking completed
Stern trimmed
Bow trimmed and coat of wipe on poly
Wipe on poly is still a little wet, if you look at the transom you can see some of the beech without any poly. Love how this wood looks
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
He looks very happy, so good of you to put a smile on someone's face.
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donrobinson got a reaction from thibaultron in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
Looks good Mike. I'm sure your friend will be happy
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in Generic Brigantine by mikiek - FINISHED - Megow's Models - Restoration
He looks very happy, so good of you to put a smile on someone's face.
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in HMS Greyhound by Old Collingwood - Corel
I agree with Zappto, great work on the painting!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Trabaccolo by donrobinson - FINISHED - Amati - with a little Santa bashing
Thanks OC, it was lots of fun to build
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donrobinson got a reaction from John Allen in Trabaccolo by donrobinson - FINISHED - Amati - with a little Santa bashing
Hi Lawrence, for painting the sails I used paint pens. They work very well with very little bleeding and no runs.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Trabaccolo by donrobinson - FINISHED - Amati - with a little Santa bashing
Thanks OC, it was lots of fun to build
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donrobinson got a reaction from robdurant in Barque Stefano by Heronguy - MarisStella - 1:63
Looking good Doug
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donrobinson got a reaction from Knocklouder in Trabaccolo by donrobinson - FINISHED - Amati - with a little Santa bashing
Well here she is all done, this was a fun little kit to build and I hope the grandson enjoys it even though it isn't much of a toy to play with. I am thinking I am going to put it on a base, for added security.
One down and one more to go for Santa, now to finish the carriage.
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donrobinson got a reaction from cog in HMS Greyhound by Old Collingwood - Corel
I agree with Zappto, great work on the painting!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Friesland 1663 by zappto - FINISHED - Mamoli - 1:75 - Dutch 80 gun ship
Very nice Zappto, nice choice in colours!!
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donrobinson got a reaction from Snug Harbor Johnny in Trabaccolo by donrobinson - FINISHED - Amati - with a little Santa bashing
Well here she is all done, this was a fun little kit to build and I hope the grandson enjoys it even though it isn't much of a toy to play with. I am thinking I am going to put it on a base, for added security.
One down and one more to go for Santa, now to finish the carriage.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Queen Anne Style Barge c. 1705 by samueljr - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company
Looking forward to watching your build
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Marie-Jeanne by captgino - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1/50 - Thonier de Concarneau
She all looks good, almost a shame to paint that furniture as it looks very nice the way it is. Great work
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