donrobinson
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donrobinson got a reaction from Nirvana in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Have a good trip and take some pictures
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Ragusian Carrack by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Marisstella - 1:59
I'll be looking forward to watching this build, I know you will do it justice.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
You make it all look so easy Bob
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donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in HM Schooner Pickle by mobbsie - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 - Heritage Series
Should be fun to watch this one
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donrobinson got a reaction from riverboat in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Barbossa in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from GuntherMT in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from clearway in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from Robin Lous in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I like that shade of blue, should look good. Might be the picture but it looks like something is happening with the bottom wale at the bow, in the first picture. Good work. Any thoughts of a stand made of lego for her?
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donrobinson got a reaction from Barbossa in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
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donrobinson got a reaction from md1400cs in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from Heronguy in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Barbossa in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from Ondras71 in Barque Stefano by donrobinson - MarisStella - 1:63
Good Morning All, I was walking down the hall yesterday and seen this guy sitting there looking lonely so I thought it was time to bring him into the workshop and do a little work.
So here is how he looked
Then four hours later
And here is a shot of the instruction booklet and part of the list to follow, the check marks are showing what is completed so far. Quite impressive considering this was started over a year ago. NOT!! Hopefully the pace will pick up now that my Trabakul is nearing completion.
Have A Good One
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donrobinson got a reaction from leginseel in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Sorry about that I clicked the wrong button too soon.
So this how the last posting goes: First picture is showing where to trim sail, second picture is showing the tape I used for the hems, third picture is showing after being trimmed and the forth is showing the wire that was inserted into the outside edges.
Ok, now that I got my mind together:
Sail hemmed with the iron on tape
Marking holes to sew on bolt rope
Kringles made from serving some wire then shaping on a dowel
Completed sail, still needs the little ropes at the top ironed, what is the name for these ropes?
And up next is to make a couple parrels
Have a Good Day everyone and Thanks for all the likes and comments
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donrobinson got a reaction from captgino in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hello all, first up Thanks for all your visits, likes and gracious comments. Trabakul now has a new home on the dining room table as rigging has started and there is less chance of her getting hurt and even a less of a chance of me using the table to entertain.
Bowsprit was first, this the little fitting made to hold it in place
The little supports on either side and a strap with rings( I used eyebolts)
Chain installed
Lower shrouds completed
Next up is the upper shrouds and then ratlines.
Enjoy and Take care
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donrobinson got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Good Morning all, well it's back to work Tuesday(in the shipyard that is!) and I have some progress to show. First of all a big Thanks for all the likes and comments. I've been busy with sails lately and the incredible amount of work they take, that's my excuse for such a small update!!
Here I am making a zip seizing to be used for the corner re-reinforcements of the sprit sail. I used .75 mm rope wrapped around a #52 (approx 1 mm) drill bit then coated with diluted Weldbond glue. Once dry I used a razor blade to cut one segment off at a time then installed in the sail.
Here is the finished sail, wires were installed into the two outside edges to help aid in shaping later on
A close up showing the corner reinforcement, a detail that won't be noticed but something I wanted to try. The outside diameter of the ring is approximately 3 mm.
The traveller, hooks were hand made and the ends have since been painted
Here is how she looks, it does not look this wrinkled in real life. I will say, though, never ever ever wash and dry sails it does not end up well!!
I have started the other two sails, just need to attach the spars to them and they should be ready to install.
You all have a Good Day
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