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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 8, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 8, 2017

Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time

EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in La Couronne by EJ_L - FINISHED - Corel - 1:100 - 1637 Version July 13, 2017

Thanks EJ, I appreciate that. She is fantastic!
donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50 July 13, 2017

Ratlines look good as does everything else
donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Xebec by Don Jane - FINISHED - Amati - Scale 1:60 July 13, 2017

Nice looking model, congratulations
donrobinson got a reaction from coxswain in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 7, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 14, 2017

Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time

EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
donrobinson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 September 8, 2017

Great job Jerry, I don't put my models in cases either 20 -30 minutes once maybe twice a year cleaning is no problem to me. Plus it brings back memories of the build and at my age anything that can bring back a memory is a good thing
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 14, 2017

Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time

EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
donrobinson got a reaction from leginseel in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50 July 13, 2017

Ratlines look good as does everything else
donrobinson got a reaction from zoly99sask in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version July 13, 2017

Great progress EJ, I'll see you over on La Couronne. I'm hoping that when these two are done you will build something that is easier to spell
donrobinson got a reaction from Steve 12345 in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50 July 13, 2017

Ratlines look good as does everything else
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in LA NINA By Jerry - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:65 July 13, 2017

Great job Jerry, I don't put my models in cases either 20 -30 minutes once maybe twice a year cleaning is no problem to me. Plus it brings back memories of the build and at my age anything that can bring back a memory is a good thing
donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50 July 13, 2017

Ratlines look good as does everything else
donrobinson got a reaction from mrshanks in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 13, 2017

Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time

EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
donrobinson got a reaction from Seventynet in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 13, 2017

Ian: Thanks, it is a good way of making lots of oars in a short time

EJ: Thanks, I have been putting off building this ship's boat for sometime now thinking it was going to be too hard, as it turns out I am enjoying building it
donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 4, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from Barbossa in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 17, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 8, 2017

It was brought to my attention by a good friend of mine, Zoran, that I did the rigging on the rudder a little wrong. I went back to the plans and sure enough what I have done is not the same as what is shown

As you can see the plans show only a rope on the port side tied to the rudder and on mine I have blocking on both sides. Now I know my way is wrong and not historically correct, however, I'm thinking in real life this rudder is almost 17 feet long, 4 feet at it's widest point and 6 inches thick. Given these dimensions this rudder would have weighed a ton (figure of speech) and raising it in shallow waters would have been some feat of strength. I'm thinking why not give this crew all the advantage possible and let them have a four block system Or should it be done the right way? Given the temperature today and this problem I am considering a trip to the refreshment fridge. Please help, or better yet come over for a cool one
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build July 12, 2017

I couldn't agree more about the boats being upside down, I suppose it would have been a big hassle loading and unloading. I would enjoy watching a tarp being made for it. I mean after all the canvas work with the hammocks how much trouble could a boat tarp be?
donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build July 12, 2017

Looking good Mike, I wouldn't worry about the hammocks too much. Once the shrouds are installed along with the rest of the rigging your eyes won't focus on the hammocks as much and they will blend in. The ship's boat sure catches your eye.
donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale August 8, 2017

Thanks Nigel, You'll have to give it a try it really works good
donrobinson got a reaction from David Lester in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 15, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 14, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day
donrobinson got a reaction from KenW in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale July 14, 2017

A short little update, I have started the ship's boat:

Here is the balsa blank and a picture in the manual showing how it should look when done. Let's hope!

Laminating the top rails

Ripping some .5 x 5 mm planking to 2.5 mm wide. The off cuts will be used for the interior ribs. The carving of the boat in this picture is almost completed, shaping was done using a rasp and sanding.

Showing how the keel fits on the hull, a little bit of daylight showing there but the fit is fairly good.

First planking completed, one more layer to go

I have shown this before on another log but I thought I would show it again for those who might have missed it. To make oars I cut the dowels to length, these are 3 mm diameter, give them a good soaking in water then put them in a vice to flatten them. From right to left this picture is showing the dowel, the blade after coming out of vice then the final product after a little sanding.

The paint is still wet in this picture but these are the finished oars for the ship's boat

Thanks to all for stopping in, for all the likes and the great comments

Enjoy Your Day

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