Keith Simmons
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Hello everyone, Finally finished my yachts so I thought I would share the results.... Thanks to all those that followed along and for the many comments of encouragement. Thanks again, Keith
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Beautiful work Mark, I want to be able to do that when I grow up.... Thumbs up, Keith
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Hi Patrick, Amazing detail !!!! Looking forward to more. With your ability at detail I fully expect when you get the bathrooms done I will be able to hear the flush from here... Keep up the good work Mate, Keith
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Hi Mike, I will be watching your build with a lot of interest. I am getting ready to start my version of a scratch built stern wheeler soon. Your hull looks great.... I don't do much painting, but for the ones I have done, I use drywall compound as a filler. It seems to not affect the wood as other fillers do and sands beautifully. As for paint, I like to use gloss ( since gloss has a harder finish when dry) and then sand it till I get the satin or matte finish I'm looking for. Then I top the paint with a lacquer finish of satin or matte depending on look I am going for. Not that this is the best way to finish paint, but it works for me. Looking forward to the rest of your build, Keith
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Hi Glenn, Beautiful work, after viewing your log you have convinced me that I need to try and build my idea of a showboat. It won't be historically correct (then again, none of my ships are) but it sure looks like fun. Should be finishing my current Paddle wheeler project soon , can't wait to get started on a stern wheeler. Thanks for the inspiration, Keith
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Hi Denis, All I have to say is " very nice work ". Keep it up, matey Keith
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Hi John, Thank you for the kind words, I really enjoy the design and building process of my ships and boats, I only use the Elves for painting... . Thanks again, Keith
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Thank you Mark, she was the most difficult hull I've tried to date. Now on to something easy, fantasy ship ! Keith
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I am a big fan of using Maple as decking , with the large scale of my models I can get away with the grain patterns. I have also used Mahogany, Bubinga and Brazilian cherry. So I agree with Gaetan, ( your taste , your choice ) Good luck with whichever decking you decide on, Keith
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Ahoy Patrick Thanks for the comment, she was a bit of a beast but came out pretty close to what I saw in my head..... Now onto the next one, Keith
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Finally have the Ketch to the final detail stage. Stairs sails and deck furniture etc.... Thanks for looking in, Keith
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Go Popeye Go, I like the hull shape, good job mate.... Will keep an eye skinned for further posts.... Keith
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Hi all, I myself have a love, hate relationship with rigging. That being said, I build fantasy ships so there are no rules I have to follow, except maybe the basics. I am always in awe of the rigging I see on this site, which makes me try to do better on my builds. Hopefully someday my skill level will allow me to rig a ship correctly, then I will see how I really feel about rigging...lol Keith
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Hi Piet, Very cool, my fingers hurt just looking at the pictures, will be watching for the rest of the build.... Good luck, Keith
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Hi Patrick I appreciate your comment, was hoping the ketch would keep it's sleek lines with the addition of the cabin...I think the paint job is going to be critical, nothing to do but go on with fingers crossed.... Thanks again and have a G'day mate Keith
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Hi all, A quick progress report on the sloop and ketch. Just a little bit more work on the sloop such as figuring a way to wire the rails, making a wheel and setting the sails.... Finally finished the maple decking and started the cabin structure on the ketch.( after 3 attempts I think this is the final design, will be sure once I paint it... Thanks for looking in, have a great day, Keith
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Thank you Patrick I took some liberties with the shape, was trying to make it as sleek as I could without changing the basic design. Now I want to do the same to the cabin and deck layout. At least I got one of them to look like it should...lol Thanks again for the kind words, I do value your opinion.....Keith
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Thank you Jack, I always liked Maple and Walnut together, Have done many furniture pieces with that combination. I think I like these type of ships......
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Hi Patrick, Thank you for the comment, I'm happy with the deck overall, now if I can just keep from screwing it up with all the details left to do...lol. As for the ketch, I'm just about ready to finalize the hull, then I need to come up with a few design ideas within the Tempus style. Thanks again, Keith
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Hi all, Just a little progress report on the 90. Finally finished installing the Maple decking and painting the hull. On to the mast, rigging and detail work..... Thanks for looking in, Keith
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Hi Michael, I used to be a piece working carpenter, and guess I never lost the hurry up and finish attitude, but I'm trying...lol Keith
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