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Congratulations,
I have been quietly following your log, and have been truly inspired by it.  Maybe one day I will attempt something similar.
Peter

Congratulations to completion of this beautiful Venetian Polacre Cristiano,
 
very good built ship and rigging, I also like the full set sails and the Color giving which give the ship that heritage venetian Aura....
well done
 
Nils

Sometimes Carl it's the only sense I get.  
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

I hope you do Cristiano, I shal most certainly follow your new log!!!

Thank you to everybody for your smart comments! 
 
Maybe in autumn I will open again the shipyard with a new project... 

Bob,
 
That first set is increadible, the second ... I wouldn't be able to do that either ... I have to admit that the finess and sharpness does diminish when age increases ... however, isn't it the joy and pleasure we find in building models which are the motivation to do so. To strive to do as best we can... I've seen my father drawing all his life, even in his last lucid moments, untill his death last Sunday morning ... he continued drawing because he loved to do it, even if that sharpness faded ...

Mobbsie,
 
(Thanks!)
 
Rather nice your progress, though you'll need a weightlifter to get those planks with those rings off ...

That an impressive bit of shipmodeling detail that seems to be overlooked by most of us, Siggi.   I like it.

Hi Grant.
 
Well done mate. I think I saw the gnat's hair but not the aforementioned alleged alignment issue. I do know what you mean though. We work so closely on all the pieces and when they aren't absolutely perfect they look like a drunk was running roughshod over our work. Keep up the fine work.

Well done my friend, you have created something wonderfull ... something to be really proud of ... congratulations!!!

Grant,
 
Looks great, but you've got some running to do before you get close to Mobbsie......

Hi All,
 
OK.  So I played, had fun and finished this little boat. There's not much to say about what was done to finish.  The sails were made and installed with the running rigging.  In the last picture of the cockpit, notice the cam cleats.
 
Now on to other boats.
 
Bob
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

Patrick, Carl, Mark thanks for the encouraging words.  I'll try to improve my spirits.
 
Bob

Hi Ben
 
Good luck with Baby No.2. I hope your wife has an easy time during the 'main event' and that both are delivered safe and well.
 
All the best
 
Patrick

Hi folks
 
Thanks for all your comments and likes!!!
 
Here is the latest update: I've partially completed the oval cockpit at the stern of the ship. There's still more fairing and sanding to go, but, it's looking ok so far. Up forward, I've done the companionway hatch that sits right on the foredeck. If you look carefully, you'll be able to see that I've left the sliding hatch open in order to give the foredeck a semblance of 'life'.
 
Still heaps more work to go, though!
 
Enjoy your weekends!
 
Cheers
 
Patrick

Splitting lengthwise?
He is making a negative mould to fabricate the actula hull. Splitting lengthwise would result in a seam that can be masked relatively easy.
 
Jan

Splitting the mould lengthwise must do the trick. I have seen this by other modelbuilders and I will only repeat their jobs.

Now starts the planking. Cutting & filing out around the gun & sweep ports. Glued on some of the first few planks. Here is where you find out if you got the spacing on both sides right on the previous steps. Looking at the sliver of planking under the gun port on each side looks like I am very slightly off by a millimeter or less. Think I can live with that!
 

Bob,
 
That first set is increadible, the second ... I wouldn't be able to do that either ... I have to admit that the finess and sharpness does diminish when age increases ... however, isn't it the joy and pleasure we find in building models which are the motivation to do so. To strive to do as best we can... I've seen my father drawing all his life, even in his last lucid moments, untill his death last Sunday morning ... he continued drawing because he loved to do it, even if that sharpness faded ...

Bob,
 
That first set is increadible, the second ... I wouldn't be able to do that either ... I have to admit that the finess and sharpness does diminish when age increases ... however, isn't it the joy and pleasure we find in building models which are the motivation to do so. To strive to do as best we can... I've seen my father drawing all his life, even in his last lucid moments, untill his death last Sunday morning ... he continued drawing because he loved to do it, even if that sharpness faded ...

I would have expected three parts .. considering the stern and bow shapes, two would still leave you in a difficult postion, as far as I can see ... though, sometimes I'm blind to solutions

Bob,
 
That first set is increadible, the second ... I wouldn't be able to do that either ... I have to admit that the finess and sharpness does diminish when age increases ... however, isn't it the joy and pleasure we find in building models which are the motivation to do so. To strive to do as best we can... I've seen my father drawing all his life, even in his last lucid moments, untill his death last Sunday morning ... he continued drawing because he loved to do it, even if that sharpness faded ...

It's update time again gents, only a small one this time though.
 
Thank-you one and all for your positive and very kind remarks, also for all who hit the like button.
 
The Mortar pit is now complete and fitted, given the two coats of WOP and the fit became really tight, fortunately a little persuasion and it went home ok.
 
The Hatch coamings are made from Redheart, not familiar with this wood and I don't think I like it very much, It's really easy to work with and I think is softer than Swiss Pear, another drawback is that the filings act very similar to Ebony in that they stain other wood, when sanding down the sandpaper mustn't be used for any other wood, having said all that the effect is very different. 
 
The Hatch Boards are made from Walnut and are so simple, the bend in the boards was formed by moulding them around the Hatch Coaming, you will see the method I used in the pictures, nothing startling there I can assure you.
 
Said Hatch is now complete and fixed onto the deck, the cross section has now been placed into a plastic carrier bag and put aside waiting for company.
 
My attention is currently focused on repairing my Barge which was damaged in the Museum, a log has yet to be set up but will be located in the Scratch Section, this log will be up and running in the next day or so.
 
Picture time
 
The completed Mortar Pit frame

 
Hatch Coaming

 
Old planks laid over the coaming and held down by an elastic band

 

 
The shape for the boards to follow

 
The four boards clamped in place

 
Completed Hatch including the lifting rings, they look a little on the heavy side.

 
Both Mortar Pit and Coaming fixed in position

 

 
So your up to date now guys, it may be a while before the next update.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Mobbsie,
 
Like the jump ... shows a very crisp upper deck beam overview ... looks sharp and new!!! Couldn't do it m'self ...

Hi Igor
 
Dang! That looks nice. A real miniature marvel.
 
Well done
 
Patrick