mobbsie

She is brilliant ... Mobbsie ...
 
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Stunning work on that, Mobbsie.  The gloss does show how smooth you did the planking.  The wood choice just make the whole thing pop right off the computer screen.

Hey Everybody: I have been not posting too much on this forum as I have been distracted with another model project. A couple of years ago I visited Japan and I was lucky to be steered towards the line of Woody Joe kits. And as a souvenir I decided to grab a couple of kits of the temples that I had visited while I was over there. Attached is one of the kits completed -the Horyu Ji temple -unfortunately the Agamemnon had to go in a holding pattern for that time.. good news is that I finished the temple a month ago and Im back at the Agamemnon. I have started the masts and bowsprit and will post some pics soon..
 
While it was great to work on the temple Im glad to now make that final push to mast and rig the Agamemnon.. stay tuned for more progress shots..
 
Mike Draper
(in the midst of the heat wave in the Yukon)

Just catching up Peter, excellent progress.
 
I like your approach to setting the sails, even with all that booze.
 
Not too far to go now mate, maybe time to set your mind to the future.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

No words of wisdom or profound statements from me Mark, just a whole lot of encouragement mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Hi Gents,
 
Thanks guys for the very nice comments and the likes.
 
I hope your sittin down coz I have another up-date. Wonders will never cease I hear you say.
 
A good bit of progress since my last post.
 
The rudder is made out of lasered plywood and no amount of staining was going to change it's look, so, I decided to cover it with veneer, this then meant that the keel would also need doing as well. 
 
I found some veneer the right colour and completed that job without too hassle, surprising what a difference it makes, much better to the eye.
 
The Rubbing strips made from 2x3mm Lime were fitted and also the Slipways, these are made from 3.5x5mm Lime. The Slipways were also pinned using cut down flat head pins blackened with Antiquing Fluid.
 
The Transom was sanded down and shaped, still to need to sand the top to fit the Cap Rail.
 
The first coat of Poly was taken back and a second coat applied, the Poly is supposed to be a satin finish but when this coat had dried it looks more like a gloss, but hay ho, it's staying.
 
The entire inside hull has been sanded done to acceptable smoothness apart from the bulkheads, these will be done later prior to planking.
 
The middle and top deck should be covered with Lime planking but I changed this for Walnut, the top deck was a simple case of straight planks and presented no problem, the second deck is framed with Walnut, this deck has two sets of boards inside and so a bit extra work is required. A template was made from card and the frame marked up, the outer edges of the deck was laid with Walnut leaving a 2mm lip around the inner edges, this deck will have Redheart Boards. Both these decks needed a good bit of sanding.
 
The Main Deck is the same as the second deck, it's just a bit larger. I used Pear to line the outer edges and the internal division's with a square of Holly in the centre where the mast housing will be fitted. The internal divisions are still work in progress as are the boards and gratings.
 
So I now have some pics, hope you enjoy them.
 
The start of the veneering
 

 

 

 

 
There's a rudder in there somewhere, hopefully someone will be able to tell me what wood this is. I've forgotten. The grain is very much reduced once sanded and polyied
 

 
The almost completed outer hull
 

 

 

 

 

 
The Top and 2nd deck to be fixed and sanded in Walnut
 

 
The Main deck, still work in progress using Pear.
 

 

 
That's it Guys, not quite so long between posts and hopefully I'll post some more sooner.
 
All comments and remarks are welcomed.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

HI Bob,
 
Granado, fantastic choice mate, most definitely my favourite build to date.
 
With the modifications you have planned she's gonna pop.
 
Depending on how you want to display your mortars you may want to give some thought to the storage of the mortar covers, there's no space on deck for them.
 
Good luck with this build mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Simply stunning Bob.
 
Get her under cover and displayed prominently mate so you and all who visit can enjoy your hard work and skill.
 
Looking forward to Granado Bob.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Hi Gents,
 
Thanks guys for the very nice comments and the likes.
 
I hope your sittin down coz I have another up-date. Wonders will never cease I hear you say.
 
A good bit of progress since my last post.
 
The rudder is made out of lasered plywood and no amount of staining was going to change it's look, so, I decided to cover it with veneer, this then meant that the keel would also need doing as well. 
 
I found some veneer the right colour and completed that job without too hassle, surprising what a difference it makes, much better to the eye.
 
The Rubbing strips made from 2x3mm Lime were fitted and also the Slipways, these are made from 3.5x5mm Lime. The Slipways were also pinned using cut down flat head pins blackened with Antiquing Fluid.
 
The Transom was sanded down and shaped, still to need to sand the top to fit the Cap Rail.
 
The first coat of Poly was taken back and a second coat applied, the Poly is supposed to be a satin finish but when this coat had dried it looks more like a gloss, but hay ho, it's staying.
 
The entire inside hull has been sanded done to acceptable smoothness apart from the bulkheads, these will be done later prior to planking.
 
The middle and top deck should be covered with Lime planking but I changed this for Walnut, the top deck was a simple case of straight planks and presented no problem, the second deck is framed with Walnut, this deck has two sets of boards inside and so a bit extra work is required. A template was made from card and the frame marked up, the outer edges of the deck was laid with Walnut leaving a 2mm lip around the inner edges, this deck will have Redheart Boards. Both these decks needed a good bit of sanding.
 
The Main Deck is the same as the second deck, it's just a bit larger. I used Pear to line the outer edges and the internal division's with a square of Holly in the centre where the mast housing will be fitted. The internal divisions are still work in progress as are the boards and gratings.
 
So I now have some pics, hope you enjoy them.
 
The start of the veneering
 

 

 

 

 
There's a rudder in there somewhere, hopefully someone will be able to tell me what wood this is. I've forgotten. The grain is very much reduced once sanded and polyied
 

 
The almost completed outer hull
 

 

 

 

 

 
The Top and 2nd deck to be fixed and sanded in Walnut
 

 
The Main deck, still work in progress using Pear.
 

 

 
That's it Guys, not quite so long between posts and hopefully I'll post some more sooner.
 
All comments and remarks are welcomed.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Simply stunning Bob.
 
Get her under cover and displayed prominently mate so you and all who visit can enjoy your hard work and skill.
 
Looking forward to Granado Bob.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

It happens to most of us at some stage mate and fortunately the damage is not too bad.
 
With your skills the repair will not be noticeable.
 
I tend to do an awful lot of work with the boat on my lap and I have had it slip. We never learn do we.
 
You have a lot of good work going on Jason and I'm enjoying following along.
 
Keep it up mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Hi Gents,
 
Thanks guys for the very nice comments and the likes.
 
I hope your sittin down coz I have another up-date. Wonders will never cease I hear you say.
 
A good bit of progress since my last post.
 
The rudder is made out of lasered plywood and no amount of staining was going to change it's look, so, I decided to cover it with veneer, this then meant that the keel would also need doing as well. 
 
I found some veneer the right colour and completed that job without too hassle, surprising what a difference it makes, much better to the eye.
 
The Rubbing strips made from 2x3mm Lime were fitted and also the Slipways, these are made from 3.5x5mm Lime. The Slipways were also pinned using cut down flat head pins blackened with Antiquing Fluid.
 
The Transom was sanded down and shaped, still to need to sand the top to fit the Cap Rail.
 
The first coat of Poly was taken back and a second coat applied, the Poly is supposed to be a satin finish but when this coat had dried it looks more like a gloss, but hay ho, it's staying.
 
The entire inside hull has been sanded done to acceptable smoothness apart from the bulkheads, these will be done later prior to planking.
 
The middle and top deck should be covered with Lime planking but I changed this for Walnut, the top deck was a simple case of straight planks and presented no problem, the second deck is framed with Walnut, this deck has two sets of boards inside and so a bit extra work is required. A template was made from card and the frame marked up, the outer edges of the deck was laid with Walnut leaving a 2mm lip around the inner edges, this deck will have Redheart Boards. Both these decks needed a good bit of sanding.
 
The Main Deck is the same as the second deck, it's just a bit larger. I used Pear to line the outer edges and the internal division's with a square of Holly in the centre where the mast housing will be fitted. The internal divisions are still work in progress as are the boards and gratings.
 
So I now have some pics, hope you enjoy them.
 
The start of the veneering
 

 

 

 

 
There's a rudder in there somewhere, hopefully someone will be able to tell me what wood this is. I've forgotten. The grain is very much reduced once sanded and polyied
 

 
The almost completed outer hull
 

 

 

 

 

 
The Top and 2nd deck to be fixed and sanded in Walnut
 

 
The Main deck, still work in progress using Pear.
 

 

 
That's it Guys, not quite so long between posts and hopefully I'll post some more sooner.
 
All comments and remarks are welcomed.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Looking real good mate.
 
Here's a poser for you Kevin, just when your sitting and relaxing in the evening, I will admit I don't know the answer myself.
 
If you took all the lines both Standing and Running and laid them end to end, what would the total distance be.
 
Your getting there mate, keep going and you'll be done before you know it.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

It happens to most of us at some stage mate and fortunately the damage is not too bad.
 
With your skills the repair will not be noticeable.
 
I tend to do an awful lot of work with the boat on my lap and I have had it slip. We never learn do we.
 
You have a lot of good work going on Jason and I'm enjoying following along.
 
Keep it up mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Hi Gents,
 
Thanks guys for the very nice comments and the likes.
 
I hope your sittin down coz I have another up-date. Wonders will never cease I hear you say.
 
A good bit of progress since my last post.
 
The rudder is made out of lasered plywood and no amount of staining was going to change it's look, so, I decided to cover it with veneer, this then meant that the keel would also need doing as well. 
 
I found some veneer the right colour and completed that job without too hassle, surprising what a difference it makes, much better to the eye.
 
The Rubbing strips made from 2x3mm Lime were fitted and also the Slipways, these are made from 3.5x5mm Lime. The Slipways were also pinned using cut down flat head pins blackened with Antiquing Fluid.
 
The Transom was sanded down and shaped, still to need to sand the top to fit the Cap Rail.
 
The first coat of Poly was taken back and a second coat applied, the Poly is supposed to be a satin finish but when this coat had dried it looks more like a gloss, but hay ho, it's staying.
 
The entire inside hull has been sanded done to acceptable smoothness apart from the bulkheads, these will be done later prior to planking.
 
The middle and top deck should be covered with Lime planking but I changed this for Walnut, the top deck was a simple case of straight planks and presented no problem, the second deck is framed with Walnut, this deck has two sets of boards inside and so a bit extra work is required. A template was made from card and the frame marked up, the outer edges of the deck was laid with Walnut leaving a 2mm lip around the inner edges, this deck will have Redheart Boards. Both these decks needed a good bit of sanding.
 
The Main Deck is the same as the second deck, it's just a bit larger. I used Pear to line the outer edges and the internal division's with a square of Holly in the centre where the mast housing will be fitted. The internal divisions are still work in progress as are the boards and gratings.
 
So I now have some pics, hope you enjoy them.
 
The start of the veneering
 

 

 

 

 
There's a rudder in there somewhere, hopefully someone will be able to tell me what wood this is. I've forgotten. The grain is very much reduced once sanded and polyied
 

 
The almost completed outer hull
 

 

 

 

 

 
The Top and 2nd deck to be fixed and sanded in Walnut
 

 
The Main deck, still work in progress using Pear.
 

 

 
That's it Guys, not quite so long between posts and hopefully I'll post some more sooner.
 
All comments and remarks are welcomed.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hi Grant,
 
About time you resumed work on this little boat, spiders have taken up residence mate.
 
Looking forward to some long awaited progress my friend.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

HI Bob,
 
Granado, fantastic choice mate, most definitely my favourite build to date.
 
With the modifications you have planned she's gonna pop.
 
Depending on how you want to display your mortars you may want to give some thought to the storage of the mortar covers, there's no space on deck for them.
 
Good luck with this build mate.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Nice replacement rudder Mark.
 
If we learn from the mistakes we make why the hell do we keep making them.
 
Can you imagine our build rate without these mistakes, I cant.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Very nicely done Druxey, the colours are really beginning to make her stand out.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie

Simply stunning Bob.
 
Get her under cover and displayed prominently mate so you and all who visit can enjoy your hard work and skill.
 
Looking forward to Granado Bob.
 
Be Good
 
mobbsie