BLACK VIKING

Stunning work Sjors very nicely done 

Martyn

Hi all just wondering how far the blue paint came down the hull, on my instructions it comes down to the top of the middle gunports but on some of the pictures I have seen it comes down to the bottom of the lower gunports? So a bit confused on which one is right.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Martyn

Wow love the Ultramarine blue that really pops 

Martyn 

 Thanks for all the likes 

More planking on the SR very slowly getting there and boy this is a beast to plank , but really pleased how it's going.

Next job after that fitting the rubbing strakes.

Thanks for looking rgd Martyn 

Hi all a bit more done on the SR 

I have started planking the the lower hull and the first stealer has just gone in to help keep the planks in line. Looking at the way it's going I might need one more but we shall see 

Martyn 

From one elephant builder to another stunning job my friend the stem looks brilliant definitely will be doing that on mine 

Martyn

Hi Sjors and thank you for the comments and every body for the likes 

the hull will be given a coat of satin varnish with the top of the hull panted French blue  

Thanks for following Martyn 

Thanks EJ and Greyhawk for the reply,s and likes 

I am just starting to mark the hull with five mil lines to find out how many planks I need. And you know me Greyhawk I never follow the instructions lol plus the planking in the instructions are very simplified with lots of pointed droppers which I don't like 

Another update soon. Martyn 

A little more done on the planking, very slowly making my way down the side of the hull . Two more rows then starting planking from the bottom up still haven't had to put in any droppers yet. 

Martyn

Thank you very much for looking in and the comments EJ and Michael 

A bit more done on the SR . I have lined the gunports on the middle deck the instructions say just to paint them which I did but didn't like the finish so decided to go down the lining route and I think it looks a lot better.

I will post more pictures when I get further down the hull as watching planking is like watching paint dry lol 

Cheers for following, Martyn 

All I can say is what a brilliant solution to the rigging problem Ken and I will definitely be pinching the idea for the ropes, well done mate 

Martyn

Your planking looks superb and I love the different colours of the two woods brilliant job .

Martyn

Thanks for the comments EJ and the likes.

It,s nice to start the second planking on the SR . I have finished planking the stern and bow forecastle and have started planking the hull sides. 

I have not followed the instructions and have placed the planks following the line of the gunports as hopefully I will not end up with to many droppers and steelers but we shall see.

Martyn 

Wow what can I say every time I see your build I am just blown away ,brilliant work Michael plus I can smell those Cubans from here lovely 

Martyn

Thanks for the response EJ I must admit I love the colour of the wood so I won't be painting mine with white stuff and as for the gold on the carvings that is a brilliant idea with the yellow ochre and gold. Trouble is we will never know what colour she was as she is under a car park in Cherbourg so probably not a lot left 

Martyn

I was thinking the same EJ . I was not to convinced on what blue to use? And also was her hull painted with white stuff or just left natural wood 

Martyn 

Thanks for the likes everyone 

A little bit more done on the SR . She has been given a good sand and a little bit of filler and am really pleased how the first planking has turned out 

I have now started the second planking on the stern and have covered the transom and stern chasers. As you can see I have trimmed one side just waiting for the other to dry 

Thanks for following rgd Martyn 

Hi all just a little update on the SR. 

I have now finished the first planking on both sides, just letting it dry over night then on to giving it a good sanding ready for the second planking to begin. 

Thanks for looking in 

Martyn 

I have been looking forward to seeing the second planking going on and I can't wait to start on mine . Lovely work EJ 

Martyn

Thanks for the comments EJ really quite pleased with the way it turned out as its a beast to plank . Looking forward to your next update 

Martyn

Hi all thanks for the likes and following my build 

A small update I have finished planking one side and started on the other, it's going to be a slow process as I have torn the tendon in my elbow so planking is a little painful but onwards and upwards. Can't wait to get it all closed up and give it a good sanding 

Martyn

 what a beautiful looking ship EJ , one brilliant build.

Martyn

Stunning work EJ the different colours of the wood really pops 

Black Viking aka Martyn 

All I can say is what a stunner superb build EJ 

Rgd Martyn 

Thanks for the comments EJ I will certainly keep an eye out for the planks starting to climb up as I might have to put in some droppers . The wood is very supple and bends easily so hopefully not but we will see

Thanks again for the likes and comments 

Rgd Martyn