Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale

[donrobinson]

Hi Mike, thanks for dropping in and for the compliment. She is getting close to the finish line, target is for end of August. Good to hear from you, haven't heard from you for sometime now

[Heronguy]

Thanks Don,  That clears up my question.  I didn't realize there was also a starboard stern view - just couldn't see how you knew from the single view!

[mikiek]

Double planked ships boat? That's a new one.

[donrobinson]

Good Evening All. Thanks for all the visits, comments and likes it is all really appreciated.

 This post is about the final stages of the ship's boat, I won't bother you with a bunch of chatter and explanations, however, if you have any questions please ask. I will be happy to answer, even though it maybe just made up.

 Here we go:

 

 

 There are a few flaws but as they say "she is good enough for me and the girls I go with".

 Next up is the bowsprit

 

 See You soon

[EJ_L]

Excellent job on the ship's boat Don! She came out very nice and looks great on board your Trabakul!

[DocBlake]

Great work, Don.  We've come to expect it from you.

[donrobinson]

Good to hear from you EJ, Thanks so much. This was my first ship's boat I've built and was amazed how much time it took.

[donrobinson]

Hi Dave, Thanks for the comment you made me chuckle with that one. How is the rope making going? Mine came to a halt when I broke the machine, Alexey sent me a new part so I hoping to up and going soon.

[marktiedens]

A beautiful little ship you have built. Just one question - would the ship`s boat be stored on deck where you show it? Seems like it would be a bear to work around taking up one whole side of the deck.

 

Mark 

[Mirabell61]

Thats a beautiful mediteranian boat Don,

very nicely built, well done !

 

Nils

[donrobinson]

Hi Mark, Thanks for the compliment. It is very crowded on the boat side and would be nearly impossible to get around as is. The plans show it in this position, there is a write up on it where it says sometimes the boat was towed or even tied to the shrouds. I'm thinking in real life the hatch would be closed allowing access across that or maybe the boat may have been stowed on top of the hatch during a long voyage. Thanks again for stopping in.

[donrobinson]

Good Morning Nils. Thanks for stopping in and for your kind compliment

[popeye the sailor]

the ship's boat look great........kinda like a mini-me  

[mikiek]

I was hoping there would be a tarp over it Then I could steal the idea for the Niagara boats.

 

Looks great Don.

[Seventynet]

Hey Don, can you tell me in post #440 how you formed the bent end of the spar that sits atop of the mast? I'm having trouble figuring out how to turn a piece like that. 

Thanks, ian 

[donrobinson]

Popeye: I like that comment, gave me a good laugh. Thanks for stopping in

 

Mike: Thanks Mike, sorry to disappoint about the tarps. I seen tarps here on MSW somewhere and I think they used tissue paper, if I remember I'll let you know.

 

Ian: There is really no way of turning the mast tops in one piece, I carved those from 8 mm dowels. The very top end of the mast tops were made separately then attached later.' The sheave in the mast top, from what I can see, does not get used in the rigging so I suppose it could be skipped if you wish. I will have to check, but I'm sure I showed this in my log earlier on and if not I will look to see what I have here. Thanks for stopping by. 

I just had a look, check out page three of the log

[Seventynet]

Thanks Don, sure enough you did show that and shame on me for forgetting that. 

[Hubac's Historian]

Just surfing along ona slow day...

 

Great looking model, Don!  Beautiful detailing throughout, and your ship's boat is a model within the model.  Really excellent work!

[donrobinson]

Lawrence: Thanks for stopping in and for the kind comment. Your Golden Hind is looking great.

 

Hubac's Historian: Great of you to drop in and Thanks for the gracious comment

[6ohiocav]

Don,

I have been a way for a while and am just catching up on this wonderful build. Love the ship's boat. I will be following along more closely as you enter the stretch run. Your ship is exquisite.

 

 

 

 

[donrobinson]

Thanks Darrell

[Landlubber Mike]

Wow really great stuff there Don.  Are you using paints?  If so, mind me asking what kind/brand?

[Robert29]

Beautiful work Don, very detailed.

 

Robert

[donrobinson]

Thanks Mike and Robert. Mike the paint I use is just cheap acrylic from Michael's "Craftsman" and "Americana" I water it down lots and put on several coats

[donrobinson]

Hello all, first up Thanks for all your visits, likes and gracious comments. Trabakul now has a new home on the dining room table as rigging has started and there is less chance of her getting hurt and even a less of a chance of me using the table to entertain.

 

 Bowsprit was first, this the little fitting made to hold it in place

 

 

The little supports on either side and a strap with rings( I used eyebolts)

 

 

Chain installed

 

 

 

Lower shrouds completed

 

 

 Next up is the upper shrouds and then ratlines.

 Enjoy and Take care

[Blue Ensign]

Lovin' this build Don, such an interesting subject, and so much well executed detail, a great display model. 

 

B.E.

[EJ_L]

Looking good Don! I'm loving all your details and extras you have put into her. 

[Seventynet]

I love it Don! It looks like the serving machine is getting a good workout! I like your bowsprit clamp. As you know I get stuck on stupid little details like that😜. There is no danger of me catching up to your fine build in either time or quality!

 

ian 

[md1400cs]

Don,

 

Yes indeed such a great project - your level of added details are also brilliant.

 

Regards,

[rafine]

Don, she looks better and better with each new addition.

 

Bob