SPERWER by KORTES - FINISHED - 1:30 scale - Friescheboeier Yacht

[KORTES]

19 hours ago, amateur said:

 

 

question: you are not using black paint, but black wood instead.

How are you going to apply the distinctive white striping?

 

Jan

Dear Jan.

 

That's true, i don't like painting. In the model i'm planning on using only wwood. The only element i'll apply paint to

is the top of the mast. Regarding the white stripes - i'll figure something out.

My best regards.

 

[KORTES]

20 hours ago, wefalck said:

 

 

Concerning the varnishing, I found this always a bit garish on the Dutch boats that have been converted into yachts. Must be some sort of fashion, but in reality doesn't say anything about the quality of maintenance. A thick layer of varnish on a model too looks much like a cheap souvenir model, where also 'glossy' seems to be taken as a sign of quality. I gather something a bit more glossy than satin would be right. Personally, I would apply some cellulose-based woodfiller, rub this down with very fine (0000) steel-wool and then polish with a felt-wheel in a power-drill. On the hard wood you used this should give a nice sheen whithout adding a perceptible layer of varnish.

I completely agree with you. That's the way i'm planning on proceeding with my wwork.

I brushed up this technique while working on La Jacinthe.

My best regards.

[wefalck]

Unless some of the mouldings are painted white, one could cut thin stripes from water-transfers (decals) or buy such stripes, if available in your part of the world.

[KORTES]

In the mood, in the feel of it , I decided to make some more metal pieces. 

Stevendtslag .

[KORTES]

Schootoverloop Grootzeil.

[KORTES]

Botteloef, opsteker

[wefalck]

Busy smithy and excellent output !

[Ab Hoving]

Very well done.

One of the rare occasions where neat building is a necessity. Usually I’m not fond of ‘rivet-counting’ work but in this case it turns out very well. My compliments.

 

[druxey]

Very nicely done, Kortes!

[Baker]

Very nice work !!

[cog]

Stevendtslag should be Stevenbeslag de Steven is the prow

 

Real astonishing work, Kortes. How do you weld/solder the parts?

[KORTES]

Dear Colleagues, thank you very much for your kind words.

My best regards.

[KORTES]

 

My greetings, dear Carl,

Unfortunately not speaking the language can lead sometimes to certain inaccuracy, I'm very grateful for your corrections.

In naming the elements I turn to this draft. 

Edited December 15, 2018 by KORTES

[KORTES]

I soldered using the general solder and  soldering acid.

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[cog]

Thank you, Kortes. It is a delight to follow your build!

[BETAQDAVE]

On 12/13/2018 at 10:59 AM, KORTES said:

That's true, i don't like painting. In the model i'm planning on using only wwood. The only element i'll apply paint to

is the top of the mast. Regarding the white stripes - i'll figure something out.

    You might try to use the foil technique that Doris uses.  I have employed her method for my Wanderer and it's easy to do with very effective results, especially when the foil has an embossed wood grain.

[flying_dutchman2]

Excellent metal work. Clean looking as well 

Marcus 

[Valeriy V]

Alexander, I am pleased to watch your work!

  What metal do you use for soldering?

[KORTES]

Thank you very much, dear Dave and Marcus.

[KORTES]

Thank you very much Valeriy.

I solder with an ordinary solder, i bouught it in radio-store.

I wanted to use only steel, for more authenticity, and as you have probably noticed already all big element were made from nails of different caliber and iron plates. But i think i won't be able to do without latten in the future.

I would like to express my admiration of Your soldering skills, I'm a freshman compared to You.

Respectfully yours.

Edited December 17, 2018 by KORTES

[KORTES]

Assembled and installed certain pieces.

Slemdhout.

[KORTES]

Strykklamp.

Refining after installing bilge boards.

And “moldings” on rubbing strips.

[KORTES]

“Moldings” were refined already after being on place.

[wefalck]

Quite daring to do the moulding once the piece is in place - or a sure hand !

Edited December 17, 2018 by wefalck

[Valeriy V]

3 hours ago, KORTES said:

I wanted to use only steel, for more authenticity, and as you have probably noticed already all big element were made from nails of different caliber and iron plates. But i think i won't be able to do without latten in the future.

Thus, you consciously chose the risk of using black metal. Let's hope that there will be no problems.   

 

3 hours ago, KORTES said:

I would like to express my admiration of Your soldering skills, I'm a freshman compared to You.

No problem, you can quickly get ahead of me in this technology.  

[druxey]

I agree with Wefalck: it's risky cutting mouldings already in place, unless one is very bold! Beautiful work, Kortes.

[KORTES]

12 hours ago, KORTES said:

Thank you very much, dear Dave and Marcus.

Dear Dave .

Thank you very much for Your concern. But i have several ideas regarding this point, I think I won't use white stripes.

Edited December 17, 2018 by KORTES

[KORTES]

7 hours ago, druxey said:

I agree with Wefalck: it's risky cutting mouldings already in place, unless one is very bold! Beautiful work, Kortes.

Dear Wefalck and druxey.  In the majority of cases it is risky, but in this particular case I was sure that it could be done. 

My best regards.

[KORTES]

Had a bit of practice in carving.

Installed Beretand. Fitted Kluisbord.

[KORTES]

I am continuing working on decoration.