VolkerBo Posted May 10, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2013 Hello to all, i, like many others lost my first log in the big collapse of the page. I post again a few pictures to show the progress. Now - after 2 winters, i'm almost ready. There are only a few litle jobs left and i still have 3 foresails to attach. It is very complicated to sew the bolt ropes on the sails. (This is not my favorite work.)But I love it to study the construction reports for hours. I'm glad that the page is back!! Regards from Germany Volker GrandpaPhil and PierreJean 2 Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 10, 2013 Hello Volker, Welcome back! It's great to see you and your Albatros back again. She's a beauty. I like the combination of the white paint with the wood. When she is completely finished, will you place the finished pictures in the gallery? Take care, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted May 10, 2013 Hello Anja, yes i will take a few Fotos if i'm ready but i'm still slow . In the Summer Holiday's we'll go sailing around Sneekermeer. It's a good place for beginners like us. . Best regards Volker Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 28, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 28, 2013 Hello Volker, I hope you have a great day. Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted August 8, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2013 I am currently building this very same kit as my first ship modeling experience, Im up to the point where sails need sewn and rigging ran....any tips are appreciated....i also posted about this under topic masts rigging and sails. Your model looks amazing by the way. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 10, 2013 Hello Shawn, thank you thanks, that's very kind. Your video on YouTube is also very good !! My wife sewed my sails but I had to fix the bolt ropes and clews myself. That took a very long time because I'm so clumsy in that. It certainly was not my favorite work. I found a little bit of time in the summer holidays to continue. Now I’m close to finish the boat. The next ship is on my wish list for the next winter. Best regards from Germany!! Volker Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted August 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2013 Your wife did an incredible job with the sails...I just finished sewing mine tonight but mine didn't turn out the nicest but I'm happy with them. Check out my post about my build when you get a chance to see my sail work and upcoming updates...I will be sure to keep an eye on your work as well...your model looks amazing so far. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3188-albatros-by-constructo/ Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted August 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2013 I posted an update here and will be posting a build update on youtube as well if yud like to see. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 18, 2013 looking beautiful....nice work ! Simon Quote Just started: HMS Victory by Mamoli 1:325 Kind of finished: Boston Whitehall Tender by Midwest On the top shelf: HMB Endeavour by Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted October 27, 2013 Hello to all, I thought that the albatross can still use a dinghy. In the color design (as with the albatross), I oriented on U.S. vessels from this period. USA with white stripes in contrast to England with ocher stripes. I also had a small bell left, for I still need a holder and a place. Greetings Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted October 27, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 27, 2013 very cool little life boat and bell. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted November 1, 2013 Hello, After a short search, I found a place for the bell. Every good ship needs a ship's bell. Also, the dinghy is ready now. Here the space is given. Now, the ship could depart ... . I made a name tag of scrap wood for the albatross. But only i can not very write well. I first wanted to do something on the computer but then my niece had offered to help me. Long for the long weekend!! Volker Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted November 1, 2013 Share #13 Posted November 1, 2013 Hello Volker, Somehow I missed your August update. It's good to see you back and I hope you had a great time at Sneekermeer. Nice touch with the bell and dinghy. Wonderful work, your Albatros looks great. Looking forward to seeing the overall pictures. Regards, Anja Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted November 2, 2013 Hello to all, my niece Miriam helped me with the name tag. I did not have enough talent for this. I like the result very well! Now the ship is ready. This was the last step with my albatross. I'll take a few new photos of the complete ship in the next day's, also to set them into the gallery. The next ship is already ordered. Regards from Germany Volker Anja 1 Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted November 2, 2013 Name tag of the ship shawn32671 and cdogg 2 Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share #16 Posted November 5, 2013 Hello to all, the final works on my first wooden ship are done. Each of you knows, how proud you are when you have done the job. I know it is a small ship but I feel like a king. I have taken some photos of the finished state, which I set in the gallery. I thank everyone for the good tip's, the encouraging words and the nice inclusion in the forum. Until next project! Volker shawn32671, ulrich and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted November 5, 2013 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2013 Hello Volker, You may feel proud, your Albatros looks beautiful. Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to your next adventure. Anja VolkerBo 1 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 5, 2013 Share #18 Posted November 5, 2013 Amazing job, now I have a better idea of how to rig out and add the sails to my Constructo Albatros ship. Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natant Posted November 9, 2013 Share #19 Posted November 9, 2013 Well done Volker, that ship is a great example of how it should be done. I will try to achieve the same results with my build. Natan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerBo Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Hello, thanks for the nice comments. My new project *** San Martin - 1588 *** came by post and I can start now a new build log. It's a completely different type of ship and a completely different century but I am really looking forward to it. Thanks and greetings! Volker New build log San Martin http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4409-san-martin-1580-by-volkerbo-occre-scale-190/ Edited November 22, 2013 by VolkerBo shawn32671 and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote Current build: San Martin 1580 - Occre Finished builds: Albatros - Constructo - first wooden ship Dana 2000 - Billing Boats Gallery: Albatros - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn32671 Posted November 19, 2013 Share #21 Posted November 19, 2013 looks like it will be a fun build Quote Shawn Charles City, Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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