Albatros by VolkerBo - Constructo - first wooden model

[VolkerBo]

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

 

[Anja]

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

[VolkerBo]

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

[Anja]

Hello Volker,

 

 

I hope you have a great day.

 

Anja

[shawn32671]

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.

[VolkerBo]

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

[shawn32671]

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/

[shawn32671]

I posted an update here and will be posting a build update on youtube as well if yud like to see.

[Simon]

looking beautiful....nice work !

 

Simon

[VolkerBo]

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

[shawn32671]

very cool little life boat and bell.

[VolkerBo]

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

 

 

[Anja]

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

[VolkerBo]

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

[VolkerBo]

Name tag of the ship

[VolkerBo]

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

[Anja]

Hello Volker,

 

You may feel proud, your Albatros looks beautiful.

Congratulations on a job well done.

 

Looking forward to your next adventure.

 

Anja

[shawn32671]

Amazing job, now I have a better idea of how to rig out and add the sails to my Constructo Albatros ship.

[natant]

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

[VolkerBo]

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]

looks like it will be a fun build