Matrim Posted March 21, 2013 Share #61 Posted March 21, 2013 Good work, I always find once you start getting the deck beams in it starts to feel like you are progressing after what always appeared to be months of frames and more frames.. Joss ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share #62 Posted March 23, 2013 Have the treenails stained and ready to install. They came out a lovely golden color which should go well with the rest of the timber once finished.The toothpicks on the left have been stained the right are natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted March 28, 2013 All the treenails are glued in place. One side has been sanded smooth and is ready to finish. The other is ready to cut off the excess and sand. The tooth picks were cut in half as they are double ended. Then sanded to a sharper point on the sander before staining as the point was fairly blunt which would have forced the holes into a larger size. All in all I think they look good, very hard to see at the moment but will see how they are after a coat of oil. I would rather something subtle than an extreme color difference. I am hoping that over the long weekend I will have at least one coat of oil on the lower timbers. dewalt57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted March 28, 2013 Share #64 Posted March 28, 2013 Way to go. looking forward to see the oil on the lower half and the treenail. What type of oil are you using? Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share #65 Posted March 28, 2013 I will be using danish oil. It will get 3-4 coats which will darken the rimu a lot and leave the kauri a golden colour. Couple more pictures. Toothpicks being sharpened, showing how blunt they were on the right. Here are the treenails before they were sanded flush. dewalt57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted March 29, 2013 Share #66 Posted March 29, 2013 Once that oil is on it is going to look real nice. Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted March 29, 2013 Share #67 Posted March 29, 2013 She's coming along nicely. I agree Pete. It'll look real nice once sanded and oiled. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner63 Posted March 29, 2013 Share #68 Posted March 29, 2013 great looking build sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted March 29, 2013 Share #69 Posted March 29, 2013 The treenails look very good. The pattern is good and their color stands out just enough for some contrast. Very nice work. Russ T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted March 29, 2013 Share #70 Posted March 29, 2013 Nice work Snowmans I just marked off the planking for the treenails also. Wow, that's about 360 holes to drill... That's a lot of toothpick sharpening. Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share #71 Posted March 30, 2013 Here is the last photos before I put the oil on. I have masked off the top so when I fix the beams this will be clear of oil and the glue will stick. I am thinking the treenails may come out darker than I first thought. dewalt57 and Mcdood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted March 30, 2013 Share #72 Posted March 30, 2013 I may have missed this. What oil are you going to use? Later 42rocker Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted March 31, 2013 Have a couple of coats of Danish oil on now. I am pleased with how the colors turned out. dewalt57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #74 Posted March 31, 2013 The photos dont show the true color as they weretaken at night under flourescent light. I will try to get a couple of better ones up over the next few days. Mcdood and dewalt57 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted March 31, 2013 Share #75 Posted March 31, 2013 Danish does bring the warmth of the wood out nicely - looks great Joss ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted March 31, 2013 Share #76 Posted March 31, 2013 The oil does look good, I like the natural color that oil bring out of the wood. Good Job Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 31, 2013 Share #77 Posted March 31, 2013 Snowmans, Excellent log and I want to thank you for taking the time to post it for the group. Like the look you’re getting with the Danish oil. Many things for me to remember here as I begin my cross section. 1st Year Apprentice :mellow: A new member of the NRG as of 8/28/13 Work in Progress - Triton 28 Gun Frigate Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted March 31, 2013 Share #78 Posted March 31, 2013 It's looking great Snowmans. I like the natural look. Good choice on the oil. Did you do any experiments with Tung Oil or just the Danish? Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrockel Posted March 31, 2013 Share #79 Posted March 31, 2013 The Danish oil was a good choice. Really gives the wood a rich, warm color. Nice work. "I've told you a million times, don't exaggerate " Current builds: H.M.S. TRITON Cross Section by Bbrockel - Scratch Build - Scale 1:48 US Brig Syren by Bbrockel - Model Shipways -Scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummy Posted March 31, 2013 Share #80 Posted March 31, 2013 Love that color,seems very warm.Great work ! Larry With Age Comes Wisdom,I'm Still Waiting! Current Builds:Syren.Triton Cross section. Completed Builds: Virginia by AL King of the Mississippi by AL Constellation by AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted April 1, 2013 Share #81 Posted April 1, 2013 I like the colors of your choosen timbers. Very nice planking job. Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boccherini Posted April 1, 2013 Share #82 Posted April 1, 2013 The colouring looks great, I'm with Joss, the oil has bought out the warmth in the timber. Would've been best to mask off the two top timbers (deck clamps), the knees will be glued to them. You'll probably get away with it though, as the knees will be glued to the deck beams. Regards, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #83 Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. Yeah, I realised after the oil was on that I needed to mask a bit lower. I was hoping no one would notice, but not much is missed around here. i should be able to lightly sand/scrape where the knees fix. Working on the rest of the deack framing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1847 Posted April 2, 2013 Share #84 Posted April 2, 2013 Nice work. Amazing how the oil change everything. How many coats you put on it? and a silly question, what kind of brush did you used? Best wishes! Daniel. In the shipyard: HMS Triton 1773. POF. 1:48. Daniel On the computer: R.A. Principe de La Paz. POF. 1:48. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share #85 Posted April 3, 2013 Daniel - I put on 3 coats with about 8 hours between. Rubbed in a generous amount of oil then wiped all the excess off and let dry before the next coat. No brush used, I had a piece of soft cotton cloth rolled into a wad. Similar to cheesecloth or muttoncloth. Used a second piece to wipe excess off. harvey1847 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted April 5, 2013 Share #86 Posted April 5, 2013 Hi Snowmans. Just got time to catch up on your log. The oil really does make the wood look great. Very nice job. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowmans Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share #87 Posted April 13, 2013 Back to sanding, used two different drum sizes on the drill press to get the shape right. The smaller drum is home made by a friend - piece of pipe welded to a shaft with sandpaper attached. All the deck beams are finished to the right sizes so next I will break out the chisels and start fitting these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long9Ron Posted April 14, 2013 Share #88 Posted April 14, 2013 Snowmans Just dropped in to say hi and see where you were at. You are about the same place as me. I have cut all the pieces for the decking and now trying to figure out the best way to tackle building it (off or on the ship). Will check in later. Ron Current Build: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section 1:48 Why is it that I always find out the best way to do something is after I have already done it the wrong way? - Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 15, 2013 Share #89 Posted April 15, 2013 Not ship related but I noticed...Happy Birthday Snowman... Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicmcdude Posted April 15, 2013 Share #90 Posted April 15, 2013 Happy Birthday Snowman! It seem that we share the Birthday on the same day! Nice job on the section. Greetings, Sinan Build log:TRITON POB 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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