Trinidad and Tobago fishing boat by Kevin Kenny - FINISHED - using traditional building methods

[Kevin Kenny]

Second seine done and a new set of oars

 

[Kevin Kenny]

[Kevin Kenny]

[yvesvidal]

Such a beautiful display! Two very unusual models.

 

Yves

[Kevin Kenny]

Building the glass case

[Kevin Kenny]

Getting there

[G.L.]

Kevin, that looks like a dangerous weight.

Nice show case. Are that wooden strips at the two forward corners?

[Kevin Kenny]

I find that when you strip any wood but especially mahogany into small Long strips it tends to warp If i do not stick it right away. If it was quarter sawn wood this would not happen.
 

 The bullet is heavy, shot from WW1, but it works well. i have never weighed it. The two wooden side moldings were just put there for the photograph. I will make them up this morning and silicone them in over the next few days. To make sure i have straight ones i will make at least eight.

[Kevin Kenny]

[Boxbuilds]

On 7/9/2020 at 6:40 PM, Kevin Kenny said:

Plank 2 is now installed and has successfully included all the items identified as errors in the completed pirogue. Looking at the two boats together it is easy to see the difference. The flooring is so much flatter making lots of room for holding nets.

what did you use for the fine fishnet?? I am searching for a more realistic looking net like yours.

[Kevin Kenny]

 

I used netting from a costume store. The mesh size is a bit larger than a ladies stocking. The only problem i had was trying to make it look old. Washed it several times but it did not make a difference

 

[kees de mol]

very noce build

[GrandpaPhil]

Beautifully done!