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Posted

Sweet looks look like polished glass.  The only problem you have now is that you will have to wear white gloves so you do not mar that beautiful finish.

David B

Posted

Thank you Mark, I was pleased with how the planking turned out ( Planking is my favorite part of the build ) 

 

Thank you Patrick, 6 coats of varnish did the trick

 

Thank 's David B. , I will let the varnish set up a few days before I start handling it .

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
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N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

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Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

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Posted

The Varnish on the Hull is cured enough now to where I can get back to work , I made a new cockpit floor and detailed the rear deck. I used a birch ply for this and using a wide blade I cut groves in the deck and cockpit floor , since its a ply, if you cut through the first layer of the ply the glue before the second layer of the ply simulates the caulk. Nothing has been glued in at this stage.  Next will be to varnish the bulkheads in the cockpit. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
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 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

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Posted

I like it.  Let's go sailing. 

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

Posted

Thank you Patrick , Hopefully she will turn out the way I see her in my head.

 

Thanks Cap'n'Bob, Any time I am always up for Sailing 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted (edited)

Today, I started by Staining the Cockpit Floor and rear Deck. Next I cut out the Cockpit Coamings and put them in rubbing alcohol.(Allowing them to soak for 3 hours ) I then installed the Cockpit floor Braces, and installed the Cockpit Floor. I then Bent the Coamings, and installed them. Next I started sanding them with 320 grit sandpaper. Next will be to get the coamings sanded up to 600 grit.( working my way up) Then will be to stain them and put 3 to 4 coats of Varnish. the rear deck has not been installed at this stage . Here are the results

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Edited by Pete48

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted

Thank you Patrick, I greatly appreciate it 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted

I got an early start this morning , and started by finishing making the seats. Next I made the seat Bases. After every thing fit well, I sanded the coamings Benches and Bases. I then Stained all the pieces a Cherry Red. I then installed the Seat Bases and added the bracing for the seats. I then installed the Seats. I then applied the first coat of Varnish. Next will be to sand and Varnish, till the desired finish is achieved. Here are the results 

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted

Thanks Patrick, I should be starting making the Mast in a few days , The Rudder Blade has been Made , I just need to shape it , Varnish and install. Won't be long now, she is nearly completed.

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted

Beautiful work on a beautiful boat!    Well done Pete.

 

Cheers,

Piet, The Flying Dutchman.

 

"Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends."  (old Chinese proverb)

 

Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942

                       VOC Ship Surabaya

 

Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000

 

Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi."  Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp,  Buginese fishing Prauw.  Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser.

 

Completed Builds:   Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine

                             Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands

                             Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner -

                             Friendship Sloop Gwenfra

                           Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack    

                             Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)

Posted

Thank you Piet, This Herreshoff has to be one of my favorite builds, She has gone together smoothly 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Posted

After another early start, I was able to get 2 more coats on the Coamings and benches. I started by sanding the bright work with 320 grit sandpaper working my way up to 600 grit. the key is going slowly then applied a coat of Varnish ( Epifanes I recommend it ) waited 8 hours and sanded with 400 grit up to 600 grit, I then applied the second coat. I am pleased with the result and will decide in the morning weather another coat is needed. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

I would like to take it out on the lake after you rig it if I could fit in it.  Nicely done your finish is spot on.

David B

Posted

Thank you Jay, you said it , I am sold on Epifanes

 

Thanks David B. , A shrinking Machine would be ideal, I would love to take her out for a Sail as well

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

Well, Today was the day that I had been waiting for .After 3 years I am the proud new owner of a Montgomery 15 sailboat. A little over 3 years ago Kate and I had been talking about going Sailing again, and we had decided on the Montgomery 15. wich would be the perfect cruising boat for us. I am the 3 rd owner of this boat and I am excited about going sailing, Next will be to get all the Teak redone and oiled . Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted (edited)

Yea, Pete--now ya got a biggun' to work on! ;) Seriously, congratulations--hope to see some action shots of you and Kate in 'er later this summer!

 

Cheers,

Jay

Edited by JMaitri

Current Build:  Ariel

Posted

Well, Today was the day that I had been waiting for .After 3 years I am the proud new owner of a Montgomery 15 sailboat. A little over 3 years ago Kate and I had been talking about going Sailing again, and we had decided on the Montgomery 15. wich would be the perfect cruising boat for us. I am the 3 rd owner of this boat and I am excited about going sailing, Next will be to get all the Teak redone and oiled . Here are the results

Hi Pete

 

Now I'm really jealous!!! Seriously, what a beauty. I love the clinker hull, because it's got a character all of its own. I'm looking forward to 'launch day'.

 

Nice!!!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Posted

Thanks Jay, There will be action shots to come, I feel like a little kid again.

 

Thank you Druxey, Kate and I will enjoy this boat , I look forward to doing some cruising

 

Thanks Patrick, She has beautiful lines , and has that big boat feel . very well designed ( designed by Lyle Hess)I am looking forward to launch day , I have some work to do first.

 

Best Regards,

Pete

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted (edited)

I have a small update on the Herreshoff, The varnish has cured enough to handle her so I masked off the Cockpit Coamings and Hull , and gave her a light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper. I then brushed a coat of flat white to the Deck, The rear Deck has not been installed at this point. Next will be to get the trim package together and install. Here are the results

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Edited by Pete48

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

She's coming along so fine.  Once she's all dressed up with sails and the jewelry of fittings she'll dazzle them all.

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

Posted

Pete beautiful work on the model she really is looking fantastic. Now I see why you inquired about the teak. Very nice you will enjoy the sailing for sure.

 

Michael

Current builds  Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8;      Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8;       Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8

Other projects  Pilot Cutter 1:500 ;   Maria, 1:2  Now just a memory    

Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8

Finished projects  A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100  

 

Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.

Posted

Thank you Cap'n'Bob , I hope so, she should look fantastic all dressed up and ready to go

 

Thank you Michael, I think Teak would look great on the Buzzards Bay , I am planning a 1 1/2" = 1' - 0" scale radio version ( the original drawings for the boat are in that scale ) and the teak would set her off nicely

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted (edited)

Hi Pete

 

After seeing your hull, I suspect that you are secretly an expert piano maker who specialises in those super smooth and shiny piano finishes. Come on, admit it! We all want you to come clean.

 

Seriously though, beautifully done!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

Edited by Omega1234
Posted

Hi Patrick, That's funny that you should say that , I have been accused of being a Piano builder a few times. I think that I have gotten a lot better at finishing , when I joined this forum ( MSW) finishing was the hardest part for me 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

Posted

Today, Rather than making the trim package, I decided today would be a great day to make the Mast and Boom. I started by tapering the Mast, next I gave it some shape and made the Spreaders. I then turned my attention to making the Boom. I then made the Gooseneck . I then installed the Spreaders and Gooseneck . I then drilled the holes for the Shrouds ( rigging ) and installed the eyes. I then applied a thin coat of Varnish. Next will be to paint the Spreaders white . Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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