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My new (old) weekend project (2 large pics!)
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I got a kit containing the parts for a clipper as a present back in the days when i was fifteen. After some attempts i finally gave up on it. A few weeks back i visited my mother and while poking around in the basement i rediscovered the kit. Now, after a few hours the hardest part, the construction of the hull (planks and ribs) is nearly done.
Launch time, hip hip hooray!
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Originally Posted by euphras
I got a kit containing the parts for a clipper as a present back in the days when i was fifteen. After some attempts i finally gave up on it. A few weeks back i visited my mother and while poking around in the basement i rediscovered the kit. Now, after a few hours the hardest part, the construction of the hull (planks and ribs) is nearly done.
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Launch time, hip hip hooray!
What are you using to seal the seams in the wood to make it water-proof? something modern like polyurethane or something more traditional like wax?
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That looks great! I look forward to seeing it with Masts, Sails, etc.
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reminds me of the time I got a schooner kit when I was like 9. It was awesome until I actually launched it out in this pond and the whole thing fell apart because I used elmer's glue to construct it.
Anyway, looking good
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Wow, that's beautiful!
Post more pics as you continue to work on it, please.
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Nice job, have fun.
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I like it. When its done, how are you going to paint it? Solid color? Or put some awesome mac logos on it? Heh
good luck.
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Great! It'll go perfect with my model Battleship that fires real ammunition.
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If I turn my head to the left, and down...I see my orphans, there under the workbench.
-2 meter sailplane...opened the box, looked at plans, put away, that was 2 years ago
-tugboat...bought all the supplies, paints, motor, controls, put away, that was 4 years ago.
-wooden daysailer...still factory sealed in box, untouched, bought 3 years ago.
*sigh*
looks great BTW
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Originally Posted by shunt
If I turn my head to the left, and down...I see my orphans, there under the workbench.
-2 meter sailplane...opened the box, looked at plans, put away, that was 2 years ago
-tugboat...bought all the supplies, paints, motor, controls, put away, that was 4 years ago.
-wooden daysailer...still factory sealed in box, untouched, bought 3 years ago.
*sigh*
Hey you should take up model boat building for a hobby.
Just an idea.
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I always wanted to have one of those really big detailed model sailboats. But I don't think I've got the patience to build one of those.
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Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy
What are you using to seal the seams in the wood to make it water-proof? something modern like polyurethane or something more traditional like wax?
It´s a stand model. No need to get it watertight.
That looks great! I look forward to seeing it with Masts, Sails, etc
I´ll take it as an invitation for occasional bumps of this thread
I like it. When its done, how are you going to paint it? Solid color?
I´m just seriously wondering about it right now, because the paint job has to be done when the hull is finished. I´d love to go with a dark wood paint, but since there are nails to be covered i tend to go with a solid colour. Maybe you (all) could suggest a painting.
If I turn my head to the left, and down...I see my orphans, there under the workbench.
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looks great BTW
I know it´s tempting. I visited a modelling shop last week in order to get new knife blades. I had a hard time resisting the nice pics on the kit boxes
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Originally Posted by Face Ache
Hey you should take up model boat building for a hobby.
Just an idea.
I've tried....unfortunately, it interferes with my other hobby which is hunting/fishing.
Those dang elusive bearded clams are always in season.
The young ones are mmmmm-mmm....good eatin'
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looks very cool. congrats.
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Nice job! Keep up the good work, keep us updated with pics.
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