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SEA => SAIL => Topic started by: Mr. Bill on 15 Jan , 2021, 13:53

Title: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: Mr. Bill on 15 Jan , 2021, 13:53

Greetings!
Recently completed plank on frame wood kit from Artesania Latina which I decided to name "FLOWER".   I made several changes as I went along with the build, adding and deleting various items to give what I believe is a better looking result.  Working with wood is a real pleasure and makes for a nice change from plastic and resin.  Thanks for having a look, questions and comments always welcome.
 Cheers,
 Bill
(https://i.postimg.cc/3Jvsz63S/Flower-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NLqzgsQN/Flower-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrBtKwzP/Flower-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/021v5xXR/Flower-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFh30747/Flower-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/2yftYjk0/Flower-6.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nhwwzGVj/Flower-7.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zDStWrX1/Flower-8.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kXTT1vb1/Flower-9.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdV0RKgX/Flower-10.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QSJVX1y/Flower-11.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/90JYkcrR/Flower-12.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/rFwJrRPS/Flower-13.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MK3YbZCg/Flower-14.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/wjScZfTV/Flower-15.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9M2PFD9w/Flower-16.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tJChW82X/Flower-17.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/zD0w8XG3/Flower-18.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cL8fRRM8/Flower-19.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Lstf7mW9/Flower-20.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63zZWYwF/Flower-21.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cCHnrwLC/Flower-22.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9X89s8L7/Flower-23.jpg)

Title: Re: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: falo on 17 Jan , 2021, 01:48

Hello Bill,

thanks for uploading the pictures, a long way from a "Frog" to a wooden model   :)
One question: did you treat the wood of the hull with a special oil or similar, or was the wood already pre-treated in the kit?  It has a satin finish in your photos.

Thanks again and best regards
falo

Title: Re: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: Mr. Bill on 20 Jan , 2021, 14:41

Many Thanks Falo!
I used a satin finish clear polyurethane spray to seal the wood.  It really brings out the beauty of the wood.  Seems to work on all types of wood and stained wood also. 

Cheers,Bill 

Title: Re: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: Rokket on 24 Mar , 2021, 01:35

Looks great, very fine. The rigging is excellent.

Is that an AMP flag?

Title: Re: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: Mr. Bill on 24 Mar , 2021, 09:17

Thanks Rokket!
I printed the flag on my ancient HP 6210 ink jet printer on white paper.  Carefully cut out images and then glued together with a very thin layer of PVA.  While glue still wet, rolled flag at 45 degree angle with craft knife handle.  Paper edges were carefully done with red and blue water colour pencils (dry). Finally, sealed everything with sprayed flat clear.Cheers,Bill

Title: Re: Swift 1805 Virginia Pilot Boat
Post by: SG on 28 Mar , 2021, 05:12

Wow, excellent craftsmanship Bill! A Beauty, capital B!