Vic Smeed’s Silver Mist

[BanjomanParticipant @banjoman]

A lot of progress of late, Bob, and very impressive looking! Those splash walls look just the thing, and I quite agree with you that the foredeck cries out for some proper planking …

/Mattias

Edited By Banjoman on 15/07/2016 22:17:14

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Banjo

Still got a long way to go to completion yet………But there's no need to go any faster

The idea I came up with, was to use the 1mm white planks and fit the dark planks edge on as the Oakham stripes!

Got the radio gear tried and tested…….The chain mech for the rudder works a treat

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain

Is it a trick of light or have you created a lovely camber on the foredeck, I agree with Mattias that it is crying out for proper planking.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul

It`s not a trick of light……It has about 5mm camber at mid point

Not going to attempt your standard of planking or finish………Just building an interesting average quality model

The dark veneer doesn`t like going round curves……..It`s just like paper……..That`s the main reason for abandoning the Galleon……….No scope for sanding

Probably ok for lockers and cabins though

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Made a start on the fore deck planking

Easy to do with no problems

Using a blade as a scraper, to remove surplus veneer and glue

The scraper is very pleasant to use and leaves a scratch free finish

Note the blocks and use of side wall for wedge effect

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

What`s this all about, Bob lad?

It`s just a peaceful general view of the latest state of play…….Nothing special

It just appealed to me, as a pleasant sight of busy work in progress on a Sunday morning

The untidiness of it all, adds to the interest?

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

That's a nice picture Bob and reflects the true state of play when making a model.

​Before the highly polished and pixel perfect pictures appear in our illustrious magazine, this is what happens behind the scenes (Except DM`s workshop where tidiness reigns supreme ) ( as it would do in such a fantastic purpose built facility) (with "call-for-tea" button)

I dare not show my building space in full flow, it is too horrible to contemplate.

Actually, mostly I use a workmate in the garden (if you know what I mean vicar)

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Ashley

I'm pleased you spotted the reason for the unusual photo

We don't often see untidy scenarios

Bob

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi All

Lets have a workshop week, attached is where according to my wife where I spend most of my life when I'm not at Work complete with OO railway for the grandchildren, well maybe for me !

Regards Ray

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

(New thread started for Workshop Day/Week.)

DM

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Bob…

The build is looking great.

The planking is a great look when finished.

Best regards,

Ian I

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Ian

Thank you for your kind comment

Just finished planking the foredeck……Now in the process of cleaning it up

It used up quite a bit of veneer too

Keep smiling

Bob

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Always smiling in weather like this.
will we see the boat on the water before end off season.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

When is end of the season?

My guess would be end of September………ish?

Keep smiling

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just showing Kevin, how to convince two strips of bamboo……To stay where they`re put!

They need to be bent up hill and down dale…….and left right and centre!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

You could have steamed them into shape

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Paul

Steaming would only make the bamboo more pliable

It needs to know where to go!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Not too exciting……..Made the hatch cover for midships access

Also the rudder mech hatch

Bob

[Dave_PParticipant @dave_p]

Another nice build from Bob the boat builder.

Been on one of my long term sabbaticals from this site due to what life throws at us on occasions. I am having a good time catching up though.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks Dave

Don't really know what you are on about………But welcome back!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Latest work in progress……..For Geoff just out of Hospital

Welcome home Bros………Time to catch up with the build now

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

It might be wise to apply a sealing coat of thinned down varnish to your lovely decking to protect it from inadvertent accidents.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

That's very kind and thoughtful of you, Paul

But I haven't finished scraping it yet………Got to admit, it's not the best planking in the world, but it'll have to do

Bob

[Dave_PParticipant @dave_p]

Planking looking good to me. Wise words from Paul to protect it as soon as possible.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Captain Bob

Sealing not only protects the timber it also prevents moisture from getting into the fresh surface and stabilises the grain, which will make the sanding a lot easier and ultimately produce a better finish.

Paul

ps Duckie is right about tomorrows weather as the local forecast is rain midday until mid afternoon.

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