Apprentice completes another project

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Did some work on the finish, used a stain to heighten the details and added a base.

Bob

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Busy with some commissions , so not a lot of progress on the ship. got the stern framed and transom rail cap installed. Some tidy work left to do there. Small steps, but still, steps.

Bob


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Go a good start on the stern frames and supports, and also filled in the bow. Small steps are better than no steps. When installing the stern frames I had to do one a day, brace it in position and wait for the glue to dry. The odd day I'd get two in. No good rushing things, you just have to tear down...

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My young apprentice has completed another project today, a half model of HMS Rose (28) a British frigate, in the scale 1:96. He mounted it on a nice piece of Red Oak as a backboard and is ready to be hung. Well done Felix, you've done a great job.

Bob
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I think I have him finished. got the cloths wrinkled and creased and I think, hanging correctly. Put a sealer coat on him, awaiting word from the client whether to paint or leave just natural.

Bob


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As always, gorgeous work Mark. Great inspiration to us beginners.

Bob

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I just use oil on the faces.

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Got the gentleman roughed out today, need to begin detailing: clothing creases, folds, buttons, and get the "hang" right. Looking good so far.

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He will be in the round Pallin.

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I client contacted me last week and asked me to carve a statue of his Great Grandfather who was a ships captain. I have a good start on him, working from an old photograph, good quality, clear and amazing detail. This should be fun. height is about 12", in Basswood.

Bob
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Not much progress in the shipyard, too busy with commissions at present, but still manage to find some time to work on the upper deck framing. Have the hatchways and ladderways framed and a layer of Pear wood around the opening for the amidships section.

Bob



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In time for Christmas I carved a few Santa ornaments for sale. Also carved this little West Highland Terrier ornament as a commission for a client who saw the first one I made.

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Sorry about that. Here are the four that I currently use, the tiny one is for delicate taps and the hammer looking one is Japanese, I have attached leather on to the faces of it for a softer tap.

Bob
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I bought two Henckle gouges when I first started carving many years ago. They are great tools, hold an edge splendidly and are two of my favorites. I often wished that I had been able to buy more, but I was never able to find more, so in the interim I went with Pfeil, Ashley Iiles, Henry Taylors and...

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Any way you pick it up it is ready to use, there is no front or back, and you can adjust your strike strength by hitting the tool with the upper/top part or the lower part. I have several, different weights and woods and a brass one as well, all are different weight, therefore different strengths....

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So you can use all of the surface, instead of just one face.

Bob

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Great job Eddy, that's a DI for sure. Great job on the paint job.

Bob

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Nice work, love watching a plan come together. He looks like a winner. Keep up the good work.

Bob

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Nice job Steve, the little guy has plenty of character and the eyes pop just right. Well done.

Bob

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Cute Claude, you captured him/her well.

Bob