First Attempt

[Sapper]

Hello All

 

Got the first one bottled.  Photo in Gallery.  Feel free to comment.

 

Sapper

[Gwyl Blaser]

Sapper,

 

Very nice work for you first try.  My first try wasn't anywhere near this good.  I can't wait to see what you do next! 

 

Gwyl

[DSiemens]

 

I felt like it would be good to have the photo in this thread as well.  To see it in the gallery click here.  

 

Great build.  The bulwarks look even and clean and the lines are nice and tight.  The lines on the sails are also very evenly spaces.  I still have problems getting them that even.  Great work!  

[Jim Goodwin]

Marvelous !!!  High quality in your first piece, Sapper.  You have an eye for detail, matey.  Like your stand as well...shows your woodworking skill.  Nice finish on the stand.   Great work !  Looking forward to your future pieces.

[Tubjugger]

That's a fine crisp model with excellent choice of container, admirable piece of work Sapper!

[Sapper]

Thank you for your kind comments, they have certainly given my confidence a boost.  Searching for the next model which will likely be a Brixham Trawler or Baltimore Clipper.  Thanks again.

 

Sapper

[Gwyl Blaser]

Thank you for your kind comments, they have certainly given my confidence a boost.  Searching for the next model which will likely be a Brixham Trawler or Baltimore Clipper.  Thanks again.

 

Sapper

I like both of your next potential projects.  Either one would be a winner! 

 

Gwyl

[Roger]

My first Buddelship built in 1963 with 13 years

[Sapper]

Thanks Roger

 

Those are excellent, when I get a a bit more experienced I may try dioramas in bottles.  Neunkirchen - I have been there, near Saarbrucken I believe.

I was stationed in Germany on and off for 12 years.  Paderborn, Hameln, Bergen Hohne, Osnabruck, and Munsterlager.  Happy days.

[CharlieB]

Sapper:

Thanks for posting a picture of your beautiful build. I'm getting ready to build the same ship and your picture will be a great help.

Charlie

[Sapper]

Thanks for that Charlie.  I'm just starting my next effort with a Brixham Trawler.  Good luck with your sloop.

 

Sapper

[Dave Fellingham]

I think you have done very well for a first, or even a tenth, try. I'm sure you see the minor fault with the sail seams not lining up on the two sides. Perhaps the fault lies with the photographer who back lit the model. 

 

I look forward to your next project. Do it as a building log showing with photos your progress through the build.

[Sapper]

Well done Dave, you spotted the deliberate mistake. Actually they were printed and the master sheet must have moved slightly.  I will see what I can do about a build log next time.  Thanks for your comments.

 

Sapper