Another half model

How many posts is this today? Anyway, it's been a busy couple of weeks. I went to Vancouver last weekend to go to my friend Sean's wedding. While he was living in NZ he bought an awesome boat called Rogue, built 1892 by Chas Bailey Jr in Auckland. He had to let it go, but did a great thing by stopping it sinking on its mooring, as no-one was willing to buy it at the time. We had some great adventures on that boat. There's some photos on my Facebook page. Unfortunately, I ran out of time, so didn't really get the finish I needed. The varnish just kept soaking right into the wood! It needs another coat or two. Anyway, It's made of Kahikitea, varnished with Goldspar original, and the backboard is Rimu, which I rubbed with boiled linseed oil. Down the bottom are two photos. One is of Rogue in her prime, the other taken a few years ago in Wellington harbour just to the West of Somes Island.

1/2 model

Woodworking in the lounge is a messy affair

It's been raining a hell of a lot recently so stayed indoors and made a half model of Shemara, taken from the original blue-line drawing. It's only my second go at a half model; it's a complex shape and I have no power tools, so it's a bit rough - particularly at the sheerline. Nevertheless, it's not too bad I think. It's made of Fiji Kauri and finished with boiled linseed oil.

Fiji Kauri is easy to work but is pretty ugly I've found!