I still have to sort out a wheel. It definitely needs one. As I'm pessimistic about being able to buy anything suitable, I am having a go at making one. Not an easy task. We'll see how that goes.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Nearly there!
With the sun finally out this unseasonally cold Spring, I was able to get out my paintbrush for some finishing touches. Cannon hatches and windows now complete, and some photos, as promised.
I still have to sort out a wheel. It definitely needs one. As I'm pessimistic about being able to buy anything suitable, I am having a go at making one. Not an easy task. We'll see how that goes.
I still have to sort out a wheel. It definitely needs one. As I'm pessimistic about being able to buy anything suitable, I am having a go at making one. Not an easy task. We'll see how that goes.
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Ian, that's fantastic so far! Wow, I never even noticed the aftcastle before. It looks AMAZING!!! :)
Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the ship.
Wow, Ian! It looks awesome! Just like the ship from Peter Pan! Your kids are so lucky! I would've loved one of these when I was a kid. Heck! I want one now! I'd move into it :D
Presumably this a play boat for your kids? What a wonderful way to fire their imaginations. I bet they will want to be sleeping in it!
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David, yeah, I realise that stern section is kinda hidden in the background in most of the pictures I've posted.
Stephanie, I don't think I could aspire to the one from Peter Pan, that was awesome. But the kids have wanted this for years and I thought I'd better get on with it before they got too old.
Bazza, you got it right. Sleeping in it might be a bit difficult as, despite appearances, there's no actual "inside". The windows are fake. I tried to design in a covered cabin but the scale just didn't allow it to happen. Well, they still have the tree fort just the other side of the tyre swing :) Some old photos here.
Love the pictures! Awesome.
I'm not a kid, but I want one!
Just a quick note to say:
Awesome! I am completely jealous!
--j--
Many thanks Diane, Elizabeth, and Andrew. This has been an ambitious project, but totally worth it!
Great work, Ian. The stern area looks as though it makes a perfect hideout for young buccaneers. Does she have a name yet?
Steve
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Hi Steve, that's a good question. No, we don't have a name yet! What an omission!
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