[missioni]

I wish I had the patients to do ship models because I love them! I am always impressed with your work.

[squbrigg]

Xsailer ... yes the hull is laminated in the traditional method, and I try to keep the grain running the same way in each layer, as it makes the carving much smoother. After rough carving the shape, I go over it with a series of tools to smooth carve the hull and then begin the sanding process, which, yes, does take considerable time to get right. How much time? Can't really say, cause I can't sand steady for long, before I get tired and have to rest before continuing. But, eventually I get there, through all the grades of sandpaper.

I'll be sure and post pictures of the finished hull.

Bob

[Sharon of the Dell]

beautiful!

[Coffeeman]

Bob, your a master at these for sure, its a real pleasure to see someone enjoy his passion with such craftsmanship, its also shows in your other carvings, but with your ships, its just flows through every aspect. Bill

[squbrigg]

Thank you Bill, that was nicely said!

Ships and the sea are my passion, as you can tell! The more I do, the more I want to do. Each one gets better than the last, at least I hope, and I never get tyred of doing them. All of the other carvings that I do, just make me a better ship carver. I have always abided by the rule of : "know your subject", and never stop learning. My ships have always been a great comfort in my life. I'm glad that you and the others enjoy them.

Bob

[Treever]

Perhaps this is sacrilege to your art, but have you ever made a ship for the purpose of sailing? Not a full scale ship, but the incredible scale work that you do, and floating it. Just curious.

[squbrigg]

Not sacrilege at all Treever, there are modellers who do just that, sailing ships to sail, radio controlled. Not I though! Couldn't bear the thought of watching one sink I guess!!! LOL I do strictly, dry, presentation models. I might carve a sea, but that's as close as they come!

Bob