| Project by GaryK | posted 224 days ago | 679 views | 1 time favorited | 18 comments |  |
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For something that looks so simple, this is actually one of the hardest things I have done in a long time.
It took me about two weeks worth of thinking to get it right and another week to build and finish it.
( am taking care of a 2 year old and only have a chance to work on it during her naps)
For those of you who might not have seen my “Woodworking in miniature project”
I wanted to be able to display the ship without it collecting all kinds of dust.
Since I was using glass I wanted to make sure that I could take it apart in case the glass broke. That part took forever to figure out. I also wanted to make it look insignificant compared to the contents.
As far as replacing the glass part I have succeeded on the sides but ended up using a piece of plexiglass for the top since that was mainly just to let light in. With the top removed I have access to 4 screws to take off the top parts of the frame to replace the glass.
The finish is my typical reddish-brown water based dye and then some water based poly. The wood is mahogany.
In the first and last pictures you can see the Lumberjock Trophies for the past 2 contests.
Above it is a frame I built for my wife’s cross stitching art.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
18 comments so far
lew
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posted 224 days ago
Beautiful Case!!
After reading your original post, I can understand your desire to put the model in a case. Wish I had done that with some of my ship models but alas…..
Lew
Joe Lyddon
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posted 224 days ago
Looks very nice!
Just wondered why you didn’t use Plexi glass all over?
Is it not so good for that type of thing?
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PurpLev
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posted 224 days ago
nicely done !
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Karson
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posted 224 days ago
Great crate Gary.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 224 days ago
Gary, that is a beautiful case that you built. It showcases your model well. The frame looks good too. Is it made out of mahogany as well?
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
griff
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posted 224 days ago
Very good , it displays it well.
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cajunpen
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posted 224 days ago
Well done Gary – you are truly a man of many talents.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
tooldad
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posted 224 days ago
I know the feeling. I did the same thing for my dad when he got an autographed football. instead of buying a cube to cover it I had a great idea. my friend’s dad owned a framing business so I could get 1/8” glass at cost, so just build a frame for it. Got it done too, but boy it was a workout. Great job on both the model and case.
CharlieM1958
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posted 224 days ago
Great looking case for an amazing project!
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Grumpy
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posted 224 days ago
Great job Gary
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
sharad
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posted 224 days ago
A very nice ptotective cover for your ship. Lot of thinking, which is characteristic of you, has gone in making this frame. Thanks for displaying your trophies and the frame you made for your wife.
Sharad
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degoose
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posted 224 days ago
I have never seen anything like it!! abso – bloody – lutely marvellous.. please excuse my french?
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Gary Fixler
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posted 224 days ago
It came out looking great. I know the pain, as I’ve given up on 2 display boxes already :)
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GaryK
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posted 224 days ago
Joe – The reason for the glass is that it is forever (unless you break it).
Plexiglass will scratch with repeated cleanings.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
a1Jim
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posted 223 days ago
Hey Gary
It has to be tough if this was your most difficult project considering your outstanding portfolio . Very nice. What joinery did you use.
Jim
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Napaman
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posted 223 days ago
perfect ending to a great voyage;....
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ND2ELK
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posted 219 days ago
Great looking project as always. Nice way to display and protect your beautiful ship. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Rj
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posted 211 days ago
Gary I can’t believe I forgot to complement you on this case & boat ! I really like how the case doesn’t over power the boat and the deminsions are prefect for it.
Job well done !
-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,