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I was commissioned to build the model of an ancient Galleon (wreak) for the proposed Maritime Museum In Galle Sri Lanka, without any detail drawings but only some pictures of similar ships of that era. It had to be done in 4 months and to one tenth scale, 15ft(LOA) I did it and enjoyed every moment of it’s creation. I have trouble uploading the pictures at the moment(I’m trying though) Please visit -Youtube or this link – to see the work in progress. I’d love to join a Fraternity of model sailing ship builders, since we do not have such a club in this part of the world. I can send you more pictures of my work, Boat building and woodwork, if I get your positive response.
Regards,
Tuanie.
-- tuanie
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DavidBethune
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#1 posted 1369 days ago
What a great job. INCREDIBLE workmanship. That means you never got sleep in four months.. Go to bed now..:)
Kindlingmaker
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#2 posted 1369 days ago
WOW! Its beautiful Great job!
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John Stegall
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#3 posted 1369 days ago
I hope this comment is viewed as positive…WOW!!!
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Scott Bryan
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#4 posted 1369 days ago
This is a wonderful scale model of the galleon. The caliber of workmanship and level of detail is just amazing.
What wood did you use for the construction?
Thanks for posting the Youtube link. I enjoyed seeing the construction sequence.
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Bill Akins
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#5 posted 1369 days ago
Now that is beautiful.
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bigpops0259
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#6 posted 1369 days ago
Great job work of art
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patron
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#7 posted 1369 days ago
this is great work ,
welcome to lumberjock’s .
i worked the boats for 10 years ,
it’s a real skill .
yours are excelent !
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HokieMojo
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#8 posted 1369 days ago
awesome
Derrek LeRouax
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#9 posted 1369 days ago
I MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW!!!!!
Thanks for the amazing photos…
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Paul
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#10 posted 1369 days ago
Really bueatiful workmanship! Congratulations on a job well done.
-- If you say 'It's good enough', it probably isn't.
lew
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#11 posted 1369 days ago
WHOA!!!!!
This is sooooooo COOL! Please tell me the little cannons work, too!!
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reggiek
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#12 posted 1369 days ago
Excellent detail….being a fan of traditional wooden boats, it is a pleasure to see these beautiful replicas…your skills are exemplary….I see why you were awarded the commission….Please show us more of your work as you are able.
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
a1Jim
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#13 posted 1368 days ago
Welcome to LJs Tuanie
Thats one fantastic ship with wonderful details.
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littlecope
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#14 posted 1368 days ago
Welcome Aboard, Tuanie!! Beautiful craftsmanship on the Galleon!! You say you have more? I think I speak for everyone when I say we’d love to see it!! :)
-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
SnowyRiver
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#15 posted 1368 days ago
I love model ships. Thats a great job…very nice work.
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