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Project by Tuanie posted 1369 days ago 8262 views 36 times favorited 71 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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..:)

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Kindlingmaker

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#2 posted 1369 days ago

WOW! Its beautiful Great job!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

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John Stegall

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#3 posted 1369 days ago

I hope this comment is viewed as positive…WOW!!!

-- jstegall

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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.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

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Bill Akins

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#5 posted 1369 days ago

Now that is beautiful.

-- Bill from Lithia Springs, GA I love the smell of sawdust in the morning.

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bigpops0259

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#6 posted 1369 days ago

Great job work of art

-- Marty Ohio

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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 !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

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HokieMojo

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#8 posted 1369 days ago

awesome

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Derrek LeRouax

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#9 posted 1369 days ago

I MIGHT AS WELL QUIT NOW!!!!!

Thanks for the amazing photos…

-- Derrek L.

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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.

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lew

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#11 posted 1369 days ago

WHOA!!!!!

This is sooooooo COOL! Please tell me the little cannons work, too!!

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

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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!

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a1Jim

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#13 posted 1368 days ago

Welcome to LJs Tuanie
Thats one fantastic ship with wonderful details.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

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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.

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SnowyRiver

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#15 posted 1368 days ago

I love model ships. Thats a great job…very nice work.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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