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The boat is still covered and I'm starting to get antsy to get sailing. With that thought in mind, the admiral has an empty spot in the house that, evidently, needs something placed there. Turns out she thinks it needs a model of a sailboat. Rather than have just any boat I though it might be cool to have a replica of our boat. I know there is at least one company that will make a beautiful replica of anyone's boat but I didn't really want to invest hundreds, if not thousands, into this project. I've been thinking about carving our hull from a 4x4 or 6x6. I have never carved anything more than a pokey stick and as far as rigging and sails go, I have no idea what to use or how I'd proceed. I'm also a bit intimidated and afraid I may ultimately abandon the project but willing to give it a shot.
If I could find an inexpensive desk top C25 I'd probably go that route, but until then... does anyone do carving that might have any thoughts or advice?
Kyle '86 SR/SK/Dinette #5284 "Anodyne" In the barn where we found her...
copper flashing is what my project model is made out of. Its about 75 percent finished. I will post a picture when its complete. it can be soldered,epoxied, riveted and working with it is not too bad. just wear gloves. Ken
Ken Chenango~ 1990~TR~WK~C25~#6022 Candlewood Lake, Ct
If I may suggest...a few tools, rather than carving the entire hull might be a better way to go. Start w/ outlining the side view and then front and rear view on the 6x6, then use a saw to cut away the really large areas. Power sanding is the next step to shaping the silhouette...the mast, boom, etc can be carved...
How detailed do you plan to get? The choice of lumber (and it's grain) will influence the achievable detail..good luck!
Consider using a Dremel tool with a flexible 18" extension. You'll have wide variety of bits available to aid you with carving. Pinterest offers lots of ideas...
Henk & Johanna "Floating", a few off your "barnacles". "Someday Lady" '95 C250WB #151 ('03 - 2016) "Sea ya" 30ft Bayliner (04-2018 - 09-2018) "Mariah" '96 C250WB #191 (05-2019 - 15-05-2023) "Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
It's probably not what you had in mind but this is what our grand kids asked their dads to buy and make for us as our Christmas present. We love and treasure their and of course dad's efforts
Henk & Johanna "Floating", a few off your "barnacles". "Someday Lady" '95 C250WB #151 ('03 - 2016) "Sea ya" 30ft Bayliner (04-2018 - 09-2018) "Mariah" '96 C250WB #191 (05-2019 - 15-05-2023) "Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
Consider using a Dremel tool with a flexible 18" extension. You'll have wide variety of bits available to aid you with carving. Pinterest offers lots of ideas...
Henk & Johanna "Floating", a few off your "barnacles". "Someday Lady" '95 C250WB #151 ('03 - 2016) "Sea ya" 30ft Bayliner (04-2018 - 09-2018) "Mariah" '96 C250WB #191 (05-2019 - 15-05-2023) "Lady J" '00 C250WK #499 (05-2021 - 09-2022)
...but, does anyone have a lines drawing of our hull? I wonder if contacting Catalina would produce anything. If I had time I'd drag mine over to a level portion of the parking lot and drop some plumb lines to trace the shear line and the water line. But once I hook it up and start moving I'd probably keep going to the ramp and go out for the day. Sorry. Good luck with the project, Kyle. Please post a picture of the result.
The trouble with a destination - any destination, really - is that it interrupts The Journey.
Lee Panza SR/SK #2134 San Francisco Bay (Brisbane, CA)
I think the easiest way to get the profiles is to take photos fore, aft and beams from as long a distance (above would be good if you figured a way to do it) as possible with a longish lens that fills the frame. Increasing the distance reduces distortion of horizontal and vertical lines and flattens the subject.
This isn't an optimal photo for the process, but it gives you an idea:
5 more minutes with the image gives this (black bottom paint doesn't show up):
Dave B. aboard Pearl 1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399 Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
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