Recently I have brought it down from it's lifetime in the attic and decided, rightly or wrongly, to re-fashion it and make some sort of display model out of it. I like shiny varnished wood and so that is the direction I'm heading. I am in the process of stripping multiple layers of paint off and sanding the hull ready for staining and varnishing, however, for reasons of space, I think I would like to do away with the tall mast and sail and maybe add some sort of cabin superstructure to try and move it one small step nearer to being 'model' rather than 'toy'. Watch this space!!
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What a great repurposing and lovely memories. Looking forward to the results.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo. I'm a sentimental old fool and can't bear to part with these old keepsakes. You may like what I've done with my fathers old fret saw .... https://jwjarts.blogspot.com/2021/05/hobbies-a1-treadle-fret-saw.html
DeleteI love the saw. So very cool. You have a great touch with memories.
DeleteThank you Jo. I have a number of things around my garden that were never intended to be outdoors, but they're such lovely things to look at.
DeleteOh yes John. This is a memory that you can’t part with. Your idea of re doing it would be wonderful. I’ve seen big sailboats like this as a decorated piece sitting on a shelf .
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Thank you very much BJ. I'm not sure how far I'll be able to take this but it will be fun trying.
DeleteSuperb !!
ReplyDeleteI too looking forward to the result
Thank you very much Rene
DeleteI'll be watching to see how this works out. How great that you have something from your childhood that you can work on and transform. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joan. I hope I can do it justice.
DeleteLooking forward to see the result of the boat makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy, me too. LOL.
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