The binnacle

Using the same old walnut veneer and accordind the plan E 13 / 5 of the Anatomy of the Ship , I made the binnacle of the ship .

For the windows of  binnacle , I used small glasses from microscope . I made the chimney from brass on lathe machine .

I left the back side of the binnacle's open , because I want to make the compass and the  lamp later .

In the next step I will have to start the construction of the main capstan . I think this is the most difficult and complicated part of the model .

The steering wheel

I found 30 years old walnut veneer , in my spare box and I decided  that I could use it for

 the steering wheel of the ship.So I joined two sheets of veneer and I cut the appropriate shape, according to the plan.

                                                   

 On the next step , using walnut's dowels 2 mm thickness I made the spokes.

              

After that, I had to make holes and put in the proper angle spokes and handles of the steering wheel .

                                               

     

Tomorrow I will try to create the twin part of the steering wheel , the drum and the bracket.....

                                      

                                             

On the next step I will create the wheel's pillar...

... the pillar is ready. I made it from walnut , the front piece was made from four pieces  and the back from two.
Finally oil was applied on all surfaces.

On the next step , I will create the binnacle....

Endeavour 17 , Kayak in a lake ! ( 47 w.h.)

There is an excellent magazine, "Small Boats", which presents  several constructions of small boats.

Based on their own drawing , I built a small kayak, the Endeavour 17 in 1:8 scale.

The hull planked with mahogany. The length is 628 mm.

The cocpit coaming ( orange skirt ? ) , is made by polymer clay.

The imitation of water is made by resin.

In the next steps, I will apply two coats of varnish on KAYAK, I 'll place some bamboo reeds beside the tree . Finally I will apply a thin layer (1-2 mm )of transparent resin on the water.

Fishing liberty ( 76 w.h.)

Material : Pine wood. Varnish: PU based brilliant.

Dimensions of the model : length 850mm , beam 90mm , height 150mm.

Rowing boat ( 21 w.h.)

Material : fir wood , walnut wood. Varnish: PU based brilliant.

Dimensions of the model : length 601mm , beam 52mm , height 49mm.

40-foot troller ( 19 w.h.)

 Material : fir wood. Varnish: PU based brilliant.

Dimensions of the model : length 346mm , beam 44mm , height 56mm.

Endeavour (1050 w.h. )

This model represents the famous schooner, winning the first  two races of America's Cup.

materials used in : Greek walnut , beech , plywood  and veneers of european oak, mahogany and european walnut...

planked on frames , materials used in: three layers of mahogany veneers

The dimensions of model are:  length 101cm , width 15cm , height 132cm.

The showcase is handmade by myself.