I've been doing a fair amount of data gathering and have decided to loosely base my model after the Gokstad ship found in Norway. Even though this is a fantasy sculpture, there is no reason why I can't add elements of historical accuracy to it. It makes it all the more interesting. I'm thinking of using jarrah wood for most of the hull, keel, mast and T supports, but I will also add some white oak accent (mainly the decking planks, rudder and other garnishings. The Vikings used oak to build their longships, so I thought that would be a nice feature.
My dear husband surprised me with a new Dremel. He said to me, "I needed a Dremel for works... So don't worry... It's a business expense." **wink wink** What a sweetie he is! So... I'm now armed and dangerous once more. That timber downstairs better watch-out, as I've been commissioned a small Viking ship by a good friend's spouse. That should be a fun and interesting challenge.
I've been doing a fair amount of data gathering and have decided to loosely base my model after the Gokstad ship found in Norway. Even though this is a fantasy sculpture, there is no reason why I can't add elements of historical accuracy to it. It makes it all the more interesting. I'm thinking of using jarrah wood for most of the hull, keel, mast and T supports, but I will also add some white oak accent (mainly the decking planks, rudder and other garnishings. The Vikings used oak to build their longships, so I thought that would be a nice feature.
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Here's a little gift I made for a friend's birthday; it's a turtle box which has a sneaky locking mechanism (perfect for a Scorpio to stash away their little secrets!) It's made of camphor laurel, a non-native Australian tree that is considered a pest due to its growth rate a size. It quickly towers over other species and strangles out the sunlight. It's a shame because this gorgeous wood has lots of potential for carving, turning and cabinet making. The red heartwood is hard, whereas the paler sapwood is quite soft, making carving and turning rather tricky and demanding... But the results are always just so satisfying to behold. Camphor laurel takes a polish beautifully; it's only downside is that it can scratch and dent easily.
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