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  Registered Member #621 Joined: Fri Aug 21 2009, 05:26PMPosts: 7 | Hello All, I decided to build the 17th Century Naval Gun and Carriage for my first build on this forum. Forward... After downloading the prints the other day, I started the carriage using some Poplar I had lying around. I cut out the templates, transferred the sections and pilot drilled the holes. With knowledge of extra time while at work (multi-tasking...actually I set something in for testing and had lots of time while waiting for the sample to come out) I cut out the pieces for both carriage. The wheels I got lucky with, I had two hole saws spot on for sizing and the center pilot worked out. The last pics I have dry fit one unit together. I decided to try to utilize some copper tubing and 14 gauge wire I had for the fasteners. Have some sanding and filing to go but it's coming along. Lastly, I have not chosen the material for the cannon themselves as of yet. I am having a friend at work check on some 1.5" brass and will attempt to turn....have to wait and see. All comments are welcome, and thanks for stopping by. Regards, T     | ||
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   Registered Member #1 Joined: Sun Jun 15 2008, 05:05AMPosts: 331 | I like the looks of the carriage so far TRM. Great job. | ||
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| Registered Member #621 Joined: Fri Aug 21 2009, 05:26PMPosts: 7 | Thank you Winston, for the words of encouragement. These photos are the staining and finishing process or the project.. Rather than painting the carriages, I decided to stain. I used a red oak stain on the poplar. I painted the brass and copper fitting with black acrylic and dry brushed in some gun metal for a more metal appearence and contrast. Finallly using some deluted black I made what appear to be water staining for a weathered look and added a little hull red for a hint of rusting. I have the second carriage to assemble yet and I am still tracking down some free brass rod for the guns. Thank you, T       [ Edited Sat Sep 05 2009, 12:15PM ] | ||
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