aister Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 i used to work for a company doing nothing but new houses and buildings, it got so boring doing the same thing day after day after day, then 4 years ago i got an offer of a job working for a trust that was set up to look after some of shetlands oldest buildings, it's brilliant and very interesting working with some of the old boys that really know there stuff, theres not much we do that i dont enjoy. we have other things we do as well and lately we have been doing work in a new museum that is opening and for the past two weeks me and another guy have been building a small viking galley for the children to play in. i thought i would share some pics with you as it is certainly the first viking galley (and probably the last) i would build. its been a good laugh, better than tiling roofs for months on end. ready for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Dude, that is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangBangNik Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wow. That is very cool. I want one. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfletch Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thats smart I love it. I like woodworking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wow - I wish I had a smidge of your skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Ideal funeral boat for a small viking. On a serious note though very fine skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Great project, thanks for sharing that. Can you make aircraft carriers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 That's cool excellent craftsmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Excellent craftsmanship well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Nice One.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 stunning... but how are you going to get it out now you have built it.... that door looks might narrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 stunning... but how are you going to get it out now you have built it.... that door looks might narrow! oh carp :o :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 stunning... but how are you going to get it out now you have built it.... that door looks might narrow! oh carp :o :o :o only joking theres another door off to the side. thanks for all your replies, i think when its painted it will really set it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schern Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Seems a shame to cover that wood up with paint! Awesome craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 urgh paint. surely staining or oiling is better?? i hate seeing a grain being hidden, it needs to be exposed and enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 it needs to be exposed and enjoyed. huh....huh..huhuhuh..........uh ....huh.....huh....he said like.....exposed wood....huh.........huh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 oh carp :o :o :o huh....huh..huhuhuh..........uh ....huh.....huh....he said like.....exposed wood....huh.........huh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 All it needs now is a punt gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) That's not a job, it's a hobby you lucky b...... Lovely work. Don't chuck the plans away, I reckon you could knock those out on Ebay for a few grand. Oh, and like they said, don't you dare paint it! Oil and a splash of poly varnish. Edited February 18, 2012 by Diceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygoose Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 looks really brilliantlt if you dont enjoy your job there long days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishman-in-wales Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Very nice fella... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyowner Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 It look absolutely great, you should be very proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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