Thanks guys , your comments are very much appreciated. The finish on the Riva was achieved by use of 0.6 mm cabinet makers veneer , individual planks / caulking and sections, over 1.5mm birch ply. I then spent several hours sanding down to 1000 grit . The wood was sealed with 5 or 6 coats of sanding sealer , flatted in between with 800 grit dry paper. The high gloss was achieved with 4 coats of 2 pack automotive lacquer. This is a professional use material as it can be hazardous to health , I am in the motor trade so it wasn't a problem
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The Victory was built from a Aeropiccola kit , it was my first attempt at something as complicated as this , took about 200 hrs. It is the usual double plank on frame , i would recomend Aeropiccola , nice wood , good fitting parts etc. The only problem i had was getting the Yellow the right shade for the hull , out of a tin , so i had to mix my own.
I have added a coupl of pics of my latest boat , a Stancraft torpedo , the hull shape says it all
