And another...

Matt saloon

A bit duller

...it was pretty shiny after all beforehand.

The saloon is now (almost) resplendent in matt varnish. I ran out just before i'd finished, so a bit more to do yet.

It looks much better now, instead of needing sunglasses down below!

Pics to follow.

Woodwork

Have roped my father in to helping with the minor construction around the chart table, and the remaking of the hatches.

Partially because he has the right tools (including a band saw, circular saw and a bench mounted router), but also because he's just really good at this sort of thing!

The hatches are fine, but the joints aren't as strong as they should be, and a remake will ensure they are watertight.

result

Just managed to source 5 sheets of white Formica at a very appealing price! I need it to replace the headlining in the very outboard edges of the main saloon... its OK on one sides, but on the port side, its a little scorched where its been in contact with an oil lamp! I doubt the fitting exercise will be anywhere as easy as the buying one though!

Feature gloss

One of the bits I may well leave in gloss rather than coat in matt

Shiny chart table