Sculpting a Bronze Skylark as the Masthead S2-E69

[@donwilliams3626]

SKYLARK is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing her skimming across the waters.

[@karstenboyenielsen4576]

Art and craftmanship.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Always amazing little details that you add to your projects. Thank you Bob for sharing.

[@MyLilMule]

Terrific sculpture. Such a nice touch for the top of the mast.

[@bogus_not_me]

Informative and relaxing. First time I have seen someone explain brazing and welding so completely and calmly. Most just say "I'm gonna wild this..."

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidc6510]

Thanks for the backstory on Skylark. The context of the name, bird, and nautical connection is a beautiful compliment to your mast head sculpture. Thanks for sharing another great episode.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Beautiful job on that masthead fitting. I almost thought you were going to start laughing as you explained why the boat would not tip over with the masthead fitting on it. Skylark is going to be a stunning looking boat.

[@joecioe8566]

The name was well thought out and the mast head is a piece of artwork to top off a beautiful boat.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

The most properly named KZbin channel EVER!! The ART OF BOAT BUILDING!! Truly amazing, Bob! Bravo!!

[@michaelwilkinson2928]

The artistry and workmanship as ever is exemplary and inspiring.

[@Psychobilly]

If you’re gunna make it, make it beautiful!

[@evanschwartz3030]

Bob. The Skylark bronze ornament at the top of the mast is an exceptionally nice 'grace note'. I also appreciated your explanation of how to weld bronze pieces together which up til now has been somewhat of a mystery to me. The care and patience you exhibit in your work is a valuable reminder to those of us who care about the finished quality of our work. Really looking forward to seeing the mast stepped in the next episode. It will obviously be a real milestone for sure!

[@Studio-ky2oj]

You're spot on about trying to search Google for bronze welding! Been there. Done that! Great job on the mast head.

[@mitch8226]

Beautiful, mission accomplished

[@richardbirmingham1586]

Great work Bob !

[@Rennrogue]

I'm only 10 seconds in and I can't wait to watch the rest!! I learn so many interesting things watching your videos, and I've been a 'maker' and a woodworker for close to 40 years! Thanks!

[@robertgroves6186]

So much talent in so many trades as well as artistic. Educational at the same time. Thanks.

[@javierherrera6389]

Va a quedar increíblemente hermoso ese mástil.Bendiciones.

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing work, Bob! Beautiful castings!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@keithkrause3386]

As always, awesome work again. A true artist and craftsman, rare to find now adays.

[@groundspeed3954]

Bravo! An appropriate personal touch to cap off your display of fantastic craftsmanship and artistry.

[@johnstride9642]

Lovely work Bob . It’s good to see you doing some sculpting!

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

The whole boat is a work of art, but the beautifually crafted bronze lark sitting atop the mast really ties it together. You know, this channel was my first glimpse into boatbuilding after KZbin randomly suggested one of your videos. After a year or more of binging this and every other similar channel , gaining every shred of knowledge I could, I've taken the plunge and will be restoring and refitting a 61 year old 30' Tahiti Ketch. If anyone is interested, the channel is SavingMaverick. There's nothing up there yet, as I'm still working out the logistics of getting the boat to my yard, but I plan on putting up plenty of content which should please any wooden boat enthusiasts. Cheers!

[@TrapShooter68]

Put any old thing up so we can find it and subscribe

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

@@TrapShooter68 Will do.

[@glencrandall7051]

That is a great masthead. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@michaelmann3468]

Limitless budgets make for remarkabe results. Well done.

[@migueltorres6073]

good stuff Bob! 🦜

[@sampickett3843]

Thank you! It is beautiful and it left me with a smile.

[@jeffreyny2la]

Beautiful as always, Bob. And what a beautiful display of grinders as well!

[@williamkhatchell620]

Very nice!

[@DouglasCovert]

Thank you so much for continuing your videos about Skylark. I've been missing your updates. Really enjoyed the whole tender build for Arabella. You have inspired me to try my hand at small boatbuilding too, with a 10 ft design from Paul Gartside. This summer I completed the hull and everything that needs to be tabbed into the inside. Next year will finish with spars, sails, rudder and daggerboard. Mine will NOT be video'd. I really appreciate not only your amazing skills, but also your thoughtfulness in putting together these videos that explain so well all aspects of the boatbuilding art.

[@TonyHammitt]

Nice work! I like how you used the weld buildup to help sculpt the tops of the wings

[@lanesteele240]

I will never build a boat. My only chisel came from harbor freight. But…. I wait patiently for bobs next video

[@scottthomas5999]

Great to see you back on the Haven.

[@gerardvila4685]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. John Keats, Ode to a Grecian Urn

[@OwenFromOhio]

It is the little things!!

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

good stuff Bob! quite creative!

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Thanks Chuck

[@atulshivnandandixit7957]

Wow

[@stevebutterworth1937]

Just to lark around…. I’m surprised your welding helmet doesn’t have a more artistic bent to it! Wonderful creation to finish the boat off though!😊

[@plainnpretty]

Very nice Bob

[@drop_dtuned6167]

I was wondering why you were being quite about the name on the boat. Waiting until this episode was a good choice. A wonderful background piece on her name. May Skylark always sail true and hold safe the souls aboard her.

[@tiredagain6722]

I think you really like casting bronze 😂

[@fepatton]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@gergelykovacs4113]

It came out really beautiful! ❤

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

I always look forward to your videos. your work is always to the highest standards, and your Sky Lark is beautiful. Wil you be able to place a coin beneath the mast?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

That's the plan!

[@TTM-GEB]

Top stuff 😊

[@sailing61]

Super nice touch Bob! could/would you approximate time involved producing the mast head and sculpture? thank you really enjoy your artistry

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

It is hard to know exactly how long it took to produce the bronze sculpture + mast cone. They where done over a years time. 3D modeling, clay sculpture, mold and wax pattern production, ceramic shell investment, kiln burn out and metal casting maybe 40 hours of hands on? However, they cannot be produced them in week as each step can be several days. Example, the patterns need to be dipped in the ceramic shell 10 time with over 24 hours to dry in between coats. The pouring of the bronze alone is about 4 hours for the furnace to melt the bronze (5-8 minutes to pour) Hope that helps! There is a running comment by artists that are asked "How long did it take you to make that painting, sculpture, drawing?" the answer is however old the artist is (a lifetime) Thanks for watching! Cheers, Bob

[@jimharper3941]

Beautiful work , as alway, Bob...How will you attach the mast head to the mast?

[@horatiohornblower868]

That’s what we call a mast-er-piece!

[@TheDugbo]

Love the video, but not sure if during the welding part and flashing lights might warrant a caution, it's about the 22:30 mark, It doesn't bother me at all and so not sure if that is the same strobing effect I see lots of warnings I just ignore, but figured I would mention it.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

What you’re seeing is the nature of video shoot at 24 frames per second. In real life there isn’t any flashing. Thanks for watching!

[@TheDugbo]

Good to know, Thanks for the reply!@@TheArtofBoatBuilding

[@johnlinehan9053]

Looks beautiful! Will you use a coin when you step the mast?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

That's the plan!

[@thomaswilhelmsen6219]

That was a great welding demonstration, but I have a question for you. Can you stick weld silicon bronze together? And I guess I’m asking this because that’s all I have is a stick welder. Thanks

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

No, stick welding does not work well on nonferrous metals.

[@steveschwartz6138]

Nice work Bob. Do you have to drill a hole through the bronze top for a pin to secure the top to the mast keep and keep it from spinning?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Yes. Thanks for watching

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

Who makes your sanding board?

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Hi Kathy, I used a donor tool from Harbor Freight, I modified the a auto body sander to produce an improved tool that was a flexible sander over the curves of the hull. Producing handles in black walnut not only makes the fairing board function better but it also becomes a beautiful comfortable tool. You can see the process in the S2-E27 video "Building a Fairing Tool" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHS4eqp3aNd8f9k Thanks for watching. Cheers, Bob

[@selon2323]

Bob, is that K.P. doing your intro?