A big 'Thank You' to Chris "Messman" Messier

[tbphotos]

About 6 months ago I asked for a pattern request here on SSV. I received patterns from 2 or 3 members, including Eagledrum, Chris Messier, and I believe one from Old Dust, for which I thank all of you. It was a request for a pattern of the type of seaplane that my son flies (a pilot for Harbour Air Seaplanes). Well, I finally got around to cutting it and here is the finished product. I chose the pattern that Chris sent me, as it seemed to be the easiest one to cut. The plaque is 3/4" Basswood, but I didn't want to cut the seaplane that deep, so I routed out 1/2" of the back of the plaque where the airplane is, inserted a black poster board backed with a piece of 1/4" plywood to hold it solidly in place. and I'm quite happy with the way it turned out. The lettering is cut from Cherrywood, and the entire project sprayed with 6 light coats of lacquer. This is going to be a surprise gift for Darren.

Cheers, and thanks for the pattern.

Trevor

[WolfmoonCT]

That looks really nice Trevor. Very nice job!

[don in brooklin on]

This is cool. Thanks for showing. I really love the concept.

 

Did you route out the back before you cut the pattern? If you did did you add a backer when cutting?

 

Thanks

 

Don

[tbphotos]

Don, yes, I routed out the back before cutting without a backer and it worked out very well. I believe it was a #3 blade that I used. Had some 'fuzzies' after cutting, but nothing serious that my mini files couldn't take care of.

[Messman]

Looks good. I had completely forgotten about that pattern. Thanks for the reminder

[DWSUDEKUM]

Trevor very good cutting of a good pattern. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

DW

[toolbeltman]

Great project Trevor....I'm sure Darren will love it....well done on the pattern Chris....thanks for sharing

[wombatie]

Great pattern Chris, and great cutting Trevor. Well done to both.

 

Marg