Nick, Roy and I had finished cutting the cardboard– it was time to paint it. Roy bought some silver and brown spray paint, and Nick and I got started…
Nick tests out the paintNick paints the side of the ship
Two sides of the ship, and 10 shields- all from the one fridge boxNick paints the shields. We didn't realise at the time, but the red circles provide a great target for enemy archers.I'm pretty sure Viking sails didn't have floral prints, but it will have to do.Though my Nan's gonna be angry when she sees what we've done to her bedsheet
Next step- final construction, then the maiden voyage…
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Building a longship for my daughter’s class theme day. They are representing Denmark. I wouldl like to see how it turned out
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Building a longship for my daughter’s class theme day. They are representing Denmark. I wouldl like to see how it turned out
Hi Denise. The 3rd post is here:http://knutthelastviking.wordpress.com/ 2010/07/27/building-a-longship-final-construction-part-3-of-3/