Gun deck, 18th century

30 October 2020: Securing the deck with elastic bands. 

The deck and frames assembled. 

Planking completed on the inside of the bulwark.  

Planking in progress on the outside of the bulwark 

February 2021: This was the state in which I placed the project on hold. 

 

Blackening the canon. See the transformation from natural metal, initial treatment with chemicals to polishing the rust out.