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Speedwell by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop, 1752


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Fantastic work Greg...nice and clean..enjoy your log.

 

Rob

Current build:

Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196

 

 

Finished build:

Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/#

 

Current build(On hold):

Build log: 1/96  Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/

 

Completed build:  http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/

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Greg, does that mean you are planning on rigging her?  

Toni


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Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale       HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale       Half Hull Planking Project      Capstan Project     Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale               Echo Cross Section   

Gallery:  Hannah - 1:36 scale.

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Toni, I am looking forward to rigging her. The only other ship I've rigged is Hannah. As a ketch rigged sloop, she's a relatively simple model to rig. I'm attaching a photo of the Speedwell model David and I have based our model on.  I find her to be a simple, yet elegant ship. Photo courtesy of the National Maritime Museum.

 

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Greg

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Speedwell, 1752

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The build is superb! I like the clean shop; but if you're like me, you won't be able to find anything for a while.

John

 

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                            Iron Clad Monitor (complete) 

                            Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete)

                            Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar)

                    Harbor tug Susan Moran

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Hi Greg,

 

I just found this build log - sorry, but I've been away from modelling for a while :( . She's looking superb :) .

 

BTW - I thought you said you were "over" fully-framed hulls after completing Pegasus? Good to see you're not :D

 

:cheers:  Danny

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On 4/29/2017 at 8:18 PM, Dan Vad said:

Hi Greg,

 

I just found this build log - sorry, but I've been away from modelling for a while :( . She's looking superb :) .

 

BTW - I thought you said you were "over" fully-framed hulls after completing Pegasus? Good to see you're not :D

 

:cheers:  Danny

 

Yes, Danny, I did say that. And I really mean it after this model is completed!

 

Your stagecoach is awesome. Glad you're back.

 

Speedwell has a beautiful quarterdeck bulkhead (see NMM photo above) which I'm working on now. The arched door and molded frame has taken me almost two weeks to reach this point.

Thanks for those who have commented. David and I are hoping to get the first volume of our Speedwell book into print this year (late, very late). It will give three options for building - plank on frame, plank on bulkhead and lift method. Volume two will cover masting and rigging.

 

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Greg

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Pegasus, 1776, cross-section

Current build
Speedwell, 1752

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Greg,

 

this are very good news. The book will be then a very nice Christmas present. From the size, the model is an ideal choice for my favorite scale, 1/32.

Regards Christian

 

Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36

On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777

Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48

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Been awhile since my last Speedwell update. David and I were hoping to have volume one of her construction in book form by the end of the year but I suspect it might be a tad later. I do envy you retirees! 

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Greg

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Pegasus, 1776, cross-section

Current build
Speedwell, 1752

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Very nice work on Speedwell Greg and best wishes for a successful publication.

 

cheers

 

Pat

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A signed copy is a really nice offer. I'll wait for the book

Regards Christian

 

Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36

On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777

Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48

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Really amazing work Greg.  Your woodworking skills are truly master class.  I'll be happy if I can ever reach a tenth of your skill level 😊

Mike

 

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Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya  Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16

 

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She's looking very sweet.  Add me to the list as well.  Are you coming to the Conference in October?  It would be a great time to show her off and boost pre-publication sales.

Toni


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Member Nautical Research and Model Society

Member Midwest Model Shipwrights

 

Current Builds:     NRG Rigging Project

Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale       HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale       Half Hull Planking Project      Capstan Project     Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale               Echo Cross Section   

Gallery:  Hannah - 1:36 scale.

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Greg, She's spectacular!

Maury

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As many of my favorite modelers are posting updates this weekend I thought I'd share some recent progress on Speedwell. She is now sporting her copper cupola (say that three times quickly!) which arches over the steps to the "Great Cabin". I use that term in quotes because, after the lockers are installed, there is little room for the commanding Lieutenant. But this little vessel was designed for shore duty and was seldom used for sleeping. The cupola was shaped from a square of holly, hollowed out then spray painted with a hammered copper finish followed by matte varnish.

 

The rudderhead cover was also shaped from a holly plug which was then hollowed out. The panels were added to each side. Each one was a different dimension and all are hand fitted.

 

A little more work on the inside and outside of the hull and Speedwell, Volume I, will be off to the press!

 

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Greg

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Finished build
Pegasus, 1776, cross-section

Current build
Speedwell, 1752

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Very nice.  More inspiration for us all.

Maury

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An excellent built model Greg,

 

very nice the different wooden tones of the timbers....:)

 

Nils

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