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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from NenadM in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Here's the great surgical alligator grippers I mentioned earlier, given to me by my surgeon.
This is a really handy tool for getting into tight places with a good firm grip on those tiny parts.
It should be pretty handy for rigging as well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Spent the last couple of evenings fitting the bulkheads and bow fillers.
Began fairing the starboard side bulkheads last night and this morning. After four hours of careful sanding, I am getting very close....
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
You are so right about hard maple Chuck. Have used it quite a bit for small turnings and some deck fixtures. In fact, I'm quite sure I still have some in my lumber boneyard.
Thanks Frank.... Any time I'm working with the guidance of Chuck's well illustrated instructions, I feel very comfortable. I will always consider him my mentor. (Don't let that go to your head Mr. P)
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
I will be building Chuck Passaro's "Cheerful" as a very special gift to my ENT surgeon (Dr. Harold Pillsbury) in appreciation for his outstanding efforts in my ongoing fight with a serious life threatening infection of my left ear.
I hope to be able to finish this and present it to him at the conclusion of my continued daily IV treatments as a complete surprise.
"Dr. P" is a very special man, going far beyond normal efforts in my case.... Calls me at home after hours during the week to check on me and encourage my wife.
At my last weekly appointment in his office, the man gave me a $250.00 pair of tiny alligator pliers because I had made a comment.... "What a neat rigging tool" they would be.
His staff knows about this plan but they have all been sworn to secrecy.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from fatih79 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Opened up the plans only three days ago. I do recommend, for anyone who is thinking about building this beautiful "Scratch Build" project, the low cost of having Chuck laser cut the bulkheads for you is money well spent.
The photo here is with the bulkheads inserted as a dry fit....and I will tell you every single one of them slid in place like butter and the top surfaces aligned absolutely perfectly.
The keel pieces have been added and sealed with a single coat of wipe on poly...
Chuck recommends using boxwood for all of the exposed parts, but due to the expense and difficulty for me to get boxwood lumber, I am using basswood. There will be a slight difference in color and grain, but I will accept that under the circumstances.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Gotcha Master P..... Figured the final touch-up's could best be done once I begin planking. Although the thin batten was laying very nicely across the bulkheads, I fully expect to have to make a few tweeks, once I begin fitting the stiffer planking strips.
Those last three stern bulkheads are the most obvious.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from UpstateNY in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Ratlines....clove hitches.... All ship modelers cringe at the very thought.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Dubz in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Ratlines....clove hitches.... All ship modelers cringe at the very thought.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Gotcha Master P..... Figured the final touch-up's could best be done once I begin planking. Although the thin batten was laying very nicely across the bulkheads, I fully expect to have to make a few tweeks, once I begin fitting the stiffer planking strips.
Those last three stern bulkheads are the most obvious.
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SawdustDave reacted to Chuck in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
Looks very good Dave. But you will know when its completely faired when all of the laser char is removed from the bulkhead edges. Just a little more to go...
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SawdustDave got a reaction from druxey in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:48th scale
After several hours of careful sanding, I managed to complete the fairing of the bulkheads and move on to installing the gun port sills.
First, seen here, using a temporary batten to mark the smooth alignment of the sills on both sides....
Then carefully cutting and fitting the sills and uprights according to the plan sheets with exactly 17/32nd openings.
Also note that all gun port sills have been faired perfectly flush with the fairing of the bulkheads.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Hi Brian.... Just now joining this build from your beginning post. Really enjoyed this entire log, along with all the comments and excellent photos. Great job.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Hi Brian.... Just now joining this build from your beginning post. Really enjoyed this entire log, along with all the comments and excellent photos. Great job.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Bobstrake in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Hi Brian.... Just now joining this build from your beginning post. Really enjoyed this entire log, along with all the comments and excellent photos. Great job.
Dave
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SawdustDave reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Woop!
Jeers tackle.
Nothing holding any downward tension yet, so the jeers are sort of loose. Can see the served parrel around the served spreader horse though, now lashed to the yard.
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SawdustDave reacted to Aqueous1025 in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Again I just have to say beautiful work. When I look at those pictures I feel like I am looking at pics of a real boat.
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SawdustDave reacted to Beef Wellington in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Brian, that is beautifully crisp and precise rigging. Looks like you've used the Syren thread throughout? Well done!
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SawdustDave reacted to GuntherMT in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Yes, I am using Syren rigging line and blocks.
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SawdustDave reacted to GLakie in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
Using good quality rope and blocks makes a huge difference in the over-all look I think.
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SawdustDave reacted to dgbot in Armed Virginia Sloop by GuntherMT - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1:48
How true. Years ago I went to a show and a model of an East Merchantman that someone had worked on. The craftsmanship was very nice but it was marred by line the modeler used. Out of scale and very sloppy applied. Keep up the great work.
David B
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