RichardG

Wow. That's a lot.

Now I have to get back to my wife and explain why I need a new power saw 😀.

Very good. 

Are you planning to have this in a display case?

Wow. Now that is impressive.

Tricky. I agree with Druxey metal seems the best option. I'm not sure if you can get long enough pieces. I suppose you could solder shorter sections together using the box section brackets to help. To make it look like wood, this site has lots of metal paints and patinas in a variety of colors that might work https://sculptnouveau.com/collections/finishes

And please be careful, those look like they could take an eye out.

Very good indeed Matthias.

I like the guy with the pipe too 😀

Working on other bits. I decided to replace the cannon with one from Chuck. Soldered in the trunnion and then blackened it. However instead of black, I've used a dark brown patina to give it the look of bronze.

Welcome!

Looking good!

Your hull planking is way better than mine is (which is why I painted and coppered mine).

12 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

Hi Richard,

If you’re referring to Cheerful, I’d encourage you to consider Chuck’s starter kit.  He provides the plans and frame parts on his website https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/. It’s a nice way to get off to a good start, no scroll saw needed😁that is unless your want to get a scroll saw

Oops. That's me being stupid again! I was thinking HMS Winchelsea. I need to pay better attention. Your original comment was definitely on the mark though.

24 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

but it’s my belief logs from us of more humble skills will both help in the building and encourage others to take on building their own version of this great model. 

Absolutely.

I'm a member of the group but so far I've only got as far printing the bulkheads and buying a scroll-saw. I watch the ongoing builds with much interest. My skills are definitely in the humble range (but getting better). 

Richard,

I hope you get better soon. Retrospectives are good as well. 

Welcome Richard.

I would definitely recommend a build log. Everyone here is very helpful and non-judgmental. I'm currently hacking my Dallas build. Like you I completed the hull and then came back to it many years later along with a move to the US.

I'm planning the the rigging at the moment, I made the brave foolish decision to completely change the rigging from the kit plans. I will be doing the masts in-situ. Although the yards will probably be done off the ship. Since this will be my first time for this, I cannot say if it's the right decision. Hopefully your progress will be faster than mine 😀.

Good luck and enjoy your builds

On 6/29/2020 at 11:44 PM, nzreg said:

If you ever wondered how someone with a creaky back and even creakier neck gets to work on those difficult bits of Winnie look no further.

I find that jigs to hold this large hull are a must, this one was developed to allow me to add all that fine decorative details on the stern. 

What a good idea.

I used a jig to hold my hull upside down so I could copper the hull after there was stuff on the deck. I then had problems fitting the rudder. If only I'd thought of turning it through 90 degrees it would have been a lot easier. Ideas like this are so simple - when someone else shows you how. 

Well I can't possibly do a "like" on that post.

However, welcome!

Hopefully we'll see a build log of the African Queen soon. 

All the best.

47 minutes ago, niwotwill said:

My two cents is wait for the wood and treat the carvings as a separate project and move on with the build.

I'm busy at the moment replacing the walnut I used for skylights and doors with pear. It involved a little bit of demolition but the results look a lot better. For me, I knew I would regret if I didn't do this, it would be a niggling at me all the time.

Will's suggestion is a good one and your carving skills are obviously up to the task. 

I'm so sorry to hear of you eyesight problems. I hope the healing goes well. 

All the best

Demolition clean up is completed. 

Since this is not a real ship I didn't feel it necessary to remove that low beam or the one at deck level. 

Now to build a new set of doors.

Wonderful!

Richard

Thank you.

The doors were not bad but the grain of the walnut used was too obvious. Since I now have some small strips of swiss pear, I'm redoing this area. I've already re-done the skylight and started re-cladding the sides. The roof is remaining as-is.

Richard.

Some demolition going on today.

I use the 15 minute BSI epoxy all the time. I also like having the squeeze bottles, those epoxies in the twin syringe are a pain.

Richard.

I have purchased from Cooks Wood a couple of times. It's not cheap but the quality was very good.  Unfortunately they mostly have highly figured woods because they're selling for decorative woodwork. The only item I got for modeling was for a base. I would love to be able to visit just to enjoy the wood.

Richard

I thought it was time for an update. I was embarrassed to see how long it is since I posted in my build log.  I'm not sure if I'm the worlds slowest builder but I'm definitely up there.

I joined our local ship modelling club last year, Midwest Model Shipwrights (Link). They are a really friendly and helpful bunch. Of course we're meeting via Zoom now.

I completed the copper on the hull a couple of months ago and was able to turn her the right way up.

I embedded threaded rod into the keel and then used brass tube which I tapped to match to mount her to a piece of hickory.

Richard.

Abebooks  have some copies.  They range from $80 to a totally ridiculous $599.

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22617872862&searchurl=sortby%3D17%26tn%3Dalert%2B1777

Rob,

Your sails are excellent. Seeing these almost makes me to add them to my cutter😀. However in my stage of the journey, what with my glacial pace and total lack of rigging experience, I think it's too much (I really do want do finish before I die). 

I have a Model Shipways Long Boat kit in my stash - that would be a good place to start. 

Thanks for your work and instructions.

Richard.