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    Taunton, Somerset UK
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    Flying and Gliding, leading National Trust guided walks ,ham and old radios, restoring classic cars and VW camper vans and I just love history in what ever form it takes :)

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  1.    Canute reacted to a post in a topic: Tools for a newbee to P.E
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  3.    MEDDO reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful - 1806 - 1:48 scale by Ian B
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  11. Ian B
    Another milestone reached, on to the final chapter, just the yards to make. For some reason I ran out of 18 and 25 gauge dark brown rope. So just awaiting a delivery from Chuck's Syren.
  12. Ian B
    Not a great picture, but when I was building my Cheerful I did solder the chimney after cutting the sides from thin brass. I could then file the joints flat. PS- the windlass is only placed there around it and not badly fitted LOL
  13.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Victory by Wallace - Corel SM 23 - 1:98 Scale
  14. Ian B
    Thank you both, this is a really leap into the unknown. I plan to do the Airfix HMS Belfast 1/600 with White ensign PE as a trial. A ship I have visited but think I will do in the grey all over and not the disruptive camouflage scheme she is currently in.
  15. Ian B
    Hi Can someone point me to a suitable thread (I did try and find one!) or advise me as to some basic tools for cutting, bending etc P.E. I am hoping to embark on my first plastic ship with P.E enhancements and my main concern is cutting and shaping, I assume CE glue is OK for the actual sticking? Sorry if this links sounds stupid.🤡
  16. Ian B started following Mosquito B Mk IV - Revell - My next non-ship project, HMS HOOD by Salty Dog -1/200 w/Pontos PE, DKM Graf Zeppelin by RGL - Trumpeter - 1/350 - plastic and and 7 others
  17.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: IJN Mikasa by Salty Dog - FINISHED - Wave Models - 1/200 - W/Pontos PE
  18.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: IJN Mikasa by Salty Dog - FINISHED - Wave Models - 1/200 - W/Pontos PE
  19. Ian B
    Thanks for making the time to share the build with us, I wonder how many 'Cheerfuls' there are in the world fleet now?
  20.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: HMCSS Victoria 1855 by Banyan - 1:72
  21.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
  22. Ian B
    This is an original hand coloured print dated 1804 showing cutters of South sea island, they all appear to just tow their Jolly boats.
  23. Ian B
    And so ends chapter 12 in the Chuck Cheerful Saga I'm pleased with it even if the dog is well unimpressed that I am concentrating on the boat and not her
  24. Ian B
    Just a simple 'Thank you' , a great resource and well worth your time doing this
  25. Ian B
    wow, what a find. It will be remarkable if it can be tied to a ship
  26.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
  27.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Bounty by leginseel - Constructo - Scale 1:50 - First wooden kit build
  28. Ian B
    Just a thought , perhaps the cannon was not there to fight but just to fire low charge warning shots to frighten ships to heave too?
  29. Ian B
    The port bow chaser puzzled me too when fitting it, I would worry where the crew stood to keep out of the way of the recoil...let alone place the tools, rounds and powered need to work the gun.
  30.    Ian B reacted to a post in a topic: The Kit-Basher's Guide To The Galaxy
  31. Ian B
    Thanks all and especially Chuck, I know I am not quick, as work and family take 99% of my time. Without your blog and those of the other truly superb builders also making Cheerful, PDF's and plans plus those extra bits you produce there is no way I would have tackled this project and the inspiration of what is possible drives me on
  32. Ian B
    As a UK west country man I so wish there was a kit or a set of scratch built instructions for this wonderful ship, it seems such an over sight that this subject has never been tackled. Just a passing thought Ian
  33. Ian B
    So another month passes by, and my 'Chuck' serving machine has arrived along with some rigging goodies. I now have a bow sprite and a main mask (only placed in position). I have now served my first ever ropes and cracking on with the other spars
  34. Ian B
    More progress, the winches etc are just placed on the deck so don't panic I know they are not quite in the right position and I still need to finish rigging the cannons. I am now awaiting more goodies in the post from Chuck so I can start the rigging. I also ordered his serving machine and can't wait to try my hand at it for the first time.

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