Seventynet

Greetings,

Let the real work begin! I am ready to start the frames.

I realized that the keel I had made a year ago is slightly thicker than Chuck’s but I think I can get away with a little tapering at the stern when the time comes. The rest of the fittings were straightforward although I had my fair share of screwups. I decided to employ a higher build board jig so that the stern and stem posts were clasped at their tops - though I know that these extensions will get in my way later. I will interchange the lower jigs when the time comes. 

Cheers,

Ian

In the first pic lower left corner. Not sure where the rest are but I will check in a few hours.

Hi Shawn,

They seem to be scattered amongst several billets:

Rick, you are doing a beautiful job. 

Ian

Hi all,

Here is my slightly modified version of Chuck’s Speedwell based on Greg and David’s plan. Over a year ago I had planned on upscaling David’s drawings to the same scale as Chuck’s and proceeded to build the keel assembly. After I made some headway I got wrapped up building a CNC mill and learning how to program it. A year flew by as I watched Chuck’s genius in putting together his kit. I could not resist the temptation and decided that I would go the kit way instead, except for using the boxwood (Castello) keel I had already gotten a good start on. Although Chuck’s version of David’s drawings (scaled up) are very similar, they are not identical. However, the keel assembly is close enough (I hope 🫣). I used a router to make the rabbet. The false keel is ebony. I have used a Mylar copy glued onto my building board. 

Cheers,

Ian

I just received my package and will be starting a build log next week or so.

Ian

I puzzled over this for a long  time as well but for the life of me I can’t remember what the solution was. I am away from home until next week and will get back to you when I have a look at my model and plans. Hopefully David will lend his guidance before that. You are doing a great job so far.

Best,

Ian

Stunning, beautiful work! Thanks for sharing your incredible skills.

Ian

Welcome back Eric. You are doing an outstanding job on the Cheerful. And your photography is second to none. Love it!

Ian

Beautiful job, Doc! I greatly enjoyed watching this progress.

Ian

Beautiful, stunning model and base!

Paul, just a beautiful job. You should be very happy with the result. Can I ask what’s next?

Ian

Honestly Chuck with these endless innovations you are making it is hard for me to continue with my nascent build of the Speedwell. I think I may just have wait until your kits are available. Outstanding work!

Ian

Beautiful work! I enjoyed following your progress. Thanks for sharing.

Ian

Thank you, Bob! Every time I visit my daughter’s place and see the model displayed I think it has to be one of my favourite builds.

Ian

Beautiful work Chuck. So innovative. I’ve started mine but not enough work to report yet. 
Ian

Well I think I know you Todd! 😀 My current project which you made possible is coming to fruition, at least on the mill side. Thanks for the comment.

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Great progress and looking good!
Ian

Very, very well done, Bob. Congratulations you should be very proud.

Ian

Absolutely masterful job, Greg and beautiful carvings David! I look forward to building this and hope I can come anywhere close to this. This build log and your books will certainly be a massive help.

Ian 

Thank you kindly tonphil.

Ian

Thanks Bruce, Kevin, Jean-Paul and John. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

And thanks for all the likes!

Ian

Hi Jim, thanks a lot. I am going to tackle David and Greg’s  Speedwell scaled up to 1:32, the same scale as Chuck’s but fully framed. I am hopeful that I can make use of some of Chuck’s add-ons but I’ll have to keep an eye on my build and his to maximize the potential for that option to work. Anyway, the building board today.

Ian

Thanks all for your praise:

Chuck: thanks but I’ll say it again, building your models was no small influence on my ability to get where I did!

Yves: thanks so much.

Greg: thank you kindly. Now I will be held to your and David’s standard again as I start the Speedwell.

VTHokiEE: And I continue to enjoy your Echo build!

Keith: thanks for following my build and all the likes and comments. They really make a difference.

Paul: Many thanks and keep up the superb craftsmanship.

Chris: thanks a lot, much appreciated!

Captain Hook: thanks for saying so!

Mike: thanks!

jpalmer: Thanks again!

Vladimir: thanks and thanks for following along!

David, yes I will have to get a case down the road. 
 

Ian

Ben: thanks indeed!

Good Day, I am calling this build finished. Thanks to everyone’s comments and likes! Special thanks to David of course for envisioning this project and for his help in working through it. Here are my final photos:

Ian