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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
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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
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Beautiful job, Doc! I greatly enjoyed watching this progress. Ian
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Paul, just a beautiful job. You should be very happy with the result. Can I ask what’s next? Ian
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Beautiful work! I enjoyed following your progress. Thanks for sharing. Ian
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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
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Very, very well done, Bob. Congratulations you should be very proud. Ian
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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
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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
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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!
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This is beautiful! I assume you used your mill for the lights? I’m interested in your next steps to finalize them (my own attempts frustrated me!). thanks, Ian
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Seventynet replied to Tobias's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Beautiful work Tobias. I’m really enjoying your build. ian
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