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Just wait a few weeks and they will open up again. If not maybe other services in other countries are shipping there. Maybe send it to another kind Winnie builder in the UK who can then turn around and ship it to you from there. When they buy the next chapter they can allow your parts to piggy back to them to save on shipping.- 137 replies
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Terrific news....that is too fine a model not to finish it. And you know where you can get spare parts if needed. Chuck
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Coamings are completed on the fcastle with gratings. There is one that is for the stack which will have some cover boards. Note that this coaming sits against the one aft of it. So the aft edge doesnt have the corners rounded off. Rather than repeat the coaming making process I will just say ...dont forget to use your 3/64" thick right angle jig when making them. Also use that to round off the corners leaving a sharp edge corner where the planking will done around it. This is the exact same thing we did with the gun deck coamings. With these completed I can start planking the center strip down the fcastle. I will take some pictures of that process because we need to also glue the bitts onto the model we made in the previous chapter. The ones fore and aft of the foremast. More progress shortly but does this make sense....do you guys need any clarification as I there really is nothing different with these coamings than all the others....a 5/64 x 1/32" strip was inserted inside the coaming so we can sit the gratings and cover boards into them. Everything is laser cut. The gratings are made the same way as well.
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Another inspirational update. That rigging is fantastic. Beautiful rope making.
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Nicely done. Neat and tidy. Chuck
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This is what it’s like to be a newbie
Chuck replied to Laggard's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Actually.....as some folks progress through kits I think they end up just running through new projects with less care than their first. The worst thing any new modeler can do is fixate on making things quicker. Its not a race. I wish more beginner builders would make it a priority to get comfortable slowing down even further and learning to really up their game on craftsmanship and historical accuracy. I was just looking through a build log on a very expensive Vanguard Sphynx kit for example and the builder hasnt even bothered to sand away any laser char from the parts or carefully align those parts when gluing them on the model. Slow....steady....and deliberate is the the only way to achieve a quality result. So good on you for taking the time needed. This model in question has caused me much "wincing" on each update. This is a hobby that pays more dividends the slower and more care you put into it. You dont get any prize for finishing first.- 28 replies
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Im eager to see more progress on this one…..Hows chapter seven coming along.
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Yes excellent work with the planking indeed. Going slow and steady will always pay off as is evident with your progress. Creating a planking plan like that is always the way to go. Wonderful progress.
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Just remember that some of you guys skipping ahead are missing a few details and making some oversights which will eventually be written up in the chapter. I have seen quite a few on the logs of folks who have skipped ahead and missed stuff on previous chapters. I cant blame you guys about the age thing and wanting to run through the project quickly but just be aware.....you may be backtracking a bit, or at least leaving off a few parts etc. For example. On the cat tails. There should be a small triangular piece that will help sell the illusion of the catheads being created in one piece. Most of the guys who have planked already, missed that. Among a few other things. I know you guys are eager but I cant rush through the next chapter. It will be ready soon enough. I have seen others on previous chapters really paint themselves into a corner. We are almost at the end.....nothing worse than tripping on the way to the finish line. No disrespect meant...just a friendly suggestion. Another suggestion, maybe spend the time while waiting for chapter 9 by creating a wonderful stand and or case for your model.
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Nicely done.
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Christian…hows it going on the Winnie? You started off like gangbusters. Any progress?
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HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by JpR62 - 1:48 scale
Chuck replied to JpR62's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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HMS Winchelsea (1764) 32 gun frigate GROUP PROJECT INFO
Chuck replied to Chuck's topic in Group Projects on Model Ship World
Just a quick note to all MSW members.... There have been quite a few new members to the Winnie group who just signed up over the last 3 weeks and are just getting started. I know many of you might think the group is too far ahead now to join. BUT If anyone is thinking of jumping in, this might be the perfect time. You will be in good company with several members just starting to make sawdust. You can link to the HMS Winchelsea Group Project here.....Click Here This group is very active and we encourage many more to join in on the fun. This is a wonderful introduction to scratch building techniques. You can scratch build this entire project or buy some portions of it as laser cut parts. You only buy those parts that you need and if you are comfortable building them from scratch or willing to try, this is the perfect project to learn those skills. This model is 1/4" scale and plank on bulkhead in design. The completed model will be 38" long in this scale. If you have any questions about this group before joining...please reply to this topic and ask away. Click here to get access to the NRG store....click here....Its just $15 to gain access to the plans and get started. It would be fantastic to have you as part of the group!!!
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HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by JpR62 - 1:48 scale
Chuck replied to JpR62's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Hows the Cheerful coming along? I am eager to see that hull all planked up!!! Stay well -
If you are having trouble with the thole pins, you might want to try using a wire of the same diameter. Perhaps even a brass rod. Perhaps 1mm or ever larger.
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Very nicely done. That is a solid foundation for final planking.
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I think what you have come up with will be just fine. I would go with it. That should work. It doesnt follow the contemporary model but since it will be below deck you wont see much of it anyway. The overall results will be consistent on your model the way you intend to change it. Chuck
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That looks great Don. One thing I cant help but notice is how shiny your black paint is. Is that a personal preference. I might suggest a matte black if its at all possible at this stage. Maybe try it on one side and have a look. So many people catching up to me. I have to get busy!! I will ponder how to make it easier to print out that template. Chuck
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Hows the q galleries coming? I am patiently waiting to see how they turned out.
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Nice start. Great plan to dump that hull sheet. You wont get a true hull shape with it. Carefully planking a single layer will give you much better results.
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Mark…your model is looking spectacular. Its always a great source of inspiration. The molding will look great once added and I look forward to seeing it. That ship’s hull has such a beautiful shape….its hard to stop admiring it.
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