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    Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  2. Wow!
    Chuck got a reaction from Katsumoto in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from Moab in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from Timmo in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from Saburo in Alaskan Yellow Cedar   
    Its not really good at all.  The grain is far too pronounced.  I have tried.
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    Chuck got a reaction from Nunnehi (Don) in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from Captain Poison in Milled Boxwood Sheets in USA   
    Probably ....but based on the response I doubt I will move forward....I was just trying to do a good thing and offer up the service if it was indeed such a huge issue based on what I am hearing.   I am going to place my order on Monday for some billets and will only get enough for my needs through the winter by the looks of it.  I am personally more fond of Yellow Cedar now than boxwood now, so for me it isnt a real big deal.  I like the overall look and color of it better.  It just takes some adjustments to get used to working with it....but once you do, its a beautiful wood.  And at a third the price.
     
    My Winnie in Yellow cedar is below in case some of you havent seen it all planked up in the group build area.!!!!

     
      
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    Chuck got a reaction from Dubz in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  9. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from Kusawa2000 in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from Matt D in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  11. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from Speedy in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  12. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  13. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  14. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from Tigersteve in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
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    Chuck got a reaction from gjdale in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    The stern transom details are now completed....along with chapter 3.  I still have to finish writing it though.  Then I will start getting the laser cut pieces together for you folks.   The columns were added to finish it off.  These were done exactly like those on the quarter galleries.  The outside face of each upright between the windows were painted blue first.  I was careful not to get the paint on the sides of the uprights.  The top and bottom of each column was was cut to length from a strip of 3/32 x 1/32" boxwood.  This strip was first scraped to create the profile needed (all those steps in each base and top).  Once I cut and angled each piece I used a needle file to also shape the ends to match the profile.  Then the center fluted column which is laser cut and etched was glued between them.  I just removed the char and then tweaked the length for a tight fit.
     
    Lastly, the two small figures were glued to the front of those wider
     columns.  That really finished the look of the stern.  I am quite happy with the results so far.  The color of the resin was tinted a bit as previously mentioned.





     
    Chuck
     
     
  16. Wow!
    Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    No progress on my Winnie but I finally found a day to fix my Cheerful.  It got severely damaged when i brought it to the joint clubs show.  The model got smashed on the ride back and the rigging pulled off the pin rails and the stern knees.  It was a bear to position those pin rails against the bulwarks with so much tension on the lines.  But i managed it without having to re rig anything except for the rope coils on the pin rails. The rigging on the bowsprit was also ripped away from the tip of the bowsprit. and that needing fixing.   Bigger job than i would have liked.
     
    They are never the same after such a repair but I am glad its done.  It was also filthy and covered with webs and dust.
     
    i will now put it away where it will be safe and protected.
     
    Interesting size comparison and note the color.  The cheerful is all boxwood.  The cedar Winnie really looks good in comparison and its 75% cheaper.


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    Chuck got a reaction from BobG in Alaskan Yellow Cedar   
    Its not really good at all.  The grain is far too pronounced.  I have tried.
  18. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from Matt D in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    No progress on my Winnie but I finally found a day to fix my Cheerful.  It got severely damaged when i brought it to the joint clubs show.  The model got smashed on the ride back and the rigging pulled off the pin rails and the stern knees.  It was a bear to position those pin rails against the bulwarks with so much tension on the lines.  But i managed it without having to re rig anything except for the rope coils on the pin rails. The rigging on the bowsprit was also ripped away from the tip of the bowsprit. and that needing fixing.   Bigger job than i would have liked.
     
    They are never the same after such a repair but I am glad its done.  It was also filthy and covered with webs and dust.
     
    i will now put it away where it will be safe and protected.
     
    Interesting size comparison and note the color.  The cheerful is all boxwood.  The cedar Winnie really looks good in comparison and its 75% cheaper.


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    Chuck got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Vanguard by marktiedens - Model Shipways - scale 1:72   
    Really nicely done.  
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    Chuck got a reaction from Dubz in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    No progress on my Winnie but I finally found a day to fix my Cheerful.  It got severely damaged when i brought it to the joint clubs show.  The model got smashed on the ride back and the rigging pulled off the pin rails and the stern knees.  It was a bear to position those pin rails against the bulwarks with so much tension on the lines.  But i managed it without having to re rig anything except for the rope coils on the pin rails. The rigging on the bowsprit was also ripped away from the tip of the bowsprit. and that needing fixing.   Bigger job than i would have liked.
     
    They are never the same after such a repair but I am glad its done.  It was also filthy and covered with webs and dust.
     
    i will now put it away where it will be safe and protected.
     
    Interesting size comparison and note the color.  The cheerful is all boxwood.  The cedar Winnie really looks good in comparison and its 75% cheaper.


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    Chuck got a reaction from hexnut in Milled Boxwood Sheets in USA   
    I use a wood slicer for the Cedar and its great.   Super smooth cuts.  But I use the Laguna Resaw King for the boxwood.   The Wood Slicer just gets too dull very quickly.  I am happy with the Resaw King blade and its fine if I am only cutting sheets for my products.....if I were selling sheets though I would go through too many blades.   I have tried getting them resharpened but they just dont work the same.   Scares the crap out me when they break though.   That can get hairy if any of you have experienced that.  I use a 3/4" blade.  They are 115" long.   I have thought about alternatives but I am so used to these blades I know how they handle and when they heat up too much etc.   So I am sticking with what I know rather than trying something new at this point.
     
    I have a guy that does most of my milling now though, so I dont do too much myself any more.   But that alone makes it more expensive.
     
    I have plenty of Boxwood sheets on hand right now already milled.  I just ran out of the billets.  Will order more on Monday.  Here is my current stash...each pile is a different thickness.
     
    You can see my last remaining swiss pear stash on the floor that I keep just in case.....
     

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    Chuck got a reaction from hexnut in Milled Boxwood Sheets in USA   
    Probably ....but based on the response I doubt I will move forward....I was just trying to do a good thing and offer up the service if it was indeed such a huge issue based on what I am hearing.   I am going to place my order on Monday for some billets and will only get enough for my needs through the winter by the looks of it.  I am personally more fond of Yellow Cedar now than boxwood now, so for me it isnt a real big deal.  I like the overall look and color of it better.  It just takes some adjustments to get used to working with it....but once you do, its a beautiful wood.  And at a third the price.
     
    My Winnie in Yellow cedar is below in case some of you havent seen it all planked up in the group build area.!!!!

     
      
  23. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from JayCub in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    No progress on my Winnie but I finally found a day to fix my Cheerful.  It got severely damaged when i brought it to the joint clubs show.  The model got smashed on the ride back and the rigging pulled off the pin rails and the stern knees.  It was a bear to position those pin rails against the bulwarks with so much tension on the lines.  But i managed it without having to re rig anything except for the rope coils on the pin rails. The rigging on the bowsprit was also ripped away from the tip of the bowsprit. and that needing fixing.   Bigger job than i would have liked.
     
    They are never the same after such a repair but I am glad its done.  It was also filthy and covered with webs and dust.
     
    i will now put it away where it will be safe and protected.
     
    Interesting size comparison and note the color.  The cheerful is all boxwood.  The cedar Winnie really looks good in comparison and its 75% cheaper.


  24. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from hexnut in Milled Boxwood Sheets in USA   
    I have been swamped with emails and requests to offer boxwood sheets again at Syren.  I have to be honest...I really have reservations about this.  But I will consider it.  Keep in mind that this was never a profitable or "time-worthy" venture for me.  If I do decide to start selling it again I will only offer milled sheets and I will warn everyone that the price per sheet will be extremely expensive.  The good quality bandsaw blades I would need cost $150 each....and they dont last long on this hard wood.   This is do to the cost of milling them and acquiring good quality stock while culling out the bad stuff I get which can not be sold.  The cost for the culled pieces must be absorbed somehow....otherwise this venture will just be a complete drain on my resources....I will also have to limit the sale of boxwood sheets to the USA and Canada as shipping them to Europe and elsewhere is just too expensive.   Usually double what anyone was willing to pay for it.
     
    But before I make the decision....I must hear from you guys if you would seriously consider buying it from me at the prices I would need to charge.  If not....then I wont bother.  I have crunched the numbers and the prices per sheet are listed below.   If you seriously would not buy it then please let me know.....or if you would!!!   Unless I have more than just a few folks that would use me as their supplier it just wont be worth the effort....Absolutely no strips though.  I have received at least 3 dozen emails lately so if only two or three respond here then I know its just not worth it now based on the $$$ I would need to charge.  This is a serious commitment for me and I need to know what the potential for sales is before I move any further.
     
    Your responses are crucial because I need to buy new 10/4 stock right now.  If I am only buying it for myself it will cost me about $800 but if I need to buy enough to mill sheets for resale then I need to buy about $3800 worth of lumber.   Its a big difference and a huge nut for a small business like mine.
     
    Thanks in advance...my proposed pricing is shown below.
     
    .025" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long)  $14.50 1/16" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $15.25 1/32" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $15.00 1/4" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $20.00 1/8" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $17.00 3/16" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $18.50 3/32" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $16.00 3/64" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $15.00 5/16" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4 1/4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $22.00 5/32" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $17.75 7/32" Thick Milled Boxwood Sheets (4" - 4 1/2" wide x 14" long) $19.50
  25. Like
    Chuck got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)   
    No progress on my Winnie but I finally found a day to fix my Cheerful.  It got severely damaged when i brought it to the joint clubs show.  The model got smashed on the ride back and the rigging pulled off the pin rails and the stern knees.  It was a bear to position those pin rails against the bulwarks with so much tension on the lines.  But i managed it without having to re rig anything except for the rope coils on the pin rails. The rigging on the bowsprit was also ripped away from the tip of the bowsprit. and that needing fixing.   Bigger job than i would have liked.
     
    They are never the same after such a repair but I am glad its done.  It was also filthy and covered with webs and dust.
     
    i will now put it away where it will be safe and protected.
     
    Interesting size comparison and note the color.  The cheerful is all boxwood.  The cedar Winnie really looks good in comparison and its 75% cheaper.


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