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Given up, no. I had a major flood disaster in my workshop that required a foundation rebuild. Working with insurance wasn’t fun and things stalled for a while. But now things are settled and back in place, so I’m ready to go. While I’m still very enthusiastic about Cheerful, a POF like Speedwell has been a bee in my bonnet for a long time and nothing out there has captured my POF excitement until your Speedwell came along. Besides, having worked in the aerospace industry for over 40 years, your approach and design aspect's are extremely appealing to the detailed side of me. And yes, a build log will be created. Thank you. Best Regards …. Rick
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My shipyard is also ready! Thanks for the update Chuck! Best Regards …. Rick
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Sure looks different from the first time I saw it! Wonderful model! Rick
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What Jim said, please include the furniture in the kit! Best Regards … Rick
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I’m following along also. You’ve made a very good start to your Medway. She’s a fun build and will teach you a lot, at least for me it did. Best Regards …. Rick
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Chuck, you make this look so very easy, but I know that’s not the case. I just love the intricacies of this endeavor and I’ve been studying the Speedwell books. I’m so looking forward to this project! Best Regards …. Rick
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Fabulous work Chuck! Best Regards .... Rick
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Totally awesome Erik! Rick
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Beautiful Erik, just beautiful and inspiring! Best Regards …. Rick
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Excellent! Very nicely executed! Question - where did the longboat come from? Best Regards …. Rick
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Very, very nice Erik! Rick
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Wonderful! Best Regards …. Rick
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Great advice Chuck, to start a build log. I found it very helpful when I built my Medway and for Cheerful, with what I’ve accomplished so far. With winter coming Cheerful will back on deck. Best Regards …. Rick
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Hello Tom! I just found your Morgan build, and after having seen it in person I’m even more amazed at your skills! Hope you and your family have an wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Best Regards …. Rick
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Incredible! Best Regards …. Rick
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Very nice and congrats! I felt the same, never thought I’d get to the finish line. Best Regards …. Rick
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Looks very nice John! Best Regards … Rick
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Erik, Welcome back! Been waiting for you to get back on board as your build is extremely nice. I too have Cheerful on the docks and now that building season is upon us, I’ll be back at it as well. Keep up the great work! Rick
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Outstanding! Rick
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Kit review 1:25 Drakkar ‘Oseberg’ - Ships of Pavel Nikitin
Freebird replied to James H's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
In case anyone is interested, Olha Batchvarov has started building one of these, look her up on YouTube. There’s a lot of prep work in the frames and such, but looks like a good build. Her kit has the short planks and she made her own replacement parts. I’ve ordered a kit and should be here next Thursday. R -
Have completed the port strakes from the wales to the molding. Certainly not perfect, but better. I can really see how fairing and having all of your planks the same thickness is a requirement. I’ve done a light sanding and can see mostly dips where the planks are a little thinner, it really stands out and makes a huge difference. Good thing I like to sand. 😏 Best Regards …. Rick
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Glen - what pain, hardest part was making the decision and making the first cut. After that, business as usual. Already completed the lower strake and working on the upper strake. Looks better than before, but we’ll see when the strakes are completed. These are lessons learned and probably like your Cheerful, I’ll have 3 sides before I’m done. Best Regards …. Rick
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I found this build log a few days ago and I’m totally in awe of you workmanship! Just beautiful! Best Regards …. Rick
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Deconstructing complete. Offending planks removed, half of the molding strip removed and replaced, not because it got damaged, but to correct its run. Bulkheads have been cleaned up and marks made splitting the bulkheads in half. All looks ready to start again. Best Regards …. Rick
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