Rustyj

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

Sign me up for the first kit with the CNC block option. No doubt I’m better off having the Vanguard version anyway.

I'll be right behind you on the list!

That's some wonderful workmanship and I really like the presentation!

Everything is looking very nice!

Fantastic work Chuck. I so look forward to the fall/winter so I can get back to work on the Speedwell!

Looking great Frank!

Very nice Ben. The more I see your progress the more excited I get!

Very nice work!

Hi Chris. I just caught up on your build and you are off to a great start. I look forward to following along!

Great work on the cannon. Such a relief after the long go getting all of them done.

Sweet!

His Ben.

I'm glad to see that you will be building the Portland prototype and I can't wait to see it come together. 

Congratulations on your "end game" plan.

Speedwell will keep me busy for a few more years though I'll miss building your new designs. 

I just caught up on all of these posts and I would say I'm amazed at how good they all are but amazing is what you do! I can't wait to have a build I would need to use them on. 

That is some great looking work there!

I just got caught up after being away for a bit. Your build is really a joy to follow!  

I'll add my welcome back too. Always a pleasure following your work!

On 3/16/2025 at 12:11 PM, Chuck said:

So sign up for the show if you are able to attend.

All signed up and looking forward to seeing you and this nice little project!

Very nice work Frank!

Thank you, Mike, Rick, Ian and Chuck, for the kind words. It's slow careful work but I'm really enjoying it.

Also thank you for stopping by and all the likes.

No work for a week allowed me to shape and add the quarter piece and finish up the last cant frames. When I started fairing the last cant frames I knocked a frame loose. So after reinstalling the loose frame I added some stiffeners just like Mike did. These will be hidden by the planking. I have also added the upper port sills. The entire hull has so far been sanded with 120 grit. I'll progress to 400 grit. Once the sanding is completed I'll do the stern framing.

Thanks Ben. Much appreciated! 

That is an amazing build. I have loved following along all these years. You have done yourself proud!

May I ask where sourced your case from?

Great work Ben. She's beautifully done!

An absolutely beautiful model! 

That is some very nice work!