Rustyj

Hi all,

Well all of the uprights have been added and the first round of sanding completed.

Adding the extra bracing worked well for me as I didn’t snap anything off……yet!

Though this is listed as a scratch build I will from time to time (read every chance I get)

use Chuck’s laser cut products. Purely for research purposes mind you.

Next I'll start framing the stern. One of many ah....cheats I will be doing. I ordered the

boxwood frames from Chuck and they are perfect.

After the preliminary fairing of the hull I used batten strips to mark the gun port sills.

I pinned it to several bulkheads and used rubber cement on the bulkheads that were not

pinned. I was able to make some subtle adjustments to get what looked like a smooth run.

After marking the sill’s location I cut them out of boxwood. I choose to install them between

every bulk head for added stability for the final fairing.

Now it’s time for more for more sanding. Oh such fun.

Thanks Mike, Your work, as Rafines and others, has been an inspiration.  

Hi Eric.

First off ebony dust is toxic. That's bad enough but to add to that the dust is very fine and gets into every nook and cranny staining adjoining wood. Then it's hard. I mean really hard. It dulls blades and is tough to bend.

I've used it on a few builds and once my supply was used up I've stopped using it.

Hehe Mark an I were posting at the same time.

Hi Mike,

It looks like your "fix" is going to be spot on. I like the look of it.

Ben, I'm glad to hear you're getting closer to having your shop completed. I'm lucky there's

no demo for me to contend with. The entire basement is unfinished. Half will be a rec room

and bathroom, 1/4 for my shop and the last 1/4 has the utilites and storage. 

Great recovery Grant. It all looks perfect. Well done.

Oh it's a real long distance move Ben.

All of three miles away from my current house. At least I’ll save on fuel!

Same area just a different house. Oh and it has space for a 10'x20' workshop

in the basement. Gonna have to build it though.

Hi Boyd,

Grants right about Jeff's blade selection article. It's a great resourse.

When doing cutting like you are doing I like to use the I-292 .30 blade.

Hi Ben,

I'm gonna know how you feel in a bit. I'll be packing in as much work/fun as I can over the next two months.

Then it's pack up the house, move, unpack and then build a new work shop just like you're doing.

So much fun, so little time.  

You are always welcome Bob.

Thanks Eric. Oh I'll apologize to you right now then!

Ok next up I started fairing the hull. Lots of elbow grease needed here.

I mainly used 80 grit sand paper and course perma grit files. I then switched

to 100 grit sandpaper. Once I frame the port sills and fair them I’ll switch to

150 grit paper.

Hi Mike,

Great explanation for starting the decking and execution of it.  Looking really good.  

Beautiful workmanship there Bob. I can't wait to see more!

Thanks all for stopping by and the likes.

Hi Bob, Grant, Ken and Jack. Always a pleasure to have you around.

Chuck working in the shop is always a great thing. I get carried away and forget to take pictures and post though.

Hi All,

Well the Winnie is in dry dock, I've finished the Cazador for my grandson, things have

calmed down and now I'll start my build log for Chucks Syren Ship Model Company's

HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 in 1:48 scale. The model will also be fully rigged.

I plan on using a lot of Chucks available laser cut parts. Most of the wood used in the

model will be boxwood except for the deck which will be holly and the bulkheads which

are plywood.

I know there are plenty of great Cheerful’s being built here and anything I do won't be

different from those build. I've listed the build here as a scratch build but quite honestly

with Chuck's laser cut parts it's a lot like a kit.The plans and practicum are Chuck’s usual

splendid work. Easy to understand and very precise.

Here are the laser cut bulkheads.

The two halves of the bulkhead former weighted waiting for the glue to dry.

The keel attached.

All of the bulkheads added and drying.

Lots a sanding to do next to fair the bulkheads.

Thank you for the kind words Janet.

The moldings and other pieces were attached with a thin coat of CA glue.

Hi Mike,

You are turning out one fine model. Your description of the outhaul block will be very helpful.

I'm at a loss for words. Purely stunning!

Hi Vic,

You are doing some wonderful work. Love it.

Well done mate. I guess we can put to bed you worries about turning those guns. Splendid job!

Hi Bob,

I don't know what's "correct" either but I sure like the way you did them!

Hi Ben.

I too use the dust deputy and it really works well. I filled the collection bin on it and there was almost no dust in the shop vac. Because of this there is no loss of suction. The also have larger set ups should you so desire.

You may have to pry the little boat out of the docs hands! I see him wanting to keep them both!

Great workmanship Bob! Love it.