Rustyj

Whew, just made it in time for a front row seat! Another great project Rusty. I'll enjoy following along with this one too.

Looks like a great project Rusty and a terrific start.
 
Will watch with interest how your build progresses and the lessons to be learned.
 
Juggling four projects in the workshop must provide an additional challenge/interest?
 
Alan

I'm pulling up a chair along with the rest of the guys.. It's going to be fun to watch you work!
 
Alan 

Wonderful start Rusty. Following in Chuck's footsteps is a tall order but you are certainly up to it.

Rusty - I think this particular build will be the closest I ever get to scratch building. I will watch your work with great interest.

Rusty,
I'm pulling up a chair and going to follow along.  Good luck and happy building.  You're off to a good start and I predict a great finish.

I wish you good fortune on this project.  The plans alone are suitable for framing  I'll be following (and drooling).

Very happy to be around to watch you build Winchelsea, now who's a lucky boy then??

We started Confederacy at the same time - Im still struggling to finish her and you've got two builds under your belt (maybe three) and starting another…...
Good on ya !

Wonderful work!

What a great start Rusty.
 
Remco

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

Thank you E&T.
 
Ok Ben.... you should have excused yourself.  You had insider information!
 
Yes Chuck has graciously allowed me access to the Winnie and I will be starting her shortly.
As this will be a long slow build while he continues to design her I will try to complete the Fly
at the same time. Gotta keep the Grand kids happy you know!  
 
I have completed the stand. I made it out of some Maple I had available.
 
 

 

 

 
I kept the dowels low on the stand so they wouldn't cover the frame work. Now I just have to put
on a couple of coats of sealer and I can set the cross section in it.

Thanks Bob, The good news is that it will eventually be available through Seawatch Books!

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

Heck at the rate of speed that you have, you might be done before Chuck LOL. Thank for sharing this with us.

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!  

I have the distinct honor of being able to work with Chuck again on my  next project,
the HMS Winchelsea.  This is the same ship that Chuck is designing and currently
building. I cannot put into words my gratitude to Chuck for allowing me to participate
in his project. I will make every effort to build her as described in the plans and
practicum although I will never be able to reach the outstanding level of craftsmanship
Chuck has set.
 
 The HMS Winchelsea was launched in 1764 and is a Niger class 32 gun frigate. This
build will show how she appeared during the American Revolution. The model will be
fully rigged at 3/16" scale. I will be using various woods throughout the build but the
primary wood used will be Boxwood, Holly and Swiss Pear. All of these woods are
from Jeff at Hobby Mill.
 
As Chuck has very eloquently detailed his log and I could never reproduce that either.
I will just show how I worked my way through the build.
 
Here is a sample of some the plans that I will be using to build the Winchelsea.
 

 
The first step in the build will be to cut out and assemble the knee of the head. There are
eleven parts to the head knee assembly and they will all be cut from 3/16" Boxwood. The
pieces were rough cut with the scroll saw and finished with files, sandpaper and chisels.
To simulate the caulked joints.
 
Once assembled Chuck states " The entire assembly must be tapered. This taper extends
from the upper stem piece towards the bobstay piece.  The aft edge of the upper stem
should remain 3/16” thick.  It should gradually be reduced to 3/32” thick along the
forward edge of the bobstay piece. The taper is 3/32” at the top of the bobstay piece
but it also gradually widens back to 3/16” as it works its way down towards the cutwater. "
 
Hopefully you can see this taper in the photograph.
 

 
Next it will be time to cut out the bulkheads and the bulkhead former. These will all cut
from Birch 3/16" aircraft 4 ply plywood. As there are so many bulkheads, a total of 27,
I anticipate it taking a least a week to cut them out and fit them prior to gluing.
 
That is if my mind doesn't wander!