glbarlow
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Brings back memories. Seems like you have it well in hand, it is essential that all the framing is accurate. This is especially true of the stern and gallery framing, there are some tight tolerances ahead in future chapters, this framing is what makes it work. I noted you use cut outs of the plans on the bow, I encourage you to do so on the stern, both the transom and in particular the galleries. You’ll see this done in other build logs. So many times I was thankful I’d worked and reworked this infrastructure, the cutouts were infinitely helpful. -
I should have mentioned the ones from Model Expo often seem like they come out of the discarded bin. Brass takes me back to my military days, the slightest tarnish wasn’t tolerated. I used Brasso and a soft cloth to quickly and easily bring back the bright color that’s always there somewhere. Nice work with the turning and filing, the model and stand integrate perfectly. I've used that wood base on all my models other than Winchelsea, I never had one arrived stained, glad it’s a color you like. Now I recommend adding a small engraved brass plate, I include model name, my name and the month/year I completed it (so when I’m old I’ll remember it was me that built it😂🤣 You’ve build a great version of Cheerful, really excellent work.
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I agree with Ronald, fun to see the design process as it develops. So much thought required for every step.
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Can’t wait. Beefing up the bow is a great idea, it will save me fittings balsa there.
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The included rigging are very simplistic and underdone. I found this book very useful, and specifics to fore and aft craft including cutters. It isn’t overly difficult and does help spice up the model. Plus good learning exercise. Rigging: Fore and Aft Craft. Lennarth Petersson. I found it on Amazon.
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You’re doing quite well with your first model. The breaching lines are enough for such a small model, the effect is there. I’d encourage you to make your own eyelets and ring bolts using the 24 gauge wire (what you have is correct). The result is such an improvement over commercial versions. I made hundreds for Cheerful and Winchelsea, in one way it’s tedious and another therapeutic and in all ways a skill worth learning. I attempt to describe the process in my logs. Give it a try, you’ll start by making 10 to keep 5, but production improves with practice.
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Definitely wouldn’t leave it as is, it would always bother you. I’d either up removing it and repairing any damage, something I’ve done more than I like. The sanding, heavily taping above and below the wale, seems like a good option as well.
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Those beams are fun, nice progress. Getting them level and parallel is crucial, lots of test fitting. Look ahead in instructions to see how several of the forecastle beams have to ultimately be positioned. Maybe in a future chapter. Glad to see you’re enjoying it, I kinda miss working on mine.
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Welcome to the club.
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Question re "Line Off"
glbarlow replied to JohnWW's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Typically the first marking is with a wider plank, I’ve never had this as an issue. -
Question re "Line Off"
glbarlow replied to JohnWW's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Absolutely, it is good practice. lining off is tedious but the results is worth it. It applies to any and all wood model ship hulls. Nothing detrimental or any impact at all on the rest of the model. Kit instructions would never cover anything of this detail and seldom offer any help at all on planking. -
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glbarlow replied to wildtmpckjzg's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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The two sides at once is a good idea, after coppering one side of Vanguard I stopped modelling for three years in avoidance of doing the other side. Haven’t coppered anything since. I like the square tuck. Probably like you I’ve been fascinated by them ever since Cheerful.
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I felt the bits were horribly out of scale (post #19 in my Nelson log linked below) and scratch built my own, something to consider. You’re doing very nice work.
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Not sure if it applies; I learned planking Cheerful and Winchelsea that I edge bent the bow edge of the plank down in order for the to lay up on center at the stem. It seemed counterintuitive but it worked. Maybe what you’re already doing…
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Impressive.
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Your technique and methods are always a joy to follow, well done!
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Just a thought. It’s easier to drill and add the various ring and eye bolts before assembly or at least drill the holes for them.
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Yay for Surprise! Hope you feel better soon.
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Nice work on the mast and bowsprit, not an easy task.
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Thank you all for the kind words. Building Winchelsea was a wonderful journey. Perseverance is probably a better description, I was committed to doing a step or task over and over until I got it right. I didn’t want to look at it years later wishing I spent a little more time fixing something.
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Beautiful model, congratulations! You’ve added many unique touches making it truly yours, well done.
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There are many logs and posts in this forum on the many different ways to seize blocks, try a search. There are also YouTube videos some have referenced.
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