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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Archi in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
When first reading chapter two I kept wondering how this was all going to come together smoothly. It's interesting to see how Chuck has put this to work in such a logical way thus making the process much easier than it looks.
Rather than cutting the stern frames individually, each frame X, Y and Z were stacked together and cut as one piece. Each of the two outer frames ZZ were stacked three together. A tiny amount of PVA was used to hold the parts together while cutting them with the jigsaw. I used Elmer's Washable School Glue to adhere the drawings to the parts. The disc sander and oscillating drum sander cleaned things up nicely afterwards. Given the accuracy of Jason's boxwood sheets and Chuck's laser cutting the fitting of the stern frames was a breeze with no sanding necessary. Frames ZZ were faired as Chuck describes in his practicum.
Though apparently simple, I found that the two stern ports were very challenging to make. They are awkward to hold and care must be taken while making adjustments to the angles. They should be positioned parallel to the waterline.
The square tuck piece was then added along with the filler pieces glued behind it. The photo shows the port side after being faired. A lot of material had to be removed in order to get a batten to run smoothly over the hull.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Archi in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Cheers Greg . My next Build will be in my Signature.
Here's the Celebration Pic :
Danny
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Stuntflyer reacted to rafine in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Your planking is looking great Mike.
Bob
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from EdT in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from PeteB in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Stoyne in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer reacted to GuntherMT in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Great looking planking job so far Mike!
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from egkb in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from rafine in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from KenW in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Ryland Craze in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Very well done!!!b That looks great.... Its so nice I want to trade models Mike
Chuck
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Canute in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from mtaylor in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer reacted to Erik W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Mike,
That looks fabulous! You really do have a knack for planking.
Erik
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Jay 1 in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Erik W in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Chuck,
Thank you for the very kind words. Anytime you want to trade I will be the first in line. You give all of us something to aspire to.
Mike
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from Rustyj in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer got a reaction from KenW in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale
Over the past three weeks I've been able to complete the planking of first belt below the wales. All of the edge bending was done as described in chapter four. The learning process was a lot of fun and I highly recommend giving the technique a try.
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Stuntflyer reacted to Erik W in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Got the cap rail done. One of the challenges with this kit has been working with such a poor wood quality. Sanding the cap rail was like sanding shredded wheat. My next build may be something scratch built. At least I'll be able to pick the quality of the wood.
Erik
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Stuntflyer reacted to Chuck in HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Chuck - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - kit prototype
I agree ken....
The six deck elements that I needed to complete before I started planking the deck are now finished.
The companionway was pretty straight forward. I used 1/32" thick strips glued together edgewise to make the sides and top of the companionway. I darkened the seams before gluing them up with a pencil. I knew they would show through the transparent red paint and add a nice visual detail.
The hinges are laserboard with small lengths of tubes used to simulate them. They are not working hinges though. Each side of the companionway was built in one solid piece and assembled like a box. The hinges were glued on afterwards. I have omitted the coaming as was seen on the photo from that contemporary model.
The last deck element to complete was the coaming where the stove stack will go. That was pretty straight forward as well. I just followed the plans. The height and width for all of the coamings on these six elements varied so Careful attention was needed. I had to build this last one twice after making the coaming too high. I need to look at my plans more often!!!
Chuck
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Stuntflyer reacted to Dan Vadas in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Redo of Stern Lights
Following the comments about the way I'd swung the Stern Lights it didn't take me long to decide to redo them.
I had to totally remake two of them, as you can see by the pic below they didn't fit correctly into the frames. As I'd decided in the first place to show them in the open position I didn't take a lot of care to get the angles exactly right :
I added a top and bottom sill, and made new munions :
I'm much happier with the final result - not perfect, but a lot better .
Danny
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