HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - FINISHED - 1:48 scale

[GuntherMT]

Looking sharp!

 

Are you going to share the 'tricks' you learned along the way perhaps? 

[druxey]

Looks great, Mike!

[rafine]

Really nice looking work Mike.

 

Bob

[Stuntflyer]

Thank you for the comments and "Likes"

 

Brian - The photo below shows pretty much how I set things up. The wood spacer is 3/32" deep with a tab on each end to help keep it flat on the deck. The pins are about 1/16" long and filed flat and to equal lengths. Once the gun is aligned it's only a matter of creating the indents into the masking tape. When pressing down I found that a rocking motion (side to side) works better than just pressing straight down. The indent will be very shallow yet still visible for drilling. To allow a little wiggle room I made the holes a few thousandths oversize.

 

Honestly though, It's a time consuming process that one might find unnecessary. Though not shown in the previous post, I have since re-positioned the two guns at the stern that were slightly off center to the port openings. The pins were removed and they were just glued to the deck without any issues.

 

Edited June 17, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[GuntherMT]

Thanks!

[archjofo]

Wonderful work!

[Stuntflyer]

Thanks Johann,

 

Your videos are fantastic! Beautiful work indeed.

 

Mike

[Stuntflyer]

I guess I have been slackening off a bit lately, but I have somehow managed to work on a number of different Cheerful projects at the same time. Here is the first update.

 

The carriages were rigged with the 3mm blocks. I still need to finish off the rope and do the coils. The rudder was scratch built. The straps were made from Chucks kit, using the thinner laser board and not the thicker wood straps. I used 24 gauge wire for the nails. After trying the wire on the rudder, I decided to try and find something that didn't require painting afterwards. Remembering something I had read on one of EdT's build logs, I was able to find black monofilament on Amazon with the suitable thickness. The hull strap nails were done with the mono. I found it much easier to work with, at least for me.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PA9MRFC/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. In addition, the tiller was completed. I used striping tape (razor cut on glass to 1/16") for the straps around the tiller. This tape was easy to work with, has a flat finish and is hi-tack as well. Both parts will be permanently attached after I finish the carriage rigging

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[druxey]

Very nicely and neatly done, Mike!

[Stuntflyer]

Thank you all for the comments and "Likes".

 

To make the mast coat a boxwood disc was centered to the face of a Dremel sanding wheel with a drop of CA, spun at fast speed while filing in the shape. Afterwards, the part was soaked in acetone to release it from the wheel. The mast sits at a 4° angle, as near as I can measure. To allow the mast to tilt, I used a round emery sanding stick grit #2 inserted thru the bottom of the mast coat. Because the stick is tapered, I was able to remove material without damaging the top of the mast coat. http://www.esslinger.com/round-emery-sanding-sticks/ A 13/32" drill was used to check the angle.

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[rafine]

Moving along beautifully Mike.

 

Bob

[Stuntflyer]

Got a few more tasks completed before I move onto completing the gun tackle.

 

The pumps were made from Chuck's kit and the winch was scratch built. I had a blast while working on the winch. It consists of 12 separate pieces of wood. These parts are shown here in temporary position only and will be removed before I start to work on the gun tackle. I don't trust myself working in tight areas around somewhat fragile parts.

 

 

Edited July 21, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[albert]

Very nice work.

[Stuntflyer]

Moving along. . . Still need to scratch the bowsprit step and then hopefully onto the bowsprit.

 

 

 

 

[Mirabell61]

very nice and clean work Mike,

 

your "Cheerful" looks top...

 

Nils

[mtaylor]

Mike, looking super nice.  As Nils said, very clean and crisp.

[Stuntflyer]

Hello everyone!

 

Just a small update. The Quoin handles are now on the carriages. They are very small measuring 3/64" wide and 1/8" long. They were turned on the Dremel from 8mm boxwood belaying pins purchased from Model Shipways (also sold by Amati). The bowsprit step is scratched using Chuck's method as a guide. The only difference being that the beam holes in the middle post were drilled oversize 3/32", thus making it easier to file the square holes on the two outer posts. Some red paint, pins and washers will be added to complete the part.

 

 

 

 

 

[rafine]

Really nicely done Mike.

 

Bob

[druxey]

Sweet and very neat, Mike!

[albert]

Very beautiful work

[Ryland Craze]

Your craftsmanship is outstanding.  I am really enjoying following your build log.

[kees de mol]

Very crisp and beautifull. You could almost forget it's made of wood. Vibrand colours.

 

Kind regards, Kees

[archjofo]

Hello Mike,

really nice looking work!

[Mirabell61]

Wunderbar !!!

 

Nils

[mati]

Mike your model is so neat... that's give very interesting look. I have to admit that is impressive for me.

I've missed which paint you using? Red and black...

Deck wood is holy, right?

Cheers,
Matt

[Stuntflyer]

Thanks guys! I've been recovering from some back issues, hence the late reply.

 

Matt, I'm using Winsor & Newton "Crimson" red mixed with their "Burnt Umber" in a ratio of 10 to 1. For the black, I'm using Grumbacher "Mars Black". I started with the same color from W&N before switching to Grumbacher. For some unknown reason It goes on smoother and dries better than the same color from W&N.

 

Looking at the photos I see why you would think that I'm using Holy for the deck. Nope, the deck is Boxwood with some Wipe-on-Poly applied.

 

Mike

Edited August 15, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[Stuntflyer]

What's that old adage, "measure twice cut once". That's what I should have done while making the bowsprit. Luckily Jason over at Crown Timberyard had another stick to send me. That's my next project. Meanwhile the bowsprit step is now painted and in temporary position. I still need to weather the windlass gears, while being careful not to get any of the powder on the deck. Should be fun.

 

Matt, if your looking in, This is closer to what the deck color really looks like.

 

 

Edited August 16, 2016 by Stuntflyer

[Captain Poison]

Very good choice in terms of timber and very clean work!

Edited August 16, 2016 by Captain Poison

[mati]

Mike I'm looking in each update from your side  
Simply beautiful... 

You're right there is a difference comparing photos.  

Thanks for names of the paint... I really like red hue which you achieve.

Looking forward for another update

[wyz]

Mike, 

     Over and over I read the word precise to describe your workmanship.  So true!  To my eye there is nothing that doesn't look perfect.  On most models you can spot slight imperfections here and there if you look closely, but not on your model.  Stunningly beautiful.

 

I second what Mati said about the red hue you achieved.  Very nice!