Stuntflyer Posted June 29, 2017 Author #421 Posted June 29, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words and "Likes". Ryland, it was great seeing you at the Naval Academy while we checked out the Rogers Collection. If you are ever in the area, we usually have our club meetings the last Tuesday of the month. Erik, I will get those additional photos posted next week sometime. Mike, I'm still trying to figure out the display case and stand. As soon as I have something, I will post it. Mike mmdd, Canute, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
MEDDO Posted June 29, 2017 #422 Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks for letting us come along on this wonderful journey. Cheerful looks like such a nice project. mmdd, mtaylor, Stuntflyer and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Stuntflyer Posted June 29, 2017 Author #423 Posted June 29, 2017 Michael, I had a lot of fun building her and Chuck's laser kits for the ship are great. Mike Jack12477, Erik W, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
albert Posted July 2, 2017 #424 Posted July 2, 2017 Fantastic model, very very nice work, bravo Mike. mtaylor, Stuntflyer, mmdd and 1 other 4 Quote
Kurt Johnson Posted July 22, 2017 #425 Posted July 22, 2017 Hey Mike, I know your focus is on the Hoy at this point. But did you come with a final display for the Cheerful? I always like to see the artful ways people display their works, and you did such a wonderful job on her. Kurt Canute, Tigersteve and Stuntflyer 3 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Stuntflyer Posted July 23, 2017 Author #426 Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you, Kurt! I'm still thinking about it and should have something worked out soon. Mike Tigersteve, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Stuntflyer Posted December 5, 2017 Author #427 Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) On 6/29/2017 at 11:31 AM, Erik W said: Any chance you'll do a photo shoot of the finished build and post more photos? Erik, Sorry or the late reply. I did manage to take a few shots today. However, the new site pushes a reddish/pink hue on all of my photos. . I wonder if anyone else has the same issue. I really need to get started on the stand and case. If I don't, the dust will take over and eventually hide the ship completely. Mike Edited December 5, 2017 by Stuntflyer Mike Y, dvm27, Chuck and 29 others 32 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
dvm27 Posted December 5, 2017 #428 Posted December 5, 2017 A model to be very proud of Mike! I'm sure your heirs are already plotting who gets it. Stuntflyer, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
Stuntflyer Posted December 5, 2017 Author #429 Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Greg! So, I just re-calibrated my monitor after a year of not doing so. The colors are not perfect, but definitely looking better. Mike Edited December 5, 2017 by Stuntflyer mtaylor, Ryland Craze and Canute 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
CaptMorgan Posted December 6, 2017 #430 Posted December 6, 2017 Very impressive Mike. I love how clean and precise everything is. And your photography is an additional bonus - awsome stuff. Your always raising the bar and continue to give us something to aspire to. Cant wait to see your future work on the Winnie..... Steve mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea
druxey Posted December 6, 2017 #431 Posted December 6, 2017 Luvverley! Canute, Stuntflyer and mtaylor 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
Gahm Posted December 6, 2017 #432 Posted December 6, 2017 Wow, that is one beautiful model! Congratulations! Thomas Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864)
Mirabell61 Posted December 6, 2017 #433 Posted December 6, 2017 Stunning work Mike !! congratulations to this beautiful built cutter, an awesome piece shipwright art..., love it... Nils Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
Stuntflyer Posted December 6, 2017 Author #434 Posted December 6, 2017 Thank you Steve, druxey, Thomas, Nils and for all the "Likes" too! The only thing left to do is to get her on a stand and in a case. Mike Canute, Mirabell61 and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Maury S Posted December 6, 2017 #435 Posted December 6, 2017 So very nice! Maury Stuntflyer, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/
Erik W Posted December 6, 2017 #436 Posted December 6, 2017 Mike, Thanks for the additional photos! You did a superb job on her . . . and set the bar high for the rest of us Cheerful builders! The detail shots will be useful as a reference when I get farther into my build. Erik Canute 1 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48
Stuntflyer Posted December 6, 2017 Author #437 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Erik, you're welcome and thank you! I finally figured out what was causing the reddish/pink hue in the above photos. It was the overhead light bulbs I was using which were recently changed. I should have known that it was my doing. Mike Edited December 6, 2017 by Stuntflyer mtaylor, Canute, prutser and 1 other 4 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
prutser Posted December 7, 2017 #438 Posted December 7, 2017 She is beautiful. Regards,Richard Stuntflyer, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote
John Cheevers Posted December 7, 2017 #439 Posted December 7, 2017 Mike, This is one heck of a fine mode, a real pleasure to studyl!!! John Canute and Stuntflyer 2 Quote John Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Current Builds: Tugboat Dorothy Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #1 (complete) Iron Clad Monitor (complete) Sardine Carrier which I will Name Mary Ann (complete) Pilot Boat John H. Estill Newport News Shipbuilding Hull #12 (my avatar) Harbor tug Susan Moran Coast Guard 100' patrol boat
Blue Ensign Posted December 7, 2017 #440 Posted December 7, 2017 Having just looked at Rusty's completed Cheerful, two come along at the same time. What a stunning model you have created Mike, beautiful work, and another fine reference for those who follow on. Thank you, B.E. Canute, druxey, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation.
HIPEXEC Posted June 28, 2018 #441 Posted June 28, 2018 Amazing detail! Nice work mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
Thistle17 Posted June 28, 2018 #442 Posted June 28, 2018 Mike you are truly gifted and prolific! I am also amazed at your beautiful photographs. They tell the story in such splendor. May I ask what camera you are using? Joe aviaamator, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
Stuntflyer Posted June 28, 2018 Author #443 Posted June 28, 2018 Joe, I use a Nikon D5100 on a tripod. I chose this camera for its low price yet it has a really good 16 mega-pixel sensor. I only use prime lenses. Zoom lenses are okay, just not as sharp. Closeup I use the Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens. Further away I use the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens Mike druxey, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
glbarlow Posted March 2, 2020 #444 Posted March 2, 2020 On 5/15/2015 at 1:09 PM, Stuntflyer said: I made 4 sanding blocks with different curves I realize you completed this a long while ago, I'm just ordering Chuck's Cheerful, he noted yours was a good log to use for reference. Do you have photos or can you explain what you did with different curved sanding blocks please? Canute and Stuntflyer 2 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Justin P. Posted March 2, 2020 #445 Posted March 2, 2020 Inspiring. Thanks for sharing this project with us. Congrats. mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Current: US Brig SYREN - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 Completed: HMS TRITON - Cross Section - Scale 1:48 / Gallery Secret Vessel MOREL - Master Korabel - Scale 1:36 / Gallery 18th Century Armed Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:24 / Gallery HMS BOUNTY Launch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:16 / Gallery
Stuntflyer Posted March 3, 2020 Author #446 Posted March 3, 2020 Glenn, The balsa sanding blocks that I used on Cheerful when fairing the hull were of various shapes and sizes. I used sticky back sandpaper on all of them. Some have a more pronounced curve that are shorter in length for those areas near the stem. Others are longer with a shallow curve for sanding amidship. A block that allows you to fair across 3-4 bulkheads is what I would recommend. You can even use wide planking strips which are able to cover a broader area. Of course there are other ways of doing this other than mine. What's important is to take your time to get it to the point where you can run a batten over areas of the hull and see a smooth run without dips, etc. On my Cheerful the char was almost completely gone after fairing. Hope this helps, Mike Canute, glbarlow and mtaylor 3 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
ASAT Posted March 3, 2020 #447 Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Glenn, maybe try these “Soft Sanders”? They look stiff yet flexible enough for a curved, undulating surface.... I think Mike used them on his Winnie also. I’m going to get some for my next build. I am thinking the green and purple ones in 5 and 8” sizes. BTW, are you going with boxwood or cedar for your cheerful? https://www.shop.softsanders.com/Woodworking_c4.htm Edited March 3, 2020 by ASAT Quote Lou, In Pleasant View Harvey by ASAT- AL Scale 1:50 - Kitbash Fair American by ASAT - LSS Craftsman Plus https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23121-revenge-1577-by-asat-amati-164/
mtaylor Posted March 3, 2020 #448 Posted March 3, 2020 You might also have a look at beauty supply shops. I get the disposable finger nail files (comes in assorted grits) and also the blocks that have a foam center. I think the last time I bought the files, they were around $0.75 each. glbarlow, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
glbarlow Posted March 3, 2020 #449 Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) Fairing is so much fun. I have a collection of various sanding tools, but I’m always looking for a better way. Thanks for the replies and the link. I ordered the cedar version from Chuck yesterday. Edited March 3, 2020 by glbarlow mtaylor, Stuntflyer and Canute 3 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
PRS Posted April 6, 2021 #450 Posted April 6, 2021 Just got done reading this all the way through and all I can say is simply amazing! Stuntflyer 1 Quote Paul Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed Build: HM Cutter Cheerful-Syren Ship Models 1/48 Completed Build: Artesania Latina Bluenose II Completed Build : Lady Nelson
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