rafine Posted June 13, 2015 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2015 This will be my version of Chuck's Cheerful. In addition to Chuck's prototype build log, there are already a couple of other logs started, and I'm sure there will be many more. It should be fun to work along with the others. While waiting for the lantern parts that I needed to complete Essex, I decided to jump the gun and begin Cheerful. Since I lack power tools, and am reluctant to cut all of the framing by hand, I chose to use Chuck's laser cut bulkhead and former set. They are as near to perfect as you can get. The ply is uniform and the fit is precise. It was a simple matter to assemble the structure. Being a creature of habit, I added bracing at the bulkhead-former joints, as I've always done. Chuck didn't do this, and I'm sure that it wasn't necessary. Before adding the bulkheads, but after adding the rabbet strip, I assembled and added the boxwood stem and keel. I will be doing the hull planking and fixtures and furniture in boxwood and the decking in holly. I obtained the boxwood from Crown Timberyard, and it looks great. I chose not to get the offered package, because it is entirely composed of wood sheets from which the strips must be cut. Once again, my lack of tools caused me to get the wood mostly in milled strips, with some sheets. I'm now starting to fair the hull. Bob jwvolz, GLakie, Ryland Craze and 22 others 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted June 13, 2015 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2015 Good luck Bob !! GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 13, 2015 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2015 Great start...as always dont hesitate to ask me any questions. Knowing how fast you work you should be catching up to me in no time at all. Chuck GLakie and Tim I. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted June 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2015 Another Bob 'rafine' log. Great. I will follow along. Best of luck. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted June 13, 2015 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2015 Hi Bob, Great to see that you have started on your Cheerful. You sure don't let any grass grow under your feet! I'm looking forward to following along with you and eventually building too. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted June 13, 2015 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2015 Go for it!!! Good luck. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercdaddy27 Posted June 13, 2015 Share #7 Posted June 13, 2015 Excited to start following this log from the start! Mercdaddy Past Builds: Corel's Victory, Mamoli's Friesland, Mantua's San Felipe, Model Shipways USS Constitution Current Project: Model Shipways USS Syren Future Project: USF ESSEX GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks guys for the good wishes and welcome aboard. Chuck, I really don't want to catch you -- so I guess that you're going to have to work faster. Bob Rustyj, GLakie, Stuntflyer and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted June 13, 2015 Share #9 Posted June 13, 2015 Great to see your new log started Bob. I'll be following your progress with interest. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 13, 2015 Share #10 Posted June 13, 2015 Hi Bob, wish you fun and much pleasure in building this beautiful cutter.... I`m sure you shall enjoy it, and congratulate you to the keellaying sequence on your model shipyard Nils GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted June 13, 2015 Share #11 Posted June 13, 2015 This will be a future build for me as well Bob! Hope you don't mind if I pull up a stool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted June 13, 2015 Share #12 Posted June 13, 2015 Bob, I'd like to follow along, too. I like these cutters. GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 13, 2015 Share #13 Posted June 13, 2015 GLakie and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted June 14, 2015 Share #14 Posted June 14, 2015 Wish you all the best with this build Bob,you certainly don't waste any time in getting started Kind Regards Nigel GLakie, Canute and egkb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateNY Posted June 14, 2015 Share #15 Posted June 14, 2015 Great...seems to be still a little room at the back! Best wishes for your new build! Enjoy! Cheers, Nigel. GLakie and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyUK Posted June 14, 2015 Share #16 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Bob. This should keep you going for a few weeks Very nice start to the build. Your skill's will overcome the lack of Power tools. Just look back at your past builds... Will be watching this build with interest. Regards Antony. GLakie and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks to all for the interest. It's very nice to have a lot of old friends along. Bob jml1083, Canute, Mirabell61 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMaitri Posted June 14, 2015 Share #18 Posted June 14, 2015 After seeing your fantastic work on your Essex, and the challenges you overcame with the kit, I'm definitely pulling up a chair to see more of your magic, Bob! Cheers, Jay Canute, GLakie and KenW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted June 14, 2015 Plenty of seats for all. Bob GLakie, Canute, Dubz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim I. Posted June 16, 2015 Share #20 Posted June 16, 2015 Pulling up a chair! - Tim Jack12477, Canute and GLakie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted June 16, 2015 Share #21 Posted June 16, 2015 Add me to the spectators gallery too ! Canute and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted June 16, 2015 Plenty of room for all. Bob GLakie and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted June 17, 2015 Share #23 Posted June 17, 2015 Hi Bob! I am looking forward to watching this build! Cheerful is a beautiful ship! Thomas rafine and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted June 20, 2015 Making my way through the tedious, but necessary, early steps. I first rough faired the hull using various sanding sticks. Then I added the gunport framing, trying to be careful to maintain a smooth flowing line. Next, I cut the forward most ports in the filler pieces at the bow and faired the gun ports. Lastly, I "finished" fairing the hull. I expect to need some minor adjustments when I begin the hull planking. Next up will be the stern framing. Bob Gahm, tadheus, GLakie and 27 others 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remcohe Posted June 20, 2015 Share #25 Posted June 20, 2015 Already a speedy start Remco GLakie, mtaylor and Chuck 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted June 20, 2015 Share #26 Posted June 20, 2015 Very nice start Bob. Careful you don't get caught speeding and get a ticket! mtaylor, Chuck, dgbot and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted June 20, 2015 Share #27 Posted June 20, 2015 I'm continually impressed by your craftsmanship. It also seems to me that this is a well designed kit. Must be a pleasure after the Essex. (Although your Essex is an outstanding model.) mtaylor and GLakie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 20, 2015 Share #28 Posted June 20, 2015 Good work Bob, clean, accurate, precise, as usual, a delight to see.... Nils GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pilot Posted June 20, 2015 Share #29 Posted June 20, 2015 Bob, I have spent many enjoyable hours reading your build logs. Looking forward to watching this new build! GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks so much guys for the comments and the "likes". Progress will slow for a bit as we will be away for about a week. Bob augie, Canute and GLakie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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