Chuck Posted April 23, 2016 Share #121 Posted April 23, 2016 Very nicely done. Canute, Saburo, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted April 24, 2016 Share #122 Posted April 24, 2016 Really nice work Erik. I can not wait to see the rest of the hull planked. Canute, Erik W and mtaylor 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share #123 Posted April 29, 2016 I cut away the framing at the stern with a small Dremel drum sander. I then cleaned the area up with sanding sticks. I thinned the frames to 1/16" using a .060" thick piece of styrene as a guide. With the planking at the stern still unattached, I sanded the hull bulkhead tops/stern frame tops to get the correct deck curvature. I figured this was easier to do now, than when the stern area is planked. Erik JesseLee, mtaylor, Rustyj and 20 others 23 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggrieco Posted May 1, 2016 Share #124 Posted May 1, 2016 Looking Beautiful Erik! Mirabell61, mtaylor and Erik W 3 Quote Glenn ___________________________________ My Gallery 9 inch Dahlgren on Marsilly Carriage<p><p> Heroine Shipwreck Diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnobiumPunctatum Posted May 5, 2016 Share #125 Posted May 5, 2016 Great progress, Erik Canute, Erik W, Mirabell61 and 1 other 4 Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #126 Posted May 7, 2016 I planked the counter. Since this area will be painted red, I didn't bother running a pencil between the planks to make them stand out. The result being, the 8 planks look like a solid sheet! Since I've gotten pretty good at getting the planks snug against one another, I'm curious if once painted, this area will look solid, or if we'll be able to see the plank edges. I guess I could have worse problems than smooth planking with no gaps. Erik ggrieco, Saburo, mtaylor and 18 others 21 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted May 7, 2016 Share #127 Posted May 7, 2016 Heh, sounds like a good problem to deal with! Saw some build logs where plank seams were made more visible by scribing them with some sharp tool, on an already planked hull (not before the planks are glued, but after). It was looking quite good! But must be tested first, of course. mtaylor, ggrieco, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #128 Posted May 7, 2016 Mike, I've thought of doing something like that. I'll leave it as it is though. Once the ship is complete the counter is not really visible anyway. I'd rather have it look smooth, than overdo any attempt to more clearly define the plank edges. Erik Rustyj, Mike Y, Jack12477 and 6 others 9 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted May 8, 2016 Share #129 Posted May 8, 2016 You're right, you could easily have fooled me into thinking that was a solid sheet! Nicely done. mtaylor, Jack12477, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted May 8, 2016 Share #130 Posted May 8, 2016 Erik, That is very nice displaying your work, Even though the Cheerful is not on my list I am following this one of yours to the bone. Very nice! Erik W, Canute, Mike Y and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share #131 Posted May 15, 2016 I planked the transom. This was much more of a challenge than the photos indicate. Though the transom looks flat, it actually has a pretty good curve to it, so the edge bending is quite severe. I reduced the plank width by .010" on each plank, so the 4 planks are a uniform width going down the center of the transom. One of the gun port lower sills is a bit crooked. I figured this doesn't matter since the ports will be closed. I am more concerned with making sure both ports are the same size, and true and level. The transom and counter have both been given a first preliminary sanding. Erik GuntherMT, Cathead, tadheus and 24 others 27 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseLee Posted May 16, 2016 Share #132 Posted May 16, 2016 That is some very fine planking Erik! Jesse mtaylor, Canute and Erik W 3 Quote Current build: Syren : Kit- Model Shipways Side project: HMS Bounty - Revel -(plastic) On hold: Pre-owned, unfinished Mayflower (wood) Past builds: Scottish Maid - AL- 1:50, USS North Carolina Battleship -1/350 (plastic), Andromede - Dikar (wood), Yatch Atlantic - 14" (wood), Pirate Ship - 1:72 (plastic), Custom built wood Brig from scratch - ?(3/4" =1'), 4 small scratch builds (wood), Vietnamese fishing boat (wood) & a Ship in a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share #133 Posted May 19, 2016 I did the preliminary sanding of the interior side of the planking of the counter and transom. I have to say, it's definitely much easier when you only have to worry about how the exterior of the planks look! Erik tadheus, KenW, Saburo and 21 others 24 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 19, 2016 Share #134 Posted May 19, 2016 Tat looks very good. Well done!!! Canute, mtaylor and Erik W 3 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted May 19, 2016 Share #135 Posted May 19, 2016 She sure looks nice Eric. Erik W, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share #136 Posted June 2, 2016 I took these photos a few days ago. I cut the trim pieces to shape using the plans . . . only to realize since my wales are a touch lower at the stern, the trim pieces were too short. So, I cut them again. I glued them on tonight . . . after snapping one while bending it to shape. I managed to glue it together again with no noticeable seam. My progress and motivation are slowing down as we get into warm weather and outdoor season. Once I add the second layer of planking to the wales, I'll most likely take a break until the weather is more conducive to sitting inside. Erik Saburo, Cathead, MikeB4 and 20 others 23 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted June 2, 2016 Share #137 Posted June 2, 2016 Always such a pleasure to look in on your work Eric. There'll be plenty of rainy shipyard days to keep that cutter moving ahead I hope. Best, Ian Erik W, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Builds in progress - Speedwell - by Syren Ship Model Company Builds completed - Hayling Hoy - by David Antscherl - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted June 2, 2016 Share #138 Posted June 2, 2016 Good looking work Erik. Where I live, the summer is the most conducive time of all to remain indoors! Canute, JesseLee, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted June 2, 2016 Share #139 Posted June 2, 2016 Erik, This build log is probably the cleanest I ever seen. The pictures are great too. Looking forward to more. mtaylor, Seventynet, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted June 2, 2016 Share #140 Posted June 2, 2016 Very nice work. Erik W, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted June 2, 2016 Share #141 Posted June 2, 2016 lovely work on that cutter Erik, Nils mtaylor, Erik W and Canute 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share #142 Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks for all the kind words guys! I won't be setting the Cheerful aside. I'll still work on it when I have time. I just acknowledge that here in Colorado, it's best to take advantage of any warm weather we get. BBQing, hiking, biking, etc. are calling. Erik Mirabell61, src, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted June 2, 2016 Share #143 Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Better to be BBQing, hiking, biking and Cheerfuling. looking forward to your updates. Mike Edited June 3, 2016 by Stuntflyer src, Canute, mtaylor 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted June 3, 2016 Share #144 Posted June 3, 2016 Heh, you definitely live in Colorado if summer is outdoors time. Here in Missouri, heat and humidity are quite conducive to quiet indoor model work. Excellent work as always, I look forward to more when you get around to it! Erik W, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted October 29, 2016 Share #145 Posted October 29, 2016 How's she coming along, Erik? Eagerly awaiting your progress as many others probably are too! Side note- excellent longboat build. I've also used to reference for my longboat build. Steve Stuntflyer, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share #146 Posted October 29, 2016 Steve, Thanks for checking in, and the kind words! Life has kind of gotten in the way of my build these last months. I spent some time traveling around Iceland and Norway for a while . . . er, call it research for future projects. Also, my father passed away last month after a long and painful battle with cancer. Lots to try to wrap my mind around lately. So, I've been working on getting my feet under me again. That said, I'm still on here regularly following everyone's progress, particularly the other Cheerful builders. One things I was able to share with my father in his last year, when he was very ill and house bound, was my longboat build, and the progress on my Cheerful. Ultimately, I think it fitting that this build is dedicated to him. Thanks for checking in, Erik src, Ryland Craze, tlevine and 12 others 15 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 29, 2016 Share #147 Posted October 29, 2016 I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. But I am glad you will be back at it soon. Hang in there!! Ryland Craze, ggrieco, Canute and 7 others 10 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted October 29, 2016 Share #148 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) So sorry for your loss, Erik. Looking forward to your future posts. Mike Edited October 29, 2016 by Stuntflyer Erik W, Canute, Jack12477 and 5 others 8 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted October 29, 2016 Share #149 Posted October 29, 2016 Very sorry for your loss, Erik. Ryland Craze, JesseLee, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted October 29, 2016 Share #150 Posted October 29, 2016 Erik, sorry to hear it, hope you will overcome it and will be back on your feet soon! Best wishes JesseLee, ggrieco, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote Current build: Beavers Prize - POF 1:48 (Hahn style) Side builds: Schooner Polotsk by Master Korabel 18th Century Longboat by MS Finished: 21ft English Pinnace by MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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