Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48 Scale

[John Cheevers]

Rusty,

You're model is Terrific! These "Cheerful" models are setting a new standard. 

[ChrisLBren]

Congrats Rusty ! Nice looking build 

[Rustyj]

Thanks Adam, Bob, Kurt, John and Chris. Also thanks for all the likes.

 

I agree John. There have been some great Cheerful's built they were 

all an inspiration to me. 

[Stuntflyer]

Beautifully done, Rusty! Looking forward to following your next project.

 

Mike

[Blue Ensign]

Beautiful model Rusty, and great photo's.

Fills me with some trepidation as I start out on my own Cheerful journey, but relieved that I have such an example to inspire me.

Just one curiosity, why did you display the Union flag at the Gaff, rather than a naval ensign? beautifully fashioned flag by the way.

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

[Tigersteve]

Looks great. I like the pedestal profiles also. 

Steve

[druxey]

Congratulations on completing a lovely gem of a model, Rusty.

[Trussben]

Congrats Rusty, she’s a beaut.

 

ben

[gjdale]

Congratulations on another very fine build Rusty. She looks beautiful and is a credit to your craftsmanship.

[BANYAN]

Some well-deserved self-congratulations are in order Rusty; that is a very fine build.  You have done justice to Chuck's products.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[Old Collingwood]

Very nice work indeed   she looks beautiful.

 

OC.

[albert]

Many congratulations for the beautiful work, very precise and clean.

[Rustyj]

Thank you druxey, Ben, Grant, Pat, OC and albert for the kind works.

 

Also thank you all for the "likes"

 

Thank you Mike, your build was an inspiration and a great help.

 

B.E. Thanks, The short version for the flag choice is it's what Chuck did.

I believe in his build log he explains why he chose it but I don't remember

the rational at this moment. Sorry.

 

Steve I'm glad you liked her and the pedestals. Wanted something a bit different.

 

 

[Pete Jaquith]

Rusty,

 

Very fine example of ship model art.  Also a very good kit prepared by Chuck.

 

Regards,

Pete

[archjofo]

Congratulation for the enchanting model.

[Rustyj]

Hi Pete, thank you and yes if Chuck created it you know it will be good. 

 

Thanks to you too archjofo.

[Thistle17]

With your permission I would like to post some of these photos on our web site gallery Rusty. Ok?

Joe

[Rustyj]

Sure Joe. 

[michael mott]

Congratulations Rusty your model looks very nice.

 

Michael

[Rustyj]

Thanks Michael. 

[glbarlow]

Hi Rusty,

 

I'm ordering the parts and plans from Chuck and putting this on my build list after Lady Nelson and Speedy.  Glad I'll have your log to refer to. I'm not sure I have the skills for some of the work, but guess I'll find out...:-D

 

[Rustyj]

1 hour ago, glbarlow said:

I'm not sure I have the skills for some of the work, but guess I'll find out...:-D

 

I've followed your work and you'll be just fine. It's a great build that I thoroughly enjoyed and I'm sure you will too.

[Justin P.]

Gorgeous. Congratulations.

[glbarlow]

I'm sure I'll sort it out. It looks like I'll have to first invest in a scroll saw and then learn how to use it while keeping all ten fingers 🙂

 

[Chuck]

Actually for cheerful you probably wont need it for much at all.  If you buy all of the laser cut mini-kits there really isnt much else to cut on a scroll saw.

 

Chuck

[Bill Brown]

I totally support what Chuck says with regards to the need for a scroll saw assuming you are using yellow cedar and purchase the laser precut frames.   I am currently building the Cheerful in cedar and even was able to use a sharp xacto knife to cut out the thicker square tuck at the stern.   This is my first scratch build and I am really enjoying it as I am sure you will.     The plans and instructions are far superior in my opinion as they are well suited for the novice as well as the advanced modeler.  Enjoy!

[Bossman]

Beautiful model Rusty. Well done!

[Rustyj]

Thanks Justin and Bossman.

 

I agree the scroll saw probably won't come it to play much if at all and the mini kits are outstanding.

 

Also thanks for all of the likes too!

Edited March 3, 2020 by Rustyj

[glbarlow]

18 hours ago, Chuck said:

Actually for cheerful you probably wont need it for much at all

Good to know Chuck, but don’t tell my wife, I’m looking for justification to buy one 🙂

[glbarlow]

On 3/8/2016 at 7:18 PM, UpstateNY said:

...the planking pattern shows up really wel

Hey Rusty,

where or how did you determine the length of the planks and with that the pattern, is that from the plans?