Group Prototype HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)

[Rustyj]

Another fine masterpiece! It's been a great joy and learning experience following along with you.

As Mike said enjoy your vacation and I can't wait for the next project!

[Trussben]

Congratulation Chuck, as others have said - she’s a masterpiece!

[dvm27]

Congratulations on the end of a wonderful journey Chuck! Didn't even take you the full two weeks to finish her up. I'll bet you're already in the workshop catching up on orders.

[glbarlow]

Wow, what a journey and what a beautiful result. It serves as ongoing inspiration for those following in your wake. Not that I can achieve a result such as yours, but it will be fun to try to come close.

 

I understand about the wood and price involved for the base, and I’ll appreciate the plans, especially for the three pieces holding her up. One nice final offering I hope you’ll consider is the carved crest/name plate we can all use with what ever base we end up with.

 

I recall first looking in wonder at your build log several years ago, now it’s a amazing finished result  that I’m also trying to build. I’m sure there is a museum shelf waiting for your Winchelsea.  Like others all I can say is Well Done!

[Hubac's Historian]

Congratulations, Chuck, on a very fine build.  This is inspiring stuff!

[Seventynet]

Chuck, congratulations on a fine build. This, as all of your builds, is such an inspiration to me and I eagerly look forward to the next project.

Ian

[gjdale]

Congratulations on completing a real masterpiece Chuck. As others have said, inspirational.

[garyshipwright]

Congratulations, Chuck, on a job well done and may you next one be just as good if not better. Look forward to seeing it and have enjoy watching your Winchelsea come to life.  Gary

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Congratulations, Chuck, beautiful work and a truly great log! Your explanations and instructions are wonderful and I look forward to what comes next!

 

Don

[hollowneck]

Congratulations,Chuck. Your unwavering focus on quality (and fidelity) is an inspiration to many, many members of this forum. You have truly given so much of yourself, to so many. I know I am not alone when I personally say ”Thank You” for all that you have done to elevate our hobby.

[rafine]

Congratulations ,Chuck. A truly spectaular acheivement and the basis for the finest kit ever offered. .

 

Bob

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[Ryland Craze]

Congratulations Chuck on this fine build.  I have to echo the comments of those above.  Truly a masterpiece.  The build log is wonderful as it was interesting how you developed the various components and the thought process behind them.  Truly enjoyable.

[BobG]

It doesn't get much better than this, Chuck. Truly a work of art!

[jpalmer1970]

Absolutely awesome. 

[FrankWouts]

Congratulations on your exquisite achievement, a beautiful work of art and inspiration for us all!

She’s a real beauty!

Frank.

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

Congratulations Chuck.

im just novice in this hobby but it was tremendous learning force for me.

Enjoyed every minute of it and even more every look at finished piece. 

so complex and so beautiful. Thankfully this hobby is not momentous as music but rather like paining art.

takes years to finish but achievement stays for centuries to impress,  shine and give emotions.... cant wait to strip and redo last part with proper parts.

 

[westwood]

I think everything has already been said.
I still look at the pictures over and over again with my mouth open.
Really beautiful work!
And even though your Winie is finished I will be reading this thread for many years to come.
So congratulations Chuck, have a wonderful vacation and I'm looking forward to your next project.

[Sluicemaster]

Magnificent!

[jfhealey]

Absolutely exquisite. A model that would grace any museum collection anywhere in the world.

Fred

[svein erik]

grait build, hats off , again😀 

 

svein.erik

[JpR62]

Congratulations on this wonderful model.

It will undoubtedly be a reference for its historical accuracy and for the beauty and perfection of its realization.

Thank you for sharing this fantastic work!

[Chuck]

Thank you so much guys.  Its always a bit weird when you finish project that took years.  I cant believe its done actually.

 

writing the last chapter today.

[Katsumoto]

Chuck, all I can say that this is not only a masterpiece from a master shipbuilder, but also a true work of art. You guide others and make these kind of ships possible to build for other model shipbuilders. 
Just great leadership is all I can say. I'm sure you raised the bar with this one! Deep respect! 

[Knocklouder]

Looking in awe,  Congratulations 

[Kusawa2000]

3 hours ago, Chuck said:

Thank you so much guys.  Its always a bit weird when you finish project that took years.  I cant believe its done actually.

 

writing the last chapter today.

Chuck: Thanks for the "keep at it" approach.  There are often so many promises out there for a final product and the completion date keeps getting pushed back. Its nice to see the follow through. 

 

MIKE

[Chuck]

3 minutes ago, Kusawa2000 said:

There are often so many promises out there for a final product and the completion date keeps getting pushed back.

You are welcome.   I will be the first to admit that I take forever to design and produce these projects.   I cant rush through them.  So many kit mfgs seem to announce the availability of new kits every few months.   That is something I can never do.  This next project will be a bit of wait.   Hopefully worth it.  POF projects have triple the parts and more complexity.   I prefer quality over quantity any day.

 

I am also trying out some new design features to make it easier to build.

 

Chuck

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Congratulation for finishing this beautyful model.

[baribeaujm]

I join the voice of others congratulating you for completing the project. What a spendid model and how fun it is to build it!  Your ability to come up with creative solutions at difficult and critical parts of the build is quite remarkable. I still have many months (years?) in front of me to reach the finish line. Hopefully, in time to embark on a new journey with your forthcoming POF project.  

 

Kudos again.

 

Jean-Marc

[tlevine]

Fantastic work, Chuck!  

[Kusawa2000]

4 hours ago, Chuck said:

You are welcome.   I will be the first to admit that I take forever to design and produce these projects.   I cant rush through them.  So many kit mfgs seem to announce the availability of new kits every few months.   That is something I can never do.  This next project will be a bit of wait.   Hopefully worth it.  POF projects have triple the parts and more complexity.   I prefer quality over quantity any day.

 

I am also trying out some new design features to make it easier to build.

 

Chuck

Chuck: All I can say.. is keep at it. Just delved into the first dozen pages of chapter 1 of the Winchelsea project and I can say I am definitely looking forward to this project!

 

Mike Draper