Ferit Posted May 17, 2019 Share #541 Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Hi BE, At pictures #8418, #8420 the opening of the hook of the cat block looks outside, then at #8529, #8534 inside... Let me know which one is correct or if it doesn't matter. Edited May 17, 2019 by Ferit Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #542 Posted May 18, 2019 Thank you Michael, and Ferit. I'm impressed Ferit, I see you have been paying close attention.👍 I realised that I had rigged the cat blocks with the hook points outboard, when based on many contemporary models, the hook point faces inboard. I changed the arrangement to reflect this. Regards, B.E. Ferit 1 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share #543 Posted May 20, 2019 Post 90 Cheerful is completed. An eighteen month journey has drawn to a conclusion. It is interesting to note that the original was built and fitted out within a twelve month period. Tempted as I may be to mast and rig her, display constraints rule this out, but it's not like I don't have fully rigged models on display, Pegasus, and indeed a 1:72 scale cutter amongst others. I am happy to conclude the build with this configuration in the knowledge that there are many contemporary models displayed in this style. I really have to compliment Chuck for making this posssible with his wonderful plans, accurate pre-cut hull parts, mini kits, and excellent instructions. Cheerful as I bought it is an example of a high end PoB kit with beautiful kit specific fittings, a real pleasure to build. I must also compliment Jason at Crown Timberyard who supplied the bulk of the Boxwood strip and sheet, presented in a very clean and accurate condition. So here are the completion photo's before I slip the cover over the base. The case wasn't designed for Cheerful but for Pegasus to serve as protection during the long years before she was masted, but it does ideally fit the bill. 9361(2) 9371 9360(2) 9374(2) A set of 1:48 scale figures stand to provide a human scale to the model. 9376 9380(2) 9365(2) To provide an Historical link two copper coins of 1806 sit at the head and stern of Cheerful. 9382 9384 9387 9388 9392(2) 9383 9396 9403 Display position yet to be decided; Finally I must thank those members who have shown interest in this build and for their supportive comments and 'likes'. Regards, B.E. usedtosail, md1400cs, rafine and 36 others 39 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowmer Posted May 20, 2019 Share #544 Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Congratulations and great work BE. Quite a beautiful representation. I especially like the added touch of the coins. I may steal that idea some day. Where did you acquire the 1:48 scale figures? I have found them difficult to procure. Edited May 20, 2019 by Dowmer paulsutcliffe, Blue Ensign and Martin W 3 Quote Able bodied seaman, subject to the requirements of the service. "I may very well sink, but I'm damned if I'll Strike!" JPJ My Pacific Northwest Discovery Series: On the slipways in the lumberyard Union, 1792 - 1:48 scale - POF Scratch build 18th Century Longboat - circa 1790 as used in the PNW fur trade - FINISHED Future Builds (Wish List) Columbia Redidiva, 1787 HM Armed Tender Chatham, 1788 HMS Discovery, 1789 Captain Vancouver Santiago, 1775 - Spanish Frigate of Explorer Bruno de Hezeta Lady Washington, 1787 - Original Sloop Rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted May 20, 2019 Share #545 Posted May 20, 2019 Congratulations to completion of your wonderful cutter model B.E. A very beautiful built ship Nils Martin W and Blue Ensign 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted May 20, 2019 Share #546 Posted May 20, 2019 Beautiful job B.E.! Congratulations. What’s next? Ian Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 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...
davyboy Posted May 20, 2019 Share #547 Posted May 20, 2019 Congratulations Maurice,she looks beautiful. Looking forward to following your next build. I received my HMS Speedwell book & plans last week now looking forward with some trepidation to building her POB. A good deal more difficult (for me anyway) than my Cheerful (finished) was. You should be getting an email from me later this week,Admiral has been away in Germany visiting friends hence the delay. Dave Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 20, 2019 Share #548 Posted May 20, 2019 Congrats on another wonderful build. It certainly is a joy following along with you. Blue Ensign and Martin W 2 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted May 20, 2019 Share #549 Posted May 20, 2019 I also have to say the coins add a nice detail. Well done as always, BE, and as one of the many who follow your work, I have to say thank you for sharing your historical knowledge and your skills. Your logs have inspired us all. But why no final picture of William? cheers, Martin Blue Ensign 1 Quote Current Build: HMS FLY 1776 Previous Builds: Rattlesnake 1781 Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted May 20, 2019 Share #550 Posted May 20, 2019 Congrats and nicely done! Steve Blue Ensign 1 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...
md1400cs Posted May 20, 2019 Share #551 Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Congratulations indeed! As we would presume to say here in your old colonies - "Now that's a Grand Slam of a job. Though it seems that you had good help from two of our colonist's businesses for supplies lol... As always B.E. your work is superlative, and always a pleasure and learning experience to follow. Cheers Edited May 20, 2019 by md1400cs Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted May 20, 2019 Share #552 Posted May 20, 2019 Fantastic. Your build log of Cheerful is my benchmark. Bruce Blue Ensign and Martin W 2 Quote 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferit Posted May 21, 2019 Share #553 Posted May 21, 2019 Unfortunately one of the few Logs I've followed with pleasure is over... Congratulations BE. Blue Ensign and Martin W 2 Quote Best Regards… Ferit KUTLU Under construction: Frigate Berlin (Brandenburg Navy) Hope: Frigate Wappen Von Hamburg (Brandenburg Navy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share #554 Posted May 21, 2019 Thank you Guys, for your appreciation @Dowmer - the figures are Amati 35mm code 8008. I just used metal blackener to colour them. @Ian - Not quite decided on my next project yet. I do have Chuck's Longboat and Barge kits under the bench, but my interest is also aroused by the upcoming Alert kit from Chris. @ Martin - Just for you, with his dockyard contract completed William has taken to the meadows for a summer of well deserved r&r 9224(2) We'll be back. 🙂 B.E. MEDDO, paulsutcliffe, Tigersteve and 6 others 9 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gahm Posted May 21, 2019 Share #555 Posted May 21, 2019 Congratulations BE! What a superb model! Thomas Blue Ensign 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted May 21, 2019 Share #556 Posted May 21, 2019 Congrats B.E. on a masterful piece of work. Always a pleasure to follow along, and looking forward to the next. Bob Blue Ensign and Martin W 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted May 21, 2019 Share #557 Posted May 21, 2019 Congratulations on another fine build B.E. Your logs are always a pleasure to follow and I look forward to your next project. Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktiedens Posted May 21, 2019 Share #558 Posted May 21, 2019 Beautiful work,B.E. Mark Martin W and Blue Ensign 2 Quote current build - HMS Vanguard - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JpR62 Posted May 21, 2019 Share #559 Posted May 21, 2019 Thank you for sharing your wonderful work. Beautiful ship model ! 😊 Looking forward to following your next build log . Blue Ensign 1 Quote Jean-Paul 'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks', Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions Current builds : Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 Santa Maria boat 1492 - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:24 Captain John Smith's shallop - Korabel (Ukraine) - 1:32 Finished build : Queen Anne Barge - Syren Ship Model - 1:24 Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways - 1:48 Batelina - MarisStella - 1:10 Next on list : HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Syren Ship Model - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoom Posted May 21, 2019 Share #560 Posted May 21, 2019 Yet another congratulations on a job well done! You have much to be proud of so take a moment to enjoy the praise from all of us that have admired your efforts for quite some time. Blue Ensign 1 Quote Kevin My Introduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted May 21, 2019 Share #561 Posted May 21, 2019 Congratulations on the completion of your Cheerful. I have enjoyed following your build log and look forward to your next build. Blue Ensign 1 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...
Rustyj Posted May 21, 2019 Share #562 Posted May 21, 2019 Hi B.E. Great workmanship and presentation. It was a pleasure following along too. Well done! Blue Ensign 1 Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cheevers Posted May 21, 2019 Share #563 Posted May 21, 2019 Very well done! It was a rewarding experience studying your photographs of this very fine model. Blue Ensign 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted May 22, 2019 Share #564 Posted May 22, 2019 Congratulations B.E. Also the presentation with that group of blackened figures - showing quality but not drawing away attention from the main object - is another stroke of genius. Cheers Peter Blue Ensign 1 Quote current build: The Naval Cutter Alert by flyer - Vanguard Models - scale 1:64 completed builds: HMS Bellerophon by flyer - Victory Models - scale 1:72 Yacht America by flyer - Mamoli - scale 1:66 - with some alterations Dolphyn Corel 1/50 Wasa Corel 1/75 La Gloire C.Mamoli 1/90 HM Bomb Vessel Granado JoTiKa HM Bomb Vessel Granado 1756 CC kit 1:64 Victory Models 1/64 HMS Pegasus by Flyer HMS Pickle, my interpretation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelF Posted May 29, 2019 Share #565 Posted May 29, 2019 Just caught up with your completed project. Many congratulations on another superb model. As ever, your logs serve as a great source of inspiration and ideas for the rest of us. Best wishes Derek Blue Ensign 1 Quote Cheers, Derek Current build: Duchess of Kingston On hold: HMS Winchelsea Previous builds: HMS Speedy, English Pinnace, Royal Yacht Caroline (gallery), Victory Cross-section (gallery), US Clipper Albatros, Red Dragon (years ago!) On the stocks: 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted May 29, 2019 Share #566 Posted May 29, 2019 Thanks for making the time to share the build with us, I wonder how many 'Cheerfuls' there are in the world fleet now? davyboy and Blue Ensign 2 Quote HMAV Bounty 'Billings' completed ⛵ HMS Cheerful - Syren-Chuck' completed Steam Pinnace 199 'Billings bashed' - completed ⚓ HMS Ledbury F30 --White Ensign -completed 😎 HMS Vanguard 'Victory models'-- completed Bismarck Amati 1/200 --underway 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Johnson Posted May 31, 2019 Share #567 Posted May 31, 2019 BE, A truly sterling masterpiece. It visually draws you to the period of the original Cheerful and must be a source of deep satisfaction to you ( once again ). Kudos, Kurt Blue Ensign 1 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmate Posted June 2, 2019 Share #568 Posted June 2, 2019 On 5/30/2019 at 9:37 PM, Kurt Johnson said: BE, A truly sterling masterpiece. It visually draws you to the period of the original Cheerful and must be a source of deep satisfaction to you ( once again ). Kudos, Kurt Blue Ensign, I could not say it better than Kurt has. Wonderful build that has encouraged me to take a stab at it. I have several builds in progress to the point of rigging and that frightens me so I put it off. Your build put my decision over the top. I have Chuck's plans and just ordered the wood for my build of the Cheerful today. I am looking forward to my build. Thanks for the inspiration Ric Blue Ensign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share #569 Posted June 13, 2019 Thank you all for your kind comments🙂 As a footnote to the completion of my Cheerful build, as with Pegasus I indulged myself with a photo build album. Today I received the Album. This particular one has 72 pages of 28 x 21cm full colour photo's produced by Vistaprint at a cost of £41.52 delivered. Regards, B.E. MEDDO, rafine, realworkingsailor and 20 others 23 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted June 13, 2019 Share #570 Posted June 13, 2019 That's a wonderful idea. And I'm pleased to finally know your real name. 😉 Ryland Craze, paulsutcliffe, Blue Ensign and 4 others 7 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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