HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:48 scale

[Ferit]

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

[Blue Ensign]

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.

 

 

[Blue Ensign]

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.

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A set of 1:48 scale figures stand to provide a human scale to the model.

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To provide an Historical link two copper coins of 1806 sit at the head and stern of Cheerful.

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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.

 

[Dowmer]

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

[Mirabell61]

Congratulations to completion of  your wonderful cutter model B.E.

A very beautiful built ship

 

Nils

[Seventynet]

Beautiful job B.E.! Congratulations. What’s next?

 

Ian

[davyboy]

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  

[MEDDO]

Congrats on another wonderful build. It certainly is a joy following along with you.

[Martin W]

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

 

 

[Tigersteve]

Congrats and nicely done!

Steve

[md1400cs]

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

[bruce d]

Fantastic. Your build log of Cheerful is my benchmark.

 

Bruce

[Ferit]

Unfortunately one of the few Logs I've followed with pleasure is over...

Congratulations BE.

[Blue Ensign]

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

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We'll be back. 🙂

 

B.E.

 

[Gahm]

Congratulations BE! What a superb model!

 

Thomas 

[rafine]

Congrats B.E. on a masterful piece of work. Always a pleasure to follow along, and looking forward to the next.

 

Bob

[gjdale]

Congratulations on another fine build B.E. Your logs are always a pleasure to follow and I look forward to your next project.

[marktiedens]

Beautiful work,B.E.

 

Mark

[JpR62]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful work. Beautiful ship model ! 😊

Looking forward to following your next build log .

[Katoom]

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.

[Ryland Craze]

Congratulations on the completion of your Cheerful.  I have enjoyed following your build log and look forward to your next build.

[Rustyj]

Hi B.E.

 

Great workmanship and presentation. It was a pleasure following along too. Well done!

[John Cheevers]

Very well done! It was a rewarding experience studying your photographs of this very fine model.

[flyer]

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

[DelF]

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

[Ian B]

Thanks for making the time to share the build with us, I wonder how many 'Cheerfuls' there are in the world fleet now?

[Kurt Johnson]

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

[oldmate]

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]

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.

 

 

[ccoyle]

That's a wonderful idea. And I'm pleased to finally know your real name. 😉