Thunder Posted November 11, 2018 Author #91 Posted November 11, 2018 Dfell, egkb, glennreader and 3 others 6 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
Thunder Posted November 11, 2018 Author #92 Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) pumps and galley chimney were missing from the kit so these were scratch built from scrap. This was a really enjoyable build which had its issues along the way. the instructions and drawings were good. Rigging details good but some details m I believe to be incorrect. I felt lucky to have been able to find this kit. Considering 45 years odd old the timber and parts were in very good condition. As a kit, Chuck's is probably a lot better and very similar. As to where to display, when I asked the wife she said ' would make good kindling' I hope she was joking.!! So worst bit of doing the model - finishing it, I hate that feeling! Edited November 11, 2018 by Thunder GrandpaPhil, coxswain, Dfell and 7 others 10 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
lmagna Posted November 11, 2018 #93 Posted November 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Thunder said: I hope she was joking.!! I do also!!!! Bad Lady Bad Lady! Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Tim Curtis Posted November 11, 2018 #94 Posted November 11, 2018 Great build. Impressed by the quality of the kit. Impressed by how you built it. Just splendid! Tim Dfell 1
Blue Ensign Posted November 11, 2018 #95 Posted November 11, 2018 Well done Thunder, great job. 👏 B. E. Old Collingwood 1 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.
druxey Posted November 12, 2018 #96 Posted November 12, 2018 Congratulations on a fine result, Thunder. I remember seeing advertisements in Model Shipwright back in the '80s and wondered if the kit was as good as the photo in their ad. It is. Old Collingwood 1 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
lmagna Posted November 12, 2018 #97 Posted November 12, 2018 2 hours ago, druxey said: wondered if the kit was as good as the photo in their ad. It is when Thunder builds it. I doubt the results would be the same if it was me for example! Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
Thunder Posted November 12, 2018 Author #98 Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks everyone especially Lou. I am a fair to middling builder and your work on the Providence shows you to be an accomplished builder. A difficult kit to view and not a lot of point as I may never see another. It was strange as having no materials for masts or yards but had all the rigging blocks. She is also only single planked which means you have to be careful. It really was more of a scratch build than a kit. The old wood was a joy to work with. coxswain 1 Current Build(s): H.M.S Diana 1794 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale Completed Builds: H.M.S. Cruiser 1797 - Caldercraft 1:64 Scale H.M. Naval Cutter Speedy 1828 - Model Shipwright 1:48 Royal Caroline 1749 - Panart 1:47 H.M. Brig Supply 1759 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Pickle 1778 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.Y. Chatham 1741 - Caldercraft 1:64 H.M.S. Resolution Cutter - Corel 1:50 H.M.S. Racehorse - Sergal 1:47 (Renamed H.M.S. Thunder 1740) first wooden kit build.
lmagna Posted November 12, 2018 #99 Posted November 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, Thunder said: your work on the Providence shows you to be an accomplished builder. Now it seems you have added lying to your accomplishments! I am SO HAPPY with my work on the Providence at this point that I am thinking of starting all over from the framework out! Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey
paulsutcliffe Posted November 12, 2018 #100 Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) Very nice job thunder looks awesome, well done Regards Paul Edited November 12, 2018 by paulsutcliffe The clerk of the cheque's yacht of sheerness Current build HMS Sirius (1797) 1:48 scratch POF from NMM plans HMS Winchelsea by chuck 1:48 Cutter cheerful by chuck 1:48 Previous builds- Elidir - Thames steam barge Cutty Sark-Billings boats Wasa - billings boats Among others 😁
svein erik Posted November 12, 2018 #101 Posted November 12, 2018 Congrats on the finish model 👏👏 Svein.erik
Christopher Lincoln Posted October 30, 2024 #102 Posted October 30, 2024 Bill Shoulder was my Great Uncle. I have the manuscripts he wrote and a number of the original drawings he did for the model kit and the book about building Speedy. His model of this boat sat in his home in Clacton-on-sea until he passed away in 1999 after which it was passed on to his god son. I loved seeing this model, and was always impressed that he made every piece of it from scratch. It makes me happy to see people still building Speedy!
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