HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48

[Rustyj]

On 4/26/2021 at 7:49 PM, dvm27 said:

Just curious about the size of the rudder opening. Seems a bit small (in the photo view). If your rudder were functional would you be able to swing it to it's proper angle

 

Hi Greg. I've enjoyed working with the pear and happy with the way it is looking. As to the rudder opening you are correct about the openings size. I can get about 2/3 movement but I didn't want to cut away more of the frieze. So straight and steady for this Winnie! Can't get anything past those sharp eyes of yours. 

Edited April 28, 2021 by Rustyj

[dvm27]

Not so much sharp eyes as been there before. Cutting the rudder hole opening and filing it out to the correct size with all the angles involved is nerve wracking.  I too took the "close enough" approach on my Swan class model.

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

its brilliant Rusty. 

[Rustyj]

Thank you Vlad.

[Rustyj]

I was able to find a little time to complete the rudder cover and the benches.

The parts are laser cut from cherry by Syren. and are perfect.

Now I have to clean up any dust so I can add the windows to the stern and Q galleries 

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Edited May 5, 2021 by Rustyj

[Wacom]

Perfection, as usual 😇😇😇

[scrubbyj427]

Looking really good Rusty! 

[glbarlow]

I get more and more tempted when I see yours and others on this beautiful but huge ship. 

[Rustyj]

Thank you Reg, JJ and Glenn. Also for all the likes.

 

Glenn despite it's size it's really a lot of fun. Plus it's not rigged so that helps keep the foot print down.

[Thistle17]

Have some time to model I see. Your quality of work never skips a beat Rusty! That can be hard to do with limited time. I observe the mornings are best for me.

Joe

[glbarlow]

1 hour ago, Rustyj said:

despite it's size it's really a lot of fun.

I may yet. I’d go for the Cherry version. 

[Chuck]

Really nice Rusty.   You are getting to all the fun stuff now.

[Rustyj]

6 hours ago, Chuck said:

You are getting to all the fun stuff now

Thanks Chuck. Yes this is the reward for all the planking. 😁

[Greg M]

Beautiful work Rusty.  The cherry really pops out.

[Rustyj]

Thanks Greg!

[Rustyj]

Now that most of the dusty work is done I've installed all of the quarter gallery and stern windows. 

I also cut the inboard stern window sills. 

Next up will be the gun port lids and hinges.

 

[scrubbyj427]

Looking really nice Rusty! Love the colors and the wood.

[Chuck]

She looks great Rusty.  Better every time I see it. 😃

 

Chuck

[Rustyj]

 

 

43 minutes ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Love the colors and the wood.

 

4 minutes ago, Chuck said:

Better every time I see it

 

Thanks JJ and Chuck! I'm glad I can squeeze some time in to work on her!

[Stuntflyer]

Looking quite nice, Rusty! Interesting colors too.

 

Mike

[Rustyj]

Thanks Mike. Also thanks for all the likes.

[jfhealey]

Keep it up Rusty. This is going to be a fantastic model - one to be really proud of - when you are done.

Fred

[Rustyj]

Thanks Fred. She is a joy to build too.

[Thistle17]

You have to bring her to one of our fall meetings Rusty! It is turning out to be such a beauty in the wood you have chosen. I should think it will inspire us all especially our newest members.

Joe

[glbarlow]

So meticulous. Your painting and color choices are excellent, it looks natural and authentic, not over the top with the gold.  Well done!

[Rustyj]

23 hours ago, glbarlow said:

 Your painting and color choices are excellent, it looks natural and authentic

Thanks Glenn. It's been fun trying to get a good look with the various woods and paint to accent the friezes. Now if I could just squeeze in some shop time. 

 

also thanks for all the likes! 

[FrankWouts]

Wow those colors, so warm and colorful... Maybe I’ll build a second one with your example, when this one’s finished in Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Plenty of Swiss pear lying around here, didn’t know it combines so nice with the cherry!

 

Edited July 16, 2021 by FrankWouts

[Rustyj]

Hi All! Long time no see. Well life intruded on my modeling for the last few months but most

has been squared away and no longer demanding so much of my time. So now the workshop

is again open for business. 

 

The poor Winnie has been in dry dock all this time, covered and ignored.

 

 

I've started out small by building the ladders for the two hatches. They are ones in Cherry purchased from Syren.

 

 

 

 

Small progress but it's great to be back at it! Next up I'll be doing the gun port lids and hinges.

 

 

 

 

 

[Chuck]

Looks great Rusty.   It was so good to see your Winnie in person yesterday.  It looks even better up close.   

 

Glad to see you back at it.

 

Chuck

[Thistle17]

You will have to fill the group in at our next meeying on the conference. I am sure your model was well received.

Joe