HMS Winchelsea 1764 by CaptMorgan (Steve) - FINISHED - 1:48

[Chuck]

That looks really good.  You should be very happy with that result.  The color looks fantastic.  If you just do a little light sanding before you use the glue it will be fine.  I havent had any issues.  You should absolutely apply the WOP though.  At least two coats sanding between coats.  Wipe off the excess and buff the second coat so it doesnt get glossy.

 

I hope this project has been worthwhile so far and you are enjoying it.   Based on your model I would say that you are!!!

[Rustyj]

Looking really good Steve. I do as Chuck suggested and haven't had any issues gluing.

 

[CaptMorgan]

Chapter 2 is now complete. 

I broke/ruined my fair share of planks but I think everything turned out pretty good.  I preferred a little darker seams so I ran a pencil on both sides of the planks.

Below are a few photos to show where we are currently.   

Now it is time for a small break and do a review of Chapter 3.  It will be a nice change of pace from the planking for a while....

I hope everyone out there is doing good and dealing with this virus.  These are indeed strange times but we will get thru it.....

[Chuck]

That looks excellent.  It is shaping up to be an excellent model.

 

Also check out the few other logs that have started chapter 3.   There are some really good discussions in those that will certainly help you out.

 

Chuck

[JeffT]

Well done!

[captainscott]

That's looking very nice.

[scrubbyj427]

Very nice work! 

[Rustyj]

That planking is looking really good! I hear you on the broken/messed up planks.

I've probably have enough in the bin to plank a small cutter!

[Chuck]

How is chapter 3 coming along?

[CaptMorgan]

6 hours ago, Chuck said:

How is chapter 3 coming along?

I'm still here and slowly chugging along.  I guess I have been slow to post anything.  I didn't realize how long it had been since my last post but here a few pics of where things stand as to today.

I guess the only thing I'm having an issue with are the little pieces that go above the roof and also the upper and lower parts of the pillars.  No matter how many I make I don't seem to find any I like, let alone try to make 12 of them that look similar.  I'll get it sooner or later...   

      

Hope things are good in your part of the world.  

Also everyone else out there....   Be safe....

[Wacom]

1 hour ago, CaptMorgan said:

I guess the only thing I'm having an issue with are the little pieces that go above the roof and also the upper and lower parts of the pillars.  No matter how many I make I don't seem to find any I like, let alone try to make 12 of them that look similar. 

Steve, I struggled with this problem until the eureka moment arrived.  Instead of trying to make 12 the same I realised that they are all different.

I then used the template that Chuck provides and lined up my moulding with each template  (one at a time) and carefully cut the angles.

whilst my skill level is not up there with the likes of Chuck they are a lot better than all My other (too many to count) attempts.  Hope this helps.

Your  work on the hull is outstanding.

[OldChur]

Looking Great Steve.  I like the effect of the red on the moldings.  

 

[Beckmann]

Hi Steve, that looks good! Just a little thing: The lower molding at the bow should be longer, so there is no gap to the stem.

Matthias

[Chuck]

Yes it looks very good indeed.  Well done.  And yes all of those tiny uprights for the fancy rail are different.   They angle aft and that changes with each one.

[CaptMorgan]

Hello everyone. 

It's been a while since my last update so I thought I would take a little time to get that done.  I finally got those window pillars done of the sides.  They didn't turn out to bad - at least for me.  I'm happy with them. 

 

 

 

I kind of like the blue windows.  LOL   I don't think I will keep them...

I still have to finish up the pillars on the rear to finish that up. 

Then the rails on the roof to finish up Chapter 3.  

       

[Wacom]

You must be pleased with the result of your hard work, its looking great👍👍👍

[Chuck]

That looks fantastic.  Hope you are enjoying the model.  You are doing really well with it.  Beautiful work.

[Rustyj]

Great looking workmanship! Well done!

[Edwardkenway]

Lovely work and a very nice looking model, I'm looking forward to chapter four 

[Kevin]

that stern planking looks stunning

 

[CaptMorgan]

Just a quick update to mark the end of Chapter 3.  

I admit I was not looking forward to doing the pillars and the tops & bottoms to them, along with the roof rails, but everything turned out OK -- at least for me.

 

 

 

 

Now it is time to clean up the shop to get ready for Chapter 4.

[Chuck]

So how is it going with your winnie?

 

 

[CaptMorgan]

6 hours ago, Chuck said:

So how is it going with your winnie?

 

 

I'm still here -- still making progress but at a pretty slow pace. We bought a new house so the shop has taken a back seat for a while. 

I had not noticed how long it had been since I posted anything.  The picture shows where we are today.  Nothing is glued to the deck yet and still have a lot of fitting to do with the margin planks.  We're getting there.  

  

[FrankWouts]

Congratulations on your new house Steve! Sometimes you also have to follow the priority list of your admiral. At least I have to with mine.

Your Winnie is becoming more and more beautiful and I can only hope to reach the same result finally.

Keep up the good work!

 

Edited March 28, 2021 by FrankWouts
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[wyz]

Steve, you're building one beautiful model.  It's turning out great.  Your new home may slow you down some, but I doubt it will affect the quality one bit.  It's fun to read through your build log, and I will continue to follow your progress.

Tom

[abelson]

Intriguing model. You definitely have a talent for model ship building.

[Chuck]

That is looking nice and tidy.   Very nice progress.  You have most of the repetitive stuff all done except for the cannons.   It should go much easier from this point on.

[CaptMorgan]

I have finally finished up Chapter 4 so I thought it was time for an update.  There was nothing to unusual for me but I did follow Mikes lead and kept all of the deck fittings removable.  This really helped with the sanding & finishing of the deck.

 

 

 

So now it's time to clean up the shop & do some review of Chapter 5.  A whole new set of challenges......

Hopefully I'm am done making so much sawdust for a while.

Steve

 

 

 

Edited July 1, 2021 by CaptMorgan

[WalrusGuy]

4 minutes ago, CaptMorgan said:

all of the deck fittings removable

I hope I remember this for my Confed build. The decking is looking great!!! 😀 

[Matt D]

Beautiful work, Steve!  I’m going to do the same - leaving the coamings, partners, etc. loose until the deck is done.  I’m certain I would damage them otherwise.