HMS Winchelsea by Paulsutcliffe 1/48

[paulsutcliffe]

Ok I'm in, i have been debating what to build next as the sirius is getting closed to the finish line, After 17 years (with a gap in the middle) of working on a POF from scratch i thought I would do something a bit easier and where someone else has done all the research for me, thanks chuck, I purchased the Triton plans at the same time but have decided on the Winchelsea next

Plans are printed, Wood is ordered

[Chuck]

Wonderful News.......glad to have you on board!!!  I am hoping to finish my planking this week if all goes well.

 

Chuck

[paulsutcliffe]

Thanks chuck, looking forward to starting

[paulsutcliffe]

False keel being cut

So First question, Just to check what length should the false keel be ? Mine is coming in at 32"

Im guessing the size of frigates changed quite a lot in the 30 years between these two, both at 1/48

[paulsutcliffe]

Im fitting in some pieces while glue is drying on the sirius, stem completed

Edited November 19, 2019 by paulsutcliffe

[paulsutcliffe]

First bulkheads attached, every other one and some heavy duty aluminium extrusion to keep everything straight as the ply false keel seemed to have a mind of its own once cut out

[paulsutcliffe]

Finally managed to get some work done, warmer weather although very wet, all bulkheads now cut and fitted, due to the fact that I am very lucky to work in such a warm and dry garage 😁😁 I have started adding spacers between the bulkheads to help keep everything nice and straight, they can be just seen in the First picture

 

The clerk of the cheques yacht can be seen in front at 1/32 scale

 

[jfhealey]

You and Scrubby J win the most interesting workplace prize by a country mile in my book.

Fred

[paulsutcliffe]

Ha thanks Fred, its not easy keeping that mess organised 😁😁scrubby j's engine room is spotless compared to my garage, I do keep trying to organise it a bit better but it doesn't work🤣

Edited February 24, 2020 by paulsutcliffe