HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Trussben - 1:48

[garyshipwright]

Ben she really looks good and maybe just maybe mine will come out half as good. Really love the look and she is top notch that's for sure. I take it that your lower part of the hull is planked with holly? Helps bring out the hull really nicely. Gary

[Trussben]

On 7/28/2022 at 7:13 PM, garyshipwright said:

Ben she really looks good and maybe just maybe mine will come out half as good. Really love the look and she is top notch that's for sure. I take it that your lower part of the hull is planked with holly? Helps bring out the hull really nicely. Gary

I’m sure your model will be as excellent as your scratch work is.

Yes - Holly lower planking.

[Trussben]

Headworks on the starboard side almost complete, I think i will remove the hair bracket friezes and replace them to try to better match it all together so the seams are less visible.

[glbarlow]

Excellent work, you’ve done a great job, very neat work. 

[dvm27]

Lovely work, Ben. Would it be possible the stitch both decals together and apply them as one to cover the seam? 

[Trussben]

2 hours ago, dvm27 said:

Lovely work, Ben. Would it be possible the stitch both decals together and apply them as one to cover the seam? 

No Greg, The frieze prints are in two parts, but I believe I can do a much better job second time around trying to make it as seamless as possible, and I still have the portside to start.

[scrubbyj427]

Looks very nice Ben. Well done. Very rewarding part of the build.

JJ

[Trussben]

Phew - all the cannons finally completed.

 

[Chuck]

Nicely done!!   I said the same thing when I finished mine.  

[garyshipwright]

Hi Ben. I been looking at your planking and must say it is out standing that's for sure. The holly you used for the planking below the wale is a eye catcher.  Am think about using holly for the lower planking that is with your permission good sir. Keep up the great work. Gary

[Trussben]

On 9/21/2022 at 9:54 PM, garyshipwright said:

Hi Ben. I been looking at your planking and must say it is out standing that's for sure. The holly you used for the planking below the wale is a eye catcher.  Am think about using holly for the lower planking that is with your permission good sir. Keep up the great work. Gary

Hey Gary,

 

Go for it!

 

I like the look, but to purchase really nice Holly that has no grey striations is quite expensive, some of my planking shows a little bit of it even though it was good quality!

 

But when you see it in natural light it really looks great IMO.

 

[garyshipwright]

Ben I have some good holly with no gray streaks and probably have had it for a few years. Not sure if I have enough  to plank the hull but we will see.  I also have some silver maple which is probably just as white. so maybe I see if I can find more of both. Well good sir you got it right and wood now days is quite expensive.  Thanks again. Gary

[garyshipwright]

Ben if you was going to buy some Holly for you building where would you go to get some? Am not sure if I have enough and figure maybe I would get a couple of pieces before I start that part of the build. Thank you. Gary

[Trussben]

On 9/24/2022 at 9:10 AM, garyshipwright said:

Ben if you was going to buy some Holly for you building where would you go to get some? Am not sure if I have enough and figure maybe I would get a couple of pieces before I start that part of the build. Thank you. Gary

Hi Gary

 

the only place that I know that sells really good quality “ WHITE” Holly is Domex, but it’s not cheap! Expect to pay $100 for a piece 1x6x20”.

 

http://www.domexhardwoods.com/catalog/holly-lumber

Edited September 25, 2022 by Trussben

[Trussben]

Headworks on both side now completed, just need to make the gunport lids to finish Chapter5.

[Rustyj]

Looking really nice Ben!

[Trussben]

Thanks Rusty!! I’m a long way behind you other guys but I usually get a little more modeling time during the winter.

[Rustyj]

On 10/24/2022 at 4:33 PM, Trussben said:

I usually get a little more modeling time during the winter.

 Ah the one good thing about winter. More modeling time!

[Vladimir_Wairoa]

beautiful work indeed. wow. 

[dvm27]

Lovely head work, Ben. This experience should come in handy when it's time to do those Pegasus head structures.

[Trussben]

I started to get all the beams cleaned up and sized for each position.

 

[Chuck]

Looking great Ben....glad to see some fun stuff getting done.

[Trussben]

Thanks Chuck.

[Trussben]

Started building the stove.

 

[Trussben]

And the pumps and Capstan.

 

[scrubbyj427]

Coming along nice Ben. Are those pumps boxwood? How do you manage two at a time?😂

[Trussben]

JJ - I personally actually find it better to have two builds! When I get annoyed or distracted with one I work on the other one for a bit.

[scrubbyj427]

18 hours ago, Trussben said:

JJ - I personally actually find it better to have two builds! When I get annoyed or distracted with one I work on the other one for a bit.

That’s just  the answer I wanted to hear to justify my need to start another one lol! 
obviously it’s working for you as both projects are progressing nicely.

[Rustyj]

Very nice Ben. I agree sometimes you need to shift gears on builds that take years to complete. 

[Trussben]

Small progress to Winnie as I’m spending the small amount of modeling time that I currently get on my Pegasus model.

Stove has been completed and I have started work on the gunport lids that are required.