Nunnehi (Don) Posted April 20, 2021 Author #61 Posted April 20, 2021 Thanks, Edward, I appreciate it. You’re moving along nicely with yours, any updates? Don Vladimir_Wairoa, Edwardkenway and FrankWouts 3
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 9, 2021 Author #62 Posted June 9, 2021 It’s been an interesting few weeks working on the guns, the gun port doors, and eye bolts and split rings. I found the gun port hinges particularly challenging and am not completely happy with how they came out - still need to install the two at the bow. I have a bunch of photo etch brass left over from other projects, and used bits and pieces to make the hinges but had a lot of trouble getting them shaped properly. The guns went together well and the weathering powder is a nice touch that adds a bit of depth. I got really good at making eye bolts and split rings - the annealed wire Chuck recommended is easy to work with and cuts well using a razor saw. Some pics……….. Don Matt D, dvm27, Chuck and 13 others 16
Chuck Posted June 9, 2021 #63 Posted June 9, 2021 Lovely progress. FrankWouts 1 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 9, 2021 Author #64 Posted June 9, 2021 Thanks, Chuck! I’d like to rig a gun or two, can you advise on block/rope sizes? Thanks again, Don FrankWouts 1
Chuck Posted June 9, 2021 #65 Posted June 9, 2021 5/32" singles..... Rope sizes are more difficult. But I figure .018 for the tackles and .050 to .054 for the breach line. Chuck FrankWouts 1 Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 9, 2021 Author #66 Posted June 9, 2021 35 minutes ago, Chuck said: 5/32" singles..... Rope sizes are more difficult. But I figure .018 for the tackles and .050 to .054 for the breach line. Chuck Thanks! FrankWouts 1
rafine Posted June 9, 2021 #67 Posted June 9, 2021 I used Lees to figure sizes and I came up with 5/32" singles for the blocks, .015 for the tackles and .028 for the breach ropes. I make no claim of accuracy for my calculations, but you can see the results on my log. Bob FrankWouts 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 9, 2021 Author #68 Posted June 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, rafine said: I used Lees to figure sizes and I came up with 5/32" singles for the blocks, .015 for the tackles and .028 for the breach ropes. I make no claim of accuracy for my calculations, but you can see the results on my log. Bob Thanks, Bob, they look great! I use your build as a reference on a regular basis, looks like you’re a month or so ahead of me. Glad your plumbing issue went well and you’re on the mend! Take care, Don FrankWouts 1
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 10, 2021 Author #69 Posted June 10, 2021 A couple of more pics - having a weird problem with them uploading upside down using an iPhone to make them. Oh well………… Thanks for all the likes! Don BobG, Edwardkenway, Archi and 12 others 15
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted June 10, 2021 #70 Posted June 10, 2021 Lovely work Don. Proud ship FrankWouts 1
BobG Posted June 11, 2021 #72 Posted June 11, 2021 Wonderful in every way, Don. She's really coming along. FrankWouts 1 Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
FrankWouts Posted June 11, 2021 #73 Posted June 11, 2021 Beautiful work Don! Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 11, 2021 Author #74 Posted June 11, 2021 Thanks, Bob and Frank, I appreciate it! And thanks again for all the likes. Don
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 20, 2021 Author #75 Posted August 20, 2021 I’m just about finished with Chapter 7 and thought that it’s time to post an update. My wife and I have been doing some traveling this summer so it’s taken a bit longer than I thought it would. I chose to open a couple of the bulkhead doors and used Chucks dremel method to make the stanchions for the companionway. The chain pumps went together well but it took a bit of fiddling to get the cranks properly shaped and sized to get everything to line up and look like it should - lots of dry fitting and tweaking here and there. One of the rear crank handles is still a little out of whack but it’s not really noticeable. I added one of the new barrels for a little added detail. Don scrubbyj427, Matt D, Edwardkenway and 11 others 14
BobG Posted August 20, 2021 #76 Posted August 20, 2021 Very nice, Don! Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
rafine Posted August 20, 2021 #77 Posted August 20, 2021 Beautifully done Don. Bob Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 20, 2021 Author #78 Posted August 20, 2021 Thanks, Guys, I appreciate it! Don
Chuck Posted August 20, 2021 #79 Posted August 20, 2021 Really nice progress Don. Those pump handles are tricky. Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 20, 2021 Author #80 Posted August 20, 2021 Thanks, Chuck, yes they are. In the picture, the handle looks too thick although, off-camera, not so much. I think I’ll thin them down some - here’s another pic……….. Don Jorge Diaz O, Archi, Edwardkenway and 3 others 6
scrubbyj427 Posted August 20, 2021 #81 Posted August 20, 2021 Looking really good Don. You’re moving right along, paving the way for the rest of us. JJ Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 20, 2021 Author #82 Posted August 20, 2021 Thanks, JJ, I appreciate the kind words. I’m really enjoying your build, your hair brackets and planking are impressive and really set the standard - really first rate! Thanks again, Don scrubbyj427 1
scrubbyj427 Posted August 21, 2021 #83 Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Thank you Don! I’m enjoying this group project very much. Everyone is doing a great job. Edited August 21, 2021 by scrubbyj427 Spelling Nunnehi (Don) 1 Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 - 5th rate 32 gun frigate (on hold for now) HMS Portland 1770 Prototype 1:48 - 4th rate 50 gun ship
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 25, 2021 Author #84 Posted August 25, 2021 Have finished Chapter 7 and rigged a couple of guns using references here as well as pics I took while visiting the Victory in Portsmouth a few years ago. Yes, the rope coils are too big but my wife likes them so that’s probably how they’ll stay. Don scrubbyj427, Dave B, Jorge Diaz O and 15 others 16 2
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 25, 2021 Author #85 Posted August 25, 2021 Thanks for all the likes, guys, I really appreciate it. Don BobG 1
Nunnehi (Don) Posted September 3, 2021 Author #86 Posted September 3, 2021 After a truly character building experience with the USPS, including three service requests and with Chuck’s help with tracking info, the stoves that I ordered from Syren finally showed up. I have two, one for the Winnie and one for the mantel, and have pretty much finished the first one. It went together well with the only change being the substitution of 2.5mm copper tubing for the laser cut vents. It still needs some paint touch up and a bit of weathering powder but, I think, it looks nice. Don Wacom, JpR62, scrubbyj427 and 14 others 15 2
Rustyj Posted September 28, 2021 #87 Posted September 28, 2021 This is some great workmanship! Well done. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Nunnehi (Don) Posted September 28, 2021 Author #88 Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks, Rusty, I appreciate it! Your build looks top notch and is one that I use as a reference on a regular basis. Thanks again, Don
glbarlow Posted September 28, 2021 #89 Posted September 28, 2021 Well done, a great reference of when I start my Winnie next month. Regards, Glenn Current Build: Don't know yet. Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose
Nunnehi (Don) Posted September 28, 2021 Author #90 Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks, Glenn, and I really look forward to your build. I have followed your Cheerful project with great interest and have permanently bookmarked it in my tutorial folder as a really good “how to” - wonderful stuff! Thanks again, Don glbarlow 1
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