HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Nunnehi (Don) - FINISHED - 1:48

[scrubbyj427]

Lovely work Don! Glad to see you back and almost at the finish line. Those headrails and grating look very good.

 

JJ

[jfhealey]

I agree with JJ. However difficult you found the gratings and headrails you overcame the challenge triumphantly. You must be very pleased.

Regards

Fred 

[Chuck]

That looks so good.  My you have been busy.  It looks great.  

[glbarlow]

Nice work, it looks great.  Congratulations on the grandkids, they are truly our greatest reward.

[BobG]

14 hours ago, Nunnehi (Don) said:

Because of some early fairing errors, the port and starboard bow shape is not symmetrical, which has really complicated everything. I’ve tried to compensate, but getting the shapes right is probably the most difficult modeling challenge I’ve ever experienced.

She looking great, Don, and you're the only one who will notice a slight lack of symmetry. Everyone else that sees her will simply be gobsmacked that you could build such an impressive model.

 

Fairing the hull is, at least for me, one of the most challenging steps in model ship building and I've yet to do it well no matter how slowly I go while eyeing it from different angles and constantly checking with a batten. I admire those folks who complete this task with confidence and accuracy. 

[Rustyj]

Very well done Don. That is a fine looking model and congratulations on the twin grandchildren!

[Nunnehi (Don)]

JJ, Fred, Chuck, Glenn, Bob, and Rusty, thanks much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Fred, yes, I’m happy with it and have learned tons about how to do this. Thanks also for the Grandchildren comments, I’ll be 73 in a couple of weeks and these are my first - unfortunately they are on the other side of the country from us here in Alabama. Chuck, my next project is Cheerful and have already gotten a bit of a start - am really being careful with the fairing so I don’t have the problems I’m having now. Also, please put me on your Speedwell list. 
 

Thanks again, guys

 

Don

[Nunnehi (Don)]

I’m calling her finished - here’s some final pics………

 

and what’s next……..

[glbarlow]

Congratulations on reaching the finish line. A great sense of accomplishment no doubt.  Well done!

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, Glenn, I really appreciate it. Your build is looking great! By the way, I’m using your Cheerful as my primary reference for the build - it’s so nicely done!

 

Don

Edited July 2, 2023 by Nunnehi (Don)

[glbarlow]

11 hours ago, Nunnehi (Don) said:

using your Cheerful as my primary reference

Thanks, I’m glad it’s helpful. 

[scrubbyj427]

Excellent work Don! Your Winchelsea has turned out just wonderful! Congratulations! Do you plan to build a nice display? I will look forward to following your cheerful progress!

 

JJ

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, JJ, I appreciate it! I’ve been following your build and it’s really the next level, your joinery is so precise, something I haven’t quite mastered yet. Yes, am looking for a case and mounting hardware - suggestions welcome.

 

My son, his wife,  and my two new grand babies live in Portland and we’ll be there in a couple of weeks. We’re considering moving out there to be close, and Bend is one of the places we’ve been looking at. 
 

Thanks again,

Don

[scrubbyj427]

On 7/2/2023 at 11:10 AM, Nunnehi (Don) said:

Thanks, JJ, I appreciate it! I’ve been following your build and it’s really the next level, your joinery is so precise, something I haven’t quite mastered yet. Yes, am looking for a case and mounting hardware - suggestions welcome.

 

My son, his wife,  and my two new grand babies live in Portland and we’ll be there in a couple of weeks. We’re considering moving out there to be close, and Bend is one of the places we’ve been looking at. 
 

Thanks again,

Don

Thank you Don. I think you’ll like it out there. Bend is growing into a destination spot but still has a small town feel and great weather year round.

[westwood]

Congratulations for completing a beautiful model Don.
It has been a pleasure to follow your posts as you build this model.

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Dusan,

 

Thanks much for the kind words and for following my build, I really appreciate it!

 

Don

 

 

[Rustyj]

Congratulations Don. That is one beautifully done Winnie!

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, Rusty, I really appreciate it, especially since your Winnie really sets the standard on how to build her - yours is beautifully done!

 

Don

[BobG]

What a great accomplishment to finish this challenging model, Don. She's a beautiful! Congratulations!  

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, Bob, for the kind words, it’s appreciated! How are you coming on your Flirt?

 

Don

[BobG]

Unfortunately, my Flirt and my Pen Duick have been lying idle for a very long time. I'm not sure when I'll get back to working on either of them again but they are both beautiful models and deserve to be completed.

 

It looks like you have started the Cheerful. I'm looking forward to following along as you build her. Good luck! 

[FrankWouts]

Congratulations Don!

She’s really a beauty!

Frank.

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, Frank, I really appreciate it!

[Matt D]

Beautifully done, Don!  Congratulations on finishing your Winchelsea!!  I’m looking forward to seeing Cheerful come together.

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Thanks, Matt, I appreciate it!