scrubbyj427 Posted June 12, 2023 Share #121 Posted June 12, 2023 Lovely work Don! Glad to see you back and almost at the finish line. Those headrails and grating look very good. JJ Nunnehi (Don), Steve20 and FrankWouts 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfhealey Posted June 12, 2023 Share #122 Posted June 12, 2023 I agree with JJ. However difficult you found the gratings and headrails you overcame the challenge triumphantly. You must be very pleased. Regards Fred FrankWouts and Nunnehi (Don) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 12, 2023 Share #123 Posted June 12, 2023 That looks so good. My you have been busy. It looks great. Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted June 12, 2023 Share #124 Posted June 12, 2023 Nice work, it looks great. Congratulations on the grandkids, they are truly our greatest reward. Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted June 12, 2023 Share #125 Posted June 12, 2023 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. FrankWouts, Nunnehi (Don) and Ryland Craze 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted June 12, 2023 Share #126 Posted June 12, 2023 Very well done Don. That is a fine looking model and congratulations on the twin grandchildren! FrankWouts and Nunnehi (Don) 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share #127 Posted June 12, 2023 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 FrankWouts and scrubbyj427 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share #128 Posted July 2, 2023 I’m calling her finished - here’s some final pics……… and what’s next…….. Trussben, westwood, JpR62 and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 2, 2023 Share #129 Posted July 2, 2023 Congratulations on reaching the finish line. A great sense of accomplishment no doubt. Well done! Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share #130 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 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 and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted July 2, 2023 Share #131 Posted July 2, 2023 11 hours ago, Nunnehi (Don) said: using your Cheerful as my primary reference Thanks, I’m glad it’s helpful. Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted July 2, 2023 Share #132 Posted July 2, 2023 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 FrankWouts 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share #133 Posted July 2, 2023 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 FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted July 4, 2023 Share #134 Posted July 4, 2023 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. FrankWouts and Nunnehi (Don) 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westwood Posted July 4, 2023 Share #135 Posted July 4, 2023 Congratulations for completing a beautiful model Don. It has been a pleasure to follow your posts as you build this model. Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 Dusan Currently building: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by westwood - 1:48 Revenge 1577 - by westwood - 1:64 In preparation: Fourth-rate ship 1681 - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share #136 Posted July 4, 2023 Dusan, Thanks much for the kind words and for following my build, I really appreciate it! Don FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted July 5, 2023 Share #137 Posted July 5, 2023 Congratulations Don. That is one beautifully done Winnie! FrankWouts and Nunnehi (Don) 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share #138 Posted July 5, 2023 Thanks, Rusty, I really appreciate it, especially since your Winnie really sets the standard on how to build her - yours is beautifully done! Don Ryland Craze and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 8, 2023 Share #139 Posted July 8, 2023 What a great accomplishment to finish this challenging model, Don. She's a beautiful! Congratulations! FrankWouts and Nunnehi (Don) 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share #140 Posted July 8, 2023 Thanks, Bob, for the kind words, it’s appreciated! How are you coming on your Flirt? Don FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted July 9, 2023 Share #141 Posted July 9, 2023 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! Nunnehi (Don) and FrankWouts 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted August 1, 2023 Share #142 Posted August 1, 2023 Congratulations Don! She’s really a beauty! Frank. Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share #143 Posted August 1, 2023 Thanks, Frank, I really appreciate it! FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted August 3, 2023 Share #144 Posted August 3, 2023 Beautifully done, Don! Congratulations on finishing your Winchelsea!! I’m looking forward to seeing Cheerful come together. FrankWouts 1 Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1:48 (Group Project) Completed Builds: Virginia 1819 Artesania Latina - 1:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share #145 Posted August 22, 2023 Thanks, Matt, I appreciate it! FrankWouts and Matt D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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