oorsouw53 Posted March 19, 2021 #1 Posted March 19, 2021 Hi, I'm Dutch, live in the south of Holland, in Berghem a small village with my wife, i am retired. I am new here and hoping to start to build HMS Winchelsea 1764 in 1/48 as well. Inspired by all the other beautiful builds here I downloaded the plans en ordered the first en second chapter in yellow cedar. Thanks Jan scrubbyj427, Rustyj, Gregory and 3 others 6 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Ron Burns Posted March 19, 2021 #2 Posted March 19, 2021 Jan, welcome to the group! The Winnie is turning out to be a most beautiful model. I look forward to watching you build her Ron FrankWouts 1 Current Build- HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48
Chuck Posted March 19, 2021 #3 Posted March 19, 2021 Welcome to the group.....dont hesitate to ask any questions. RNJOY the project. 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
Greg M Posted March 19, 2021 #4 Posted March 19, 2021 Welcome aboard Jan. She's a super fun project. Looking forward to your build. FrankWouts 1 Current: HMS Winchelsea Finished: Phantom New York Pilot Boat
oorsouw53 Posted March 20, 2021 Author #5 Posted March 20, 2021 Thank you, Ron, Chuck and Greg I look forward to the moment to be able to start with the Winnie the lockdown makes it more complicated to get good building materials, but soon I will start making sawdust anyway FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted March 20, 2021 #6 Posted March 20, 2021 Welcome Jan. you will enjoy it for sure. Vlad FrankWouts 1
Edwardkenway Posted March 20, 2021 #7 Posted March 20, 2021 Welcome to the group, and happy modelling. Just take your time and above all enjoy 🙂 FrankWouts 1 Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED
wyz Posted March 21, 2021 #8 Posted March 21, 2021 Welcome aboard Jan. You chose quite an attractive model to build. This group project has a number of talented and very friendly model builders. Feel free to ask questions about anything, as no question is too stupid. 😉 Tom FrankWouts and Vladimir_Wairoa 2
AnobiumPunctatum Posted March 21, 2021 #9 Posted March 21, 2021 Hoi Jan, hartelijk welkomen in onze groep en veel plezier bij het bouw van deze mooie model. (welkom in our group and a lot fun building this fine model) FrankWouts 1 Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
oorsouw53 Posted March 21, 2021 Author #10 Posted March 21, 2021 Thank you Vladimir, Edward, Tom and Christian. I will not fail to ask questions if I get stuck in this great project FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
FrankWouts Posted March 21, 2021 #11 Posted March 21, 2021 Welcome Jan! Nice to see a fellow countryman here building HMS Winchelsea too! I’v just started as well and will be following your build closely. Hopefully we can learn from each other and avoid nasty mistakes together. There are many skilled artists here: very, very experienced builders who are willing to help you along. I wish you good luck with your build, Frank. Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
oorsouw53 Posted March 22, 2021 Author #12 Posted March 22, 2021 Here's my first question. What do you think is best for plywood? I have 2 choice's Birch 5-layer or Poplar 3-layer, I have read in various construction reports that the protruding parts of frames break off, so my choice goes to Birch, this is stronger but harder so that it makes sanding more difficult. Like your opinion. thank you FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Chuck Posted March 22, 2021 #13 Posted March 22, 2021 Polar is the way to go. You will be cursing birch when its time to sand. Vladimir_Wairoa 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
oorsouw53 Posted March 22, 2021 Author #14 Posted March 22, 2021 Thank you Chuck, Polar it will be FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted March 22, 2021 #15 Posted March 22, 2021 poplar for sure. you will thank us FrankWouts 1
wyz Posted March 23, 2021 #16 Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) With Baltic Birch plywood you will be sanding until your arm falls off. It's Poplar core without question. Yes, Poplar core is weaker than Baltic Birch. You just have to be very careful around protruding pieces, and use temporary reinforcement. Tom Edited March 23, 2021 by wyz FrankWouts and Edwardkenway 2
oorsouw53 Posted March 23, 2021 Author #17 Posted March 23, 2021 Thank you for the advice FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Ron Burns Posted March 23, 2021 #18 Posted March 23, 2021 Oh how I regret not following that advice! Poplar as Chuck and everyone suggests. Birch will cause you no end of sanding and filing and expended muscle power. FrankWouts 1 Current Build- HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48
oorsouw53 Posted March 31, 2021 Author #19 Posted March 31, 2021 Yesterday the package came in with the laser parts from chapters 1 and 2 so today I could start making sawdust. I started cutting out the false keel and bulkheads with my scroll saw. my previous ships were max. 20" So this ship is a monster in my opinion, it is a lot of work, but we have the time and take it easy. I also immediately made the supports to fix the hull to the building board from waste wood Chuck, Matt D, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
Ron Burns Posted March 31, 2021 #20 Posted March 31, 2021 Hi Jan, I'm happy your first chapters arrived Just a word of advice from someone who didn't get Chuck's bulkhead set...pay particular attention to the placement of the markings on the bulkheads. A millimeter off here or there will mess things up later on. I learned this from experience. Looking forward to pictures! Ron FrankWouts, Vladimir_Wairoa and Matt D 3 Current Build- HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48
oorsouw53 Posted April 11, 2021 Author #21 Posted April 11, 2021 This week I've been making the false keel and bulkheads. I also assembled the bow. What you see is the test fit of the bulkheads. Next week I start making the keel and gluing the bulkheads after which the sanding starts scrubbyj427, FrankWouts, Rustyj and 4 others 7 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
oorsouw53 Posted April 11, 2021 Author #22 Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) Why do my photos appear upside down in the construction report, even if they have already been turned around After a bunch of testing, I found the problem. It seems my Samsung Phone has a gravity device so when you turn the camera to Landscape from Portrait the screen follows - As long as you keep the click-button on the right!. So not only does the photo have a GPS stamp, it apparently has a "This side up if you click with the button on the right. Edited April 11, 2021 by oorsouw53 FrankWouts 1 Jan van Oorsouw current build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1/48 on Hold: Triton cross section Finished: Speel-jaght 1662 (Kolderstok) Sloop Mediator 1745, (plans Jeff Staudt.)
FrankWouts Posted April 13, 2021 #23 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 2:08 PM, oorsouw53 said: Why do my photos appear upside down in the construction report, even if they have already been turned around After a bunch of testing, I found the problem. It seems my Samsung Phone has a gravity device so when you turn the camera to Landscape from Portrait the screen follows - As long as you keep the click-button on the right!. So not only does the photo have a GPS stamp, it apparently has a "This side up if you click with the button on the right. With plastic aircraft modeling this wouldn't be a problem Jan, but a frigate doesn't make any loopings I'm afraid... You're makeing nice and steady progress! I'm already offically lame in my right arm form sanding the bulkheads.. Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
FrankWouts Posted June 3, 2021 #24 Posted June 3, 2021 Any updates thusfar Jan? Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None
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