28 foot American cutter by druxey - FINISHED - 1:48 scale

[druxey]

Yes, Eberhard, there are 'tin' bands on the oar blades, but it's hard to see them in the photos.

 

Alan: There is no tiller, just a yoke with two lines attached. As I don't know the run of those lines, I'm omitting them.

 

Steve: The oars are attached using both a dab of epoxy backed up with PVA. Belt and braces!

[PRS]

I was looking to see where you got the wood for the base and then I see you painted it. That is amazing!

[druxey]

Thank you, everyone. So, we come to the end of this particular journey. I appreciate all who have followed along. Happy model-making to you all.

 

BTW, I've no idea what might be next - yet.

 

[WalrusGuy]

Congrats!!! This is such an inspirational build! Thank you for documenting your progress in this log, it has taught me a lot of techniques. Everything is just perfectly executed 🙂 

Edited June 20, 2021 by WalrusGuy

[VTHokiEE]

Beautiful work! Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to see what you tackle next.

[bruce d]

Magnificent, it's been a real masterclass. 

[Mark Pearse]

Thank you for the detailed & patient explanation of this fine model. 

 

I find the tiller yoke question intriguing. Is there any evidence that they might have used metalwork fittings that integrated with the timber piece you showed? I find the rope idea unsatisfying, the leverage doesn't look quite right.

 

Mark

[Bedford]

Thanks for the trip Druxey, it was an absolute pleasure to tag along

[druxey]

Thanks again, all.

 

Mark: I wish I had more insight as to the rudder and yoke arrangement, but unfortunately I don't. If anyone out there can shed further light on the mystery, I'd be grateful.

[Hubac's Historian]

This is just a remarkable piece of work, all around!

[Roger Pellett]

What can I say that hasn’t already been said.  Beautiful!

 

Roger 

[BANYAN]

Thanks for the educational approach provided in your build log Druxey.  You have built yet another very nice model that is both inspirational and something of beauty.

 

cheers

 

Pat

[glbarlow]

The many “expert commentators” here are a bit hilarious, it tries to detract from the completely amazing quality and beauty of the actual model. Fortunately it doesn’t succeed, the model stands out as to what a gifted expert can accomplish that the rest of us can only dream about.  

[thibaultron]

Great model, and a great tutorial! Thanks!

[TBlack]

It’s like the end of a great movie. A wonderful journey, and a shame it’s all over.

[shipman]

Thank you for the ride, druxey.

The skill displayed with this wonderful model shows what can be done in a relatively short time, not only intriguing your audience but presumably providing yourself a real sense of inestimable accomplishment.

Super!

 

Would it be possible to provide a few photographs taken from 'water level', to show the lines as most of the previous are overhead shots?

 

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Congrats for finishing this beautyful model. It's looking really wonderful.

[druxey]

Shipman: Gosh, some folk are never satisfied! Here are some lower viewpoint pics. Hard to do through the acrylic.

 

Thanks again everyone, for your interest and kind comments.

 

[TBlack]

Magnificent! I hope you signed this original artwork somewhere.

Tom

[JpR62]

Wonderful model! Thank you for taking the time to share this great work with us.

What a pleasure to have been able to follow this wonderful adventure.

[allanyed]

You never fail to please us with your work.   I always believed smaller can be just as satisfying and intriguing as big and fancy, and you have proven that very clearly in both cases over the years.   

Kudos

Allan 

[Don Case]

I'm some impressed!

[Tigersteve]

Where do you source your acrylic cases from?

Steve

[Bob Cleek]

A lovely piece and a very nice presentation. Your ability to remain faithful to the relatively small scale in all aspects of the model masterfully communicates the essential lightness of this launch. Thanks for sharing your build!

[wefalck]

On the yoke vs. tiller: I had a look in my old textbooks on naval boats, but there they state that cutters may use a yoke for steering and it is not very wide. I gather, when being rowed, sharper turns can be achieved by rowing on one side only, while under sail, the driver placed far aft, yawl-fashion would aid the steering by either hauling it more or less taught, so changing the tendency of the boat going into the wind or otherwise. Thus the rudder would only be needed for small corrections of the course.

[Kevin]

what a lovely build, Stunning

[Keith Black]

David, the last pic in post #393 captures the essence of the delicateness of your wonderful model. The warmth of the illuminated hull planks, by design or default, emphasizes how very special this miniature watercraft is.  

Edited June 21, 2021 by Keith Black

[mtaylor]

Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder, Druxey.   Spectacular work at a level I think we all want to attain.

[TBlack]

5 hours ago, Tigersteve said:

Where do you source your acrylic cases from?

Steve

Steve,

Great question' I hope Druxey has a chance to answer. In the meantime, check out plexiboxes4u.com

Tom

[Keith Black]