glbarlow Posted May 17 Author Share #751 Posted May 17 17 hours ago, Chuck said: the home stretch Thank you Chuck, for your support along the way and for this fine model. CiscoH 1 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...
Rustyj Posted May 18 Share #752 Posted May 18 As always your craftsmanship is first rate and that base will be fabulous. glbarlow 1 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...
glbarlow Posted May 18 Author Share #753 Posted May 18 12 hours ago, Rustyj said: craftsmanship Thanks Rusty, much appreciated from someone’s who’s work I’ve admired for a very long time. Ryland Craze 1 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...
glbarlow Posted May 25 Author Share #754 Posted May 25 Only the swivel guns to go to finish Chapter 11. A quick update on what was the long process of adding the chain plates to fix the deadeyes to the channels. Basically a lot of holes to drill in a straight, level, and angled lines. Another exercise in patience, planning. placing, and adjusting each of the three mast sections of channels and deadeyes I am a big fan of the acrylic strops and chainplates - so much easier and such a much better look than fighting through their metal equivalents. I’m not going back. I also had a new opportunity to make many eyelets along the hull following the plans. At this point the twist around the drill bit in the vice and the cut, snip, fit is mindless, easy work. Maybe someday I’ll count how many I’ve made for Winchelsea - or maybe not. The model is transformed with these additions - looking completely like a ship at this point (don’t look at the stem, that’s Chapter 12). It’s really quite something. I'm going to take some better photos after I finish Chpt 11. I still haven't glued in the remaining guns, but that's coming up soon. Thanks for stopping by - some swivel guns are up next. dvm27, KentM, Rustyj and 15 others 15 3 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...
ccoyle Posted May 25 Share #755 Posted May 25 1 hour ago, glbarlow said: I am a big fan of the acrylic strops and chainplates - so much easier and such a much better look than fighting through their metal equivalents. I’m not going back. I didn't realize they were acrylic. Are these available from Syren? I agree that the metal versions are rather a pain to deal with. Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Salmson 2, Speeljacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted May 25 Author Share #756 Posted May 25 30 minutes ago, ccoyle said: acrylic. Are these available from Syren? Yes they are, not sure how model specific they are. They need to be lightly sanded and weathering powder applied but they are great. Ryland Craze and KentM 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...
glbarlow Posted June 6 Author Share #757 Posted June 6 (edited) Chapter 11, the model save the headworks is complete. I thought I'd share some photos: So many cool design features stand out. As simple as the bill board may appear it was a sharp addition. As I've mentioned, I dyed the deadeyes ebony. The dye, as opposed to black paint, allows the grain to show (though hard to see in photos) I'm pleased with how they complement the colors of the overall model. The open deck allows a nice glimpse of the stove - such a fun thing to make I'm glad it's not completely hidden. The decision is still pending on whether I place the swivel guns on the bollards. I'm not sure how I feel about the look, accurate or otherwise and I'm not completely confident drilling the holes for them to fit. I'll revisit it as I start work on the headworks. The midship cannons were the last thing glued in. I was holding off while my friend and I fitted the base he's making to have a place to hold. Once the gang boards were mounted they became more the thing to avoid than cannon barrels. I'm happy with my decision not to rig the guns this time around. Although I appreciate those that did, in this case I like how it provides for a nice clean look. Or maybe I just didn't want to rig 32 guns. The transition to the quarterdeck, from the lower deck letter to the breast rail provides for a lot of detail and many, many hours of work over the past 2 ½ years. It's all worth it when it all comes together. Those posts took a lot of time. So glad I took that time. I made the elm tree pumps two years ago but didn't add them until the ladders, rails, gang boards, and everything around them was complete. That was a good call, I would have broke them multiple times otherwise. The stern is when all the fun is. Between port lids, more cannon, swivel guns and predominant deck furniture there is lots to see and lots of mini-projects to get there. One very minor thing I'm happy with: I was able to wrap and match up paper friezes for six of the swivel guns. With the angle and only two sides showing that wasn't an option for the two on the quarter gallery roof. I'm no paint specialist but I kept playing with Winsor and Newton Cerulean Blue, Titanium White, and Grumacher Mars Black until I got a nice match with the paper frieze. I know it's a small thing, I considered going the Sherman Williams store for a computer based match but not sure what I'd do with the minimum order of a quart. I've shown versions of this photo several times, I never tire of it. For me it's a piece of art all by itself and yet another signature tribute to Chuck's design and penchant for detail. So here she sits ready for the final chapter. I'm taking some time off for other summer activities, I'll see how long I can go before jumping in to start chapter 12. Thanks for stopping by, your likes and comments are always appreciated. Edited June 7 by glbarlow Jorge_Goncalves, mugje, Ryland Craze and 20 others 18 5 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...
Rustyj Posted June 7 Share #758 Posted June 7 Glenn that is one beautifully built Winnie. The photos are awesome too. glbarlow 1 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...
Freebird Posted June 7 Share #759 Posted June 7 Totally awesome Glenn! Best Regards .... Rick glbarlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunnehi (Don) Posted June 7 Share #760 Posted June 7 Beautiful, Glen, just beautiful! glbarlow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tossedman Posted June 7 Share #761 Posted June 7 So good! Well done sir! glbarlow 1 "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." Vincent Van Gogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted June 7 Author Share #762 Posted June 7 13 hours ago, Rustyj said: The photos are awesome too Thanks Rusty. One of my summer goals is to learn more about Photoshop’s new AI features. Maybe I’ll create an image of Winnie on the high seas😊 Rustyj and Erik W 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...
glbarlow Posted June 7 Author Share #763 Posted June 7 13 hours ago, Freebird said: Totally awesome Thank you, much appreciated. 12 hours ago, Nunnehi (Don) said: just beautiful! Thank you! 12 hours ago, Tossedman said: Well done Thank you! I appreciate all your comments! Freebird, CiscoH and Nunnehi (Don) 3 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...
Trussben Posted June 11 Share #764 Posted June 11 She’s a Beaut! Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodartist Posted June 11 Share #765 Posted June 11 A real piece of fine art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted June 13 Author Share #766 Posted June 13 On 6/11/2024 at 3:31 PM, Trussben said: She’s a Beaut! On 6/11/2024 at 3:52 PM, woodartist said: real piece of fine art Thank you both for the comments, much appreciated! 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...
glbarlow Posted June 19 Author Share #767 Posted June 19 (edited) After a family trip to Costa Rica with my adult sons, our wives and grand children it’s back to building. I left off with a reluctance to add swivel guns to the bollards. I’ve stayed pretty true to Chuck’s design, so ultimately I added them. They are kinda necessary for balance, the two on the forecastle were lonely. On to the final chapter, the head works around the bow. More to follow, lots going on in a very small space. Edited Friday at 02:45 PM by glbarlow Trussben, scrubbyj427, KentM and 11 others 14 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 Friday at 10:32 AM Share #768 Posted Friday at 10:32 AM It’s been awhile since I checked in but your Winnie looks magnificent Glenn! And now you are officially ahead of me! JJ glbarlow 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...
glbarlow Posted Friday at 02:48 PM Author Share #769 Posted Friday at 02:48 PM 4 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said: you are officially ahead of me Thanks JJ. I’m thinking with my current progress you’ll quickly catch up. The head works are a whole new game. scrubbyj427 1 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 Friday at 03:17 PM Share #770 Posted Friday at 03:17 PM 27 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Thanks JJ. I’m thinking with my current progress you’ll quickly catch up. The head works are a whole new game. Maybe so, except my Winnie is 4000 miles away from my workbench. 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...
glbarlow Posted Friday at 03:24 PM Author Share #771 Posted Friday at 03:24 PM 7 minutes ago, scrubbyj427 said: Winnie is 4000 miles Well, that would make it more challenging. 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 Friday at 03:31 PM Share #772 Posted Friday at 03:31 PM 6 minutes ago, glbarlow said: Well, that would make it more challenging. 😂 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...
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