Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Chuck - Ketch Rigged Sloop - POF - prototype build
The start of my build log...always a very exciting moment for a model builder!!
I am assuming most of you are somewhat familiar with the Ketch Rigged English Sloop Speedwell - 1752. David Antscherl and Greg Herbert have produced a wonderful series of books for model builders on how to build a great model of her. Not only can you build one as a POF model, but as a POB and lift model as well.
Why would I choose this as my subject. Those of you that know me, I have al
So after the 3 strakes of the wales were completed, I started working my way towards the sheer. There are five more 7/32" wide strakes above the wales. So far I have added two of them. I wouldn't normally post an update for simply two strakes of progress. But in this case its good to point out a few things.
First, with five strakes now on both sides I think the hull is sufficiently solid to remove all of the cross jigs along the top of the model. But I could very well have j
