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
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In preparation to install the second layer for the wales, the carved fashion piece was added first. This is a resin casting prepared in the usual way with gel stain. Like I did for the Winnie carvings. It is easier and cleaner to add the carved fashion piece first rather than have to cut and shape the back side to fit over the wales. I will add the fashion piece first and then just butt the wales up against the forward side next.
The resi
