Aceso Posted November 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 25, 2022 This will be my first model ship build. I know from reading the build logs it will be a big undertaking for a first build. I hope to get started soon when I get my wood for the first chapter. I plan on scratch building everything I can. FrankWouts, Ryland Craze, scrubbyj427 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle17 Posted November 26, 2022 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2022 Brad I started with a scratch built hull (bulkheads, false keel or strongback etc.). Even though they were accurately machined using a CAD/CAM approach they have given me some grief. In part because of the inferior plywood I purchased. At this point I have completed the port gun ports, installed my second transom assembly and partially installed the starboard gun ports. I have expended too much energy and time to get to this point. Were I to do this again I would have thought better of starting from the point I did! This is an extremely well designed kit and would have been much easier had I started from the intended point. I have built other models from Syren. Just a caution. Joe FrankWouts and Aceso 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceso Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted November 27, 2022 Slow process today. Got the Instruction manual all printed and put in a 3 ring binder. I got my 1/4 plywood for the false keel and bulkheads. Went and grabbed my dad's scroll saw so I could start cutting things out and found out I had no spray glue to place the templets onto the plywood. So I decided to work on my build board. Grabbed some 3/4 x 12 Oak I had laying around cut it to 36" and noticed it was cupped. Have to go with plan B. My plan B I think will make me a better build board anyway. For now I will read the manual and get familiar with it. FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted November 28, 2022 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2022 Welcome aboard Aceso! I'm looking forward to seeing another Winnie come to life. FrankWouts, Aceso and Vladimir_Wairoa 3 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston Completed Build Logs: 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...
Aceso Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted November 30, 2022 Well got my scroll saw kind of setup but got my first piece cut. Rustyj, Dave B, Saburo and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir_Wairoa Posted December 4, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2022 welcome to the bunch Brad . enjoy the journey. FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted December 10, 2022 Share #7 Posted December 10, 2022 Best of luck taking this on as a first build, welcom to the group. FrankWouts 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...
Aceso Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted December 28, 2022 I got a Laser Cutter for Christmas, so I think I am going to try and cut the parts on there. VTHokiEE, FrankWouts and scrubbyj427 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceso Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 28, 2022 Was looking at the pdf files and it looks like I will need to close up some gaps for me to cut my parts on the Laser cutter. FrankWouts and VTHokiEE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfhealey Posted December 29, 2022 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2022 You are a brave fellow to take on this monster as a first semi-scatch build. I tried and came up second best: though I'm planning to re-start as soon as I have finished Cheerfulno: as to which have you thought of that as a first semi-scratch build? Its just as challenging but not quite the marathon run Winnie is. You build whatever you want to build of course. I absolutely don't mean to interfere and wish you the very best. Fred Aceso and FrankWouts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted December 30, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 30, 2022 Welcome to the group Aceso! Enjoy your build and take your time! Frank. Aceso 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceso Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted December 31, 2022 First parts cut on my new laser cutter. Edwardkenway, James G, JpR62 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankWouts Posted January 2, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 2, 2023 That looks very good! Frank Aceso 1 Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Prior builds on MSW: None Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted January 2, 2023 Share #14 Posted January 2, 2023 That looks great, Brad! It looks like you're doing well figuring out how to make use of the laser cutter. FrankWouts and Aceso 2 Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1:48 (Group Project) Completed Builds: Virginia 1819 Artesania Latina - 1:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubbyj427 Posted January 19, 2023 Share #15 Posted January 19, 2023 Very nice! FrankWouts 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...
CaptnBirdseye Posted January 19, 2023 Share #16 Posted January 19, 2023 Nice Christmas present! What laser cutter did you get? FrankWouts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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