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If only we could outsource char removal. Hope you’re doing ok. 

Regards,

Glenn

 

Current Build: Don't know yet.
Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter CheerfulLady NelsonAmati HMS Vanguard,  
HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose

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51 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

If only we could outsource char removal

That company would be very very rich! And I would a steady customer. 🤣

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Rusty,

 

Your work looks awesome! I'm at the stage of sanding the deadwood down and adding the wedges. 

 

I hope whatever was keeping you down is in the rearview mirror. Getting old isn't for the faint of heart. Two days before the Conference, I had some minor surgery and certainly wasn't going to miss that day! Keep up the good work!

 

Best Regards .... Rick

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Hi all,

 

I've just finished sanding the char off both sides of the billets holding the frame pieces. After that was done I applied a light coat of wipe on poly to both sides before removing any pieces. For me it seems to help keep the sides cleaner when removing the char from the rest of the frames. I'll be taking the frame pieces out one at a time, clean them up and put them in Individually marked storage bags until I'm ready to assemble them.

This will take a bit of time as there are a lot of frames to do.😀

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I'm continuing the char clean up and bagging the frame pieces until assemble.

Below is a set all cleaned and ready for assembly later. The laser cutting is clean and precise.

There are a total of 42 "square" frames to be made up in chapter 1.

Back to scraping and sanding. :) 

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I've been assembling some frames, and they are going well. I just couldn't resist placing first frame (Aa) on the keel.

For the picture I moved the left square to the back of the frame so you can see the how it lines up with the plan.

It's now back where it belongs. Back to assembling more frames!

 

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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15 hours ago, glbarlow said:

Looks great, just a few more to go😊

Thanks Glenn, Just 41 more of the full frames!

 

As I set a frame on the keel I continue to assemble other frames. I was going to assemble all the frames first, but this way breaks it up a little. Plus, it's nice to see some frames in place. 

 

You will see uneven application of poly on the frame outboard and inboard sides of the frames. I didn't worry about that as they will all be sanded a lot as I fair the model.

 

Ok now just 39 more full frames to go!

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Rusty,

 

Something that you might want to consider with regard to those top timber jig pieces. Not that you are, just don't assume that by clamping them together that the frames automatically square up. They might need to be tweaked a bit with a toothpick or something like that. I know that Chuck did and so did I.

 

Mike

Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF)

Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful  1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB)

 

Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey

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Thank you Rick and Ben.

 

2 hours ago, Stuntflyer said:

Something that you might want to consider with regard to those top timber jig pieces. Not that you are, just don't assume that by clamping them together that the frames automatically square up. They might need to be tweaked a bit with a toothpick or something like that. I know that Chuck did and so did I.

Thank you for that information. One reason I haven't taped them together yet was I was wondering about that but had yet to confirm it.

 

Thanks again! :) 

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Rusty,

 

Quick question - in your close-up picture of frames on the keel, the bottom of the frames are flush with the top of the rabbet, did you have to deepen the notch in the frames to get them to seat? 

 

Best Regards .... Rick

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12 hours ago, Freebird said:

did you have to deepen the notch in the frames to get them to seat? 

No not really. From the laser cutting there is a very small, raised area in the notch.

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I just lightly sanded it with a fine file to smooth it out.

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I'm continuing to raise some frames while cleaning and assembling other frames.

 

Here are five "tall frames in place with the two "short" frames waiting their turn. 

You'll notice the blocks for the sweep ports there too.

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The two short frames have now been added and the sweep port blocks have been roughly shaped. More fine tuning is needed.

I'm also checking the frame locations with the supplied templates and my height gauge to check the sweep port and gun port locations.

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I had mentioned earlier I had a medical issue that needed to be addressed. I met with the doctor and the

good news is I've been given a clean bill of health.

 

The bad news is I've been given a clean bill of health and have to return to work! 🤣 

Work will slow considerably now. 😢

 

And the adventure continues, 

 

I've now set 7 "tall" frames and 4 "short" frames. I've also added 2 sweep ports and 2 gun port sills on each side.

I used the supplied template to ensure that the spacing and height is correct. 

 

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As Mike mentioned earlier toothpicks were used on the jig for minor adjustments to fine tune the frame spacing. 

 

My plan is to now add all the forward tall and short frames. I'll then use the template to adjust them to their correct position.

Once I confirm they are placed correctly, I'll start adding the sweep port blanks and the gun port sills.

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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28 minutes ago, Rustyj said:

I met with the doctor and the

good news is I've been given a clean bill of health.

 

The bad news is I've been given a clean bill of health and have to return to work! 🤣

 

Yay? 🤔

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop

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9 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Yay? 🤔

My feelings exactly! 😂

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Glad you’re healthy, that is good news. Your framing, as with all your models, looks great. What a process!

Regards,

Glenn

 

Current Build: Don't know yet.
Completed Builds: HMS Winchelsea HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter CheerfulLady NelsonAmati HMS Vanguard,  
HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose

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Speedwell is looking good Rusty, off to a great start. Glad to hear you’re doing well and have been forced back to work! Will be following along.

 

JJ

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

 

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4 hours ago, glbarlow said:

Glad you’re healthy, that is good news. Your framing, as with all your models, looks great. What a process!

Thanks Glenn, Yes Chuck has created an exceptional way of doing the framing. Just trying hard not to mess it up.

 

3 hours ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Speedwell is looking good Rusty, off to a great start. Glad to hear you’re doing well and have been forced back to work!

Thanks JJ. Forced is a good way of saying it. :) 

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Rusty, very happy that you’re better. Your Speedwell is looking great. Mine is stalled at the moment, work has been a bear and family has been demanding a lot of time. The notches on the bottom of my frames are pretty clean, so it looks like I’ll have to deepen them a little. Not a big deal and all part of the process. Keep plugging away!

 

Best Regards …. Rick

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Thanks Rick. Time is always a commodity in short supply. 

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I've continued to install the frames. So far, I have placed all the tall frames from 3a to Hf. There are still 4 short frames to go. I clipped the template used to align the frames just so you can get the idea of how it's used. Once the 4 remaining short frames are placed, I will start adding the rest of the sweep port and gun port pieces. I'll continue to use the template to keep everything where it is supposed to be. 

 

Hopefully I'm not jinxing myself, but the design, instructions and quality of the cutting has made everything go together very well.

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Thanks Shawn and Rick. I hope you're both having as much fun as I am.

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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I've now added the four short frames, gun port and sweep port pieces. I haven't done any fairing of the hull yet. Just some minor sanding to blend the gun port and sweep port area. Moving slow and steady and trying to stay as close as possible (for me) to the template. Thanks for stopping by, the likes and comments.

 

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Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: Speedwell

 

 

Completed Build Logs:  HMS Winchelsea 1/48   Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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