Cutty Sark by Keith B

[Keith B]

I welcome all feedback,as long as it's helpful to me! I'm not having a go at anybody,and I'm in awe of some of the work done by builders on this site,especially Nenad and Bob's. But I know I can never be as good,(or as patient) as them. In fact,I come to look upon them as far away friends,and am constantly looking at how they have done things,then sometimes attempt the same thing,then start again and do it the way I can!!

At the end of the day,this hobby,as with all hobbies,should be enjoyable,otherwise it's not a hobby,it's work.(Glad I'm retired!!)

[Keith B]

Noticed today that I've taken the copper too high,so have removed a couple of strips.Just got to paint it black now.The good thing about the copper tape is it's easy to remove,it just peels off.Glad I never used the copper tiles and superglue!

Also added the portholes to the captain's cabin.

[keelhauled]

Looking good!!  I'm glad your enjoying your build.  That's what hobbies are all about!

[popeye the sailor]

you gotta love those easy repair jobs...........remember to make the adjustment to your rudder as well       some really nice work your doing,  the galley structure looks super!

[rfolsom]

Keith;

 

Everything is looking superb;  you must be enjoying yourself, as your build is progressing fabulously...  Congrats on your retirement!  I wish I were there...

 

Cheers!

 

~Bob

[Keith B]

I'm still here,but nothing much to really take photo's of yet.Just been doing a bit of work tidying up cabins and working out pin rail/deadeye rails.Re-painted hull where I removed the 2 layers of copper strip.

[Omega1234]

Still sounds like good progress has been made!

[Keith B]

A bit of progress at last! Getting the deadeyes in place now.I tried making straps out of thin strips of aluminium can,but it's just too fiddly for me,so I've used 1mm brass wire,and secured the bottom with brass nails,which have been ground off on the outside of the hull.

[NenadM]

I like it vrey much. You forced me to try something simillar

[Keith B]

Well, it's been a while since I posted anything on here,but don't panic,I haven't abandoned ship,just been busy doing other things,and it is a bit cold in the workshop. I have treated myself to a new piece of equipment though,see photo. I can't wait to get going on it,and I'm sure it will come in useful with the boat build.

I hope all of you have a very happy and healthy new year,see you in 2015 !!

[NenadM]

What a toy !!! Can I play a little until you go forward ?

[keelhauled]

Very nice addition, indeed.  I'm jealous!

[omarcs]

That tape idea looks simple enough for me to consider it. All I have to do is take my ship off it's display base and do it. Now is the time, I guess, since the masts are not in. Sigh. A year ago I thought the masts were my next step. Silly me.

 

Omar

[Keith B]

Yes Omar,you may as well do it before the masts go on,it will be so much easier!! It's quite simple to do,so enjoy the finished hull!

Regards,

Keith.

[NenadM]

Definitely, before masts

 

I am close to finish hull painting before start building houses etc etc on deck, and scarry to death if I forgot something on hull ...

[derekuk]

Right then,this might confuse some people,but bear with me,I've started again!

A few days ago I sent for a disc off e-bay apparently full of model ship plans.It was only £2.50,

 

Hi Keith, while browsing through Cutty Sark logs I just came across yours. She is coming along nicely 

At the moment I am working on Victory....... stilll a long way to go but............... my next project will be CS scratchbuild. I looked on ebay to see if I could find the disc you bought with ship plans including CS. I can't see which one it is. Is it possible to point me in right direction?

 

Many thanks, Derek

[steven sturgis]

The copper looks good I cant wait to do it on the Flying Fish