Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2013 Here is the start of my 18th Century Longboat by Model Shipways. I watched the development of this kit by Chuck Passaro on MSW v1.0 and was amazed to see the detail that he put into such a small boat. I felt that this would be a fun kit to build and so far I am right. As all of us on MSW know Chuck is an amazing ship model designer and I was glad to see ModelShipways turn his design into a kit. I ordered this kit as soon as it was available. I was fortunate to see Chuck's Longboat at the 2012 Northeast Joint Clubs Ship Model Conference and Show. It is a beauty and it won the Jim Roberts Award for the Best Ship Model in the Show. The kit is in an 8" x 15 1/2" box. Here are pictures of the contents: All of the wood in the kit is basswood and it is laser cut. Blocks, rigging line and preprinted friezes and stern decorations are included. A 20 page instruction booklet with color pictures is included. The instructions are written like a practicum, they are highly detailed in explaining the construction steps. Three sheets of plans drawn by Chuck are provided. Like I said, this is going to be a fun build. EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted February 28, 2013 The first step is to clean up the laser burn marks off of the basswood parts. It seems that most of the burn marks were on tne backside of the laser cut wood. I used 220 and 320 grit sanding sticks to clean up the burn marks. I was surprised to see them disappear with some light sanding. Here are the parts after sanding the burn marks. EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 28, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2013 He sure draws nice plans. Thanks for posting, Ryland. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 28, 2013 For staining the basswood parts, I used Minwax products as shown below. I first applied the Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to the basswood. Then I mixed one part of Minwax Golden Oak Stain to three parts of Minwax Natural Stain and applied this to the basswood parts. This darkened the wood very slightly and this was the effect that I wanted. As you could see, the color of the frames were darkened very slightly. Here is the keel stained. EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 28, 2013 Now the fun part starts to happen. I am finally starting to assemble the kit. I used some one inch "L" blocks to keep my frames square and at right angles to the keel. These pictures show how I assembled the bulkheads to the keel. Here you can see the bow filler blocks that I installed per the instructions. One good thing about this build is my old camera gave out. I had pictures of each bulkhead being installed but they were blurred. They said that my sensors had given out in the old camera, so I bought a new one. The last three photos were taken by the new camera. fatih79 and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 28, 2013 After all of the bulkheads were installed, it was time to fair them. I used sanding sticks that I purchased from a beauty supply shop. You have to use a light touch to do the fairing or you will loosen up some of the bulkheads. I actually loosened up several of the bulkheads, but it was an easy fix to reglue them. Here are some pictures of the fairing process and the sanding sticks that I used. Next step is to start the planking. Chuck, EricWilliamMarshall and fatih79 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 28, 2013 Augie, Thanks for looking in. Chuck's plans and instruction manual are excellent as well as all of his kit designs. I have been watching your Syren build and it is a masterpice. You have done a beautiful job on building this kit and I know you can attest to Chuck's plans and instructions. I have the Syren kit, but I want to work on getting my skills to the level that I can do a good job on building it. EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted February 28, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2013 Looks like you're ready right now . Save some of those stain products ----- you may need them on Syren. But I want to follow this longboat 'til then. Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slagoon Posted February 28, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 28, 2013 That is stunning - I had sort of dismissed it as a small boat - but seeing all the detail included (due to Chuck's hard work) I think I shall add this to my wish list. I can't wait to see your build with it. Quote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Sarah Current Build: Krabbenkutter CUX-87 Harriet Lane Fishcutter GO-38 In the Wings: Corel Victory Cross section Completed Build: USS Missouri HMS Bounty's Jolly Boat Peterboro Canoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 28, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 28, 2013 Ryland...it is so great to see the log and your progress. I will be following closely. You have achieved a nice finish on the keel and it will look just great when completed... Thanks for sharing. Chuck Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted February 28, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2013 Ryland, This is a beautiful Build Log. I love how you present the kit, the parts, the plans and all your step-by-step progress. Darn, it makes my mouth water just watching you build that gorgeous kit. Once again, I am going to have to invest in Chuck Passaro, Inc. I'll be following closely. By the time you are done, your Build Log will become the De Facto Practicum. Yves Chuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 28, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2013 Ryland...based on your "liking" of my post about this group build. I have moved your log here. I must now contact Ben to see if he wants to do the same. I figure it will increase activity and the more the merrier. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks everyone for the comments. This is a nice kit and I am looking forward to continuing the build. Chuck, thanks for opening up this forum to all of us that are building the longboat. This feels like the right place for this build log. I am looking forward to seeing more of the Club members posting their builds. It will be good to see the techniques used by others. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted March 1, 2013 Share #14 Posted March 1, 2013 Ryland, Very, very, nice work! Also your photography really does your build log great justice. Keep them coming. Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks Tim. Your comments about my photography, with you being a retired Navy Photographer, are real gratifying. There are a lot of things that I need to learn about my new camera. They just do not make simple cameras any more. matijav 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted March 11, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 11, 2013 Hi Ryland - Glad to see you are reposting your log, I think Chuck just moved mine into this forum as well so we are all a big happy family again! ben Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted March 14, 2013 Hi Ben, I am a big fan of your builds. It is nice that all of the Longboats are grouped into one Forum. There are a couple of Longboats that are nearing completion and I find myself looking at these builds as I plan my next steps on my Longboat. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted March 14, 2013 Share #18 Posted March 14, 2013 Yeh, I've almost finished mine now, just on the rigging now, damn tiny blocks!! But most of my building time ( not much at moment ) is spent in the Confederacy with occasional jumps back to the Longboat. Ben Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted March 29, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 29, 2013 Looking good, Please keep post those great progress pictures Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 30, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 30, 2013 Very nice work Ryland, supported by excellent photography. I have this kit in the cupboard, so it's nice to have an excellent log like yours for reference. Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShipModel Posted March 30, 2013 Share #21 Posted March 30, 2013 Ryland, Great job with the Longboat. The photographs help greatly and show very well the steps that you are taking. Your treatment of the basswood makes it look much better. I have a longboat waiting but, it's a ways back in line. Tom Quote Tom Ruggiero Director Nautical Research Guild Member Ship Model Society of New Jersey (Past President) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmo Posted April 20, 2013 Share #22 Posted April 20, 2013 Nice work there Ryland. The post with the Minwax products was very informative. It's not one we have here in NZ but shots like that give a good clue to similar items here and the slight darkening of the basswood might come ion handy in future. I sure like the look of Chuck's boat so who knows I might give it a go one day. I'll let intrepid adventurers like you and others in this forum lead the way. Wayne Quote Current build Enterprise class 28-gun frigate 1774 - scratchbuild 1:36 RC Completed builds Cruizer class brig - scratchbuild 1:36 RC HM Bomb Vessel Granado - Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne - Caldercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share #23 Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks Wayne. It is a fun little boat to work on. I am watching the other Longboat builders as they are turning out some beautiful models. I have learned a lot from their build logs. I have been following your Granado build log and I am amazed at your artistic talent regarding the painting of the quarterdeck bulkhead panels. You really did a nice job on them. They are going to add to an already excellent model. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted April 25, 2013 Share #24 Posted April 25, 2013 Looking great Ryland. I can't wait to get home and start building again...2 more weeks. Bob R. Ryland Craze 1 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted May 5, 2013 Share #25 Posted May 5, 2013 Hello Ryland, Happy birthday and have a wonderful day, Anja Knocklouder and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 5, 2013 Share #26 Posted May 5, 2013 Happy Birthday "Old Man," glad to see you are still vertical... Feel free to collect a Birthday Drink on me next Saturday after the monthly meeting! Cheers, Tim Ryland Craze 1 Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks Anja and Tim for the Birthday wishes. I spent all day with the grandkids. My two and a half year old granddaughter sang happy birthday to me about six times. We lit the candles each time and she got to blow them out. I made wishes each time and hopefully they will all come true. All in all, a great day. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted May 6, 2013 Share #28 Posted May 6, 2013 A belated Happy Birthday Ryland. Glad to hear you had a good day with the grand kids. Hope your wishes come true! Ryland Craze 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted May 31, 2013 Share #29 Posted May 31, 2013 Hi, Ryland. Just wondering ... Where did you get those little true squares in the pictures from February 27? Those look really handy, but I have no idea where I could find them. Enjoying the build very much! I've just started my longboat, so I'm watching all the activity here with great interest. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted June 1, 2013 Dan, I got these angle plates off of ebay many years ago. I could not find any on ebay but I did come across some at this website. Just click here: Global Industrial. I ordered a pair of 1"x1"x1" and a pair of 2"x2"x2". Mine were imported from India. You can also make some angle plates out of legos. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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