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18th Century Longboat by Bob Riddoch - FINISHED


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Sorry I fell behind in reposting.  Still working on posting my Constitution build.  Anyway, this is my Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat which is being built as part of our San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild Community Build.  There are currently 8 members building the longboat which we started in October 2012.

 

             Bob R.

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I decided to plank using boxwood purchased from Jeff at Hobby Mill...he is the best!

 

     Bob R.

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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Bob,

 

    Welcome back.  Conny is looking good as well.

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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Completed planking and installed treenails.  I used a #79 drill bit and simply used my sawdust and some white glue to fill the holes.  Removed the frames and sanded, installed the cap rails and ready for paint.

 

    Bob R.

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San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Painting in progress.  As a side note, I hate painting.  When I do have to paint I use only Badger paints.  They are water based and very thin which allows the grain to show through the wood.

 

Reefer White

Caboose Red

Golden Oak minwax Stain

 

    Bob R.

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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Thanks Bill.  I seem to have gathered a large stockpile of driftwood over the years.  Time to start using it.

 

                   Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution Ship Modelers Guild


USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Love the display base.

Toni


Chairman Nautical Research Guild

Member Nautical Research and Model Society

Member Midwest Model Shipwrights

 

Current Builds:     NRG Rigging Project

Completed Builds: Longboat - 1:48 scale       HMS Atalanta-1775 - 1:48 scale       Half Hull Planking Project      Capstan Project     Swallow 1779 - 1:48 scale               Echo Cross Section   

Gallery:  Hannah - 1:36 scale.

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Bob,

Progress looks great. Where do you get your Badger paint, locally or online?

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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Chuck,

    I but my paints at the below link.  This is mainly a model train shop.

 

             http://www.mainlinehobby.com/

 

                           Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution Ship Modelers Guild


USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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  • 2 weeks later...

Added the friezes.  Still have the trim piece to install below the frieze and the hull will be complete.  I used the friezes downloaded from this forum.  The smallest one fit my hull perfectly.  The ones supplied in the kit were way too large.

 

   Bob R.

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San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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:P  :P  :P Come on Ben....Rigging was the fun part....I really enjoyed that part. :P  :P  :P

 

Chuck

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At my pace it will be a year from now till I start rigging.  :D

 

            Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Bob,

    Looks great.  Did you drill a hole in the keel for the brass tubes or did you slot the tubes?

 

    CHuck

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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Drilled into the keel Chuck.  I believe I used a 3/64" bit.

 

            Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution Ship Modelers Guild


USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Thanks Bob. I have not decided if I want to mount it on posts like you did or go with the traditional pedestals.

 

How far did you get in the discussion regarding cases during the last meeting? I think that would be good info for this group as well.

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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  • 2 months later...

Installed the floorboards and platforms.  Most of my modeling has been taken up by copper plating the Constitution.  I will start catching up with the group.

 

   Bob R.

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San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
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USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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