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Shazmira got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Finally a small bit of progress. I did what I said and graded all day yesterday so i could build today. Got my mast turned around in the right direction, then fashioned the bowsprit and its ironwork
Made the boom, and the iron work and block
am currently working on the gaff, talk about a b******, had no problem with the first side, but took me 4 tries to get the other half, tiny little piece kept breaking on me.
It needs considerable work yet, but I want the glue to harden before I start sanding and filing it into shape
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Shazmira reacted to Bedford in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hey Robbyn, looking good my dear.
I notice you are getting your head around the terminology too.
You have gone from "string" " thingy" etc to bowsprit, boom, block and the word we all come to know, B***** !!
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Shazmira reacted to catopower in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hi Robbyn,
I feel your pain! Or rather, I felt your pain when I went through the same thing. Your model is looking great. Quite a challenge!
Nice job,
Clare
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Shazmira got a reaction from trippwj in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Finally a small bit of progress. I did what I said and graded all day yesterday so i could build today. Got my mast turned around in the right direction, then fashioned the bowsprit and its ironwork
Made the boom, and the iron work and block
am currently working on the gaff, talk about a b******, had no problem with the first side, but took me 4 tries to get the other half, tiny little piece kept breaking on me.
It needs considerable work yet, but I want the glue to harden before I start sanding and filing it into shape
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Shazmira got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Joining the build here. I have been delaying my start as I was afraid of the rabbet. I have never needed to worry about this before but it is time for the plunge.
Took the first move and beveled the edge as the instructions say...not without first sending a PM to Chuck for some guidance. Luckily he is a nice guy and answered my stupid questions.
Gave it a light sanding to remove any grooves from the chisel
I then treated the pieces with wood conditioner. I like the little bit of color the conditioner brings out as compared to an unconditioned piece.
I also used 320 grit paper to remove the burn marks from all the bulkheads and have conditioned them as well. I don't plan to stain my build, I really like the color of the natural wood, but I do like what the conditioner does to the wood, so I plan to continue using it on the other pieces as well.
Now...time to add glue to the mix....
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Shazmira got a reaction from src in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Finally a small bit of progress. I did what I said and graded all day yesterday so i could build today. Got my mast turned around in the right direction, then fashioned the bowsprit and its ironwork
Made the boom, and the iron work and block
am currently working on the gaff, talk about a b******, had no problem with the first side, but took me 4 tries to get the other half, tiny little piece kept breaking on me.
It needs considerable work yet, but I want the glue to harden before I start sanding and filing it into shape
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Shazmira got a reaction from src in Enterprise by src - Constructo - 1:51 - or Lessons in Adapt Improvise and Overcome
They look quite good Sam! Excellent, clean work. Yes that nasty 4 letter word does have a way of getting in the way of what we want to do with our time
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Shazmira reacted to mobbsie in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
I'm slowly getting the Sjors bug here mate " PICTURES" :piratetongueor4:
mobbsie
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Shazmira reacted to gjdale in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Well, that'll be a first!!!
And I note it didn't last long either! :P
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Shazmira reacted to newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Sinan: Thank-you! The scale definitely has its challenges.
Robbyn: Yes, I knew what you meant. Thanks again for the encouraging comments.
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Shazmira got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
So Popeye, I understand the knees...seems like an easy enough addition. Do you pin the knees to the pin rail, or just glue them. and do you pin the knees to the bulwark, or just use glue? On my build I had added pins to the rail itself into the bulwark, but the strain placed on them once the lines were belayed pulled them up and broke the seal of the CA. Maybe my pins weren't long enough to add the needed strength to hold the rail in place....
I was actually considering building my pin rails into the "walls" where they will placed. I figure on the SF, once all the planking and everything was completed there is at minimum 1/4 of thickness of the hull and the bulwarks where the pin rails were attached. So, I was thinking that with enough foresight, I could actually cut holes (like gun ports are done), make my pin rails deeper so the extra depth would be inserted into the slots I cut, then plank as normal. In this way my pinrails would actually be built into the structure of the ship rather than just attached to the surface, and thereby offer the extra stability needed.
I hope I explained what I picture in my mind accurately enough. One of those things my mind sees as possible, as long as the location is spot on when initially doing the structure portion of the hull and deck. Since I have not yet begun a new kit, don't know if it will work in reality.
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Shazmira got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Felipe by newbuilder101 (Sherry) – Scale 1:96
Wow Sherry, excellent grates. But I have to ask; why do the labor intensive fashioning of your own? Wouldn't it be easier to buy the grates from someplace like Model Expo? Is it a pride thing, so all of this ship is scratch? Or a scale issue? Just curious, thinking ahead to my future dive into the dork side
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Shazmira got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
I want to know how you do your pin racks so they don't break off when belaying lines. I have been considering what I can do differently than pinning them on my next build so I don't have the problems on it like the SF
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Shazmira reacted to lamarvalley in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I have brown hair that has sprouted more and more gray.... and I swear some of those grays are really blondes hiding behind a silver coat .... we all got 'em and sometimes those blonde moments make life even funner!
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Shazmira got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by popeye the sailor - Billing Boats - 1:40 scale kit
Popeye, I am so happy to see that an experienced and seasoned builder as yourself, makes blonde mistakes like me . Makes me feel good to know I am in great company! Well fixed too btw!
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Shazmira got a reaction from BRiddoch in 18th Century Longboat by Bob Riddoch - FINISHED
Clean and crisp Bob, and the iron work looks great! hmmm guess I should have looked at your pics before I put my mast on
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Shazmira reacted to usedtosail in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Yeah Robbyn, don't feel bad. If there are two ways to do something, I always seem to do the wrong one first
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Shazmira reacted to BRiddoch in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
That's what we are here for...to help each other.
Bob R.
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Shazmira got a reaction from Jay 1 in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I took a long break from the longboat while I went back to the rigging of my SFII, now that build is in dry dock awaiting parts so I am back to the longboat.
Worked on the mast this week, got it cut and tapered, and the sheaves drilled in it
Then went to work on the "iron" bands. This was only my 2nd attempt at soldering, I originally bade the bands and tried using CA, but I worried, from previous experience, that the glue would not hold up to the pressure of the lines so I decided to remake them and solder them together.
"raw" soldered bands
I then drilled the holes needed in the bands, cut them to size and tried my hand at blackening them...I think they turned out pretty darn good for me
Next was painting the mast
I also spent time this week, getting the longboat mounted on the pedestals and making sure it was level
The mast step I fashioned...probably cant tell from the photo but I did NOT want the mast just glued to the top of the step, and I feared a tenon would still not be structurally sound enough, so my step is a bit thicker than 1/16 and I drilled a hole through the center so my mast sits down inside the step. I feel this will give it better stability when I start pulling rope through it it and placing pressure on it.
how she sits now
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Shazmira reacted to BRiddoch in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
All looks good Robbyn. Just remember to turn that mast around.
Bob R.
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Shazmira reacted to trippwj in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Looks really nice, Robbyn. The metal work came out well. Nice idea on the mast step!
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Shazmira reacted to Bedford in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Looks like I was right, the SF has made you a better modeller hasn't it?
Always remember, because of the lousy instructions and missing steps etc you have learned so much from her.
Steve
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Shazmira reacted to SkerryAmp in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Really nice work, and great forethought on the mast stability!
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Shazmira reacted to src in 18th Century Longboat by Shaz (Robbyn) - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Robbyn,
Looking good. I see you are applying lessons learned from the SF, IE your deeper tenon. Metal work looks good too, isnt soldering fun once you start to get the hang of it? Next thing you and hubby will be welding up your own bike frames!!
Sam
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Shazmira reacted to popeye the sailor in San Francisco 2 by Shaz - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Wood
just seeing her as she sits now Robbyn, looks great. I try never to be angry at my work.......all it does is put a negative spin on progress.
If I can make it better......I try........but if not, I leave it........and learn from it. the next build will be all the better for it. your perseverance with this build is very much applauded......it has definitely shown what a modeler and some wood can do. I enjoy your work, and hope to see more
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