Ryland Craze

Welcome to Model Ship World Jose.  Your English is just fine.  You will find that ship model kits have improved greatly over the last forty years.  We have a lot of build logs that you can review before you decide on your next project.  Hope you enjoy your retirement and this site.

Congratulations on finishing your Alert.  It is a beautiful model and I have enjoyed following your build log.

Congratulations on competing this beautiful model.  I am sure you are proud of this build.  Job well done!

I have an older version of the NWSL Chopper.  It has served me well for many years.  You can still find the original on Amazon.

Thanks for the "Likes" and also Chuck and Brian for your comments.

4 hours ago, GuntherMT said:

I haven't read that far ahead in the instructions, but would the rigging on a longboat actually have been served given how often it would be rigged/de-rigged in use on a large ship?

Brian, that is a good question.  I do not know what the correct answer is, but Chuck mentions in the instructions that they were served.  He said this was optional and that it looks nice.  I like the look and feel it is an added detail.

Hard to believe it has been over a month since I last posted an update.  December was a good month for me as I got a lot of work done on my Longboat and was hoping that I would finish it by the end of the year.  I wound up with a bad cold a few days before the end of the year and for some reason I have not done any work on my Longboat since then, even though I feel fine now.  I guess it stopped my momentum.  This is where my progress stopped, having completed the shrouds, forestay and backstays. Here is a photo of the forestay and the shrouds:

Here is a photo of the backstays along with the straps with the hooked blocks:

And here is a photo of the shrouds, forestay and backstays where they meet at the top of the mast showing the lines served:

I am getting close to finishing my Longboat, needing to install the bowsprit, construct the oars and add some more rigging and rope coils.

15 hours ago, bobandlucy said:

I think this will be remedied by transferring the bevel marks on the lower stern transom to the other side, and flipping it.

Bob, I think your solution is correct.  I downloaded the instructions from the Model-Expo site and the drawing on page three shows the bevels on the two part transom.  As long as your parts match the drawing, you should be fine.  This kit builds into a very nice model and I look forward to following your progress.

Marty, Welcome to Model Ship World.  Another source of tools and supplies are craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels. 

On 1/31/2021 at 2:32 PM, FarmerJon said:

I have been looking at your longboat build Ryland specifically to help figure out where I have one wrong with my planking. I'm sure now that I didn't calculate my planks correctly but still trying to figure out what the correct procedure actually is. It doesn't seem you can simply divide all station depths by your number of planks? I did this and my numbers prompted me to make those aggressively tapered planks at the top. That has resulted in needing 4 + planks at the stem and 3 fulls or 4 very narrow planks at frame 4-5. I think I have to de bond my skinny planks and try again. Im not having any trouble bending and shaping planks, but don't feel I have a reliable procedure for measuring/planning them out? Are most people just pencil marking them out on the frames ahead of time? Im thinking the spreadsheet method is the way to go Im just missing something.

 

Guess its off to buy some CA debonder.......... haha

 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you need to remove planks 3 and 4 from the top as they are too narrow at the bow.  As it looks now, the three planks remaining will not cover the opening at the bow.  After removing the two planks, I would remeasure using tick strips.  This is explained in Part Two of the instructions for the Medway Longboat, which is a 1:24 scale version of your Longboat.  Here is a link to the Instructions:  

There are also many topics on planking located at the top of this page under the More tab.

I think you got off track by dividing the measurement for frame H by 10 instead of three or four as the remaining planks to be installed on frame H are only three or four.  Some planks terminated around frames F and G.  Looking at my Longboat, most planks were a consistent width from bow to stern.  This is not an easy model to plank, but you are at a stage of construction where it can be easily corrected.   The bottom four planks look good.

Good luck on your build and we are here to answer any of your questions.

The hull is looking really good.  Thanks for the tip on repairing misplaced drill holes.  I had this happen on my build and filled the holes with sawdust.  Placing a sliver of wood in the hole sounds like a much better fix.

Nice save on the paint pulling up.  The hull looks really nice. 

The hull looks good.  I do not see a problem with adding some material to the top of the frames to bring the frame even with the top of the wales.  Just make sure that the sheer has a smooth run from the bow to the stern.  Any material added to the frame tops should be hidden by the inboard sheer strake.

Congratulations on finishing your Picket Boat.  It turned out real nice.

Welcome to Model Ship World.  Glad to see another Longboat in the works.  You are off to a good start.

Congratulations on finishing your dory.  You did an excellent job on building this model.  I look forward to seeing your pram build.

Your Alert is looking real good.  One of the members of my ship model club purchased a case from Grandpa's Cabinets.  It was a nice looking case.  Here is a link to their website: https://www.grandpascabinets.com/

Nice start on your build.  This is an excellent kit for the first time builder.  I look forward to following your build log.

Congratulations on finishing your Red Jacket and thank you for posting a detailed build log for us to follow.  This is a really nice model.

Hi Colin and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have built some really nice models and I look forward to seeing your future builds.  We are glad to have you aboard.

Your Longboat looks really good.  You have done a good job on your first build and learned many techniques that will help you in your future builds.

Hi Bob and welcome to Model Ship World.  You have done a very nice job on building your Grand Banks Dory.  That kit seems to be a very good kit for the first time builder of a wooden ship model.  We are glad to have you aboard.

Hi Darryl and welcome to Model Ship World.  We appreciate the support you have given MSW by becoming a sponsor.  You have many products on your website that will appeal to our members.  It is really amazing the amount of detail that is present in these small scale models.  They will enhance any model railroad layout or the display shelf of a ship modeler who wants to build a small scale model.  We are glad to have you and your company on MSW.

Hi Dennis and welcome to Model Ship World.  The Lady Nelson looks like a nice model for your first build.  There are a lot of videos on YouTube that show this model being built. I do hope you start a build log for whatever model you should choose.

Welcome to Model Ship World David.  You have some nice looking models.  You mentioned that you have a Glad Tidings model kit in you collection to be built.  Here is an excellent build log that would be helpful when you start your Glad Tidings:

Welcome back Darren.  You have built some really nice models.  Looking forward to seeing your future builds.