Ryland Craze
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Hi SeaDoc and welcome to Model Ship World. The 18th Century Armed Longboat builds into a nice model. The large 1:24 scale is a lot easier to work with than the smaller scales. If you brace your bulkheads, you will be surprised at how strong the framework will be. Check out the build logs for the 1:48 scale Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat. There are a lot of tips and techniques in them that will help you with your build.
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You are doing a good job on your Granado. I cannot wait to see the boxwood on this model. This is definitely an improvement on the kit supplied materials. -
Congratulations on completing your Endeavour. You did a nice job on building this model.
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Hi Mark and welcome to Model Ship World. Thank you for your military service. Your Virginia looks very nice. I hope you start a build log on this model so we can follow your progress.
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You are doing a good job on your Lady Isabella. Your craftsmanship will produce a very nice model.
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New member from Monterrey, Mexico.
Ryland Craze replied to Eugenio Treviño's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to Model Ship World Eugenio. I really like your models and you did a good job on building them. I am glad that you came back and finished your Swift. They say the hardest model to build is your first one, so you should have an easier time building your Victory. I look forward to seeing your Victory build log. -
Hi BrownBeard and welcome to Model Ship World. It looks like you have the skills to do good in building wooden ship models based on your build of your tank model. You are off to a good start on your Longboat, but I question whether you have faired the bulkheads enough for the planks to sit flush along the width of the bulkhead. This is very important for the Longboat as the planks need to be in full contact with the bulkheads and the planks provide support for the bulkheads when you thin down the bulkheads after removing the centers. Check out the other Longboat build logs to see how much their bulkheads were faired.
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Hi Tom and welcome to Model Ship World. The Niagara builds into a nice model and it is great that it is located a short distance from you. Ship modeling is very enjoyable in retirement.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Jake. You did the right thing by starting a build log for your kit. The bulkheads may be loose, but be sure that they are properly seated in the false keel and that they are at right angles to the keel. This is a very important part of the build, so take it slow. I would use a PVA glue (yellow glue) to set the bulkheads and make sure the glue has set on the bulkhead you are inserting before moving to the next bulkhead. Good luck on your build and be sure to ask if you have any questions. We are here to help you be successful with your first build.
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You are making good progress on your build. Thanks for posting a detailed build log. It will help future builders of this kit.
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Nice job on your sloup. Many of use the "poor man's lathe" to round off square stock. I always take a sanding stick and knock off the corners making it an octagon before I chuck it into my drill. That was an interesting technique you used on dyeing the sails.
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Nice looking rope. You did a good job making this rope on the Syren Rope Rocket.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Broat. Your Constitution is looking really nice. I do not see you having any problems building a wooden ship model. You have attained a lot of skills needed for this hobby. Looking forward to the completion of your Constitution.
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Very nicely done. Your Cheerful is looking great.
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Your keel looks nice. Now the fun part starts.
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New Topic for new member
Ryland Craze replied to Jerry Sturdivant's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to Model Ship World Jerry. The Glad Tidings build into a very fine model. Here is a link to Olha Batchvarov's build log of this model. It has a lot of information that will help anyone building this model. -
Newbie from Chino Hills, California
Ryland Craze replied to tomsimon's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to Model Ship World tomsimon. You have picked a good kit to get you started in this hobby. The book, Ship Modeling Simplified, by Frank Mastini was the first book I purchased on ship modeling and it got me interested in this hobby. I was fortunate to have known Frank Mastini as he was a member of the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society. He was mentoring me on the Bluenose shortly before he passed away. I treasure the time I spent with him. -
Welcome to Model Ship World Seaforth. You have received good information on starting a build log. Posing your question in your build log will likely get a solution from the members that have built the Vasa. Good luck on your build.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Daniel. You have a good collection of kits that should keep you busy for quite a while. Please post pictures of your current model as we would like to see your progress.
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Hi Pipe Major and welcome to Model Ship World. I have not built the Vasa so I am unable to answer your question. If you can give a detailed explanation of the problem you are having as well as some pictures, I am sure you will receive suggestions on a resolution. Good luck on your build.
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You are making good progress James. Another approach you can take in gluing large surfaces is to use a combination of CA and yellow glue (Titebond). Just put a small amount of CA to tack the surface of the piece being glued and use the yellow glue for the remainder of the bond. This way, if the part is misaligned, it would be easier to break the bond before the yellow glue sets. You can also use a small paint brush and water to clean up any of the excess yellow glue in the joints.
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Thanks shipman for your comments. I am glad you like the colors I chose. I actually painted the cap rails with another red (you can see remnants of the paint in the second picture of your quote) but it was too bright for my liking, so I sanded it off. The Grumbacher Cadmium Red color was a better choice to me as I felt it closely matched the colors on the contemporary models in the NMM that the kit was modeled after. The freizes provided in the kit were drawn by Chuck Passaro and were based on the NMM models. I have attached the pictures of the two models that Chuck Passaro modeled this kit after: And here is a picture of my model from page 4 of my build log :
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Return after a 5 year "shore leave"
Ryland Craze replied to BareHook's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome back Ken. You had come a long way on your Hannah and I look forward to you restarting that build. You have done a great job on this kit and it will be nice to see it finished. -
Thanks Chuck and Glen for your comments. I also appreciate the "Likes". This is a really nice kit and I am enjoying the build. My miniature block plane is a Kunz 101 that I purchased from a Woodcraft store about 15 years ago. Stanley, Lie Nielsen and even Ebay have these miniature planes for sale. I am finding that I am using this plane more than I ever thought I would. I have been reading the build logs of other Medway Longboat builders and I find that each one has tips and techniques in it that I will use on my build. There is a wealth of information out there and I appreciate the efforts of Chuck, Rusty, Bob G, Bob W and others who have posted very detailed build logs. Their build logs are an inspiration for those of us that are building this kit.
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Welcome to Model Ship World. I look forward to seeing your build of the Tamiya Yukikaze. The photo etch really brings a model ship to life.
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