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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question: I've attached temporary braces to the tops of the bulkheads. I've also faired the port side of the hull. For you experts out there, in looking at my photos below, does it look like I've faired the bulkheads correctly? Have I faired the bow enough? I want to make sure I have it right before I begin planking. Thanks in advance for your input!
The starboard side still needs fairing, then I'll add the transom and bow fillers.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to tlevine in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
That garboard strake is the key and yours look great.
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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Archi in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I attached the first 4 planks. They turned out fairly well. I know these were the easiest planks on the hull to do, but the experience should help with the more difficult planks . . . and it boosted my confidence a bit.
Also, when comparing the parts list of the kit on the Model Shipways website with the parts list I receive with the kit (which is dated 2/25/15), I noticed the thickness of the planks had been reduced at some point. They were 1/32" (.31") before, but are now .20".
Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any ideas why Model Shipways did this? The instructions have not been changed to account for the thinner planks. So builders choosing to use the .020" planks, rather than 1/32" planks as the kit was designed for, should make sure to take less material off of the false keel at the stern. Otherwise the planked area of the stern under the transom will be narrower than the 3/32" keel.
Now, on to figuring out the garboard planks . . .
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from robin b in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I followed Danny's advice (thanks again!) and glued some scrap wood to the bottom of the forward bulkheads. I then re-faired that area. The test fitting of the Garboard plank had a much better angle/line than before.
Nirvana, I'm taking it slow. In fact, I may set the record for the slowest build time one this, which is fine. I'll be happy if I finish with something worthy of the other builds around here.
Erik
P.S. - I have noticed some of my photos have a bit of an optical illusion caused by the angle of the lighting/angles I'm taking the photos.
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Erik W got a reaction from maddog33 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I glued on the transom and bow filler pieces. I then faired them. I took Canute's advice and laid one of the planks over various bulkheads to make sure I faired everything correctly.
Now it's on to planking. Gulp.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Question: I've attached temporary braces to the tops of the bulkheads. I've also faired the port side of the hull. For you experts out there, in looking at my photos below, does it look like I've faired the bulkheads correctly? Have I faired the bow enough? I want to make sure I have it right before I begin planking. Thanks in advance for your input!
The starboard side still needs fairing, then I'll add the transom and bow fillers.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Thanks Matrim. That's good advice.
All the bulkheads are now attached. They are as straight and true as I could get them. The first 6 or 7 required more sanding to get them to fit than the back 9 or 10. I'm going to glue some wood across the tops of the bulkheads for additional bracing, and then move onto sanding the bulkhead's edges to shape. I'm having fun!
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I've had a brief pause on my build. Rather than sprint into the build, I decided a more methodical approach will yield better results. So, I bought a bunch of supplies at the hobby shop yesterday, mostly various methods of sanding, sanding sticks, sand paper, etc, and some Maxi-cure extra thick CA.
In preparation for attaching the bulkheads, I thoroughly sanded them on both sides with ever finer grades of sandpaper to get the burn marks off. My plan is to not paint the bottom of the hull, so I'm proceeding with the thought that it will just be varnished. I'm trying to keep the wood as pristine as possible. And . . . if I screw up the planking then I'll go ahead and paint the bottom. Might as well aim high though.
Based on other build logs, I also figured building an assembly jig was a good idea. So, here's what I came up with. The keel is straight and plumb with the vertical being at a 90 degree angle.
Next step: Bulkheads.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from robin b in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from dvm27 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from egkb in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from GuntherMT in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to Chuck in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
That looks very good.. Well done!!!
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Erik W got a reaction from Jack12477 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Ryland Craze in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Mike Y in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from Jason in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I have attached the garboard planks. If the speed at which I installed these was an indicator as to my speed on this build in general, I'd say if I work on it daily, I'll be done some time in 2019.
I looked through every single Longboat build log at other modelers successes and mistakes when shaping, bending and gluing the garboard planks. I also printed Chuck's photo of the bottom of his Longboat showing a good view of the garboard plank. I feel I got the shape as good as I can get it, and I'm happy with the way it mounted cleanly into the rabbet.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to MikeB4 in 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/4"=1'
I've hand painted the hull under the water line. Nothing ended up under the masking tape which was a nice surprise when I pulled off the masking tape.I thought for sure something would have seeped under like on the last project I did. In the future I would like to start using an airbrush, but for now I'm doing everything with a brush. I'm going to make sure the paint is fully dry before adding a coat of poly over the white paint..
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Erik W got a reaction from BobSki in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Mike, thanks for the compliment! I'm going to stick with the "soft and fluffy" basswood. Since this is my first wooden boat build, I wanted to stick with the parts that came in the box. The basswood planks work fine after about 15 minutes of cleanup each with some fine sandpaper.
Erik
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Erik W reacted to Mike Y in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
Straight and accurate, beauty!
As for the wood - with your level of accuracy, think about switching to boxwood (I guess Crown Timberyard have a replacement package). It is such a pleasure to work with and plank with it. You can check pictures in my longboat build log, planked with boxwood (castello).
Basswood planks are soft and fluffy...
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Erik W got a reaction from Dimitris71 in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I attached the first 4 planks. They turned out fairly well. I know these were the easiest planks on the hull to do, but the experience should help with the more difficult planks . . . and it boosted my confidence a bit.
Also, when comparing the parts list of the kit on the Model Shipways website with the parts list I receive with the kit (which is dated 2/25/15), I noticed the thickness of the planks had been reduced at some point. They were 1/32" (.31") before, but are now .20".
Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any ideas why Model Shipways did this? The instructions have not been changed to account for the thinner planks. So builders choosing to use the .020" planks, rather than 1/32" planks as the kit was designed for, should make sure to take less material off of the false keel at the stern. Otherwise the planked area of the stern under the transom will be narrower than the 3/32" keel.
Now, on to figuring out the garboard planks . . .
Erik
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Erik W got a reaction from robin b in 18th Century Longboat by Erik W - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 - First wooden ship build
I attached the first 4 planks. They turned out fairly well. I know these were the easiest planks on the hull to do, but the experience should help with the more difficult planks . . . and it boosted my confidence a bit.
Also, when comparing the parts list of the kit on the Model Shipways website with the parts list I receive with the kit (which is dated 2/25/15), I noticed the thickness of the planks had been reduced at some point. They were 1/32" (.31") before, but are now .20".
Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any ideas why Model Shipways did this? The instructions have not been changed to account for the thinner planks. So builders choosing to use the .020" planks, rather than 1/32" planks as the kit was designed for, should make sure to take less material off of the false keel at the stern. Otherwise the planked area of the stern under the transom will be narrower than the 3/32" keel.
Now, on to figuring out the garboard planks . . .
Erik
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