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  1. Trussben
    Here is the hull with all the frame tabs removed, the build board flipped over and two pieces of scrap glued to it and the hull fastened to the board. The reason for fastening the keel to the board was to stop hogging of the hull which I saw with the QAB as I only have minimal planking, maybe not needed with the longboat as the keel is much thicker but I thought I’d stay on the safe side. Maybe get the Caprails installed over the weekend. ben
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    Sweet
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    Planking is complete. As you can see, I’am only partially planking the hull as per the other contemporary model, I prefer the look with the framing exposed. Now that comes with perils of its own - just like with the QAB (Queen Anne barge) I only used the upper 3 strakes and everything is much more fragile as you have less supporting planking but if your slow and careful it’s entirely possible. Hopefully I will get time over the holidays to get the frame tabs removed and get the cap rails installed but Pegasus lower deck framing is going to take modeling priority. ben
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    Jim, are the support blocks holding the transom pushing it forward? Looks like they are forward of that first engraved line on the build board? Maybe pushing your transom too vertical? ben
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    Very Very nice Rusty - hope my planking turns out as nice. ben
  6. Trussben
    Transom has been glued, all frames completed and test fit in the build board slots - some minor tweaking was needed. Now to install the keel onto the framing. ben
  7. Trussben
    Off to a slow start with the Longboat, the more detailed keel was used and the halving joints were pared down using a very sharp 1” chisel. Keel bolts were simulated with the 20lb line and a coat of WOP was applied to everything.
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    Very nice Rusty - you are motoring right along - makes me want to start mine now. ben
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    I wouldn’t go near that with any type of power tools! it’s only basswood so just take it slow with some 100 grit and a couple of hours work will see you there. ben
  10. Trussben
    Thanks everyone for the likes and comments.
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    Lower deck framing continues up to beam no.9. This can be frustrating work to keep everything correctly spaced and symmetrical, constant adjustments need to be made as well to account for drift. Layout for the aft framing including the beam arms can be seen. ben
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    She’s a beauty Chuck, are you going to add a full rig and sails to this one?? ben
  13. Trussben
    Glad to say I was able to purchase Chucks new kit , The Medway Longboat from the second batch, ordered on Wednesday and delivered on Friday. As per the norms it was well packed and complete as per the picture, everything looks well machined and the yellow cedar aroma is great. ben
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    Got to agree, those are some beautiful clamps. ben
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    Hi Thanks for the likes and comments. I made 5 of the sweeps and displaying them on the little stands that Chuck supplied. Here is the QA Barge completed and in her display case. This has been a really fun and fulfilling little build with enough complexity to keep me interested to the end. Chuck you are to be congratulated on a great kit that will be enjoyed by many people and I may have to have a go at your new longboat when it’s ready. Back to the Pegasus build. ben
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    Getting ready in the workshop to start modeling again, humidity coming back into controllable range with my system, QA Barge just about complete and summer projects will be put away for Winter over next couple of weeks. First thing on list is to mill some Swiss pear to correct dimensions to continue with lower deck framing. Looking at the hull there has been absolutely no movement over the summer months - 😅 ben
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    Sweet Rusty, How are you going to display her? ben
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    And a couple more hours for the Jackstaffs and Flags, quite fun getting them to fold nicely. Now to finish the sweeps and this fun little project will be complete. ben
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    Congratulations Toni, She’s a real beauty, hope my swan comes out half as nice as your work. ben
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    Managed to get a couple of hours to build the rudder and tiller. Ben
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    Thanks for the Likes. So the fancy panels went on really well and the friezes that Chuck supplies fitted inside them perfectly. Also I scraped the trim pieces with a home made simple profile. Now for the carvings. ben
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    Put me down for one Chuck now you are building her in 1:48, another of Pellew's commands. ben
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    Very nice Toni
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    Thwarts and internal planking completed and a couple coats of paint later. Now for those delicate little panels. ben
  25. Trussben
    Couple of pictures of my slow progress with painting, I’m not very good at it and have to use many thinned coats. I will start with the spreaders and then the Thwarts next. You will also see my Confederacy build in the background, she has been cleaned off and some repairs were made to her from our house move a couple of years ago, after the barge is completed I will be working on her alongside Pegasus. ben

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