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  1. Tigersteve
    Nicely done! Chuck's boats are well designed, but tricky. How long is that boat in inches? Just curious as I'm building the longboat kit, which has a length of 6 1/2". Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    I was considering that presentation as well. I'm leaning towards fully rigging her though. For now at least. I really want to lash her though either way. (Sounds terrible, doesn't it? ;-) I picked up some cotton thread at the craft store for the rigging. I may use the kit provided tan for the lanyards and grapnel coil to add some dimension to the rigging. In my head it all looks great! Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    Thanks guys! Nirvana, I had those thoughts, but I could not resist following through with this idea. Originally, I hadn't planned on planking the base. Now I must decide: iron rings or no iron rings. I'm thinking a row of 5 on each side. (Below photo shows rings dry fit and need to be blackened) Have no fear, when the oars are placed on the gallows bits, it balances the presentation. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    The display base is inspired by the Brig Syren's longboat lashed to its deck. I used Chuck's practicum as a guide for designing the gallows bits and tried to proportion the measurements. Attached is a photo of the measurements I used. I ended up using the 3/16" planking stock from the Pinnace kit. I plan to use maple for that kit anyway. The kit supplied display board was warped and unusable so I used a 4"x8" basswood board, which was planked over with the 3/16" stock. This display will allow me to present the oars on the gallows bits. Haven't decided if I will "lash" the boat as well. I'm considering adding "iron" rings to the base/deck as well. Any thoughts?? Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Thank you everyone for the likes and kind words! Mike, I appreciate your comments. I do a little bit of work at a time in efforts to keep it "crisp". ;-) Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Awesome! Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    I just ordered the lamp also! Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Those chainplates and deadeyes were tricky right?! I'm going to also try to rig the mast before the install. So close!! Well- you, not me. Lol Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Excellent work! What's the link for the LED lamp you bought? Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Great reference! The boat looks sharp! Sfeve
  11. Tigersteve
    Curious to see that illustration if possible. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Thanks guys! The paint is Tamiya flat black and flat red. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    Chainplates, deadeyes, and remaining metalwork are done! I should rename this build log "That was Harder than Expected". I didn't expect drilling holes in the tiny brass strips would be possible so my solution was to use eyehooks instead. I should have been more selective with the deadeyes as the holes are drilled better in some. It's not perfect but hopefully it won't be noticeable after the lanyards are tied. I'm going to work on the display stand next. I have a new presentation planned that I haven't seen on MSW before so hopefully it comes out as planned. Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    I think you should be proud of this ship. It looks great. Doesn't look like an easy one to build. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Good thing you're back. There aren't enough builds of this one. I'll follow along too. Nice job so far. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    What, no engine? Looks great. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Nicely done! Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    Maybe match the finish of the boat? Not sure which color stain you used. Good to see you back. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Good to see you back, Mike. Everything seems time consuming on the longboat so I'm not surprised it's much different for the pinnace. It's coming along nicely. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    I know this is not much of an update for you folks, but this took me a long time to complete. Here's the work after the snapping of 5 drill bits, 1 broken mast, and 3 productions of gaff jaws. The jaws are made from one piece of wood and could still be a little thinner, but I'm hoping it won't look out of scale on the model. Drilling the tiny holes has been a challenge throughout the project for me. Ironwork and chainplates will be fabricated next. After that I will construct the display base before the rigging. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Good work! Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    It looks very sharp and clean. Don't stress the areas that are bugging you. Your "mistakes" are an illusion. Lol Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Bob, I second that. It was exciting to come across your build of this when I started my longboat and then to get to see you work through completing it. I assure you that we who are still working on it are "borrowing" some of your innovations and techniques. You make me want to start over! Haha Congrats!! Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Nice! What brand drill press do you use? Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Yes- well done! Steve

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