Derek C
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Derek C got a reaction from IgorSky in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I got the mast and mast step done . I had a scrap piece of teak that I had broken earlier in the project so I used that to make the mast . I used my pocket knife to get the general shape and size I was looking for then finished it if by hand using 120 grit sand paper and a couple hours of sanding. The teak is very hard and takes time to sand . I guess I could have used power tools but it was a nice day to sit outside and whittle up a mast .
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Derek C got a reaction from IgorSky in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I got the windlass done ,I started with a piece of 1"x5/8" teak I cut out a 1/2" x1/2 " x 2" piece then cut that in half and then cut those in half to give me 4 -1/4"x1/4 x2" pieces I then sanded and file one of those pieces to form the windlass . I then used a1/32 drill bit to drill through the square parts near the ends for the handles.to square up the holes I used the end of my tweezers that I modified a bit . For the handles I split another 1/4 " piece again down both sides to give me 1/8" pieces to play with with a bit of sanding and filing I got a decent shape . I used a couple pieces of 22 gauge wire inserted in wholes drilled into the end of the windlass to hold the unit to the boat . The wire slides into. Corresponding wholes that I drilled into the risers.
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Got the outside of the hull done with 320 after I do the inside I will run it down with a 1000 grit. I will wait to do the finish sanding once I glue the cap rail ,and molding.
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Now that I'm back home waiting on power I started sanding inside of longboat still a bit to do but getting better
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I got the planking done . And with the huge hurricane only days away I thinking I should have built a bigger boat 😳 . So I figured I'd sit outside and sand the hull down and start cleaning up the inside of the hull and the inside is going to take some work so I will sit out here and do it and enjoy the weather while I can lol here's a few pics of the inside (I haven't started on yet ) and the outside that I have started sanding on
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Not much progress done today I got one side finished and a few planks more down the other side . I could not lay the planks on the hull as I intended that teak would not play nice in some places so the bottom of the hull is a bit crowded and busy.
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I needed to remove them at the stern to put in the transom and started pulling off the rest , honestly wish I wouldn't have removed as much as I did because it is very delicate now but once I get the first couple planks on It should gain its rigidly again
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I faired the hull , added the keel ,and started to remove the temporary bracing on the inside of the hull .
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I have glued in the bulkheads and fillers at the bow ,I also glued a couple pieces of basswood strips on the inside of the hull to help sturdy it up a bit while fairing the outside of the bulkheads. I glued them close to top of the bulkheads to make removing the basswood and cleaning off the glue easier .
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I started on my bulkheads, Using the traced bulkheads from the plans and proceeded to "hack " out a rough shape around the paper templates. I say hacked because as u can see from the photos I wouldn't say I "cut " them out lol . Then I used files and sanding blocks to get the shape to match my template , then I got smart and got rid of the files and sanding blocks and broke out my dremel with the rotary shaft and sanding drum and life was good . I did use the files and sanding blocks to get the final shape of the bulkheads . I really enjoyed building the kit of this longboat , but must say the joy of creating these pieces from scratch is great and very relaxing. this is the first time doing a scratch build and I think I'm doing it ok . I hope to have the bulkheads done, glued and the hull faired so I can start planking this weekend . Also I posted earlier that I was cutting my planks at 1/32x3/32 but that was incorrect . The planks are cut 1/32x 1/8 . I cut them a bit larger so I can sand the edges to get my final measurements and keep them all true .... well that's the plan anyway. I will let y'all know how that works out for me .
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I finished the main keel using the same technique I used to do the false keel then glued them together
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Here are a couple pics of finished false keel
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Derek C got a reaction from mtaylor in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Thanks Tom
It was new clear coat but it stuck to the fibers hanging off the rigging I have already started re rigging not that big of a deal just a minor delay I am hopping between rigging and sewing lol I will have the old girl in ship shape in a few days. I used cheap line for rigging . I need to order some stuff from chuck at syren his stuff looks great
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Today I actually got to start fabrication , I wanted to get the false keel done first , as it looked like it was going to be the most complicated peice to make. So I traced the plan for the false keel onto a piecs of paper and then transferred that onto a piece of 3/32 teak that I had ripped earlier in the week . Then I used my Dremel with a multi purpose cutting bit #561 , and the cutting guide attachment. To get a rough cut around my marked pattern.
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Here is a piece of the planking that was cut to 1/32 x3/32 , I am surprised how bendable this wood is I was worried that it might be brittle when cut this thin but seems pretty tough
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Then I cut a piece at 3/32 thick and will use this to mark up my 16 bulkheads , false keel, and keel pieces
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Derek C got a reaction from scasey88 in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Thanks Tom
It was new clear coat but it stuck to the fibers hanging off the rigging I have already started re rigging not that big of a deal just a minor delay I am hopping between rigging and sewing lol I will have the old girl in ship shape in a few days. I used cheap line for rigging . I need to order some stuff from chuck at syren his stuff looks great
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I started to rip a bunch of 1/32 pieces to use as planking for the hull then I will use my exactoknfe to cut them into 3/32 wide strips
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Here is some of the wood I will use
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Ok so I finished my longboat kit build from model shipways and found it was fun and challenging,so I started looking at other kits to build my second model . Then yesterday by chance I got a bunch of teakwood from a friend and thought to myself what am I going to do with this . Then I figured why not cut it up and build another longboat but this time from scratch using all teakwood. I have never done anything like this before and never worked with teakwood before . But what the heck I figure I'll give it a shot. I will build it using Model Shipway plans and instructions .
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Derek C got a reaction from IgorSky in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I applied the clear coat and and it looks good on the wood but did not expect it to ruin the rigging . It formed crystals on the rigging so no I will have to attempt to clean it off or just re rig .
as as for the sails it’s a slow process but I’m getting there .it will give me time to ponder on the rigging tragedy I am getting thru this final leg of the build at a snail 🐌 pace . I’m getting anxious to start the Triton Cross Section
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Derek C got a reaction from IgorSky in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Hello fellow MSW members
i haven’t posted in a week , not because I haven’t been working in the shipyard but because what I was working on was kicking my butt !So I thought I’d give a update .I have finished the rigging and started on the sails and I quickly found out that my sewing is the most horrid thing I had ever laid eyes on ! I have posted pictures of what I’m happy with after six or seven attempts . I still have plenty opportunity to screw these up as I still want to add a black seam of thread around the sails and make the anchoring points . I plan on attempting this process today after I apply a coat of clear to the boat I will begin my sewing nightmare again lol
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Derek C got a reaction from Tom E in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Thanks Tom
It was new clear coat but it stuck to the fibers hanging off the rigging I have already started re rigging not that big of a deal just a minor delay I am hopping between rigging and sewing lol I will have the old girl in ship shape in a few days. I used cheap line for rigging . I need to order some stuff from chuck at syren his stuff looks great
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
I applied the clear coat and and it looks good on the wood but did not expect it to ruin the rigging . It formed crystals on the rigging so no I will have to attempt to clean it off or just re rig .
as as for the sails it’s a slow process but I’m getting there .it will give me time to ponder on the rigging tragedy I am getting thru this final leg of the build at a snail 🐌 pace . I’m getting anxious to start the Triton Cross Section
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Derek C got a reaction from alde in 18th century longboat by Derek C - FINISHED - from Model Shipways plans
Hello fellow MSW members
i haven’t posted in a week , not because I haven’t been working in the shipyard but because what I was working on was kicking my butt !So I thought I’d give a update .I have finished the rigging and started on the sails and I quickly found out that my sewing is the most horrid thing I had ever laid eyes on ! I have posted pictures of what I’m happy with after six or seven attempts . I still have plenty opportunity to screw these up as I still want to add a black seam of thread around the sails and make the anchoring points . I plan on attempting this process today after I apply a coat of clear to the boat I will begin my sewing nightmare again lol
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