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  1. JpR62
    Thanks to all for your kind words. I really appreciate. The inboard sheer strake has been added. These are 4 pre-cut planks 1/32" thick and 5/32" wide. I made a cardboard copy of the bow section to be sure not to bend the wrong end or the wrong way 😁 The 2 bow sections were then preformed by briefly dipping them in hot water and then shaped on the model with clamps. I waited until the parts were dry. Be careful to use small scraps of wood between the clamps and the sheer strake so that the wood is not marked. You will notice that I already painted in red the lower edge of the inboard sheer strake before gluing it in order to avoid to paint this part later and in order to have a clean finish. Once glued, I carefully filled the small gaps with red tinted filler. Finally I sanded the top of the cap rail and inboard sheer strake smooth.
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    You do remarkable work on this model, so clean and precise. I really like the finish applied to the wood. Can't wait to find out more.
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    Thanks to all the 'Likes'. The cap rail has been reduced to a width of 5/32". I started with the outer edge. Then using a compass open at 5/32" I drew a line following the outer edge. I finally sanded the inside edge to this line. I still have to finalize the fairing inboard and the interior needs to be cleaned a little.
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    Superb model and a very detailed and informative build log. This cutter Alert is really awesome ! Glad you shared this lovely work.
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    Superb work on this longboat. It is true that the rigging immediately gives another dimension to the model. Your rigging is precise and will be an example for me to follow. Thanks for sharing !
  6. JpR62
    Glad to see you are working on this barge. It is really a very high quality kit with an excellent design. In addition, the assembly manual is precise and very didactic. I'm sure you are going to have a lot of fun working on this model 😉 Happy to be able to follow your build log !
  7. JpR62
    Outstanding work. Really a very high quality model. Many thanks for sharing your work !
  8. JpR62
    Bob, Thank you for your nice comments. The Medway longboat is really a high quality kit ! Yes, the Mikhail chisels are really fantastic and are very useful to me because I currently have neither a table saw nor a milling machine. For the diamond mini file I prefer them to the regular files. They must come if my memories are good from Modelexpo.
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    Thank you for all the 'Likes' The bolsters are done. I used the magnificent Mikhail wood micro chisels. I'm lucky to have been able to acquire a set and it is a purchase that I do not regret. I also stuck sandpaper on wooden sticks of different diameters. I have allowed myself to not follow exactly the form provided by the plan and I have given to my bolsters a more personal touch. It took a long time and I had a good day to shape these two pieces. It's time to reduce the width of the caprail.
  10. JpR62
    So precise and clean ! 🙂 It seems so simple with your explanations and yet it requires a high level of execution quality. What a wonderful job ! Thank you for sharing your build with us !
  11. JpR62
    Thanks all for your kind words. I'm thinking about the hand painted side friezes variant... The caprail is now in place. It will be put in the right proportions after the installation of the two bolsters. Time to work on the challenging bolsters...
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    Yes, when the Medway Longboat will be finished, I will start the 'Cheerful' cutter. I'm a big fan of the Syren Company kits ! The Frigate 'Winchelsea' also occupies my thoughts. 😉
  13. JpR62
    Superb work. I really like the smoothness of the caprail. She will become really beautiful. Take care of yourself and your family during this difficult time !
  14. JpR62
    The new building board is ready and the tops of the frames have been sanded down to the sheer. I can now install the caprail. 🙂
  15. JpR62
    Thank you all for your kind words and thank you to all the 'Likes'. The longboat was taken out of his baseboard. Just take your time. First I start by cutting with a small file. When the cut mark is formed, I continue with a saw. I remove the reinforcing tape with a tweezer just before finishing the cut. Time to prepare the installation of the caprail.
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    After my stop due to my surgery, happy to go back to work on this longboat 😄 If for the side decorations, I will use the friezes supplied with the kit, for the transom decoration, I opted for a more personal version. I take advantage of the stability offered by the build board, to paint a small freehand motif. So I took out my tubes of extra fine oil paint. and it allows me to work again with my right hand 😉 Time to remove the baseboard.
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    Thank You Michael, Chuck, Ryland and to all the 'Likes'. Ryland, it's really nice to be able to find your way to the workshop and especially to be able to reuse your right hand. Shaving with the left hand is not always very safe. 😅 I finished all the carvings. They are now in place and I am not unhappy to have opted to use them. I steel have to order the wood for the base. And it will be my first completed project 😁
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    It's been a while ! Unfortunately, I was away from my workshop for 5 long weeks following a surgical operation on my right hand in February (see the photo taken the day after the surgery). I can now start doing some small jobs and it is also a good thing to regain the mobility of my hand. So I take this opportunity to finish the carvings for the Queen Barge. Work in progress...
  19. JpR62
    A wonderful book on many modelling techniques. Book published in German at VGB Verlagsgruppe Bahn GmbH under the title 'Marcel Ackle, Ein Natur-Talent', 2018. ISBN number of the German edition : 978-3-8375-1963-1 French edition (2019) proposed by LR PRESSE, www.lrpresse.com contact@lrpresse.com Author of text, photos and models : Marcel Ackle Book cover : Marcel Ackle ISBN number of the French edition : 978-2-37536-030-9 208 pages Format : 25 cm x 30 cm Contents : Some extracts Not directly a book on ship model making but a real 'gold mine' on painting techniques and many build tips. Unfortunately only in French or German but a lot of step by step photos. The address of Marcel Ackle's blog : http://www.feldbahn-modellbau.ch/ Thanks to Wefack for letting me discover the wonderful work of this talented model maker.
  20. JpR62
    I think Mike used two layers for the wales (see post #121 - page 5). It seems to me in 2 stages: first the upper 3 strakes then finally the last strake once the first strake below the wale was in (the strake which included the drop plank) - post #133 But Mike can confirm my answer.
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    Superb work hyw ! I'm a great admirer of the Ancre books (as well as those of Gérard Delacroix). So I will follow with interest your build log. Thank You for sharing your work !
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    Wonderful planking job ! Taking the time always pays ! A beauty !
  23. JpR62
    Thank You Chuck for your advice and Gary for your kind support. Thank You to all the 'Likes'. The planking is now finished. For the second layer, I used a more traditional method because I was afraid of not being able to give the exact shape that perfectly matches the first layer already in place using the heat of an hair dryer. As I was afraid that humidity would cause the first plank to curl, I protected it with masking paper using the laser sheet as template. The masking tape is then set up. The plank is soaked for 2 minutes in hot water and then placed on the hull. After a few hours, you get a plank that perfectly matches the shape of the hull and which can be glued without having to exert pressure. The masking paper prevented any deformation of the first layer already in place and facilitates the removal of the second plank once dry. The last board before its installation ☺️ The treenail simulation is finished and the second layer thinned at the bow and at the stern. A good stage completed 😅
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    I took advantage of the end of the year to finish the planking of the hull. I still have to add the second layer for the two upper strakes. A question : Do I have to follow the same sequence for the installation of this second layer and start with the plank #15 ? Thank You in advance for your help.
  25. JpR62
    Chuck, Thank You for the quick answer. I will order it.

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