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Rustyj

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  1. I've prepared the five single frames and test fit them to the building board and the keel. The frames needed minor sanding to fit the building board and no adjustment to fit the keel. I've started to assemble the two parts frames. The floor and top timbers only need a little sanding of the laser char. Take it from past experience that forgetting to do this makes for extra work later on. Here is the first frame ready for assembly and then assembled. The laser reference line makes lining the the top timber and the floor much easier. One down fourteen to go!
  2. The fun continues!!!!!! I have glued the transom to the stern post being careful to keep it perpendicular to the keel at a right angle. I've now started on the various frames. First I'll prep the 5 one piece frames. To temporarily strengthen the frames heavy packing tape was placed across the laser cut seam. It is placed on both sides with little folded over tabs for easy removal. Also a small piece of wood strip was glued across the top of the frame. These frames are thin and delicate especially if you heavy handed like me.These wood pieces will not be seen once the model is planked . One of the frames with tape and strip wood added. After this there are 15 two piece frames to make.
  3. I would think that like other water based finishes the water based version of wipe on ploy may raise the woods grain. I would test it on scrap pieces first.
  4. Thanks Kurt. Already put it on my "tool I need" list. Also the key to your statement "unless you screwed up the math" which is one of my specialties.
  5. Thanks Jeff, Michael and Chuck and all the likes! The saw works real nice once you get it set properly.
  6. Hi All, Here is my first update on the Medway Longboat. I didn't have a huzzywutchet but I did use my Byrnes table saw. I set the blade height and did a test cut with scrap wood from the keel billet. Once I had the depth set correctly I "milled" the keel pieces. I left them a "hair" thick and then filed them to a smooth fit. I then glued them up and added the four 3/32" notched keel pieces leaving a 1/32" rabbit on each side. I followed Chucks recommendation to add the bow piece first then the two pieces at the stern and lastly the long piece to the top of the keel. They all fit perfectly with no sanding adjustment needed. Bolts were simulated using black monofilament that was supplied with the kit. Next up is to add the transom and the begin assembling the frames. Great kit with very precise fitting pieces. Another Syren gem!
  7. Thanks Chuck, Having a quality kit and great plans and instructions sure make it a lot easier! Hi Joe, Thanks for the kind words. I might be persuaded to stop by with it. Thanks everyone for the likes too! Very much appreciated.
  8. Ok after much delay I've finally got the display case and mounted the barge! This is a wonderful kit and a lot of fun to build. Thanks Chuck.
  9. Great work on the masts and the start of the rigging Bob. Always a joy to watch you rig a ship!
  10. You're not alone! So much of what I do seems to make sense at the time and then oops!
  11. Hi rjones726, I feel like I'm writing to myself. LOL. There are probably as many ways to do this as there are people building her. Seeing that the dimensions are all 1/32'" I'll try to explain how I will approach it. Seeing that there is a gap of 1/32" on each side I temporarily attach some 1/32" scrap to what would be the "bottom" side of the 3/32" piece when laid on its side. I use some temporary craft glue like rubber cement. The piece with the strip wood is now 4/32" (1/16") thick so when slid up to the keel you should have your 1/32" spacing on each side. I use a hard surface like a thick piece of glass or some such item that is perfectly flat to assemble the pieces on. I hope this makes sense. Rusty
  12. Medway kit purchased Thursday AM, Shipped that same Thursday, Arrived Saturday, Priceless!!!!! As expected the contents of the box were packed very well and nothing was damaged in transport. All of the sheets of wood were very nicely laser cut with reference numbering etched on the wood to assist in identification. The yellow Alaskan cedar has a very nice look to it and the cedar aroma is an unexpected added treat. As Greg said "This sets the bar for what ship model kits should look like!" and I couldn't agree more! Ships Plans, Packing List Friezes Packaging Various laser cut sheets Comparing Queen Anne Barge Frame Size The rest of the kit parts and strip wood I marveled at how Chuck used the laser to cut joints and a channel to the correct depth for us! I have a couple of minor projects to finish first but the temptation to start is like an itch that you can't reach to scratch!!!!!!
  13. Hi Ryland, Yep I'm gonna build her too. Mine also arrived in the mail yesterday but being a busy day I only had time to open the box, caress the wood and give it all a cursory glance. I'm looking forward to this group build. Lot of fun and learning! Greg you took the words right out of my mind!
  14. This the start of my Medway Longboat 1742 - 1/2" scale build log. I'm ready to go once the Medway Longboat is released and I manage to purchase one. This group build will be a lot of fun!
  15. Hi Ben, Been real busy the last couple of months and haven't spent much time (almost none) in the work shop. I'm thinking a of an acrylic box like this with a wooden base. Oars on their stand in front and then on a shelf in my shop. Probably won't get to that for another month or so. Building a game room in the other half of the basement next to my shop. At least I'm getting to build something! Thanks for stopping by!
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