Rustyj

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.

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.

Great work on the masts and the start of the rigging Bob. Always a joy to watch you rig a ship!

55 minutes ago, Chuck Seiler said:

So, you HAVE seen my Queen Anne Barge buildlog.  The rubber bands seemed like a good idea at the time.

You're not alone! So much of what I do seems to make sense at the time and then oops!

43 minutes ago, rjones726 said:

I've been reading Chucks build log and thinking about how I intend on assembling the keel. I am curious as to how you insure the keel has a 1/32" rabbit on each side (i.e. centering the four 3/32" pieces).

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

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!!!!!!

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!

12 hours ago, dvm27 said:

This sets the bar for what ship model kits should look like!

Greg you took the words right out of my mind!

Nice start Doug. Hopefully we'll learn as much from you as you do from everyone else!

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!

Well done Mike!  I really like the look. 

Excellent workmanship Ben! She is a real beauty! 

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!

Beautiful workmanship Chuck. Anxiously awaiting the group build! 

Hi Chuck,

Great work while I've been away. I love the workmanship and the size comparison was real nice to see.

The price point is very reasonable too. At that you better make a whole lot of kits!  

Hi B.E.

I've been away and it was a pleasure catching up on your work. Well done!

Ok I've redone the "3 mile island"  dolphins and they are looking much better.

That is some beautiful planking Chuck. She is going to be a really fun build!

Ok I went back, stripped off the old decorations and followed Chucks suggestion.

I don't know why I didn't catch that when doing it the first time.

One down Four to go! Thanks Chuck

Ok Chuck that's a head slapping moment for me. Think I just may have to strip those off and redo them.

Thanks all for the kind words and likes. 

Hi all,

I've been working in bits and pieces as I can find the time to get into the shop.

I've made the tiller and added the rudder.

I then assembled the sweeps, sanded them to shape, painted them and added the printed dolphin as well as the simulated leather band on the tip.

Here are the flags and flag staffs assembled and painted.

And here they are on the barge. The shaping isn't as good as Chucks (no surprise there) and I'll continue to tweek them.

Basically I've completed her. Just some touching up here and there, figure out a display case and assemble the stands and take some finished pictures.

Chuck has again made an outstanding model that is fun to do, teaches you new things and of great quality.  

Very nicely done B.E.

Very nice work Mike. Yes that bend is tricky to visualize at first but it sure looks like you nailed it!

Great discription and photographs. Much better than using proportional dividers. 

Hi Jean-Paul

That's exactly what I did to get the frames sanded correctly. Well done!

Hi Remco.  Great to hear from you again! Glad to hear the move is over and you are settling in.

Always look forward to hearing from you!