samueljr

Jay,
 
Happy Holidays to you!  Thanks for the compliments. I'm working as I type on the Fore Sail and then the Jib.  
 
Chuck designed a great little kit.
 
It's been a long time since I've built anything for myself and this is just reminding me how much I enjoy building.
 
Talk soon, hope all is well in Denver. The Broncos aren't making the Super Bowl by the way...........
 
Sam

Some extremely quick update pics
 
I'll post better and with description(s) next week
 
Happy New Year everyone! 
 
Sam

Some extremely quick update pics
 
I'll post better and with description(s) next week
 
Happy New Year everyone! 
 
Sam

More changes!!!
 
After talking with Chuck, I decided to attempt to include a detail shown on an 18th century long boat that is pictures in the amazing book 17th and 18th Century Ship Models from the Kreigstein Collection. 
 
In it a long boat is shown with a roller to starboard of the stem. This would have been used when working anchors. A temporary one of the stern would have been on a davit that was removable (see Lavery).
 
This feature would include me relocating the boawsprit assembly to the port side of the stem.  I decided to keep the inboard brace for the bowsprit running to the floor as opposed to the one pictured that rests on the thwart.
 
Sam
KRIEGSTEIN LONG BOAT.pdf

More changes!!!
 
After talking with Chuck, I decided to attempt to include a detail shown on an 18th century long boat that is pictures in the amazing book 17th and 18th Century Ship Models from the Kreigstein Collection. 
 
In it a long boat is shown with a roller to starboard of the stem. This would have been used when working anchors. A temporary one of the stern would have been on a davit that was removable (see Lavery).
 
This feature would include me relocating the boawsprit assembly to the port side of the stem.  I decided to keep the inboard brace for the bowsprit running to the floor as opposed to the one pictured that rests on the thwart.
 
Sam
KRIEGSTEIN LONG BOAT.pdf

More changes!!!
 
After talking with Chuck, I decided to attempt to include a detail shown on an 18th century long boat that is pictures in the amazing book 17th and 18th Century Ship Models from the Kreigstein Collection. 
 
In it a long boat is shown with a roller to starboard of the stem. This would have been used when working anchors. A temporary one of the stern would have been on a davit that was removable (see Lavery).
 
This feature would include me relocating the boawsprit assembly to the port side of the stem.  I decided to keep the inboard brace for the bowsprit running to the floor as opposed to the one pictured that rests on the thwart.
 
Sam
KRIEGSTEIN LONG BOAT.pdf

I seem to be attracting projects that I'm not interested in as of late (BOUNTY bashing) so here I go again................
 
After purchasing the LONG BOAT (LB) as a present for a freind I found it returned to me for lack of interest and skill on their part.
 
For some unknown reason I've decided to build it myself but thought I'd have a little bit of fun with it.
 
After confering with Chuck I proceeded forward.
 
I will be not following the finish schedule provided as the kit is based on an existing (generic) model of a class of boat(s). I read through Lavery, May and Steel and will be painting the hull differently and will be rigging the boat with a Cutter rig as per Lavery and Steel. I will be adding furled sails and possibly a few more detail elements. I want the boat to look like it works and is not a ceremonial craft. 
 
I am using Admiralty paint Read Ochre for the details. I took Chuck's friezes and having the same drawing program I switched the blue background to red. I've omitted the stern frieze all together. 
 
The white bottom is about 8 coats of Floquil grime paint.
 
I've also gone for a more natural wood look. The stock was sealed with a coat of wipe-on poly and then given a coat of cut 50/50 MiniWax Natural and Golden Oak stain. When dry this was sanded off leaving a patina of sorts to the stock. The nail heads are simply done with a sharp #2 pencil.
 
I "cheated" with the railings and just took a photo copy of the plans and glud them onto the 1/32" sheet and cut the rails that way.
 
Next up is the inboard details. I'll post more pics ASAP.
 
As I've told Chuck, I've glued my fingers together twice (already) burnt another on a plank bender and broken the stem off.
 
It's a delightful little project (diversion) from my other projects.............LOL
 
Sam

Bob,
 
Just checking in........  
 
As we've discussed your plywood is fatter than the 3/16" that I designed and build the proto-type with. Even the slightest discrepancy will throw those windows off. Their tolerance when I designed them is basically zero. They fit perfectly on the proto-type. They are so delicate that there is no adjusting them. The only recourse would be to sand the stern frames as you did. Even then the spacers may not be able to align the frames correctly after they've been "worked on". Can't really design for heavier stock (or lighter) for that matter. 
 
Once you've completed the stern framing and beveled the Quarter Deck Bulk Head extensions take another look at your QD gun ports. Did you take them from the top of the Bulk Heads or the Gun Deck up? If you took them from top down you may be off a little. it wouldn't show up until you start to frame the Quarter Deck in and set guns.
 
How heavy is your plywood? Are all the pieces consistency that weight/thickness?  let me know.
 
This is fun!................. NOT LOL........
 
Sam (I'm switching to stamp collecting)

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Hi Every One
 
Thought I'd update you on the correction process
 
After talking with Eric at Expo a while back it was decided that not only would I address any individual bulk head issues (which have been identified) that I would also widen the slots on all the bulk heads. This will / should account for the heavier stock which is now being used. I'll also be drawing a second former that will present the drop down decks already cut-out. I'll also be reducing the tab sizes for easier release.
 
Subsequently I find myself  re-drawing ALL the bulkheads and the new stuff. This has to be incorrorated into the plans (not a lot of room left on the sheets) and the manual. Also some other initial parts that are dependant related to the bulk head assembly.
 
Suffice it to say this is beyond the simple re-work and is taking a bit longer.
 
On a positive note I have almost completed going through the laser cut parts and have not found  any issues of note against those parts that were used on the proto-type/ I'll have to finish matching drawings and manual but hopefully (God willing) the issues were contained to the bulk head assemblies and some minor misprints on the plans.  The manual will follow along.
 
A "friendly" reminder - remember that dislike of design or process, parts, plans or componants is not an erorr - just a personal opinion and this isn't an open design.
 
I expect some test parts back from Expo in a couple of weeks. I'll update at that time. 
 
To those who have been assisting me off forum - we'll talk very soon.
 
Sam
 
 
 
 

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

That I'd post a few more progress pics.
 
It's really just straight from the manual building at this point.
 
Sam

I seem to be attracting projects that I'm not interested in as of late (BOUNTY bashing) so here I go again................
 
After purchasing the LONG BOAT (LB) as a present for a freind I found it returned to me for lack of interest and skill on their part.
 
For some unknown reason I've decided to build it myself but thought I'd have a little bit of fun with it.
 
After confering with Chuck I proceeded forward.
 
I will be not following the finish schedule provided as the kit is based on an existing (generic) model of a class of boat(s). I read through Lavery, May and Steel and will be painting the hull differently and will be rigging the boat with a Cutter rig as per Lavery and Steel. I will be adding furled sails and possibly a few more detail elements. I want the boat to look like it works and is not a ceremonial craft. 
 
I am using Admiralty paint Read Ochre for the details. I took Chuck's friezes and having the same drawing program I switched the blue background to red. I've omitted the stern frieze all together. 
 
The white bottom is about 8 coats of Floquil grime paint.
 
I've also gone for a more natural wood look. The stock was sealed with a coat of wipe-on poly and then given a coat of cut 50/50 MiniWax Natural and Golden Oak stain. When dry this was sanded off leaving a patina of sorts to the stock. The nail heads are simply done with a sharp #2 pencil.
 
I "cheated" with the railings and just took a photo copy of the plans and glud them onto the 1/32" sheet and cut the rails that way.
 
Next up is the inboard details. I'll post more pics ASAP.
 
As I've told Chuck, I've glued my fingers together twice (already) burnt another on a plank bender and broken the stem off.
 
It's a delightful little project (diversion) from my other projects.............LOL
 
Sam

Progress (I think?)
 
The ensign staff on the bowsprit is per Lavery. The darn cap is off center a bit. Sorry about that I'll have to reset it for the hundreth time! It's so samll!!
 
 

That I'd post a few more progress pics.
 
It's really just straight from the manual building at this point.
 
Sam

That I'd post a few more progress pics.
 
It's really just straight from the manual building at this point.
 
Sam