Tigersteve Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share #121 Posted March 18, 2017 Yes, sir. First build so I wanted to stick with as much of the kit supplied stock as possible. Steve Cathead and Nirvana 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share #122 Posted March 19, 2017 Some interesting updates to report. In what I call another placement reference photo, the gaff is rigged and the rope coil where the beads are threaded was made from black thread included with the kit. One additional tan rope coil needs to be added for the throat halyard before its final placement. The photo with the gaff in the vise shows the method I used for the seizing. I place a drop of CA where the knot will be located and then tighten the knot over the CA. Snip off the excess when the glue dries. The shroud pairs were seized around the mast using the method shown in the following photo. Final adjustments will be made before it's mounted permanently. Steve MEDDO, Cathead, Fright and 18 others 21 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted March 19, 2017 Share #123 Posted March 19, 2017 Nice work, I sure like the colour of that red on the railings Tigersteve and Nirvana 2 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share #124 Posted March 20, 2017 Before mounting the longboat permanently, a decision had to be made about final placement of the oars and mast. I decided to keep the oars closer to the boat so the mast details would not be obscured. I also updated the photo in my previous post. Nothing is glued yet, but soon. Lots of planning for this type of presentation. Very enjoyable process. Steve Fright, Karleop, digby and 14 others 17 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share #125 Posted March 22, 2017 Two more reference photos are shown. The windlass handles will not be installed into the windlass, but placed as shown in the photos. Installed, they took up too much needed space. There's a lot more to do, but I wanted to get some feedback on the rudder placement. Installed or stowed? Any thoughts? There will be a rope coil placed on the aft platform and one on the port side cockpit seat. Steve Karleop, RGL, jwvolz and 15 others 18 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted March 22, 2017 Share #126 Posted March 22, 2017 Stowed for the rudder Steve. That was standard practice. I really like the display you've chosen, it puts the boat in its natural setting without being distracting. Jack12477, Nirvana, Cathead and 1 other 4 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathead Posted March 23, 2017 Share #127 Posted March 23, 2017 I agree, stowed makes the most sense for your presentation. Tigersteve, Jack12477 and Nirvana 3 Quote Eric Current builds: scratchbuilt Missouri River steamboat Peerless (1893); 1:1 scale timber-framed outdoor kitchen Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1853 Missouri River steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share #128 Posted March 24, 2017 Rudder stowed does make sense. Thanks for clearing that up for me, gentlemen. I made two more hooks that I seized with tan rope so the longboat can be lashed down later in the project. The grapnel anchor was also seized with tan rope. I did this with brown at first but wasn't satisfied with the result. Finally, the traveler ring was made from 28 gauge wire. Steve coxswain, jct, Archi and 8 others 11 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share #129 Posted March 25, 2017 Completed rigging the boom, gaff, and bowsprit. As done previously, the length of rope was taken from the rigging plan. Rope coils for the boom and gaff will be completed before they are stowed. I think the rope coil for the grapnel and its installation will be next. After that, the oars and boat can be mounted on the display before the final staging. I believe I've wasted more rigging material than was included in the kit! Good thing I purchased other material. Steve MikeB4, cristikc, Blue Ensign and 11 others 14 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #130 Posted March 26, 2017 Completed grapnel anchor installed. This was done in three layers: one line looped over the thwart, one rope coil over that, and another rope coil attached to the grapnel. I can see why Bob F removed the thwart to work in this tight space. Steve RGL, Ryland Craze, BLACK VIKING and 14 others 17 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted March 26, 2017 Share #131 Posted March 26, 2017 Everything looks great. Good clean work Nirvana, Tigersteve and Fright 3 Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_In_RI Posted March 26, 2017 Share #132 Posted March 26, 2017 Wow, lots of progress since my last visit. It sure is super looking. Mike Nirvana and Tigersteve 2 Quote Current: Hannah - Plans by Randle Biddle published by Nautical Research Journal Finished: New Bedford Whaleboat - MS ; 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit - NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #133 Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks guys! I appreciate all the likes and kind words. Steve Cathead and Nirvana 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share #134 Posted April 1, 2017 All rope was cut to length according to the rigging plan. Coils for the backstays were created first. After these were in position and adjusted with watered down white glue and a paintbrush, I placed the stropped blocks. A light colored rope coil was created for the flag. This was placed starboard, forward of the deadeyes. I created the rope coil for the peak halyard and placed it on the aft belay pin on the port side. The staysail halyard was next. Its rope coil, originally intended for the adjacent belay pin, settled itself on a starboard pair of oarlocks. One of the smaller blocks that I stropped with a hook was placed at the bow. I included a photo of the paintbrush I've been using to form most of the coils. It's tapered so it can be used for creating different size coils. I have no idea how this brush actually paints, but it's great for this purpose! The most challenging part of this process is getting the coils to hang naturally. I hope that my results are acceptable. Much more to do before completion. Steve Ondras71, Erik W, Jack12477 and 10 others 13 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #135 Posted April 2, 2017 Rope coils for the lanyards were created and placed in pairs around the deadeyes. There are five total, including one at the bow. A photo below shows my setup for rope coil production. Although I'm fairly happy with the results, I know the rope is a bit out of scale and wish I had purchased Syren rope from the start. Steve Erik W, Nirvana, Blue Ensign and 14 others 17 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Posted April 3, 2017 Share #136 Posted April 3, 2017 What an awesome model, great job. Len Nirvana, Tigersteve and Jack12477 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share #137 Posted April 3, 2017 Len, thank you for saying so. I appreciate everyone's interest and support. It's getting close. Four more rope coils to go! Steve vossiewulf, Jack12477, Fright and 4 others 7 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_In_RI Posted April 6, 2017 Share #138 Posted April 6, 2017 That's a lot of rope coils! +1 for your patience. Also thanks for your tip regarding the xken logs. I checked it out and it's very useful to me as you said regarding "small stuff" technique. Mike Nirvana and Tigersteve 2 Quote Current: Hannah - Plans by Randle Biddle published by Nautical Research Journal Finished: New Bedford Whaleboat - MS ; 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit - NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted April 6, 2017 Share #139 Posted April 6, 2017 Sweet, really like the way you've chosen to display her Tigersteve 1 Quote Thx J In process On Hold US Brig Niagara Model Shipways Pinta ...Shipyard, card build; In the Queue HMS Endeavor...Corel; Completed builds Agilis...Steingraeber, Dual build with Popeye USS Hannah...scratch build to something between 1/72 ish and 1/60 ish scale Corel's...Half Moon; USN Picket Boat #1...Model Shipways; Model shipways...18th Century longboat.. Harriet Lane...Model Shipways Henry J Gasser Keeling-and-Clayton-mustang-funny-car Green Elephant Funny car Curtiss Sparrowhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share #140 Posted April 6, 2017 Mike, my patience is certainly being tested at this stage of the build. I'm glad Ken's logs are helping you. They are impressive. Jct, I'm glad you like the presentation I've chosen. I have some variation in the rope coils coming soon. Stay tuned... Steve Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share #141 Posted April 8, 2017 The length of rope for the jibsail halyard was taken from the rigging plan and placed in a rope coil on the floorboards, aft the windlass. This coil was seized with light colored rope. A gasket coil was created next from the remaining line on the gaff. Included is a reference photo of this type of coil. The remaining line on the boom was placed in a coil on the aft platform. When these steps were complete, the remaining staging could take place and a final rope coil could be created for the remaining lanyard at the stern. Lashing the boat is next. Steve Cathead, GuntherMT, Nirvana and 10 others 13 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted April 8, 2017 Share #142 Posted April 8, 2017 Steve, Your longboat has come out excellent. Good craftsmanship, this is not an easy model to build. Jack12477, Tigersteve and Nirvana 3 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 8, 2017 Share #143 Posted April 8, 2017 Steve, I truly like what you have done to the Longboat. It's a lot of rigging line to coil for the right length of lines according to the plans. Jack12477 and Tigersteve 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share #144 Posted April 8, 2017 Thanks guys! It was not easy to accomplish these results. It was important to me to include all rigging detail from the rigging plan in a strategic way that made sense. Also important was to highlight all the small details and avoid a cluttered look. Photos of the overall model will follow upon completion... very soon. Steve Jack12477, Cathead, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #145 Posted April 11, 2017 Completed lashing. Steve cristikc, Archi, Wschoenfeld and 8 others 11 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #146 Posted April 11, 2017 Completed longboat! I appreciate everyone's interest and support throughout this project. I'm looking into a case as well since the overall size of the model is compact. I will keep you all posted. Steve cody.cote, Cathead, AStevenson and 16 others 19 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted April 11, 2017 Share #147 Posted April 11, 2017 Mate, sharp as a razor, well done. Jack12477, Tigersteve, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted April 11, 2017 Share #148 Posted April 11, 2017 I really like this presentation. Great job! Ryland Craze, Nirvana, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted April 11, 2017 Share #149 Posted April 11, 2017 Steve, the best part of it, will be the case as you will get a nice proportional one for the boat. Beautiful done! Ryland Craze and Tigersteve 2 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share #150 Posted April 11, 2017 I came across this company a while ago while researching display cases. They make acrylic products and seem perfect for this purpose. http://kreativeacrylics.com/ Included is a photo from their website of a diorama display case. The base has grooves where the cover sits on top. I don't have the appropriate power tools at this point to craft a wooden base, but could always do this in the future. The dimensions of the completed model are 8.5" x 4" at its base and 3" tall. Feedback is much appreciated here on how much buffer to leave at each dimension so the model does not look suffocated. I'm thinking 1"? Steve Cathead, Archi and MEDDO 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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