Geoff Matson Posted July 14, 2016 Share #241 Posted July 14, 2016 Bob The case looks great! Great job! mtaylor, BobF and Canute 3 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share #242 Posted August 21, 2016 This is pretty mundane stuff, but it's been a while since I made a contribution, so I figured what the heck! These three photos show the installation of the anchor and its cable. I prefer to give my coils a bit of a disheveled look, so I build them up slowly, by applying diluted Elmer's glue to small portions, and then setting them in place. Once the glue is dry, I do another segment. This allows me to shape the coils so they fit in a specific area. This particular cable was made in three pieces. A short length was spliced around the thwart, and tucked under the floor board. The rest of the assembly was made off the model. After the main coil was formed, a short length was spliced to the anchor ring, and attached to the top of the main coil. With the anchor flopping around at the end of the cable, this assembly was a bit unhandy to work with. Consequently, I was forced to remove the #3 thwart. This helped, but minimizing unwanted glue spots during installation still was a challenge for me. The black paint job on the anchor also took a pretty good beating. I decided to stow the anchor under the thwart. I'm not sure how functional this would have been, but at least it keeps it out of the way while I work on the rest of the model. BobF Stuntflyer, dgbot, hexnut and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #243 Posted October 3, 2016 Here are some photos of the finished base and plinth. I also applied the bow pulley and the anchor davit plate that sits in the notch on top of the transom. Rigging is next! WackoWolf, Mirabell61, Cathead and 18 others 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 3, 2016 Share #244 Posted October 3, 2016 Really nice base, Bob BobF, mtaylor, WackoWolf and 2 others 5 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 4, 2016 Share #245 Posted October 4, 2016 Nicely done Bob. Too bad I could not pick your brains about it. David B mtaylor, Altduck and Elijah 3 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elijah Posted October 4, 2016 Share #246 Posted October 4, 2016 Nice base bob! Is it just me, or is the boat sitting a bit farther back on the base? If so, is the extra space for a bowsprit or the likes of? Altduck and mtaylor 2 Quote -Elijah Current build(s): Continental Gunboat Philadelphia by Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/15753-continental-gunboat-philadelphia-by-elijah-model-shipways-124-scale/ Completed build(s): Model Shipways Phantom http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?showtopic=12376 Member of: The Nautical Research Guild N.R.M.S.S. (Nautical Research and Model Ship Society) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share #247 Posted October 5, 2016 Hi Elijah, Yes, the model is sitting further back. I like for my plinths to be slightly longer than the overall length of the model. It has a pleasing look to it (At least for me it does.), and this allows me to put a brass nameplate under the bowsprit, which balances out the presentation to some extent. BobF Altduck, dgbot, WackoWolf and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 5, 2016 Share #248 Posted October 5, 2016 Bob, That looks amazing. Having the longboat centered on the base would have created several problems further down the road when casing. This will look awesome once the longboat has a home! mtaylor, Altduck, BobF and 3 others 6 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 October 13, 2016 Share #249 Posted October 13, 2016 Bob- Fantastic work. Eagerly awaiting your next steps. I would also like to thank you for your log. It has been extremely helpful and an inspiration for my longboat build. Chuck's log and yours- simply the best builds of the longboat. -Steve WackoWolf, BobF, Ryland Craze 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...
dvm27 Posted October 14, 2016 Share #250 Posted October 14, 2016 Lovely ships boat and case, Bob. Perhaps you could fill a bit of the extra space with contents of the boat such as water casks, spare spars, sails and oars. BobF, Larry Cowden and Stuntflyer 3 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share #251 Posted January 11, 2017 With the holidays in the rear view mirror, I've been able to return to the workbench. I've been working on prepping as much of the rigging as possible off the model. Lashing the upper deadeyes to the shrouds was the last requirement before I permanently step the mast. I decided to use the "deadeye claw" method for this model. This was my first experience with this technique, and, so far, it has worked pretty well. Here is a closeup of one of the assemblies. I was able to use a simple fixture for making the claws, which produced pretty consistent results, so I made four of them. If you look at the next photo, you'll see that the right shroud is "tacked" on to the deadeye at about the 4 o'clock position. I use white glue for this. That way, I can correct it if there is a problem. You may be wondering what the black thread is that's attached to the upper deadeyes. Well, with the lower deadeye hooked to the chain plate, the whole assembly was very difficult to work with. It kept flopping around. The thread is temporarily tied to the upper part of the mast, and provides stability. Once the initial glue application is dry, I add a little more glue around the bottom, up to about the 8 or 9 o'clock position. (See the left deadeye.) The deadeye can now be handled without the shroud separating from the deadeye. Here are the finished results. The deadeyes look pretty even, but I won't know for sure until they are fastened with the lanyards. I'm sure that for the vast majority of you, this post isn't anything earth shaking. But, maybe, someone will find it useful. BobF Stuntflyer, Dan Vadas, gjdale and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted January 11, 2017 Share #252 Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Bob- it looks great! Very excited about this:) Can you take a photo of the top of the mast for us? Steve Edited January 11, 2017 by Tigersteve mtaylor 1 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...
BobF Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share #253 Posted January 11, 2017 Steve: Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately, after I took those photos, I took the mast down. I had some inboard touch-up work to do, and it was in the way. I'll be happy to post some photos of the upper mast when I re-step it, which will be soon. What is it that you want to specifically see? BobF Ryland Craze and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted January 12, 2017 Share #254 Posted January 12, 2017 No rush. Just wanted to see what the other part of your rigging looked like. I'm in the midst of repainting my caprail and touchup as well. Not close to rigging yet. Thank you for your reply. Steve mtaylor and BobF 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...
BobF Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share #255 Posted January 14, 2017 Steve: Here are a few photos of where I currently am with the model. Nothing, at this point, is permanently tied down. I decided to leave the backstay pendents until last since they would interfere with belaying other lines. Quite a mess, huh? It looks like the deadeye claw method is working out well. The deadeyes appear to be pretty even. Per your request, here is a closeup of the upper part of the mast. I hope you find it useful. BobF dgbot, Mike Y, Cathead and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted January 14, 2017 Share #256 Posted January 14, 2017 Bob, that last picture with the top of the master was a nice one. BobF 1 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 January 14, 2017 Share #257 Posted January 14, 2017 Bob- thank you. It looks great. I have to stop fiddling with the oarlocks on mine so I can move forward!! Steve BobF 1 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...
druxey Posted January 14, 2017 Share #258 Posted January 14, 2017 For some reason I've only just stumbled across your log. Very neat work indeed. Please assume a 'like' has been added to every progress report! BobF, kurtvd19, Stuntflyer and 1 other 4 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share #259 Posted January 25, 2017 I came across some photos of a contemporary model that had the oars mounted on racks on the port and starboard sides of the hull. This appealed to me, so I thought I'd give it a try. Made out of brass flat stock and wire, the assemblies were soldered together with Stay-Brite Solder. My version is not as ornate, but I really didn't want them to be. Here are a few photos showing four oars temporarily in position. These will probably be the last pieces I mount permanently. BobF Larry Cowden, reilly, gjdale and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted January 25, 2017 Share #260 Posted January 25, 2017 You keep impressing us! Steve BobF 1 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...
Chuck Posted January 25, 2017 Share #261 Posted January 25, 2017 Very nice....that is exactly how I will show the oars for my Royal Barge.....it looks great. Jack12477 and BobF 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jct Posted January 27, 2017 Share #262 Posted January 27, 2017 Very very nice turning into quite the show piece BobF 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...
skifflake Posted January 28, 2017 Share #263 Posted January 28, 2017 Beautiful work Bob. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada...... BobF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share #264 Posted February 8, 2017 Well, except for the nameplate, it's finished. This little model took me a lot longer to build than I thought it would. (I think my friends feel the same way!) Nevertheless, I learned quite a few new techniques, which, I hope, made me a better modeler. BobF mcpwilk, egkb, Dan Vadas and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted February 9, 2017 Share #265 Posted February 9, 2017 Bob, congrats to an amazing final longboat. BobF and Jack12477 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...
Jack12477 Posted February 9, 2017 Share #266 Posted February 9, 2017 Very nice model, Bob BobF 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted February 9, 2017 Share #267 Posted February 9, 2017 Bob, I second that. It was exciting to come across your build of this when I started my longboat and then to get to see you work through completing it. I assure you that we who are still working on it are "borrowing" some of your innovations and techniques. You make me want to start over! Haha Congrats!! Steve BobF, Fright and Ryland Craze 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...
GuntherMT Posted February 9, 2017 Share #268 Posted February 9, 2017 Great looking longboat. I love the oar display, well done! BobF and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpwilk Posted February 9, 2017 Share #269 Posted February 9, 2017 Beautifully finished and displayed. Mike BobF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted February 9, 2017 Share #270 Posted February 9, 2017 Congratulations on completing a very fine model indeed Bob. BobF 1 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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