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I'm on board too. This is the first message of my log on the Medway Longboat build.

Impatient to learn new techniques. Sure it will be very rewarding.

 

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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  • 9 months later...

As I finish the Queen Anne Barge, it's time to begin to build the Medway longboat. It is again a real pleasure to work on a kit of this quality 😀

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Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Really Nice Jean Paul.   You are off and running!!!!  Keep the progress pics coming.  I actually think this one is easier to build and more fun than the barge.  You will enjoy it.

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Thanks for all people who follow this build.

I just simulated the bolts using 25 lb.  black monofilament and added the transom.

As always with Syren Ship, just follow the instructions and all fits perfectly.

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Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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That is looking excellent!!!  Just as its supposed to at this stage of the project. :D

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Thanks to all the 'Likes'.

I test the five single part frames.

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A great kit from Syren. Everything goes perfectly and the instructions are again a model of pedagogy.

Thanks Chuck for your wonderful work !

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Thanks to all the likes.

 

All the frames were now glued. Just take your time and perform several dry tests before performing the real step.

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I fixed the bases temporarily at the table to facilitate the task,

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Time to fair carefully the hull.

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Thanks to all the likes.

I finished to fair the hull.

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I can begin to plank the hull.

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Beautiful work Jean-Paul.  I like your careful and meticulous approach to building this model - nice and clean and everything just so.  I have no doubt you will produce an excellent longboat.  Look forward to your future updates.

 

Gary

Current Build   Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger  

 

Completed Scratch Builds

Rangeley Guide Boat   New England Stonington Dragger   1940 Auto Repair Shop   Mack FK Shadowbox    

 

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Thank You Chuck and Gary for your kind words. The kit is a real gem and very pleasant to build.

Thanks to all the 'Likes'.

The garboard is in place.

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As you can see, before to begin the planking, the hull has been lined and tick marks have been reported on each frame.

 

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Finally, I decided to simulate the treenails at this step. It's easier to position them now.

 

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Thank You to all the 'Likes'.

I continue quietly laying the planks.

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Four rows are now glued. As I only work with wood glue (Titebond), it is necessary to use clamps. To avoid marking the wood, I slide a small piece of cloth between the wood and the clamp.

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The treenails are simulated after laying each row.

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Nothing is sanded yet and some small gaps will need to be filled...

Still five rows.

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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The planking step continues. Two additional rows were made.

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Only 3 rows

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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I took advantage of the end of the year to finish the planking of the hull.

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I still have to add the second layer for the two upper strakes.

A question : Do I have to follow the same sequence for the installation of this second layer and start with the plank #15 ?

Thank You in advance for your help.

 

 

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Nope...Thats just the way I did it.  Whatever you think might be easier for you is fine.  :)

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Thank You Chuck for your advice and Gary for your kind support.

Thank You to all the 'Likes'.

The planking is now finished.

For the second layer, I used a more traditional method because I was afraid of not being able to give the exact shape that perfectly matches the first layer already in place using the heat of an hair dryer.

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As I was afraid that humidity would cause the first plank to curl, I protected it with masking paper using the laser sheet as template.

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The masking tape is then set up.

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The plank is soaked for 2 minutes in hot water and then placed on the hull.

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After a few hours, you get a plank that perfectly matches the shape of the hull and which can be glued without having to exert pressure. The masking paper prevented any deformation of the first layer already in place and facilitates the removal of the second plank once dry.

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The last board before its installation ☺️

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The treenail simulation is finished and the second layer thinned at the bow and at the stern.

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A good stage completed 😅

 

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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Your Longboat is coming along nicely, Jean-Paul.  Your build log is very detailed and will help future builders of the Longboat.  Keep up the good work.

Ryland

 

Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

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Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat

Completed Build - Medway Longboat

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After my stop due to my surgery, happy to go back to work on this longboat 😄

If for the side decorations, I will use the friezes supplied with the kit, for the transom decoration, I opted for a more personal version.

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I take advantage of the stability offered by the build board, to paint a small freehand motif.

So I took out my tubes of extra fine oil paint. and it allows me to work again with my right hand 😉

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Time to remove the baseboard.

 


 

 

Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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That transom looks great!

Rusty

"So Long For Now" B) 

 

Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48  Duchess of Kingston

 

Completed Build Logs: USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Jean-Paul, I agree with Ron that you should try and paint the friezes on the sides also. You did such a beautiful job of painting on the transom that I'm sure you could do the sides just a well. I thought about trying to hand paint the friezes on my longboat but wasn't sure how well it would turn out. I think I should have tried that after seeing yours. Your build is looking fantastic!

Bob Garcia

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Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models

Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28

 

Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. 

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Thank you all for your kind words and thank you to all the 'Likes'.

The longboat was taken out of his baseboard. Just take your time.

First I start by cutting with a small file. When the cut mark is formed, I continue with a saw.

I remove the reinforcing tape with a tweezer just before finishing the cut.

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Time to prepare the installation of the caprail.

 

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Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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The new building board is ready and the tops of the frames have been sanded down to the sheer.

I can now install the caprail. 🙂

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Jean-Paul

 

'You are not carving a bear with a chain saw here folks',

Chuck Passaro, ´Queen Anne Style Barge´ manual of instructions

 

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I will put in another vote for hand painted side friezes. 

 

On my barge the caprail took a while to fit as no matter how smooth I had sanded the frame tops down they still left a gap.  Eventually I got it set

 

It is always great to get the frame centers gone as it really starts to look like an actual boat

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