Medway Longboat - 1742 - 1:24 Scale - by JpR62

[JpR62]

The work on the cockpit seats continues.

The center bracket on the transom has been added.  To make it easier to put the knees on each side, I used a small structure created from some scraps.

Wood filler is then used to seal the inevitable small interstices.

It's time to get my brush back...

[Rustyj]

Very very nice workmanship!

[captain_hook]

You‘re doing a great job. The deep red colour is a nice contrast to the AYC.

[JpR62]

Thank you Rusty and Captain Hook for your kind comments and thank you to all the 'Likes'.

The coloring work continues slowly.

In parallel, I made progress on the installation of the windlass.
Just follow the steps described in the instruction manual.
The windlass templates are glued on the 4 sides of the cedar stick.

I  took advantage of having a perfectly horizontal seat to drill the 8 holes provided for the windlass bars.

The superfluous wood is removed using a cutter then the whole is refined with sandpaper

The angles of the 8 holes were squared using a mini chisel. The paper is moistened and easily removed.

Finally the ends are gradually shaped and the right length for inserting the windlass in the brackets is reached.

The windlass temporarily positioned.

 

 

[JpR62]

Thank you to all the 'Likes'

I added the moldings.

After temporarily sticking the boxwood strip on a hardwood square using double-sided scotch, I formed the molder by running the scraper many times over the boxwood strip until I was satisfied with the result.

Following precisely the instructions, I then carried out the mast thwart.

Finally all the elements were put in place.

As my base of blue oil paint is now perfectly dry, I will be able to work on the frieze. A lot of free-hand work ...

 

 

 

[MEDDO]

Excellent work and very nice progress

[Chuck]

Beautiful work.   You are making some fantastic progress.   Well done!!! 

[BobG]

Wonderful craftsmanship, Jean-Paul! Your build is on its way to becoming one of the finest Medway Longboats ever.

[Nunnehi (Don)]

Beautifully done! Excellent workmanship!

 

Don

[glbarlow]

Nice work on this, the level of detail is great. I'm thinking of adding it to my build list. 

 

Is the building board a part of the kit?

[BobG]

12 minutes ago, glbarlow said:

Is the building board a part of the kit?

Yes, the building board is included. I think you would love building this boat, Glenn, it's an outstanding kit.

[glbarlow]

Seems like it would be a fun build. I’ll watch for it to be back in stock. 

[JpR62]

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

It is greatly appreciated.

Bob, I'm just trying to do my best. Luckily I am fortunate to have some great examples on this forum.

Your longboat is a little wonder and will be an example to follow when I start working on the rigging. Just follow my best.

 

Glenn, the building board is supplied with the kit and is also essential when setting up the frames.

I just stick it on a piece of chipboard to make sure it doesn't warp and make it more convenient to handle.
And yes, I confirm your feelings, this project is really enriching and very fun. I can only advise him.

 

[JpR62]

A small step forward. I set up the fixed block at the stem.

What I really like about this project is that each step represents a mini-project in itself.

I used a small strip of wood of the right width to be sure to stick the 2 elements at the right distance and well parallel.

The bolts are simulated and the block is put in place.

One last note: with this project, you don't have to worry too much, because Chuck was generous in the elements provided.

Any part which represents a certain difficulty is supplied in several copies. In case.

 

[FriedClams]

Exceptionally beautiful work Jean-Paul !  Your care and precision in building this model shows in every photo and every angle of the boat.  Very fine workmanship.

 

Gary

[JpR62]

Thank you Gary for your kind words. Your work is a reference for me and motivates me enormously.

Thank you to all the 'Likes'.

 

I want to finalize the base for my longboat.

I will try to reproduce part of a ship's deck. It will not be a faithful reproduction but rather an inspiration.

First, I draw the laying plane in order to determine the length of the different segments. All the planks are then cut. My new Byrnes table saw really makes my job easier 😁

I simulate the caulking using the black plastic sheet found at the back of the folders to store paper documents.

It suffices to precisely cut strips of the width corresponding to the thickness of the planks and then glue them between each row.

As the gluing is done with wood glue, I spread my work over 2 weeks because you have to wait until each row is completely dry before proceeding with the installation of the next one.

The left edge will need to be sanded to equalize the length...

A first coat of teak oil is applied.

I will need your advice on the species of wood to use for the small support on which the longboat will be placed.

There are two options: use the same wood species as that of the deck, in that case:  american mapple (strip of wood located below in the photo) or use swiss pear (strip of wood located above).

It seems more judicious to me to use pear wood in order to better distinguish the two different elements: the ship's deck and the longboat support.

But I still hesitate ... What do you think?

[BobG]

Beautiful, Jean-Paul!

 

I think either the maple or pear would look good but I lean towards the pear for some contrast with the Alaskan Yellow Cedar hull. It might help to the boat over the base along with a piece of maple and then a piece of pear and see how it looks. It will look great either way.

[JpR62]

Thank you Bob for your opinion.

To help me in my choice, I quickly cut out an example of the future structure (some pine scrap wood) and positioned the longboat in the background.
In the first photo, a maple piece is placed between the base and the longboat while in the second photo it is a pear wood.

It seems to reinforce my first idea of a better contrast if I use pear wood.

[BobG]

Tough decision...I now think I actually prefer the maple. The base has quite a nice variety of color and the pear is different than any of the colors. I like the way the maple carries the look of the base. 

[JpR62]

Yes, the decision is not easy.

Finally, as there are only 6 pieces to cut, I will prepare the two sets and make my decision with the longboat in situation...

I would repost two photos once the supports are ready.

[captain_hook]

Very beautiful! I also vote for marple, but it may be another option to paint the support red to optically separate the boat from the simulated deck and add more warm colour, especially if you will use an acrylic case later.

[JpR62]

Last moment to make my choice. I prepared the pieces in the 2 types of wood.

First version with pear wood

Second version with american maple (same wood as the deck)

and I still don't know which one to choose ...

[Ryland Craze]

Both look nice, but I prefer the Maple.  This is going to be a nice display base.

[BobG]

Both are very nice but I'll vote for maple as well.

[JpR62]

As maple seems to have won unanimous support, it is therefore this species of wood that will be used.

Legos blocks and a piece of wood slipped into the gap provided to receive the keel ensure perfect symmetry of the two pieces.

A photocopy of the plan is used to aid in the placement of pieces on the base.

The extra keel copy is used to properly align the two pieces when gluing.

The base is finished. More than to apply one last layer of teak oil.

Provisional test of placement.

It's time to start working on painting friezes.

[BobG]

Beautiful, Jean-Paul! Good luck with painting the friezes. They'll look spectacular hand painted.

[JpR62]

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

I take out my brushes with a little trepidation ...

[Freebird]

Beautiful build! Has any more work been completed?

 

I’ll be starting my Medway build log in a day or 2, first real build attempt in 40 years. The many outstanding build logs are a great inspiration!

 

Rick

[JpR62]

No real advancement on the Medway.

I really wanted to finish my Armed Viriginia Sloop construction, this should be the case for the next few days 🙂.

I will then resume work on the longboat.

[JpR62]

As I prepare the base for the Armed Virginia Sloop, I take this opportunity to add the moldings to the base of the longboat.

I created a little jig to cut the angles at 45 degrees.

 

 

 

I also extended the table at the back using a small removable stand to make it easier to cut long planks.

 

 

 

The base has now received its four moldings.

 

 

I  take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy new year 2021 !