Trussben Posted November 3, 2018 #1 Posted November 3, 2018 Glad to say I was able to purchase Chucks new kit , The Medway Longboat from the second batch, ordered on Wednesday and delivered on Friday. As per the norms it was well packed and complete as per the picture, everything looks well machined and the yellow cedar aroma is great. ben Rustyj, JpR62, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Trussben Posted December 2, 2018 Author #2 Posted December 2, 2018 Off to a slow start with the Longboat, the more detailed keel was used and the halving joints were pared down using a very sharp 1” chisel. Keel bolts were simulated with the 20lb line and a coat of WOP was applied to everything. Mike Y, Ryland Craze, dvm27 and 12 others 15 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted December 2, 2018 #3 Posted December 2, 2018 And you're off! Nice start Ben! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted December 7, 2018 Author #4 Posted December 7, 2018 Transom has been glued, all frames completed and test fit in the build board slots - some minor tweaking was needed. Now to install the keel onto the framing. ben JpR62, Chuck, JeffT and 10 others 13 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Chuck Posted December 7, 2018 #5 Posted December 7, 2018 Really Nice Ben.... 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
Trussben Posted December 20, 2018 Author #6 Posted December 20, 2018 Planking is complete. As you can see, I’am only partially planking the hull as per the other contemporary model, I prefer the look with the framing exposed. Now that comes with perils of its own - just like with the QAB (Queen Anne barge) I only used the upper 3 strakes and everything is much more fragile as you have less supporting planking but if your slow and careful it’s entirely possible. Hopefully I will get time over the holidays to get the frame tabs removed and get the cap rails installed but Pegasus lower deck framing is going to take modeling priority. ben Chuck Seiler, Richvee, GuntherMT and 11 others 14 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
MEDDO Posted December 20, 2018 #7 Posted December 20, 2018 Ben, glad to see you are going with the exposed frames. I too very much like the detail this style gives. Ryland Craze and Trussben 2 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Rustyj Posted December 21, 2018 #8 Posted December 21, 2018 Very nice Ben. I might have tried that too if hadn't done that with the barge. Very interested to see how she looks once free from the building board! Trussben and Ryland Craze 2 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted December 27, 2018 Author #9 Posted December 27, 2018 Here is the hull with all the frame tabs removed, the build board flipped over and two pieces of scrap glued to it and the hull fastened to the board. The reason for fastening the keel to the board was to stop hogging of the hull which I saw with the QAB as I only have minimal planking, maybe not needed with the longboat as the keel is much thicker but I thought I’d stay on the safe side. Maybe get the Caprails installed over the weekend. ben Landrotten Highlander, GuntherMT, JeffT and 14 others 17 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted December 27, 2018 #10 Posted December 27, 2018 Looking real nice Ben! Trussben 1 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
JeffT Posted December 28, 2018 #11 Posted December 28, 2018 Looks great Ben! Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
CaptMorgan Posted December 28, 2018 #12 Posted December 28, 2018 Wow - I like it!! Nice to see you go this route to show the other planking options. Wish I would have seen it before. Keep it up.... Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea
Trussben Posted December 30, 2018 Author #13 Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for the likes and comments. Here are the Caprails installed and I left a decent overhang both in/outboard to allow for sanding to correct width, next up is the stem bolsters. ben realworkingsailor, JpR62, Landrotten Highlander and 10 others 13 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
CaptMorgan Posted January 1, 2019 #14 Posted January 1, 2019 Wow - I like it!!! It looks fantastic. But I have to say it looks like you skipped out of a lot of work not doing all that planking.... LOL..😁 I really like where this is going. Keep it up.... Very nice.... Rustyj 1 Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea
Trussben Posted January 12, 2019 Author #15 Posted January 12, 2019 Stem Bolsters installed and inner upper strake completed - now to prime and paint which is my least favorite part of modeling. ben JeffT, JpR62, Tigersteve and 10 others 13 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted January 12, 2019 #16 Posted January 12, 2019 Very nice, crisp and sharp. Ah just wait, lots of painting to enjoy on this beauty. Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted January 22, 2019 Author #17 Posted January 22, 2019 Quite a bit of work was completed in the last week before I start traveling for work again. Friezes added, trim piece scraped with simple profile and installed below the frieze, caprails painted, and all planking had the “copper” nails added. When I get back I will start on the floors. ben JeffT, JpR62, Ryland Craze and 14 others 17 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Chuck Posted January 22, 2019 #18 Posted January 22, 2019 That looks very good Ben. 😃 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
Rustyj Posted January 23, 2019 #19 Posted January 23, 2019 Yes Ben, very nice! Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted February 10, 2019 Author #20 Posted February 10, 2019 Floors completed and “nailed”, now onto the platforms. druxey, CaptainSteve, oneslim and 13 others 16 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Chuck Posted February 10, 2019 #21 Posted February 10, 2019 Beautiful work Ben. 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
JeffT Posted February 10, 2019 #22 Posted February 10, 2019 I can only hope mine will look that good. Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Trussben Posted February 13, 2019 Author #23 Posted February 13, 2019 Looking at the notches on the aft platform. druxey, Rustyj, GuntherMT and 6 others 9 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Chuck Posted February 13, 2019 #24 Posted February 13, 2019 LOL.... Looking isnt going to help much Ben!!!! Seriously though, this is a tricky part of the project. Rustyj and Ryland Craze 2 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
Trussben Posted February 16, 2019 Author #25 Posted February 16, 2019 Finished looking, and then installing the aft platform, now onto the fore. ben Ryland Craze, druxey, CaptMorgan and 5 others 8 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted February 16, 2019 #26 Posted February 16, 2019 Well done Ben. Not to tricky but enough to make me nervous. druxey 1 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
druxey Posted February 17, 2019 #27 Posted February 17, 2019 Nicely executed, Ben. I bet when you actually got to doing it, it wasn't as bad as you expected. Trussben 1 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
Trussben Posted March 4, 2019 Author #28 Posted March 4, 2019 Hi Everyone, thanks for the comments and the likes. Here is the fore platform and the risers installed and “nailed”. Their positions were checked against the plans several times to make sure they were at the correct height and fore/aft position was good. Now onto the cockpit seats. ben Landrotten Highlander, Rustyj, druxey and 9 others 12 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Rustyj Posted March 4, 2019 #29 Posted March 4, 2019 Looking good Ben. Isn't it a fun build ? Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Trussben Posted March 4, 2019 Author #30 Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Hey Rusty, Yep - it sure is. I like working on it alongside Pegasus to keep me a little sane, and Chucks kits are always a blast and turn into great looking models if you take a little time on them - Yours just goes to show what level of excellence can be achieved. ben Edited March 4, 2019 by Trussben Rustyj and Ryland Craze 2 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
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