Jim Rogers Posted November 28, 2018 #1 Posted November 28, 2018 Picked up the kit at the Post Office, did an inventory and had trouble de-cypering some of the markings on the sheets. So I did a count, counts right so moving on. Got the scarf joint done and keel glued up. Will post pictures when I have more accomplished. I have an issue with builds. I really, really like to get them built and get to the rigging so I tend to hurry. A friend described as a building machine. My goal on this one is to slow down and be more precise. JeffT, Ryland Craze, Seventynet and 3 others 6 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Rustyj Posted November 28, 2018 #2 Posted November 28, 2018 Yes Jim slow is the way to go. I have to constantly keep telling myself that too. 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
Chuck Posted November 28, 2018 #3 Posted November 28, 2018 I have seen your affliction many many times before. Being in a hurry wont do you any favors. This is not a project that will take you much time so there is no need to race through it. In this scale and with this subject....any sloppy craftsmanship will stick out like a sore thumb. SLOOOOW and steady. Chuck pythagoras, Ryland Craze and JpR62 3 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
Jim Rogers Posted November 29, 2018 Author #4 Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) I decided on the Lap joint so I broke out my chisels and had at it.Taking a cue from Ken W I made a copy of the keel bolts, taped on in the appropriate spot and then going against the grain, placed it on a sacrifice piece of wood and drilled all the way through, glued in the fishing line and set it aside. Edited November 29, 2018 by Jim Rogers lmagna, Landrotten Highlander, GuntherMT and 2 others 5 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Jim Rogers Posted November 29, 2018 Author #5 Posted November 29, 2018 Next I started on the bulkheads and frames. I removed the extra keel parts and used them as a sanding guide prior to assembly. For the floors I cleaned off the inside char and then sanded the "V" down to fit snugly in the notch. GuntherMT, Landrotten Highlander, lmagna and 2 others 5 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Jim Rogers Posted November 29, 2018 Author #6 Posted November 29, 2018 For the bulkheads I sanded and test fit them in the assembly stand as I went along. Took me two days to build all the frames. Then I assembled the keel assembly to the frame assemblies. I did two test runs and the two assemblies actually went together quite well on the first one. I said HMMMM that has NEVER happened before so something must be wonky so I took it apart, put it back together. Same result. So I added glue to the mix and wouldn't you know it...........Same result. This is one finely engineered and cut kit. Bravo Zulu Chuck. Fairing will have to wait a few days as the Admiral and I are off to Victoria BC for the weekend. JpR62, Rustyj, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Rustyj Posted November 29, 2018 #7 Posted November 29, 2018 Great start Jim! Enjoy your trip! 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
GuntherMT Posted November 29, 2018 #8 Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Jim Rogers said: I decided on the Scarf joint so I broke out my chisels and had at it. Great start, but that's not a scarf joint. 😁 Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build)
Jim Rogers Posted November 29, 2018 Author #9 Posted November 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, GuntherMT said: Great start, but that's not a scarf joint. 😁 Fixed it. GuntherMT 1 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Trussben Posted December 11, 2018 #10 Posted December 11, 2018 Jim, are the support blocks holding the transom pushing it forward? Looks like they are forward of that first engraved line on the build board? Maybe pushing your transom too vertical? ben Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
Jim Rogers Posted January 6, 2019 Author #11 Posted January 6, 2019 Catching up. Everyone is building the same boat soooooo I decided to go a road less traveled. Made a few changes like the color. I originally installed the large floor boards but decided to remove them and cut them into strips. Now to look up Chuck’s instructions for making a Flag. Going French. Maybe some armament. Tom E, Landrotten Highlander, gjdale and 11 others 14 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Rustyj Posted January 6, 2019 #12 Posted January 6, 2019 Very nice Jim. It's always fun to others add their own personal touches! 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
Jim Rogers Posted January 6, 2019 Author #13 Posted January 6, 2019 Thanks Rusty. Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Chuck Posted January 6, 2019 #14 Posted January 6, 2019 That looks very good. Interesting choices. Your craftmanship is clean and crisp. One thing i would suggest after doing such superior work on the hull however would be to improve on those belaying pins. It would be a shame to go with out of scale pins in what is otherwise a gorgeous model. They look a bit bulbous and squat ... Other than that though really beautiful work. 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
Jim Rogers Posted January 7, 2019 Author #16 Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Chuck said: That looks very good. Interesting choices. Your craftmanship is clean and crisp. One thing i would suggest after doing such superior work on the hull however would be to improve on those belaying pins. It would be a shame to go with out of scale pins in what is otherwise a gorgeous model. They look a bit bulbous and squat ... Other than that though really beautiful work. Thanks Chuck. I modeled the belaying pins after my current body shape short and fat. I sanded the fat out of them and they look much better, sorta like my younger self. Question would there be any cleats on a Longboat for securing mooring lines or flags on the mast? Edited January 7, 2019 by Jim Rogers pythagoras, Rustyj and Ryland Craze 3 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Chuck Posted January 7, 2019 #17 Posted January 7, 2019 Nope....these small workboats just had the lines belayed whereever they could. Two lines on a belaying pin etc..... Wrapped around a thwart....Belayed to the shrouds above the deadeyes or to blocks on the backstays. Jim Rogers, kurtvd19 and pythagoras 3 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
Jim Rogers Posted January 27, 2019 Author #18 Posted January 27, 2019 I am waiting on some cannon balls and casks and I have to make the flag to be completely finished. I mounted a swivel gun at the bow and constructed some cargo boxes out of cherry and walnut. Ammunition holders are made of red heart. I also threw some real deer and badger pelts. I have a real nice section of Walnut Burl Veneer I’ll be making the base from. This is one sweeeeeet kit. Love it. Griphos, Richvee, CaptMorgan and 12 others 15 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Jim Rogers Posted January 27, 2019 Author #20 Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks Tom. Tom E 1 Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Rustyj Posted January 27, 2019 #21 Posted January 27, 2019 Boy you have been busy. Your model looks outstanding. I love the additional touches. 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
Jim Rogers Posted January 27, 2019 Author #22 Posted January 27, 2019 Thanks Rusty. Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut.
Trussben Posted January 27, 2019 #23 Posted January 27, 2019 Looks awesome - Well done. Jim Rogers 1 Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat.
SandyBay Posted May 7, 2019 #24 Posted May 7, 2019 That is an absolutely awesome model. Your skill and attention to detail just shine out.
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