MikeB4 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share #31 Posted July 27, 2019 I got some more work done on the rear bench. It was a little tricky getting this to square up but so far I think I'll be alright. I'm also using chuck's method of painting which is to apply many light coats rather than applying one or two heavy coats. when you slowly build it up it looks much better. oneslim, Tigersteve, Tom E and 5 others 8 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 21, 2020 Share #32 Posted June 21, 2020 How is progress coming along? Any updates? 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...
MikeB4 Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted May 11, 2021 I'm going to pick up were I left off. I got discouraged because the rear benches are off as far as the measurements go. I think I might be able to alter things a little, but I should be able to complete this model. bruce d and Chuck 2 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted October 23, 2021 After putting this model away for a couple of years I'm ready to try and correct the mistake I made. When I got to the point of putting the rear benches in place I found that I didn't fair the inside frames enough and would have to tear down some of the build I had already done. Needless to say I was completely discouraged and just put the model away. I'm now ready to look at it again. As you can see in the picture I removed what was needed in order to start sanding down the frames to where they need to be. Ryland Craze, GrandpaPhil, Archi and 3 others 6 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 23, 2021 Share #35 Posted October 23, 2021 Terrific news....that is too fine a model not to finish it. And you know where you can get spare parts if needed. Chuck MikeB4 1 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...
MikeB4 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share #36 Posted October 23, 2021 Thank you. Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) I'm almost back to the point I originally started from. There's still issues but by fairing a little more the benches look like they will finally fit much better. Edited November 7, 2021 by MikeB4 CiscoH, Archi, JpR62 and 5 others 8 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Ensign Posted November 7, 2021 Share #38 Posted November 7, 2021 Well worth finishing Mike, it is such a unique and attractive model. B.E. MikeB4 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-164-scale Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ finished 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ finished HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted November 27, 2021 I finally got my Serv-o-matic apparatus built after buying it about 2 years ago. I realize I have a lot of models sitting in my closet that need building. While working on the Royal Barge I'm prepping for my next project when this one is completed. I'm leaning towards building the "Private Armed Schooner (Lively of Baltimore 1813)" from The Lumber Yard for model shipwrights. This seems like it will be a good kit to progress to the next level in my journey of model ship building. Although lively isn't technically a ship it will be the first time I'm tackling a fully rigged vessel with a canon. But I'm only half done with the barge and I'm in no hurry to get it done. I made that mistake two years ago by giving my self a deadline because I wanted to enter it into a show. So the lesson here is, slow down and take your time. At least I got the Serv-o-matic built in preparation for my next project what ever it might be. Chuck, GrandpaPhil, Tigersteve and 2 others 5 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share #40 Posted December 17, 2021 I'm working out the dimensions of the benches using bass wood pieces first. once I get it to where I'm satisfied (Certainly not perfect) I'll use the bass wood cut outs as templates to shape the cherry cut outs that are provided in the kit. I'm going to take my time tweaking in each angle until it's close enough to what I feel will work. There's nothing a little filler can't take care of anyhow. Ryland Craze, gjdale, Tigersteve and 6 others 9 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share #41 Posted June 18, 2022 I finally installed the actual benches. I put in some filler where needed so when I paint it hopefully it will cover a multitude of sins. There were some challenges for me but over all I'm satisfied so far. the back of the bench is going to have its own challenges with fitting and gluing it in place. GrandpaPhil, Archi, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted June 27, 2022 I decided to change the suggested building sequence and put the coxswain seats in first. it just seems easier to remove the paint where they need to be glued to the panel Also it's easier access to paint them before putting the the bench seat back in place. I also added some bracketing in order to have some surface area to glue the back seat in. gjdale, Chuck, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share #43 Posted June 29, 2022 With much tweaking I finally got the back bench installed. I'm pleased that the angle of the bench matches the Drawing. All that's left for this section is to fill in the gaps and paint. GrandpaPhil, Oldsalt1950, Archi and 5 others 8 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share #44 Posted July 13, 2022 I may give this another coat of paint but I think this is as good as I'm going to get it. I'm pleased over all with the results at this stage in the build and I can only get better as I progress (Hopefully). The real work here was I didn't want to adhere anything directly to the paint, So I had to carefully remove the paint from any areas that I would be applying glue to. Needless to say this is quite time consuming and a bit challenging for me. I realize there's going to be a lot more paint removal thru out this build so patience is a virtue. Ryland Craze, Seventynet, Tigersteve and 1 other 4 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share #45 Posted September 5, 2022 I was able to get the risers in place and also the front platform. Chuck, Archi, gjdale and 2 others 5 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share #46 Posted September 18, 2022 I completed the Stretchers. I did notice that a few of the cross members are a different size. I probably used pieces of wood that were meant for something else. Not a big deal. Ryland Craze, Zarkon, Archi and 1 other 4 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 28, 2023 Share #47 Posted February 28, 2023 Your QAB is looking really good, Mike. Are you continuing to build it? It's such a lovely model and it's really tempting me. Ryland Craze 1 Quote Bob Garcia "Measure once, cuss twice!" Current Builds: Hms Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 - Vanguard Models Pen Duick - Artesania Latina 1:28 Completed: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Co. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB4 Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share #48 Posted November 25, 2023 It's been awhile since I posted anything but I have continued this build. I've completed the thwarts. BobG, Tigersteve, Chuck and 4 others 7 Quote Phantom, first time build:MikeB4 English Pinnace by MikeB4 - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Longboat by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Model Shipwa... Maine Peapod by MikeB4 - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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