oneslim Posted April 12, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2019 Hello Everyone, I would to join this build group of fellow Medway Longboat builders. I have put my 1:48 scale Longboat on hold so as to better understand the spiling process since the strakes are pre-cut. I had some difficulty with small gaps with light showing through. Following are photos of my build. The build board and keel parts laid out. I have marked the slots in the build board because I got tired of counting them. Had to use tape to hold the guides in, they were loose and would fall out. Keel and stern post ready to join. Stem and Keel. False Keel parts had 1/32" scrape added when attaching to the keel to center them for the rabbit. The long piece glued to the keel. Attaching the Floors to the Top Timbers. Test fitting the frames and Keel. Head on view. Over all as she now stands. More to come. Bob W JpR62, Rustyj, Ryland Craze and 6 others 9 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 12, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 12, 2019 Looking real good so far. Well done. Happy you joined the group. 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...
JeffT Posted April 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted April 13, 2019 Welcome to the group. Just curious, how did you attach the 1/32 scrap to the keel parts? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks Chuck. Jeff, I used a fresh bottle of Elmer's Rubber Cement, just the smallest amount with a tooth pick. They just about fall off. Any residue is erased with off with a white eraser. Sorry to hear about Your longboat. Hope You get back on track soon. Bob W Ryland Craze and JeffT 2 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted April 18, 2019 (edited) Part 2 The keel has been coated with Wipe On Poly and glued to the frames. Then it was protected with blue painters tape. The stern was stabilized with a clamp and two guides glued to the base. The transom dose not move while fairing. Getting close, still more work to do on fairing. Almost there, a little more on the transom. View of the bow. More Latter Bob W Edited April 18, 2019 by oneslim Ryland Craze, Rustyj, Tigersteve and 6 others 9 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted April 24, 2019 Part 3 Lining out after faring down to no char on the frames. I'm using 1/8" artist tape, could not find 1/16". The reference point is the top edge. Stern view. Port side aft. Fore view. I used chuck's templates to mark the bow and stern at the ends of the run. Looking aft. Port garboard strake installed and "nailed", using 10Lb. mono that is 0.26mm diameter and a 0.56mm drill bit. Both garboards "nailed" in. Also showing the spool of 10Lb. mono line used, got it on Amazon. More Later Bob W davec, JeffT, marktiedens and 7 others 10 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted May 1, 2019 Share #7 Posted May 1, 2019 I like the idea of adding the nails as you go. Wish I would have thought of that. It's going to be tough to drill every hole without missing a frame. Rustyj 1 Rich Member - Ship Model Society of New Jersey Current Build: Pride of Baltimore 2 Finished: Kate Cory Finished for now (Not rigged): Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted May 2, 2019 Thanks for the "Likes" everyone. Richvee, I didn't think that a light would work with the build base blocking access. Thanks Bob W Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richvee Posted May 2, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 2, 2019 I’ll be using the light method. Wish me luck! Rich Member - Ship Model Society of New Jersey Current Build: Pride of Baltimore 2 Finished: Kate Cory Finished for now (Not rigged): Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted May 2, 2019 Good Luck! Richvee 1 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted May 4, 2019 Part 4 Working on planking. This is Plank 6, Port, shaped with heat only. Looking aft, Plank 6 Port. Looking down, Plank 6, Port. Plank 6, Port, fitted. Plank 10 Port. Had some difficulty with this plank, broke the tip aft off twice bending with heat only. After remaking a second time I soaked in water and mounted on the boat. Left it over night and it fit just fine then. Plank 10 Port fitted. Thanks for the "Likes" More to come. Thanks for Stopping By BobW Richvee, dvm27, Tigersteve and 11 others 14 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 5, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2019 Looking really good!!! 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...
oneslim Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted May 6, 2019 Thanks Chuck, and everyone for the likes. Bob W Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbie Posted May 7, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 7, 2019 Very nice planking there Bob, very straight and neat. A great challenge but would be a joy to do. Cheers Chris HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Haw Posted May 8, 2019 Share #15 Posted May 8, 2019 Hello Bob, I just came across this build. Very nice work and your attention to detail is impressive. I will look forward to seeing your progress. Best of luck! Patrick HMS Victory by Patrick Haw - Caldercraft - Scale: 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted May 8, 2019 Thanks Patrick and Cabbie. Bob W Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks everyone for looking in and the "Likes". Part 5 Basic planking done, sanding next, then the wales will be fitted. Bow view. Stern view. Quarter Bow View. Starboard view with wales fitted and sanding started. Stern view with most of the tapering done. Bow view with tapering by chisel. More sanding yet to go. Then it's on to "nailing" the wales. More To Come, Bob W davec, marktiedens, gjdale and 12 others 15 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 17, 2019 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2019 Bob That looks great!!! You made it look easy. You are home fee now. The rest of the project is pretty straight forward. I hope you are having fun with it. Chuck 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...
oneslim Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks everyone for the "Likes". Chuck, This is the best designed "Kit" I've had my hands on. Challenging, but easy to work with. Thanks Bob W Ryland Craze, Chuck, Richvee and 2 others 5 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted May 18, 2019 Part 6 The hull was given a through wipe down with a fresh tack cloth. Then another wipe down with white sprits. I'm satisfied so far with the results. Port Side. Bow View. Stern View. Next will be three or four coats of wipe on satin poly cut 50-50 with white sprits. Bob W ccoyle, Tigersteve, JeffT and 12 others 15 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMorgan Posted May 19, 2019 Share #21 Posted May 19, 2019 Looks like you did a fantastic job with the planking. Look forward to seeing more as you continue. 👍 Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted May 19, 2019 Thanks CaptMorgan, Hope mine turns out at least as nice as Yours. Bob W CaptMorgan 1 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyj Posted May 20, 2019 Share #23 Posted May 20, 2019 That is a wonderful job on the planking Bob. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpwilk Posted May 20, 2019 Share #24 Posted May 20, 2019 Beautifully done. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted May 20, 2019 Share #25 Posted May 20, 2019 Stunning work, Bob! GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks everyone for the comments and "likes". Bob W Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) Part 7 Well, I applied three coats of satin wipe on poly that was cut 50/50 with white sprits. She looks very good but, I may add one more. I decided to shape the stands while the hull is still attached to the base. Used 400 grit sand paper held down with double sided tape. Very carefully moved back an forth until I had a good fit. The fit at the Bow. The fit at the Stern. Frame centers removed. Fore to aft view. Starboard view. On to more careful sanding. Bob W Edited June 5, 2019 by oneslim EricWilliamMarshall, gjdale, Tigersteve and 10 others 13 Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptMorgan Posted May 23, 2019 Share #28 Posted May 23, 2019 It's looking really good. Keep up the great work!!! 👍 Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 23, 2019 Share #29 Posted May 23, 2019 Coming along nicely! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneslim Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted May 24, 2019 Thanks everyone for the comments and 'Likes". Bob W Bob Wescott South Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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