BobG Posted February 9, 2020 #61 Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, oneslim said: BobG, Thanks for the kind remarks. Cape May is not so frigid this year, no snow or cold snaps this year, I live about 30 miles north west and go down a few times every year. All the Best BobW It was icy and frigid when I went through the Coast Guard 9 week boot camp there in January and February of 1966. I think climate change has turned the weather upside down just about everywhere anymore. I'm looking forward to see you continue with the rigging as I'm at that point now and don't really know what I'm doing. Bob 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
BobG Posted March 16, 2020 #62 Posted March 16, 2020 I was just looking over your build log again, Bob. Your metal work and sail making is exceptional. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this beautiful build. 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
oneslim Posted April 2, 2020 Author #63 Posted April 2, 2020 Part 15 I know it's been some time since the last update. The Main Sail has given me trouble but, I have it lashed up and set. This one is the second version, and it does have a couple of 'pin' holes. This is a shot of the Bolt Rope being attached to the with Fluid Matte Medium that is cut 50/50 with IPA. The tape used is Drafting Tape from Walmart, it does not stick very hard to the Slikspan sail. This shows the Bolt Rope attached and the Reef Points mounted. A over hand knot is used and then each has a small drop of the Matte Medium applied to secure it. Here is the Main Sail set. I just have been unable to remove some wrinkles. A slightly different view. The Shrouds and the Fore Stay will be up next. The top of the mast. I have changed some of the rigging with the sails mounted. The tackle for the boom lift should handle the weight of the sail. More to come. BobW JpR62, GuntherMT, Nunnehi (Don) and 9 others 12 Bob Wescott South Jersey
BobG Posted April 2, 2020 #64 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, oneslim said: I know it's been some time since the last update. The Main Sail has given me trouble but, I have it lashed up and set. This one is the second version, and it does have a couple of 'pin' holes. It looks really good, Bob. You've got a special build going here. I think it's the first one in this group build that has sails. I've been toying with the idea of it might look like with furled sails? I'm hesitant to attempt sails at this point though for fear that I would just muck up what already looks pretty nice to me. I look forward to see your progress with the sails. Edited April 3, 2020 by BobG Ryland Craze and EricWilliamMarshall 2 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
oneslim Posted April 3, 2020 Author #65 Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks all for the 'Likes'. BobG I appreciate the comment. BobW BobG 1 Bob Wescott South Jersey
oneslim Posted April 13, 2020 Author #66 Posted April 13, 2020 Part 16 Well the Head Sails, Foresail and Jib, have been rigged. This image is from Eighteenth-Century Rigs & Rigging, Karl Heinz Marquardt. It shows an rigged Longboat with the sails set. Shown are a number of Items such as: 1. The Boom Sheet Tackle is before the Tiller. 2. A Single Purchase Tackle Halyard at the throat of the Gaff Boom. 3. The run of the Sheets for the Head Sails. 4. A Halyard for the Main Sail to haul it to the boom end. 5. A single Shroud. This image is from The Arming & Fitting of English Ships of War, Brian Lavery . It shows a Mid-18th Century Longboat. Items shown are: 1. The Boom Sheet under the Tiller. 2. The topping Lift has a Single Purchase Tackle. 3. A Single Purchase Tackle Halyard at the throat of the Gaff Boom. 4. The Backstays are close to the Shrouds. This is an overall view of the starboard side. A starboard fore quarter view. A port fore quarter view. A port aft quarter view showing that the Backstays have been shifted forward by one thwart. The Mast Head, getting very busy. Much of this rigging has been changed. If One looks closely the hooks are moussed. I have added two belaying pins. One forward for the Jib Outhaul. Another just in front of the mast for the Gaff Boom Halyard. There is much to do inside. Including Coils, Grapple, Shrouds, and Oars. More to Come BobW davec, tasmanian, FriedClams and 13 others 16 Bob Wescott South Jersey
Suzdal Posted April 13, 2020 #67 Posted April 13, 2020 If the boom sheet is under the tiller, wouldn't that get in the way of trying to change course ? I've sailed dingies and the boom sheet was always before the tiller. Richard BobG 1 Richard Current build : Victory cross section / DeAgostini, Lady Eleanor / Vanguard Models Other builds : N scale computer controlled model railroad
dvm27 Posted April 13, 2020 #68 Posted April 13, 2020 Your model is looking quite spectacular with its sails set Bob! Missed your log for awhile. i do hope your daughter's health has improved. Greg BobG 1 GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
BobG Posted April 13, 2020 #69 Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, oneslim said: Well the Head Sails, Foresail and Jib, have been rigged. She looks fantastic with sails, Bob! Thanks also for the research you did to get the sails and rigging historically correct. I would have to change a lot of my rigging and move the backstays forward but you've given me something to think about. It still doesn't make sense to me that the main sheet can be located so far aft that it interferes with the tiller but Chuck assured me that that is historically accurate and your diagram shows that as well. EricWilliamMarshall 1 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
BobG Posted April 13, 2020 #70 Posted April 13, 2020 59 minutes ago, Suzdal said: If the boom sheet is under the tiller, wouldn't that get in the way of trying to change course ? I've sailed dingies and the boom sheet was always before the tiller. Richard I asked Chuck the very same question some time ago and he said that it is historically accurate and that seems to be confirmed from the diagram that BobW has in his post. I know that it doesn't seem logical but I guess that's the way it was. I'm not sure why they would have done it that way though...?? 🤔 EricWilliamMarshall 1 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
oneslim Posted April 14, 2020 Author #71 Posted April 14, 2020 Thanks everyone for the 'Likes'. Greg, My daughter is much improved, I speak with Her quite often. She is toughing this covid-19 alone in Her Townhouse. The youngest son is with His father, because He's afraid of transmittance, since he was up at Rutgers. He was just starting spring break when the lock down hit. And the oldest is in Pa. working for Comcast from home. BobG, My guess is they slacked off the sheet to move it around the Tiller when tacking. I don't think this was a one man sailor. Too much to handle alone. Thanks BobW EricWilliamMarshall and BobG 2 Bob Wescott South Jersey
EricWilliamMarshall Posted April 14, 2020 #72 Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, oneslim said: was up at Rutgers Small world - I work for Rutgers! Glad to hear everyone is doing well! Bob, the sails look great! BobG 1 Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV
BobG Posted April 14, 2020 #73 Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, oneslim said: Greg, My daughter is much improved, I speak with Her quite often. She is toughing this covid-19 alone in Her Townhouse. I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter contracted Covid-19 and I hope she will recover quickly. New Jersey and New York have been hit so hard. I hope you and your family and friends stay safe and well. EricWilliamMarshall 1 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
oneslim Posted April 14, 2020 Author #74 Posted April 14, 2020 Eric, thanks for Your thoughts. BobG, my daughter dose not have Covid-19. She had heart damage from radiation treatment for Hodgkin's when she was 16. Had to have a aortic valve replaced with a metal one in September. She spent 60 days in U of Penn because of complications. Then she had a stomach bleed which meant another week in hospital. It's been a long haul. BobW BobG and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Bob Wescott South Jersey
BobG Posted April 14, 2020 #75 Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, oneslim said: Eric, thanks for Your thoughts. BobG, my daughter dose not have Covid-19. She had heart damage from radiation treatment for Hodgkin's when she was 16. Had to have a aortic valve replaced with a metal one in September. She spent 60 days in U of Penn because of complications. Then she had a stomach bleed which meant another week in hospital. It's been a long haul. BobW Sorry, Bob, I misunderstood your post about her "toughening out the Covid-19 by herself." She's been through a lot and I hope she is able to stay safe and well during this terrible pandemic. Edited April 14, 2020 by BobG EricWilliamMarshall 1 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
oneslim Posted May 3, 2020 Author #76 Posted May 3, 2020 Part 17 I've pretty much finished with the rigging. Here are a few shots of my progress. Next up, the base board. The flag. I decided to make a 'Admiral of the White' Flag just to have a different look. I made it a little long on the heel side to wrap around the toggle line I made. This starboard side is not a good view, but the toggle can be seen on the vacant halyard. This shot shows the toggles. Shrouds, Deadeyes, and Lanyards. Stern view. The figure is from a 1:20.3 scale railroad maker, I know he is a little oversized. Looks good anyway. His head seems to be looking where it should. More to Come BobW Ryland Craze, BobG, FriedClams and 10 others 13 Bob Wescott South Jersey
BobG Posted May 3, 2020 #77 Posted May 3, 2020 She looks terrific and the flag and sails are wonderful! 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
oneslim Posted August 25, 2020 Author #78 Posted August 25, 2020 Finished It's been some time since the last update. I have had a very busy summer with storms and then doctor visits. Below are the final photos showing the oars, boat hook and the base. Thanks for Looking in, BobW VTHokiEE, bruce d, EricWilliamMarshall and 14 others 17 Bob Wescott South Jersey
Chuck Posted August 25, 2020 #79 Posted August 25, 2020 Absolutely Beautiful Bob.... Wonderful work on those sails. Time for you to start the Winnie next...LOL!!! Chuck BobG 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
BobG Posted August 25, 2020 #80 Posted August 25, 2020 She looks fantastic with those sails, Bob! Great craftsmanship and a unique look for this model with those sails. Well done! Ryland Craze 1 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
Beckmann Posted August 25, 2020 #81 Posted August 25, 2020 Hi Bob. A phantastic model. Well done!!! Did you carve the scale figure yourself? Matthias Ryland Craze 1
MEDDO Posted August 25, 2020 #82 Posted August 25, 2020 Outstanding result! I do like your sails here Ryland Craze 1 Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL
Nunnehi (Don) Posted August 25, 2020 #83 Posted August 25, 2020 Bob, that’s very, very nice, the sails add so much! Beautiful work! Don Ryland Craze 1
Ryland Craze Posted August 25, 2020 #84 Posted August 25, 2020 Congratulations on completing your Longboat. I echo the comments above about this fantastic build. It is nice to see this model built with sails. Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat
oneslim Posted August 26, 2020 Author #85 Posted August 26, 2020 Thanks everyone for the comments. Matthias, The figure is a casting of a RR Engineer in 1/20.3 ( 15mm) scale. Just there for looks. BobW EricWilliamMarshall and Ryland Craze 2 Bob Wescott South Jersey
EricWilliamMarshall Posted January 15, 2021 #86 Posted January 15, 2021 A beaut indeed!! I trust your daughter is doing well. Canute 1 Current adventures: USS Perry of 1843, model kit by Bluejacket - Scale 1:96 Lost at Sea: Dapper Tom - model kit by Model Shipways Previous adventures: an English Pinnace, model kit by Model Shipways, Opium Smuggler Schooner Yacht 1805, model kit by Authentic Holland Models Chesapeake Bay Flattie, model kit by Midwest, USS Constitution, model kit by Revell Albatros 1912, card model kit by HMV
shipman Posted January 15, 2021 #87 Posted January 15, 2021 Bob, what a splendid effort, your longboat looks triff. I'm getting a bit jaded with the same old longboats, but I'm impressed with yours. The helmsman figure gives scale to the whole thing and leaving him white is a good way of emphasising the idea of scale without detracting from the model. Not that I know how to sail a boat, but I imagine the rig you have chosen would be too much for one man. Two similar ship mates wouldn't be over doing things. EricWilliamMarshall and Canute 2
oneslim Posted January 16, 2021 Author #88 Posted January 16, 2021 EricWilliamMarshall, Yes Daughter is just fine, locked down. Thanks for the thought. Thank You shipman for your kind comments. BobW Canute, shipman and EricWilliamMarshall 3 Bob Wescott South Jersey
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