Diver Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share #91 Posted November 6, 2020 Help..... I am trying to install plank #11, 6th strake up from the keel, stem end. I am on my 5th attempt at this piece and can not get the forward end of the plank to curve into the rabbet, the last 1/4". I am able to get the compound curve on most of the plank but the last 1/4" eludes me. What am I not doing? Every attempt at curving the last bit ends up with a broken plank. Thanks in advance. Bob EricWilliamMarshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 6, 2020 Share #92 Posted November 6, 2020 Its impossible to say other than you need to pre bend it more. Just keep at it and one will finally make the cut. Diver and EricWilliamMarshall 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share #93 Posted January 21, 2021 Have had some time in the shop and got the planking done except for the second layer at the wales. Going to need some sanding to smooth out the hull but I am satisfied. I know there is room for improvement in my skills, but this is what it is all about , learning as we progress. JpR62, bruce d, gjdale and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted January 21, 2021 Share #94 Posted January 21, 2021 That planking pretty darn good and it should finish up nicely. Good job! Canute and Diver 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share #95 Posted January 21, 2021 Thanks for the likes. A quick question on attaching the second layer of planks, should I use Tite-Bond or CA? Canute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 21, 2021 Share #96 Posted January 21, 2021 I used CA....but it doesnt really matter as long as you make sure it doesnt slip out of position while setting. EricWilliamMarshall, Canute and Diver 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share #97 Posted January 28, 2021 So I have hit a Milestone. The planking is finished, except for trimming the the wales. My views on the build so far: This is my very first build and a lot of mistakes have been made, and I would like the finish to have been better. Having said that, no matter what kit I had started with, the same or worse mistakes would have been made. I thank everyone on this site for their input, guidance and support. I have learned how to shape planks, recut planks, install planks, and how to remove planks. Also learned how to make tools to get glue into tight places, various sanding tools and so on. I have a lot more work to do to finish this project and have decided on my next build. That will be Lady Eleanor from Vanguard Models. I will purchase it from Ages Of Sail. Off to town today to pick up a drill set with the .018 bits so I can add the nails. Thanks Chuck for a great kit. JpR62, gjdale, JeffT and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 28, 2021 Share #98 Posted January 28, 2021 It looks great. Definitely not an easy task. Canute and Diver 2 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...
Ryland Craze Posted January 28, 2021 Share #99 Posted January 28, 2021 Your Longboat looks really good. You have done a good job on your first build and learned many techniques that will help you in your future builds. Canute and Diver 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted January 31, 2021 Share #100 Posted January 31, 2021 Looking great! Diver and Canute 2 Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share #101 Posted January 31, 2021 Managed to cut out all the frame pieces, and put on two coats of WOP. Will sand the frames and Wales and install the Cap Rail next. bruce d, GuntherMT, JeffT and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 31, 2021 Share #102 Posted January 31, 2021 That is the fun part and most satisfying isnt it? Well done. Chuck Diver and Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share #103 Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Chuck said: That is the fun part and most satisfying isnt it? Well done. Chuck Thanks Chuck. Very satisfying to get to this point. It seems as though all my mishaps have just disappeared. EricWilliamMarshall, Canute and Ryland Craze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share #104 Posted January 31, 2021 Just to be sure. The Cap Rail should be glued to the sheer of the wales and the frames. The picture shows I am low on a couple of frames. I do not want to sand the sheer down that far. Would it be wise to glue some small spacers on the offending frames? It is only on the stbd side, the port side is fine bruce d, aaronc, Canute and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted February 1, 2021 Share #105 Posted February 1, 2021 The hull looks good. I do not see a problem with adding some material to the top of the frames to bring the frame even with the top of the wales. Just make sure that the sheer has a smooth run from the bow to the stern. Any material added to the frame tops should be hidden by the inboard sheer strake. GuntherMT, Canute, EricWilliamMarshall and 2 others 5 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share #106 Posted February 5, 2021 Not a good night in the shop. I installed the starboard side forward cap rail, only to see that I did not have it down flush at the stem. After much work I removed the cap rail, took out the hump and cleaned everything up. I then reinstalled the cap rail, only to discover that I had installed the port side cap rail on the stbd side. Now I feel like an idiot. The luxury of working with wood is I cut a piece to go in the roller slot and it is now in place. I bit of filler and sanding and it should not be visible once it is Painted. I then cut the roller slot in the stbd side cap rail and installed it on the port side. All good now but have to remind myself to go slow and be careful. Canute, EricWilliamMarshall and bruce d 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted February 8, 2021 Share #107 Posted February 8, 2021 Just a comment - I found that it was easier to do all the inside sanding before I installed the cap rail. Those frames need to come down quite a bit. Ryland Craze and EricWilliamMarshall 2 Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share #108 Posted February 8, 2021 Thanks for the tip. I did sand all the char off and thinned down the frames before installing the cap rail. I now have my bolsters on and am sanding down the outside of the rail to the recommended width. I will then tackle the inside and install the sheer plank. How is your build coming? Bob Canute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share #109 Posted February 20, 2021 Making a little head way on the Medway. I have the bolsters done and the cap rail painted with 4 coats. I am working on the trim pieces to go under the friezes. I want these fitted so as to limit any damage to the friezes. I was dreading trying to scrape the profile into the trim, but it turned out to be easier than I thought. I used my Dremel with a metal cut off wheel and ground the profile into a razor blade and scraped away. Chuck, Nunnehi (Don), Matt D and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 21, 2021 Share #110 Posted February 21, 2021 Really nice progress. Its shaping up to be a great looking model. Diver and Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce d Posted February 21, 2021 Share #111 Posted February 21, 2021 A good looking model and a neat workbench: who would have thought it? 👍 Bruce Canute, Diver and EricWilliamMarshall 2 1 🌻 STAY SAFE A model shipwright and an amateur historian are heads & tails of the same coin current builds: HMS Berwick 1775, 1/192 scratchbuild; a Slade 74 in the Navy Board style Mediator sloop, 1/48 - an 18th century transport scratchbuild French longboat - CAF - 1/48, on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 22, 2021 Share #112 Posted February 22, 2021 Very nice work! Canute and Diver 2 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...
Ryland Craze Posted February 22, 2021 Share #113 Posted February 22, 2021 Your Longboat is coming along nicely. I like the look of the profile of the trim piece. Canute 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share #114 Posted February 27, 2021 I have stated the process of turning my Medway into a Porcupine/Hedgehog. A bit tedious but worth the effort. Many more. holes to drill aaronc, gjdale, Chuck and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted February 27, 2021 Share #115 Posted February 27, 2021 She looks great, Bob! Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 27, 2021 Share #116 Posted February 27, 2021 Beautiful progress. Canute 1 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...
Ryland Craze Posted February 27, 2021 Share #117 Posted February 27, 2021 Your Longboat is looking good. The simulated nails are a nice addition to this model. Canute 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnkershner Posted March 7, 2021 Share #118 Posted March 7, 2021 My advice is don't take the time to count the number of holes you have to drill. 😅 it will make the task seem even more daunting. Canute and Ryland Craze 2 Current Builds - 18th Century Longboat, MS Syren Completed Builds - MS Bluenose, Panart BatteStation Cross section, Endevour J Boat Half Hull, Windego Half Hull, R/C T37 Breezing Along, R/C Victoria 32, SolCat 18 On the shelf - Panart San Felipe, Euromodel Ajax, C.Mamoli America, Its a sailor's Life for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share #119 Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/7/2021 at 1:40 PM, fnkershner said: My advice is don't take the time to count the number of holes you have to drill. 😅 it will make the task seem even more daunting. I can not help myself. I did count all the holes I drilled. In one evening i drilled all the port side, the next night, the starboard side. The next evening all the mono nails were cut. Last night they were all glued in and tonight they were all trimmed, hull sanded and one coat off WOP. Canute, bruce d and Ryland Craze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share #120 Posted March 11, 2021 Chapter 3 almost done. Today I will install the friezes and trim rails, (all ready cut out and shaped). I need to work on my photography or buy a new camera. Gregory, EricWilliamMarshall, GuntherMT and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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