Diver Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share #181 Posted August 14, 2023 A question to all builders. I have been unable to source brass flat stock to make the chain plates for the Medway. Today I took some 14-2 copper house wire, annealed it, and flattened it out to the size needed. Is there any reason that This should not be used on the build, and if so,why? Thanks in advance. Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted August 14, 2023 Share #182 Posted August 14, 2023 No reason…if it works and looks good…go for it. Diver 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...
Diver Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share #183 Posted August 25, 2023 The end is near. The mast is made and ready for permanent mounting. I did manage to break the rudder of again and had to scratch build new hinges. The rudder stays off until completion. Just have to finish shaping and blackening of the chain plates, make 3 more oars and the thole pins. There have been times when I never thought I would get this far. Off to the west coast for a holiday and then back to start rigging. As of the 3rd of Sept. I am retired. gjdale, bruce d, JacquesCousteau and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted August 25, 2023 Share #184 Posted August 25, 2023 Looks great. Congratulations on your retirement - you’ll soon find yourself so busy that you’ll wonder how you ever had time for work! Diver 1 Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share #185 Posted September 20, 2023 Made it back from the west coast after a 2 hr flight delay. Had a great time in Victoria and Seattle going to some different museums. I started making the thole pins today, 2 down, 22 to go. On the actual long boat would the Thole pins have been permanently mounted or removable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share #186 Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) Chapter 4 is finished . Onto the sticks and strings. I see all my mistakes and things I should have done better, but overall I am happy with the outcome. It has been a valuable learning period. Thanks to all who have helped and supported me thus far. Sorry about the photo quality, done with my I phone. Edited September 27, 2023 by Diver Dave B, Matt D, Tom E and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 27, 2023 Share #187 Posted September 27, 2023 Excellent progress. chuck Diver 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...
BobG Posted September 28, 2023 Share #188 Posted September 28, 2023 Looks great, Bob! I think you'll enjoy the rigging. It was my favorite part of the build and really made the boat come alive. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share #189 Posted September 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, BobG said: Looks great, Bob! I think you'll enjoy the rigging. It was my favorite part of the build and really made the boat come alive. Thanks Bob. I am looking forward to chapter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted September 28, 2023 Share #190 Posted September 28, 2023 Glad to see your progress. It is looking great. Rigging was my favorite part of my build. Diver 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 October 27, 2023 Author Share #191 Posted October 27, 2023 On 9/28/2023 at 12:56 AM, Ryland Craze said: Glad to see your progress. It is looking great. Rigging was my favorite part of my build. Slowly getting on with the rigging bits. The mast is complete,the boom is turned and the gaff will be done today. The bow sprit will be done while I have may contraption set up. Do not want to upset the settings. Ryland Craze, gjdale, Freebird and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share #192 Posted October 31, 2023 Slow going but getting all the bits together for the rigging. The chain plates are made and blackened, including the nails. Tedious but enjoyable. Loving being retired JeffT, aaronc, JacquesCousteau and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share #193 Posted November 8, 2023 I have ordered the base from Chuck, and while I wait for its arrival some rigging was attempted. The mast is not glued yet but I thought it might be a good idea to fit the shrouds. This is my first attempt at rigging and some of it is a bit sloppy and will be redone. I could not do the thimbles with a punch so they were turned in my Dremel and then blackened. When the base arrives I hope to have everything ready so this build can be completed. A satisfying trip with a lot learned. bruce d, mgatrost, Chuck and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 8, 2023 Share #194 Posted November 8, 2023 That looks very good so far. Diver 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 November 8, 2023 Share #195 Posted November 8, 2023 Very nice! Diver 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 November 14, 2023 Author Share #196 Posted November 14, 2023 I have assembled my base as per instructions. I had a small oops and chipped the edge of the vaneer so I came up with this fix Thukydides, BobG, mgatrost and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share #197 Posted November 14, 2023 I still have to do some touch up sanding, then apply some WOP. Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 14, 2023 Share #198 Posted November 14, 2023 It looks great…nice save. Ryland Craze 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...
Diver Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share #199 Posted November 14, 2023 Small amount of progress today. The thole pins were reinstalled with glue, and the chain plates added. All the rigging bits are complete ie blocks etc. Just have to fabricate some hooks and I can do the rigging. The only parts not made are the bow sprit mounting pieces. JpR62, mgatrost, gjdale and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronc Posted November 15, 2023 Share #200 Posted November 15, 2023 Looks to me like your killin it,..nice work. Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share #201 Posted November 17, 2023 I am struggling to do the rigging. Being a mechanic all my life,50 plus years, my hands have no feeling. I am progressing and some bits will be re done, but it’s tough. Rules out ever doing a fully rigged warship. BobG, JacquesCousteau, bruce d and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share #202 Posted November 17, 2023 I did make the brass pieces for the bow sprit. They turned our OK. It is not secured yet, I will wait till everything else is completed iMustBeCrazy, Ryland Craze, bruce d and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted November 17, 2023 Share #203 Posted November 17, 2023 Your Medway is looking great. There is nothing wrong with your rigging. You are getting close to the finish line. KurtH, Diver, Paul Le Wol 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...
gjdale Posted November 17, 2023 Share #204 Posted November 17, 2023 Your rigging looks fine to me. Your whole model is looking superb. Ryland Craze, Diver, JacquesCousteau and 1 other 4 Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share #205 Posted November 18, 2023 Managed some more rigging. I do wish that I still had feelings in my fingers, might be easier to do these fiddely bits. I still have to blacken some parts, retention and tie off. Ryland Craze, shipman, Thukydides and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thukydides Posted November 18, 2023 Share #206 Posted November 18, 2023 It is looking really good. Ryland Craze 1 Current build: HM Cutter Alert (Vanguard Models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share #207 Posted November 23, 2023 I have reached a mile stone. The only things left are the ensign halliard and the coils of rope. There have been times that I did not think I would get this far. Thanks to Chuck, Ryland and all others who have offered advice and support. There are areas that I wish were better but overall I am pleased with the outcome. Still lots to learn and lots of room for improvements. gjdale, Freebird, Thukydides and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesCousteau Posted November 23, 2023 Share #208 Posted November 23, 2023 Great job, that looks fantastic! Diver and Ryland Craze 2 Kits: Model Shipways Dory (1:24) - Finished NRG Half-Hull Planking Kit (1:48) - In-progress Midwest Maine Peapod (1:14) - In-progress Scratch Builds: Xochimilco Trajinera (1:32) - Finished Lake Chapala Canoa de Rancho (1:32) - In-progress Juana y José Cross Section (1:32) - Finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share #209 Posted November 23, 2023 If I have forgotten anything or if you see something that can be improved, please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 23, 2023 Share #210 Posted November 23, 2023 Very nice and congrats! I felt the same, never thought I’d get to the finish line. Best Regards …. Rick Diver and Ryland Craze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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