Medway Longboat 1742 by Diver - FINISHED - 1:24 Scale

[Diver]

I have been working on the boat lately. Definition of insanity, doing the same task over and over, expecting a different result. Six attempts at the forward platform and finally changed my approach.  Am happy with the fit so far although I must get it to good a little lower. The rear platform is a little easier but still has to go a little lower.

[Chuck]

Sixth time was a charm!   That looks pretty darned good to me.

 

Chuck

[Diver]

Test fitting of the risers. The shaping and fitting of boards is becoming easier. Still have to lower the forward platform a bit. I put a couple of coats of paint on before I glue the pieces in.

[Diver]

How have other builders tied the rear side seats into the last thwart? Darn, I looked at some build logs and have figured it out.

Edited February 4, 2023 by Diver
found the answer

[Diver]

Have all the thwarts and rear platform fitted and a couple of coats of paint done. Still have to tweak the platform before gluing.  Also have the cap stain brackets in.

[Chuck]

Outstanding 😊

[BobG]

Your longboat is really coming along nicely, Bob. Nice job!

[Blue Ensign]

Very nice work, I can only hope my efforts achieve close to your result.

 

B.E.

[Diver]

Hello  folks.  I made a mistake and did not get the block on the transom low enough.  What is the best solvent to unstick Titebond?  Thanks in advance.

[Freebird]

Diver,

You can use isopropyl alcohol. Just dab alcohol around the joint and let it soak in for a few minutes. It’ll soften the glue. It may take several tries. 
 

Best Regards …. Rick

[Diver]

On 2/15/2023 at 7:33 AM, Freebird said:

Diver,

You can use isopropyl alcohol. Just dab alcohol around the joint and let it soak in for a few minutes. It’ll soften the glue. It may take several tries. 
 

Best Regards …. Rick

Thanks for the advise.  I purchased a small bottle of lock de-icer (isopropyl) and it worked fine.  I have removed the piece and have a new one installed.  The very small bottle of lock de-icer worked well due its very small nozzle. It was easy to control.  Thanks again 

[Diver]

The rear cockpit is complete and glued in place.  The thwarts are all glued in except the one fore the mast.  The grapples and sheave for the stem are complete.  I started on the knees and realized the front thwart was not installed correctly. It was removed and reinstalled. I am apprehensive on starting the capstain, do not want to mess it up. I ordered some v blocks to hold it when I start to shape it.

[Chuck]

Really nice.  That is perfectly executed.  Nice and clean.

[Diver]

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

Really nice.  That is perfectly executed.  Nice and clean.

Thanks Chuck.  I am really enjoying this build and learning a lot.   It has been a challenge, but a rewarding one.

 

[Gus M]

What is the scale on your boat? I found on Anazon one in s 1:48 scal, but I don't see any compilación in this scale

[Diver]

5 hours ago, Gus M said:

What is the scale on your boat? I found on Anazon one in s 1:48 scal, but I don't see any compilación in this scale

the scale of my Medway  is 1/48.  The kit was purchased from Syren Ship models, designed and manufactured by Chuck Pessaro.  A challenging but rewarding plank on frame build.

[Chuck]

Its 1:24 actually.   

[Diver]

14 minutes ago, Chuck said:

Its 1:24 actually.   

Sorry Chuck.  Just proves again I can not read.  LOL

 

[Diver]

1 minute ago, Diver said:

Sorry Chuck.  Just proves again I can not read.  LOL

 

Now I am confused.  In the header for the Medway group project it says 1/48.

[gjdale]

4 hours ago, Diver said:

Now I am confused.  In the header for the Medway group project it says 1/48.

 

The header does seem to have the wrong scale there, but if you look below at all the build log titles, nearly all of them include the scale in the title - either 1:24 or 1/2” (same thing). And Chuck (the kit designer and manufacturer) has given you the definitive answer as well.

[Gus M]

5 hours ago, Chuck said:

Its 1:24 actually.   

Well, I confusión with this

 

Is 1/24 or 1/48 this one?

 

Model Expo - Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat 1/48 scale https://amzn.eu/d/iPH2Rk3

 

This other one is 1/24, but the price is 183.82 €

 

Model Shipways 18th Century Barco Largo Armado Escala 1:24 – Cortado con láser Madera, Metal y fotograbado latón Kit https://amzn.eu/d/aGGM6EU

 

Right now I'm confused and don't know which one to buy.

 

 

 PS I also found the SYREN...a beauty

 

 

Edited March 2, 2023 by Gus M

[Chuck]

This Medway longboat is 1:24

 

The Model Shipways version is 1:48….a tiny little thing.  
 

Two different models.  

[Gus M]

1 hour ago, Chuck said:

This Medway longboat is 1:24

 

The Model Shipways version is 1:48….a tiny little thing.  
 

Two different models.  

Thank you @Chuck in this case,  i buy the 1:48 scale

[Diver]

We have finished our move to what we hope is our final home.  I have set up my work space in the spare bedroom an have got back into the build.  The capstan and mast thwarts are not glued in yet.  I am going to make the mast first, and can use the thwart as a reference for the diameter.

[Chuck]

Nice to see you back at it.   Its looking really nice.

 

[BobG]

Your Medway is coming along nicely, Bob, and your workspace looks good too. I have a very similar workspace in the spare bedroom with a small desk in front of a window that looks out onto the backyard. I envy those folks who have large work areas and room for all their tools and machines.

[Diver]

Had an accident in the shop.  I recently got the rudder and tiller done, only to drop something and brake parts of it off. I have managed a fix, and only on close inspection can you see it. Have ordered a draw plate from Byrnes and will use it for the  thole  pins.  The mast thwart is still not glued in, I will finish shaping the mast first.  That will pretty much finish chapter four other than the oars

Edited July 21, 2023 by Diver
spelling mistake

[gjdale]

Nice recovery!

[Diver]

Ever since I purchased this build I have been apprehensive about doing the mast.  Over the last few evenings the square stock was shaped and sanded as per Chucks instructions and this is the final result. In my opinion it has turned out well.  Just have to do some touch-up sanding and painting.  The one thing I would do differently is I would not have done the metal work for the mast thwart until the mast was made to size.  It would have been easier to size the metal to the mast.

Edited August 3, 2023 by Diver
just an added line

[BobG]

Nice work, Bob! The mast looks great!