Diver Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share #151 Posted January 23, 2023 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. Ryland Craze, gjdale, Gus M and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 23, 2023 Share #152 Posted January 23, 2023 Sixth time was a charm! That looks pretty darned good to me. 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...
Diver Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share #153 Posted February 1, 2023 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. BobG, CaptnBirdseye, Blue Ensign and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share #154 Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) 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 Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share #155 Posted February 13, 2023 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. JpR62, Ryland Craze, bruce d and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 13, 2023 Share #156 Posted February 13, 2023 Outstanding 😊 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 February 14, 2023 Share #157 Posted February 14, 2023 Your longboat is really coming along nicely, Bob. Nice job! Diver and Ryland Craze 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...
Blue Ensign Posted February 14, 2023 Share #158 Posted February 14, 2023 Very nice work, I can only hope my efforts achieve close to your result. B.E. Ryland Craze and Diver 2 Current Build: Medway-longboat-1742-by-blue-ensign-½”-scale Completed builds: HMS Indefatigable-1794-by-blue-ensign-vanguard-models-1:64-scale HMS Sphinx 1775 by Blue Ensign. 1:64 scale - Vanguard Models Queen-Anne-Royal-Barge-circa-1700-by-Blue-Ensign Fifie fishing boat Lady Eleanor Muirneag-1903-–-a-scottish-zulu-fishing-boat-164-scale-based-on-the-vanguard-models-zulu-kit/ HM Cutter Alert 1777 HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 18th-century-English-longboat-by-Blue-Ensign-ms-148-scale/ 18thc English Pinnace by Blue Ensign-Model-Shipways-1:24 scale/ HMS-Pegasus-by-Blue-Ensign-finished-Victory-Models-1:64-scale/ Heller Seventy-four 1:150 scale - modified Le Superbe/Le Glorieux kit after Boudriot, waterline setting with sails. The schooner Pickle, Jotika pob kit 1:64 scale, my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share #159 Posted February 15, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 15, 2023 Share #160 Posted February 15, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share #161 Posted February 16, 2023 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 BobG and Freebird 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share #162 Posted February 23, 2023 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. Matt D, Thukydides, Blue Ensign and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 23, 2023 Share #163 Posted February 23, 2023 Really nice. That is perfectly executed. Nice and clean. 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 February 23, 2023 Author Share #164 Posted February 23, 2023 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. Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus M Posted March 1, 2023 Share #165 Posted March 1, 2023 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 Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share #166 Posted March 1, 2023 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. Gus M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 2, 2023 Share #167 Posted March 2, 2023 Its 1:24 actually. Gus M 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 March 2, 2023 Author Share #168 Posted March 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Chuck said: Its 1:24 actually. Sorry Chuck. Just proves again I can not read. LOL Gus M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share #169 Posted March 2, 2023 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. Gus M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted March 2, 2023 Share #170 Posted March 2, 2023 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. 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...
Gus M Posted March 2, 2023 Share #171 Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 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 Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 2, 2023 Share #172 Posted March 2, 2023 This Medway longboat is 1:24 The Model Shipways version is 1:48….a tiny little thing. Two different models. 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...
Gus M Posted March 2, 2023 Share #173 Posted March 2, 2023 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 Greetings Gus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Current build log: San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share #174 Posted April 3, 2023 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. Thukydides, Ryland Craze, BobG and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 3, 2023 Share #175 Posted April 3, 2023 Nice to see you back at it. Its looking really nice. 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 April 3, 2023 Share #176 Posted April 3, 2023 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. Ryland Craze 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 July 21, 2023 Author Share #177 Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 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 Chuck, gjdale and BobG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted July 21, 2023 Share #178 Posted July 21, 2023 Nice recovery! 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 August 2, 2023 Author Share #179 Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 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 Chuck, Thukydides, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted August 3, 2023 Share #180 Posted August 3, 2023 Nice work, Bob! The mast looks great! Diver 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...
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