WalrusGuy Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share #571 Posted December 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Overworked724 said: What are you using for the ribs??? I'm using the supplied 1/32"x1/32" basswood strips. They definitely need some care when bending them to avoid creases or snapping them EricWilliamMarshall and Overworked724 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted December 16, 2020 Share #572 Posted December 16, 2020 Looking good! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share #573 Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Thank you Thomas and Steven for the compliments! Today I finished installing the floorboards. These things really transformed the look of the boat. They were a bit tricky to glue because of the curves and bends. I used CA glue on the ends and the wood glue in the middle. Edited December 17, 2020 by WalrusGuy CiscoH, KurtH, NovaStorm and 10 others 13 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niwotwill Posted December 17, 2020 Share #574 Posted December 17, 2020 You are very correct on bending the ribs but the finished job looks great. Very nice spacings and the floorboards look extremely nice. Great job. Just a note I started to work on the longboat as a break and hadn't dry fit the furnished stem, keel and sternpost only to discover that i'd not shaped the bow in the radius of the furnished stem. So to fix the problem I used Sculpey to copy the bottom and used it as a pattern to make my own stem, keel and sternpost. I'll post the results when finished. Beautiful job. Stay well and stay safe Will WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build: Erycina 1882 Fishing Trawler by Vanguard Models 1:64 scale Syren by pearwill Model Shipways 1:64 scale On Hold: HM Cutter Cheerful Syren Shipmodel Scratch 1:48 scale 1776 Washington Row Galley scratch scratch from NRG plans #121 1:48 scale Completed Build: Charles W. Morgan by Artesania Latina circa 1988, Lowell Grand Banks Dory 1:24 scale by Model Shipways, Norwegian.Sailing Pram 1:12 scale by Model Shipways, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 scale by Model Shipways Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share #575 Posted December 18, 2020 10 hours ago, niwotwill said: You are very correct on bending the ribs but the finished job looks great. Very nice spacings and the floorboards look extremely nice. Great job. Just a note I started to work on the longboat as a break and hadn't dry fit the furnished stem, keel and sternpost only to discover that i'd not shaped the bow in the radius of the furnished stem. So to fix the problem I used Sculpey to copy the bottom and used it as a pattern to make my own stem, keel and sternpost. I'll post the results when finished. Beautiful job. Stay well and stay safe Will Thanks so much Will! I think others also had the same issue with the laser cut parts. I still have to dry fit mine to see if it fits, otherwise I plan to scratch my own ones Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share #576 Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Some more progress with the longboat, I installed the gratings, thwart supports and thwarts. The supports were again a bit tricky to install, and had to use CA glue in some spots Edited December 18, 2020 by WalrusGuy Gahm, Ryland Craze, egkb and 12 others 15 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted December 18, 2020 Share #577 Posted December 18, 2020 Wonderful work on that longboat! WalrusGuy 1 Quote 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...
Gahm Posted December 18, 2020 Share #578 Posted December 18, 2020 Great progress! Your longboat looks very good! Thomas WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share #579 Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Thanks so much for the encouraging words Thomas and Bob! The windlass has been carved and installed. And I also painted the top section black before I stick the moulding strip Edited December 18, 2020 by WalrusGuy Cathead, KurtH, Keithbrad80 and 11 others 14 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted December 19, 2020 Share #580 Posted December 19, 2020 Beautiful work! I’m amazed you were able to sand the shell so thin. I was terrified of going through! WalrusGuy 1 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share #581 Posted December 19, 2020 20 minutes ago, Overworked724 said: Beautiful work! I’m amazed you were able to sand the shell so thin. I was terrified of going through! There was one spot where I sanded it too much and could sense it would flake if I put a bit pressure. But now after painting and adding all the details it should be ok! 😁 EricWilliamMarshall and Cathead 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share #582 Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) I finished with the cap rail. The laser cut one did not fit well, so had to scratch it from a sheet of basswood: Next I'll be cutting out the keel, stem, and stern posts since the laser cut ones also don't fit nice EDIT: I realize I may have to thin down the cap rail a bit more. I'll try and will post additional photos Edited December 19, 2020 by WalrusGuy egkb, EricWilliamMarshall, KurtH and 7 others 10 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share #583 Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) I sanded the cap rail a bit. I don't think I can go any more thinner than this Edited December 19, 2020 by WalrusGuy Keithbrad80, NovaStorm, CiscoH and 11 others 14 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_hook Posted December 19, 2020 Share #584 Posted December 19, 2020 A very.beautiful add-on to your already nice Syren! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current Build: HM Brig Badger 1/48 from Caldercraft plans Le Coureur 1/48 by CAF — Completed Build: Armed Virginia Sloop 1/48 by Model Shipways / Gallery HM Cutter Sherbourne 1/64 by Caldercraft / Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted December 19, 2020 Share #585 Posted December 19, 2020 niceeeeeee😉 Keith WalrusGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted December 19, 2020 Share #586 Posted December 19, 2020 Awesome job!!! WalrusGuy 1 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share #587 Posted December 19, 2020 9 hours ago, captain_hook said: A very.beautiful add-on to your already nice Syren! 9 hours ago, clearway said: niceeeeeee😉 Keith 9 hours ago, NovaStorm said: Awesome job!!! Thanks guys!!! 😊 EricWilliamMarshall 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share #588 Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Longboat is almost done. I finished cutting out the keel, stem and sternpost from a basswood sheet. I also painted the rudder: I pre-bent the molding strip prior to installation. It was still very tricky to glue it and used CA glue in many parts for a quick set. I just hope it doesn't break apart after some time 😅.... It needed some intense bends especially at the bow... Some shots of where the boat is at now: Edited December 20, 2020 by WalrusGuy KurtH, John Cheevers, egkb and 15 others 18 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted December 20, 2020 Share #589 Posted December 20, 2020 Th longboat is amazing, great work! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted December 20, 2020 Share #590 Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Nice work on the long boat. I'll definitely be referring to your build log when I reach the longboat stage. Edited January 18, 2021 by abelson WalrusGuy 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glbarlow Posted December 20, 2020 Share #591 Posted December 20, 2020 Well done. The ship’s boats are a bigger challenge building than the ship, you’ve done a really nice job with it. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Regards, Glenn Current Build: HMS Winchelsea Completed Builds: HM Flirt (paused) HM Cutter Cheerful, Lady Nelson, Amati HMS Vanguard, HMS Pegasus, Fair American, HM Granado, HM Pickle, AVS, Pride of Baltimore, Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobG Posted December 20, 2020 Share #592 Posted December 20, 2020 That beautiful longboat could be a stand alone model all by itself! WalrusGuy 1 Quote 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...
Gahm Posted December 21, 2020 Share #593 Posted December 21, 2020 Beautiful work on your longboat! It looks great! Thomas WalrusGuy and Overworked724 2 Quote Current Built: Model Shipways Syren (US Brig 1803) Last Built: Anfora (kit bashed) Ictineo II (1st steam powered submarine 1864) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overworked724 Posted December 21, 2020 Share #594 Posted December 21, 2020 Simply beautiful! You really set the bar! Jamie Coleman and WalrusGuy 2 Quote ---------------------------------------------------- “Work like a Captain....Play like a Pirate!” — Every Ship Modeler...everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share #595 Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Thank you so much for the nice comments!! It's very much appreciated. Also, thanks all for leaving the likes and looking in! It really motivates me to do better! 😄 Slowly approaching the finish line for the longboat... The knees, bowsprit step, and splash guard have been installed. For the knees I cut out triangular pieces which were then shaped with a round needle file.. Only thing next are the gudgeons and pintles, oarlocks, shaping the tiller, and the oars themselves (which I am hoping to complete for my next post). So yes, lots left to do 😅 Edited December 21, 2020 by WalrusGuy abelson, BobG, schooner and 13 others 16 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abelson Posted December 21, 2020 Share #596 Posted December 21, 2020 Really fine detail. WalrusGuy 1 Quote Steven E. Sylven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaStorm Posted December 21, 2020 Share #597 Posted December 21, 2020 Great set of pics. Looking good ~ WalrusGuy 1 Quote ... I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's Privateers ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtH Posted December 22, 2020 Share #598 Posted December 22, 2020 Super clean craftsmanship. Congrats! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugenio Treviño Posted December 22, 2020 Share #599 Posted December 22, 2020 WalrusGuy: The boat is amazing!!! I love all the detail you put in it. I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year ! Keep up the great work !!! WalrusGuy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share #600 Posted December 22, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 2:32 PM, abelson said: Really fine detail. 23 hours ago, NovaStorm said: Great set of pics. Looking good ~ 16 hours ago, KHauptfuehrer said: Super clean craftsmanship. Congrats! 16 hours ago, Eugenio Treviño said: WalrusGuy: The boat is amazing!!! I love all the detail you put in it. I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year ! Keep up the great work !!! Thank you for the compliments! Also wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas! abelson and BobG 2 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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