Viking Longboat by Koerant - FINISHED - Artesania Latina

[Koerant]

Ok, so I am a complete beginner. I have little to no woodworking or modeling skills. This is my first build.

I purchased this model a few years ago and was eager to start. I completed it up to the first half of the planking and then stopped for some reason. I have since moved 4 times and every time moved this unfinished model with me. About two weeks ago I decided to finally put in some time to get this model done.

 

I only recently found out about this forum so did not keep a log from the start. I am starting this log with an almost finished longboat.

 

This is my starting point fort this log. Longboat is ready for staining and varnish.

 

 

 

I learned that I should not be trusted with wood stain. I stained quite a bit more than just the wood. My hands are still a shade of medium oak. I should probably have used a lighter color for the wood wood stain but it does not look too bad. I could not get a clean finish but I kinda like the uneven coat. It gives it more character. When staining the outside, the color started to bleed through the planking so I had to stain the inside as well. Boy was that a mission...

 

 

My next task was to glue and finish the shields that will be added to the sides.

 

I did not like the way the shields looked after following the instructions, so I worked on them a little bit. I sanded down the blocky look of the planks glued on them. I wanted to stain them as well, but the only color I had was the medium oak that I stained the hull with. I did not think it would look great and I was too lazy to go to the store to get another color so I left them the way they were. I want to add a bit of contrast.

 

 

 

Next up, I need to assemble the oars. Will do that in the next couple of days.

[Keith Black]

  Allan, the model looks great, the staining is a bit uneven but as you said, it adds character. 

 

 

Edited December 24, 2021 by Keith Black

[Cathead]

It's a nice job for a first build, something you'll be proud to display. Thanks for starting the log and it'll be fun to see how you finish!

[Koerant]

Oars are assembled now.

 

I also started work on getting the sail up:

I had two missing dowel sticks in my kit so had to get some at the local hardware store. A little disappointed about that. 

 

Added the shields and barrels.

 

I am basically done. All that is needed is to figure out how I am going to match the paddle color to the shaft. Easiest might be to just paint it all the same. Either way I do not have the correct colors to do that now so will hopefully get that next week and finish this one off.

[Koerant]

I finally made some time to finish the boat. 

 

Now all I need is to find a spot where I can admire it.

[Louie da fly]

Well done, sir!

 

Steven

[Keith Black]

 Allan, the model turned out really great, congratulations. Now that the first one's done, what one is next? 

[Cathead]

Congratulations! You'll enjoy looking at that once you find the right space. 

[ccoyle]

Congratulations! She looks great!

[Koerant]

Thanks for the great feedback everyone.

 

Next I am going to try my hand at something bigger. The San Francisco II from Artesania Latina. If everything goes according to plan, I can start a new build log this coming weekend.

[GrandpaPhil]

Congratulations!  Well done!