Freebird Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share #61 Posted November 21, 2022 Ahoy All! After being a landlubber for the summer, I’m back! Work has once again resumed on Medway. I will say that my skills have tarnished some, not unexpected. When I left off, I had installed the starboard riser. This weekend I installed the port riser, made/fitted the last thwart and started on the cockpit seats. I still need the nail the port riser and add some WOP. it feels great to be back in the dockyard! Pictures to follow. Cheers … Rick Chuck, Tossedman and Ryland Craze 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 21, 2022 Share #62 Posted November 21, 2022 Im looking forward to seeing more photos of your progress. 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...
Freebird Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #63 Posted November 22, 2022 Chuck, quick question. Before I start on painting, is it ok to put a coat of WOP on? Cheers …. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 22, 2022 Share #64 Posted November 22, 2022 Sure…I do that all the time. chuck 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...
Freebird Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #65 Posted November 22, 2022 Excellent! Thank you! Cheers …. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #66 Posted November 22, 2022 Here’s a couple of pictures, still have to fix the gaps on the seat. I’m way out of practice, I couldn’t for the life of me make the slots tight around the frames. Cheers …. Rick gjdale, Ryland Craze and garyshipwright 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share #67 Posted November 25, 2022 Started to add some color! Very happy with the shade of red, but not happy with the texture, it’s too flat and needs just a little gloss. BTW - I’m using Chuck’s painting technique, this is only 2 coats. The aft thwart and cockpit seats are just posed for the pictures. Cheers …. Rick garyshipwright, CiscoH, Diver and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tossedman Posted December 10, 2022 Share #68 Posted December 10, 2022 Great work Rick. I've enjoyed following along. When McRibs come back on the menu and Chuck produces a few more of these I'd like to build one of my own. Cheers, Todd mtaylor, Chuck and CaptnBirdseye 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 12, 2022 Author Share #69 Posted December 12, 2022 Thank you, Todd! It’s been a fun and challenging build. I too hope that Chuck will cut a few more. Best Regards …. Rick Ryland Craze and Tossedman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share #70 Posted December 18, 2022 Haven’t had much time to work on the longboat. I added the frieze, added some filler to fill the gap in the cockpit and added a few more coats of paint. The knees for the thwarts have been fitted and are being painted, several more coats are needed. I really like Chuck’s technique of applying many coats of thinned paint, results are really nice. The transom frieze was very difficult to size, I’m not really happy with it. I may redo it. Best Regards …. Rick gjdale, JeffT, Chuck and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share #71 Posted December 24, 2022 Had a little time to accomplish a task or two, so I decided to tackle some metal work. Like most items on this project, the metal work is something I’ve never done. Took 3 tries to make half mast hoop, still needs a little tweaking. The straps weren’t too bad, again took several attempts to get the holes drilled in a straight line that was centered. Not perfect, but being I was running out of metal I had to quit while I was ahead. Next up is to blacken the brass. Merry Christmas to All! 🎁🎄 Best Regards …. Rick Tossedman, Seventynet, Ryland Craze and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share #72 Posted December 25, 2022 BTW - Thanks for all the likes! Much appreciated! Best Regards …. Rick Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 25, 2022 Share #73 Posted December 25, 2022 That is looking excellent. 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...
Freebird Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share #74 Posted December 25, 2022 Thank you Chuck, that means a lot to this newbie! Merry Christmas! p.s. My Admiral …. er Santa was very generous with the beginnings of a Winnie! Best Regards …. Rick Chuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share #75 Posted December 25, 2022 Another first, I made a scraper from 1/32 brass and made the moldings. Looks good to my eye, even though I’d use some thinner brass next time. Best Regards …. Rick Ryland Craze, Chuck and CiscoH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share #76 Posted December 25, 2022 Still more progress. I wanted to get the mast thwart in place, so it was time to tackle the belaying pins. Again, I’ve never made anything like this, but using the photos in Chuck’s practicum, I was able to turn out (pun intended) some pins using my Dremel and 3/32 square boxwood. I know Chuck says to use 1/16 square stock, but I wanted to have a little more wood to work with. Best Regards …. Rick Nunnehi (Don), JpR62, CiscoH and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted December 25, 2022 Share #77 Posted December 25, 2022 I am absolutely jealous of the quality of your work. It serves as a goal to strive for. Thanks for sharing. Freebird 1 Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share #78 Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) Rcmdrvr, I’ve read many of the build logs on this site and one of the themes I’ve noticed is that slow and steady is the path. Trust me, there are several belaying pins in the trash that don’t look anything like belaying pins and some planks didn’t make the grade. Also, don’t settle for substandard work, just about every task to date has taken more than one try. If there’s something I don’t understand, I stop and search other logs for possible solutions. Main thing though is to have fun. Best Regards …. Rick Edited December 26, 2022 by Freebird Ryland Craze, tlee01 and Tossedman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 26, 2022 Author Share #79 Posted December 26, 2022 This morning I wanted to do something a little different, so I cleaned up the pedestals and glued them to the cross braces. I also taped some sandpaper to the hull and tapered the arms to match the bottom of the hull. Best Regards …. Rick Gregory, garyshipwright, Chuck and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted December 26, 2022 Share #80 Posted December 26, 2022 Just viewed your build. Very impressive. I have been away from my build for to long, time to get motivated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver Posted December 26, 2022 Share #81 Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Diver said: Just viewed your build. Very impressive. I have been away from my build for to long, time to get motivated Just going over you entire build. I hit a mental block trying to get a good fit on the forward platform. Have made 2 or 3 failed attempts. I just came up from the shop and am working on a template from a piece of sheet lumber. When I am happy with the template I will transfer to the built up piece, and work very slowly at getting it installed. My planking is not perfect, port and stbd new not end up perfectly level 4 planks down Freebird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share #82 Posted December 27, 2022 Made the windlass and the bars today, still need to size and round the ends of the windlass. Not sure how to approach this as I don’t want to mess it up. Also added 4 of the 6 knees on the thwarts. I want to complete the mast thwart outside of the hull. As you can see, the paint has taken a beating, no worries though as a couple more coats are needed. Best Regards …. Rick Nunnehi (Don), gjdale, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitejamest Posted December 27, 2022 Share #83 Posted December 27, 2022 Beautiful work, very sharp. Freebird 1 Current build: HMS Speedy, Vanguard Models 1:64 Past Projects: 18th Century Longboat, Model Shipways, 1:48 22 Foot Yawl, Vanguard Models, 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share #84 Posted December 27, 2022 Thanks guys for all the likes and great comments, much appreciated! This has really been a fun and exciting project! Best Regards …. Rick Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share #85 Posted December 27, 2022 Quick question to those that have gone before me. I'd like to glue the molding in place under the frieze, however the boxwood strip is very stiff and greatly resists bending at the bow. How do I overcome this? Do I set up a jig and soak the wood for a while and clamp in the jig? Or do I soak the wood and then clamp it in place on the hull and let it dry? I don't think that applying heat to the hull is a good idea. Also, what glue should I use? I don't want to make a mess. Need some thoughts here, Thank you! Best Regards .... Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBirdseye Posted December 30, 2022 Share #86 Posted December 30, 2022 Have to say Rick, what a glorious first build! Very impressive stuff you have going on here. Your background has obviously stood you in good stead. Makes me very envoius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share #87 Posted December 30, 2022 Thank you Captn! I’ve learned a lot and have really enjoyed the build. Waiting in the dockyard is Cheerful, love the lines on that Cutter! Best Regards …. Rick Ryland Craze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share #88 Posted December 30, 2022 Had some time to spend in the shipyard and accomplished a few tasks. Iron work has been blackened and attached to the thwart and the thwart has been installed and also the last of the thwart knees. Windlass and the bars are also completed and a couple coats of WOP applied. The iron work was a bigger challenge than I expected. So far, so good. Up next is the fixed block on the stem. Best Regards …. Rick gjdale and Ryland Craze 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share #89 Posted December 30, 2022 Still looking for ideas to bend the boxwood molding before gluing it into place. Any recommendations? Best Regards …. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share #90 Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) Got the molding glued to the port side. I soaked a few inches in hot water for several minutes, clamped it in place around the bow and dried it with a heat gun. Worked very well. Now that was completed I could finish the treenails on the port side. I’ll clean them up tomorrow and reapply a coat of WOP. Best Regards …. Rick Edited December 30, 2022 by Freebird Ryland Craze and gjdale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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