MajorChaos Posted February 15 Author Share #31 Posted February 15 On 2/13/2024 at 6:30 PM, robert952 said: That new model smell. 😁 The Medway has been unpacked and repacked 4 times now. I’m studying rigging, and ropes. Knots and such. robert952 1 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 17 Author Share #32 Posted February 17 A 1mm hole punch and a hammer worked great. A #55 bit is .050” and the 1mm cuts a bit big, 1.2mm could have worked also. A dab of deck light house buff to seal the hole up. A 2” cut of rope to make the reef on both sides, hoping this turns out like I want when the glue cures/drys. SiriusVoyager, Bryan Woods, robert952 and 1 other 4 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 18 Author Share #33 Posted February 18 (edited) 16,000 pictures on my phone, if I don’t post pictures here when I get them I might not find them again lol. It’s getting closer to finished. A pack of threaders was worth it, it makes easy work of threading multiple times in the same hole. Edited February 18 by MajorChaos GGibson, robert952, Bryan Woods and 3 others 6 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 19 Author Share #34 Posted February 19 I broke every turnbuckle. lol. They are not durable. I guess I’ll wing it. I had to make more finished rope, I’ve used almost all of it in the kit. Bobstay, back stays, jib sail, jib sheet, and the topping lift is all that’s left. robert952, KevinR, GGibson and 3 others 6 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 24 Author Share #35 Posted February 24 (edited) I’m going to call this one finished. It served its purpose, learning skills needed for other projects. The instructions left me frustrated at many turns, no other project so far has been this frustrating. The Dory and the Pram were a joy to build. This fella was a chore. But I did not want to leave it unfinished. If you read this far and you are building this boat as a new builder, other projects are more enjoyable, don’t give up! Maybe this one is to teach patience. I have many projects to pick from for next. The Medway longboat is not pictured. Edited February 24 by MajorChaos SkiBee, JacquesCousteau, KevinR and 3 others 6 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted February 24 Share #36 Posted February 24 Major, congratulations on finishing your Lobster Smack! She may have been ornery, but she is a fine looking boat. MajorChaos 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 24 Share #37 Posted February 24 A very nice result, MC, your frustrations notwithstanding! MajorChaos 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 24 Author Share #38 Posted February 24 44 minutes ago, Paul Le Wol said: Major, congratulations on finishing your Lobster Smack! She may have been ornery, but she is a fine looking boat. Thank you. Some of it was fun lol. robert952 1 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorChaos Posted February 24 Author Share #39 Posted February 24 28 minutes ago, druxey said: A very nice result, MC, your frustrations notwithstanding! Thank you! robert952 1 Quote In the shipyard: Syren 1:24 Medway Longboat 1742 Model Shipways 1:64 Bluenose Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat OcCre 1:50 The Flying Dutchman Completed: Model Shipways Lowell Grand Banks Dory Model Shipways Norwegian Sailing Pram Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBee Posted February 24 Share #40 Posted February 24 I agree with you, the Pram and Dory were a little more enjoyable, but i did learn a lot building this one. robert952 1 Quote Current Projects: Completed Projects: Phantom New York Pilot Boat - Model Shipways - 1:96 Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack - Model Shipways - 1:24 18th Century Long Boat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Norwegian Sailing Pram - Model Shipways - 1:12 Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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