18th Century Longboat by Desertanimal - Model Shipways - 1:48

[Desertanimal]

So after Alert my plan was to start Cheerful. I had begun getting all the stuff together and actually purchased Chuck’s last laser cut starter pack. 👍   Then I saw an email with the Longboat on sale. I thought a smaller project might be a good chance to improve my skills. I started looking at some build logs and also decided to replace the basswood with boxwood. I contacted Joe at Modeler’s Sawmill and he set me up with the requisite pieces. I had already purchased all the Alaskan yellow cedar for Alert from him and I highly recommend his services. 

Since this is an older kit it’s pretty much been done before which is good for me but I can’t say it’s going to be a particularly interesting build log for the reader. Here’s hoping someone enjoys watching.  Here we go with the photos…

 

Marking out the keel and stem on a piece of boxwood. I then cut them out with a hand scroll saw. 

 

 

I cut the scarph joint and I’m preparing to glue it to the false keel after sanding the bevel. I’m doing it on a piece of glass.

 

 

 

Little MDF building board I put together to keep it square. Using Lego blocks, I saw it on here and decided to try it out.

 

 

I glued support pieces as I went along to keep it square. I glued them to the waste part of the bulkhead.

 

 

 

 

Starting the fairing process. This always causes a lot of stress on me. I’m always worried I’ll take off the wrong amount. 

 

 

I put two planks at the top as the instructions stated, then went to the garboard strake. This is another place where I’m just never sure I’ve got the shape correct. I’ve got the keel and stem taped to protect them.

 

 

Here’s a shot showing the size. 

 

 

Planking this little boat is not easy. This is an example of the edge bending needed up at the bow. I had some difficulty getting the twist at the stern but I’m thinking it will be OK. 

Thinking of previous builds basswood might bend easier, but maybe not as smoothly as boxwood…? Or maybe my technique has improved making the bends smoother. Hahaha

 

I’ll leave it here. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. 

 

Chris

Edited yesterday at 12:09 AM by Desertanimal

[robert952]

Hopping on board to follow along. 

[Ronald-V]

Good start with this nice little boat!