Nirvana Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share #181 Posted September 28, 2015 I still don't know whether to go with natural or painted cockpit. After some experimenting the hinge in the last picture is a 110gram papercard with the 28 gauge black wire from the kit. I did a trial with brass but I didn't like it. I like this version better. CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #182 Posted October 3, 2015 The hinges are made and in place. They turned out the way I wanted them. Working with the 110gram paper was quite an easy approach. I have decided not to paint the seats. Looking at the picture it looks like I could have put simulated "going through bolts" in place. mtaylor, GuntherMT, trippwj and 3 others 6 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #183 Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Locker with hinges in place but not glued. Edited October 3, 2015 by Nirvana Jack12477, mtaylor, Chuck and 7 others 10 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share #184 Posted October 4, 2015 I broke a knee today....... Well at least it wasn't my own knee, but one for the longboat. This resulted I made one more before realizing Chuck already had made sure of two extra from the laser cut board. However, take a look at this I am more than pleased how the boxwood knee turned out. Now I am wondering if I should do all six of them in boxwood. On the other hand if they are to be painted then it won't matter but if I leave them natural then I should do it?! CaptainSteve, GuntherMT, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share #185 Posted October 4, 2015 Again, I am trying to figure out whether to go painted or au natural. As above the piece from the kit but painted and 50/50 varnish on the boxwood. Leaning towards the painted in order to get some contrast, but the natural looks good too........ HELP! Maybe doing two sets and then take it from there......hmmmm Jack12477, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted October 4, 2015 Share #186 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) I think you should lean towards your leanings, DrPer. (Besides, I like the painted knee also ... it adds contrast.) Edited October 4, 2015 by CaptainSteve mtaylor, Canute and Jack12477 3 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted October 4, 2015 Share #187 Posted October 4, 2015 Dr. Per, I like the painted knees for the contrast, too. Go paint it! mtaylor, CaptainSteve and Jack12477 3 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF Posted October 4, 2015 Share #188 Posted October 4, 2015 Dr. Per: Due to the number of finished examples in this group, there's no need for you to rely entirely on your "mind's eye." Check them out, and pick the design that appeals to you the most. That's what I did. BobF mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Jack12477 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #189 Posted October 9, 2015 The twart for the mast is being made as per instructions from Chuck, CA glue has become my friend. CaptainSteve, Canute, Erik W and 5 others 8 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #190 Posted October 9, 2015 And the result dgbot, Jack12477, GuntherMT and 4 others 7 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #191 Posted October 9, 2015 Progress with the mast thwart, I did cut a small piece from the mast material to get the right diameter. Thereafter the half circle in the thwart was made along with other side of the "iron ring" (brass). Ryland Craze, dgbot, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #192 Posted October 9, 2015 The band strap that "secures" the mast ring to the thwart is not cut equal see the bottom side. Will not be visible once in place. Mike Y, GuntherMT, dgbot and 5 others 8 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share #193 Posted October 9, 2015 It's rough, but the picture gives me indication of trimming and bevel the edges. mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Jack12477 and 3 others 6 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 10, 2015 Share #194 Posted October 10, 2015 Looking pretty darn good to me, Per. Nirvana and Canute 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share #195 Posted October 12, 2015 After some trimming and adjustment, I washed the brass to clear any surface from any grime and fat. This to ensure a better surface for the blackening. I am not using the Black-it product, but a product that I found at the local RR hobby shop. This product is probably the same as Black-it but seems to do a great job. This one is called rail weathering solution product number #49-104 and comes from Micro Engineering Company, it is recommended to start be diluted at 1:2. However, you can use the concentrate directly. Don't leave the cap off - the fumes can start blackening items in its surroundings! I learned this the hard but interesting way. One pint cost me back in 2009 USD 27.00 I used a piece of blue foam which I covered with clear tape and the pinned the thwart in place, then CA glued the mast ring in place. This way the two items doesn't get stuck to any other surfaces. mtaylor, Canute, dgbot and 4 others 7 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share #196 Posted October 12, 2015 Once the glue settled, it was time to put a block between the foam and the thwart, this allowed me to attach the support band. Next up is the holes for the belaying pins. CaptainSteve, dgbot, Erik W and 4 others 7 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJG Posted October 13, 2015 Share #197 Posted October 13, 2015 Second coating of PolyWipeOn, by using this contraption I am able to do both sides at the same time. Did it outside to minimize the odor of the liquid.P1010605.JPG Hey Nirvana why did you use poly wipe on, I'm just curious as I am still learning? Thx John Canute 1 Quote Current builds Bluenose 18TH century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJG Posted October 13, 2015 Share #198 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I'm planning on starting my long boat also, My wife received my kit last week while I was In Robotics School! Edited October 13, 2015 by MRJG Canute 1 Quote Current builds Bluenose 18TH century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #199 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Hey Nirvana why did you use poly wipe on, I'm just curious as I am still learning? Thx John John, I think I picked it up from another builder from the group build. Can't remember who. The wipe on is very easy to use and you will get a nice finish surface along with it. This specially for the keel and frames. Besides it gives you a protective surface. Looking forward to see your build log. Edited October 13, 2015 by Nirvana mtaylor, Canute, CaptainSteve and 1 other 4 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJG Posted October 13, 2015 Share #200 Posted October 13, 2015 John, I think I picked it up from another builder from the group build. Can't remember who. The wipe on is very easy to use and you will get a nice finish surface along with it. This specially for the keel and frames. Besides it gives you a protective surface. Looking forward to see your build log. Thx for the info. I'll Try to start soon, I'll probably be doing the long boat as I do my Bluenose. Thumbs up on your "Long boat" looking Good! Canute, mtaylor and CaptainSteve 3 Quote Current builds Bluenose 18TH century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Posted October 13, 2015 Share #201 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the detail on the metal work. I just managed to snap mine (my son knocked the mast which was in over which damaged the wood) so am re-doing and want to do a better job and this post will really help.. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #202 Posted October 13, 2015 I think I am one of many who didn't like the brass pins provided with the kit I decided to take on the challenge of making my own. After a pm to Chuck, he explained how he did his. The Dremel with the extension shaft did the trick. This is my first attempt with the boxwood. And only a few minutes job. I used blade #11 along with some fine files. Canute, mtaylor, Erik W and 3 others 6 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #203 Posted October 13, 2015 This is what Chuck wrote back to me upon my question - How did you do the fine belaying pins in the pictures? "The few times I made them using a Dremel. I used boxwood placed in the Dremel and just a small file to make them. One at the time like it was a mini lathe. I have the flex shaft with a small handle so I can hold it steady. That's about it. It takes a long time, and I usually spend a few hours at a time making them." Canute, Jack12477, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #204 Posted October 13, 2015 My first home made belaying pin, just a little time consuming but I do like the final product. Now I have to make another three (four, one extra for safety). CaptainSteve, gjdale, GuntherMT and 6 others 9 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #205 Posted October 13, 2015 Uniformity? Hmmm, not so much CaptainSteve, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #206 Posted October 13, 2015 This is so much fun, I am truly enjoying this build. I didn't have to make a fifth nail, none of them broke. Now all of them are installed. Canute, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 6 others 9 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 14, 2015 Share #207 Posted October 14, 2015 Looking great from here, Dr. Per. Canute, CaptainSteve, Nirvana and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted October 14, 2015 Share #208 Posted October 14, 2015 Marvelous work Per. David B mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Erik W and 2 others 5 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted October 14, 2015 Share #209 Posted October 14, 2015 Good job on the belaying pins. I am going to use your method on my build. Thanks for sharing. mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik W Posted October 14, 2015 Share #210 Posted October 14, 2015 Looks awesome! I agree with you, this longboat build is a lot of fun. I find myself wishing I could leave work early to go home and work on it! Erik Canute, Seventynet, CaptainSteve and 3 others 6 Quote Current build: HM Cutter Cheerful - Scratch Build - 1:48Finished build: 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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