18th Century Longboat by Ryland Craze - Model Shipways - 1:48

[gulfmedic1]

Now the fun part starts to happen.  I am finally starting to assemble the kit.

 

I used some one inch "L" blocks to keep my frames square and at right angles to the keel. These pictures show how I assembled the bulkheads to the keel.

 

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Here you can see the bow filler blocks that I installed per the instructions.

 

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One good thing about this build is my old camera gave out.  I had pictures of each bulkhead being installed but they were blurred.  They said that my sensors had given out in the old camera, so I bought a new one.  The last three photos were taken by the new camera.

Where did you get the L blocks

Great looking build by the way

Scott

[Stuntflyer]

Scott, you can get the blocks here. . .  http://www.globalindustrial.com/searchResult?searchBox=&q=b891874

[Ryland Craze]

Scott, I ordered my angle plates off of ebay many years ago.  I have also seen them on Amazon at a good price.  The link that Stuntflyer gave looks like a good source. I have a pair of 1" and 2" plates and they have come in handy over the years.

 

Thanks for checking out my build log.

[Ryland Craze]

I have done a little more work on my Longboat.  I painted the frames and inboard planking using Badger Model Flex Marine Colors Bulwarks Red paint.  I like this paint and it left no brush marks.  A special thanks goes out to Kurt Van Dahm for recommending these paints.

 

I then cut out the cap rail from a sheet of boxwood.  I cut it over sized but made it fit at the stem and the transom.  This will allow me to thin it down once installed.  I glued one side on using rubber bands and wide sanding sticks to keep the cap rail at a 90 degree angle to the planking.  Once the glue set up I installed the other side using the same process.

 

Here is a picture of my process:

 

 

Here is a picture showing the over sized cap rails installed.  They will need to be thinned down to approximately 3/32".

 

[jml1083]

Really beautiful work Ryland!

 

I like your idea of using the wide sanding sticks to keep the cap rail square. I've used coffee stirrers in the past but using something wider is definitely a better idea.

[jburchfield1@wowway.com]

Looks good Ryland and something I must remember when doing my Bounty Launch.

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Jim.  In the dry fit of the cap rails, I used a ¼” square piece of basswood.  It moved around too much for me.  I then saw the sanding sticks on my workbench and tried them.  The fine grit keeps them from moving.

 

Pops, thank you for your comment.  I am sorry to see that you have put your Longboat on hold.  I have really enjoyed following your Build Log.  I know that you learned a lot from your Longboat build and this will help you on your Bounty Launch.

 

Thanks also to all of the “likes”.  I appreciate you looking in on my Longboat build.

 

[SawdustDave]

Beautiful job Ryland.....top notch clean.

Dave

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Dave for your comment. I really like your work and you have a very interesting website.

 

I have been able to get in some more work on my Longboat. I thinned down the cap rails to approximately 3/32” wide. I really like the look of the thin cap rail. I painted them with Badger Model Flex Marine Colors Bulwarks Red. This paint lays down nicely and leaves no brush marks. I then made the risers. I used a balsa cutter that I got from Micro Mark to scribe the lines in the riser.

 

Next up is to make and install the floorboards. I plan on using BobF’s method as he described how to make them in his Longboat Build Log.

 

The picture has the Long boat sitting on a 3/8” thick mahogany base that I made last weekend. Tim Wood held a work session at his house in Virginia Beach for members of the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society. I brought my new Byrnes saw and between the saw and Tim’s wood working tools, the end result was a very nice base for my Longboat to be displayed on. Thank you Tim for hosting this event.

 

[Timothy Wood]

Great Job Ryland!!!  Don't forget to bring it with you to the meeting Saturday!  

 

Tim

[michael mott]

 

It moved around too much for me.  I then saw the sanding sticks on my workbench and tried them.  The fine grit keeps them from moving.

Nice way to add stability to the clamping, I shall remember this one. great job on the planking and the present state looks really fine.

 

Michael

[aliluke]

Hi Ryland

This is a part of the forum that I've never really looked at. Now I'm here I've found your log of your stunning longboat. A fascinating project and beautifully rendered by you - no surprise there! I'll keep following.

[Ryland Craze]

Tim, Michael and Alistair and all of the "likes", thanks for checking out my Longboat Build Log.  I have not had much time to work on it in the last two months as I have been extrenely busy at work with the acquisition of another dealership group that will increase the number of our employees from 100 to 260 and add three new franchises to our existing franchises.  I was able to slip away for several days to attend the NRG Conference in St. Louis, but I paid dearly this past week to make up the time that I missed.  Hopefully, the long hours are behind me and I get get back to ship modeling and MSW on a regular basis.

 

Alistair, I have really enjoyed your Fly build.  I like the way you aged your copper plates and I may use that process on my next build.  I appreciate the way you go in great detail to explain your building techniques, which helps us all to learn.

 

Tim, I have watched you turn that solid block of wood into a finely detailed model of a PT boat.  Keep up the good work.

 

Michael, I have enjoyed your builds of your large scale models.  They are as close to the real boats as you can get.

 

I hope to get the floorboard installed shortly and then it is on to the thwarts.  That will just about complete the interior of the Longboat. 

[Jack Panzeca]

Hi Ryland,

 

It was a pleasure meeting you at the NRG conference. Your boat is really beautiful. Your photography is very nice also. Hope that you get more time to play with your toys.

[Ryland Craze]

Jack,

 

It was good hearing from you.  Thanks for the comments on my Longboat.  My photography skills are nowhere close to yours.  I have enjoyed your Oseberg Viking Ship build log.  I hope to see that model in person sometime in the future.

 

I really enjoyed the time we spent in St. Louis talking about ship modeling and I look forward to seeing you and your wife in Mystic next October.

[TomShipModel]

Hi Ryland,

 

Great job.  The finish work is very clean.  When you are ready, I can send you pictures of the display stand that I used for the Pinnace.  A very light and stable stand that takes nothing from the detail.

 

Tom

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Tom for looking at my Longboat.  I would like to see a picture of your Pinnance with the stand.

 

I completed the forward platform using the method that BobF used on his Longboat and here is a picture of what I have completed.

 

 

The forward platform is made of boxwood that I purchased from Jeff Hayes at HobbyMill.  I am going to miss Jeff when he retires and closes his business as his wood makes my work look much better than if I had used the kit supplied wood.  Here is a closer look of the forward platform.

 

 

I am working on the rear platform and will post pictures when I finish that part.

[michael20]

Hey Ryland,

 

Looking real good. Your longboat is really taking shape. I will bring you that picture to the meeting Saturday.

 

Marty G. Happy modeling,

[BobF]

Hey Ryland,

 

Your model is looking great!  When I zoom in on one of your photos, I'm so impressed with how clean and precise.your work is.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

BobF

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Marty, Bob and the "Likes".  I appreciate everyone checking out my build log.

 

Marty, I look forward to seeing the photo of your Longboat.  I like to study the photos of everyone's Longboat build.

 

Bob, I am flattered by your comment about my build.  I have studied your build log and have used your techniques throughout my build.  If my build comes out half as nice as yours, I will be really pleased.  Your build has set the standard for Longboat builds.

 

I have completed the rear platform and the forward wall of the locker.  I used BobF's method of making templates to cut out the platforms.  The templates really help to get a good fit.

 

 

Here is a picture of the overall look at the interior of my Longboat.

[michael20]

Looking great Ryland. See you at the meeting. I am looking forward to seeing

your boat up close Saturday..

 

Happy modeling,

Marty G.

[jml1083]

Beautiful work Ryland.

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Marty and Jim for your comments.  I just realized that it has been over a year since I last posted on my build log.  I took advantage of the rainy weather and worked on the cockpit and locker of my Longboat.

 

 

And here is a photo of the parts dryfitted on the Longboat

[Jack12477]

Nice fit Ryland.

[MikeB4]

Your boat is coming along nicely,Good work.

[Ryland Craze]

Thanks Jack and Mike for your comments and all of the "Likes".  I appreciate everyone taking the time to look at my build log.

 

I have been working on the thwarts and have completed the seats around the cockpit area.  At this time, I am debating whether to paint the thwarts and seats red, leave them all natural or do a combination of both.  Right now, I am leaning towards painting the thwarts and cockpit area.

 

Here is a photo of my progress with the thwarts and cockpit area dryfitted:

 

[Chuck]

I must say that it looks lovely as is Ryland.  Very nice work.

 

Chuck

[Erik W]

I agree with Chuck.  Your cockpit woodwork looks great.  I think it would look nice unpainted.  That said, your application of the red paint on your build so far has been flawless, so either way, you can't lose.

 

Erik

[Jack12477]

I agree with Chuck and Erik, the natural look is great. The red sets it off nicely.

[Canute]

The boat looks nice and sharp. Good color combo.