mike Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share #31 Posted June 11, 2013 I have completed my longboat. The rigging went quickly following the kit instructions. I did however expand the number of blocks and rigging sizes to try and give more contrast to the different sizes. I used Warner Woods blocks in 3 sizes-- 2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm. I used DMC cotton line dyed with alcohol based stains for the rigging line. Line sizes were .008, .010, .012, .015 and .021 inch. The base is made of curly maple with cheery trim. The dust cover was purchased at a custom plastic house. Our group purchased 8 of them to keep the cost down. It is 1/8 inch thick plexiglass. I enjoyed building this model and look forward to doing more of Chuck P's excellently designed kits. Mike fnkershner, Ryland Craze, 42rocker and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted June 12, 2013 Share #32 Posted June 12, 2013 Just beautiful, Mike! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazmira Posted June 12, 2013 Share #33 Posted June 12, 2013 Beautiful work Mike, a real pleasure to look at! Quote Robbyn If you risk nothing, you risk everything! Current builds Syren (Model Shipways) version 2.0 AL San Francisco II Mordaunt (Euro Model) Completed Builds 18th Century Longboat designed by Chuck Passaro In the closet Battle Station Al Charles Morgan (1980s version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 12, 2013 Share #34 Posted June 12, 2013 Beautiful, Mike. The display really shows it off nicely. 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...
mike Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share #35 Posted June 12, 2013 Thanks evryone !! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 12, 2013 Share #36 Posted June 12, 2013 It looks fantastic Mike. Your base is really spectacular as well. I like your treatment of it and may have to try and replicate it. I am glad you enjoyed the kit!!! Chuck Quote 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...
Maury S Posted June 12, 2013 Share #37 Posted June 12, 2013 Very nice Mike. Maury Quote Current diversion: Anchor Hoy c 1815 - 1825 1:48 scale Recent Builds: Fair American: 18th C. Longboat: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2284-longboat-18th-c-by-maury-modelshipways-by-chuck/ Echo Cross Section: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/513-echo-cross-section-by-maury/ Emma C. Berry http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/203-emma-c-berry-132-pof-by-maury/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42rocker Posted June 13, 2013 Share #38 Posted June 13, 2013 Looks great, nice job. Later 42rocker Quote Current Build -- Finishing a 1:1 House that I've been building for a while Current Build -- Triton Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share #39 Posted June 13, 2013 All Thanks for the kind words. Chuck The piece of maple is 3/4 in thick which I was afraid would make the display look bottom heavy. So I used 1/2 in high molding of contrasting color to hide the extra height. I cut a rabbit for the dustcover, but reallized after, that it could be deleted if one wanted. The dust cover could just sit on top of the molding over the base, making for a fairly simple base design. Glad you like it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted June 14, 2013 Share #40 Posted June 14, 2013 Mike, Looks great. I am leaning towards my standard oak wood/golden oak stain base and moulding but I worry that the color is wrong. I will look closer at out next community build meeting. Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted June 14, 2013 Share #41 Posted June 14, 2013 Mike, She looks fantastic. Well done indeed mate. Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share #42 Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks Chuck and David. Now that the longboat is finished I can get back to my FLY flying_dutchman2, Chuck, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlell Posted June 14, 2013 Share #43 Posted June 14, 2013 Strong work Mike!! I am near completion of this model and would like to know the dimensions of your plastic case. Thank you, Bill Lell Vestavia Hills, Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share #44 Posted June 14, 2013 Bill The dustcover is 13.5 x 12 x 4 inches. This gives aprox 1 inch clearance fore, aft and above with 2 inches uunder the model for pedistals etc. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlell Posted June 14, 2013 Share #45 Posted June 14, 2013 Thank you Mike. I will use those dimensions for my case as well. Your FLY looks awesome! Bill Lell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted June 16, 2013 Share #46 Posted June 16, 2013 Looks great Mike. Looked even better in person. You should start a build log for the Fly. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted June 18, 2013 Share #47 Posted June 18, 2013 Is that FLY balsa wood? BRiddoch 1 Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st george Posted June 18, 2013 Share #48 Posted June 18, 2013 Looks great Mike. Looked even better in person. You should start a build log for the Fly. Bob R. I agree mike. I would like to see a build log of your Fly too Quote David Current Build : HMAV Bounty - Amati Next Build : 18th Century Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share #49 Posted June 18, 2013 Chuckles Yes it is balsa and served in the Caribian as a Pirate ship. But I don't know where the head is. Bob and David. Thanks for the incouragement. Will consider a build log, but am pretty far along and there are lots of Swan class builds going that are much more complete and way better than mine. This is only my third model and I have made lots of mistakes that I would be embaressed to show. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Seiler Posted June 19, 2013 Share #50 Posted June 19, 2013 ...sez Leonardo diVinci. Quote Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the learner Posted December 4, 2013 Share #51 Posted December 4, 2013 Mike, as usual good job. are you going to bring the fly in for the January meeting? Quote Cheers, GuyThe LearnerCurrent Member NRG,SMA Current Build: HMS Triton 1:48 on line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted December 4, 2013 Share #52 Posted December 4, 2013 Very nice job Mike. The Fly looks good too. Kurt Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samueljr Posted December 5, 2013 Share #53 Posted December 5, 2013 Mike, Great job on the LONGBOAT. Sam Quote ABSOLUTELY NOTHING UNDER DEVELOPMENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share #54 Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks for the kind words guys. Learner- Not sure if I will bring Fly to SMA meeting in Jan. Just depends if I get enough done to have something new to show. Hope to see ya at the Dec meeting though. Mike BRiddoch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Jaquith Posted May 18, 2014 Share #55 Posted May 18, 2014 Mike, Very nice work. I will look you up when I am back in San Diego. I am currently working on a 1:1 scale shipbuilding project in North Vancouver, BC Canada. Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder BRiddoch 1 Quote Pete Jaquith Shipbuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share #56 Posted June 10, 2014 Pete Look forward to seeing you. I want to here about your latest "build". Let me know ahead when you will be in town. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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