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LONGBOAT OF 1749 -- scale 1:24 |
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | This particular longboat accompanies HMY Royal Caroline, but it is representative of the period. The entire longboat, with a few noted exceptions, will be made only of basswood. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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twintrow |
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![]() Registered Member #121 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 04:41amPosts: 436 | Gene, With permission I'm copying this and saving as a practicum on building ships boats. Should probably be added to resources too. thanks for teaching us... Tom | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Tom, Sure, you can copy it, but be aware that this is only one method of many available. It is one that I have developed over the years that requires only a band saw (or jig saw), a sanding block, and a drill for the jig, and nothing but an X-Acto knife and a steel ruler for the rest of the build. Of course, other tools could enhance the build, but they are not essential. Gene | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Steps 5 through 10![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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Gary M |
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![]() Registered Member #4198 Joined: Tue May 07 2013, 10:50pmPosts: 908 | Gene, A very practical jig. Similar to the one I used for the Rattler longboat, but yours has a few subtle improvements which can make all the difference. Looking forward to tomorrows posts! G | ||
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Bill Edgin |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #4362 Joined: Wed Jan 22 2014, 02:37amPosts: 373 | Gene, this is going to be fun to watch. What will be the overall length of the boat? It looks to be 8-10". | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Thanks Gary and Bill. Bill, It's 14" in length at 1:24. When finished, it will be on racks above the gun deck of the Royal Caroline. Gene | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Step 11![]() | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Steps 12 and 13![]() ![]() | ||
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Gene Bodnar |
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![]() ![]() Registered Member #126 Joined: Tue Jul 21 2009, 11:20amPosts: 1782 | Steps 14 to 17![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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