longshanks Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Folks, I have returned after a holiday in Vehicle Modelling (non-military) building a Citroen 2CV Barn find, which has been relaxing and enjoyable but drawing to an end. I've long wanted to build a wooden sailing fishing boat at a reasonable scale. Perhaps the time has come what with my shaky hand. Having researched the market I think Vanguard Models offer the most comprehensive kit available. From simple fishing craft up..... https://vanguardmodels.co.uk/product/nisha-brixham-mumble-bee/ So here we are Note the quality of the build manual Extract from VM Judging by the way the build stand went together this is going to slot together like a dream A few pictures of a Mumbles Skiff Thanks for stopping by Stay safe Kev 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Well - since I AM a Mumbles Boy - it would be rude not to follow this - churlish even. Great to have you back from all those petrol fumes! Rob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Welcome back Kev, always a pleasure to watch your builds. I've always wanted to build a wooden ship kit but with so many kits and no skills/ tools for wood, I'll leave this to you. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hey, Kev! Glad you've motored back. I'm not sure you'll be able to add a lot of rust to a wooden cutter. Looking forward to following along. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 When your ready mate👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 15 hours ago, robgizlu said: I AM a Mumbles Boy I'm sure that's a song........ Nisha was built in Uphams boatyard in Brixham, Devon. They built a long line of sailing fishing boats inc. the fastest of there time. They went on to build many Fairmile B's & D's in WWII. 16 hours ago, Courageous said: I'll leave this to you. I'll do my best not to disappoint you. 7 hours ago, JohnWS said: I'm not sure you'll be able to add a lot of rust to a wooden cutter. Good point, what have I let myself in for 4 hours ago, beefy66 said: When your ready mate👍 Thanks Keith Stay safe Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 On 05/04/2022 at 05:54, beefy66 said: When your ready mate👍 Here we go...... First job is to remove the laser cut frames. Piece of cake. Each frame had 2 tags 0.5mm wide which was cut with a scalpel. I'm sure like me in days of yore you' had a kit that allegedly slotted together, only to find the slots were too tight/slack. Well not here. The above was achieved in less than an hour inc. provisional beveling six of the frames Full marks Vanguard Models Thanks for looking in, stay safe Kev 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I will follow your nice project with attention, good continuation, it's well on its way, you have the wind in your sails! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Boy Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Another Masterclass setting sail methinks, watching with interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Huzzah! A new Longshanks thread. I shall support it with my customary vigour. Encouraging of Mars 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 Thank you for the kind comments and likes Progress, definitely looking more like a boat Bulkheads faired in, keel, stem & stern post added Sub-deck Stem with infill pieces Stern with soaked counter piece clamped to dry. That's all for now, thanks for looking in.. Stay safe Kev 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 On 08/04/2022 at 23:28, Martian said: A new Longshanks thread Sorry been up to my elbows in rust https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235108593-citroen-2cv-fougonnette/#comment-4382640 Steady progress Bulwarks added Doesn't look a lot but patience is required to fair everything in so that the bulwarks/planks sit fair. So far so good First plank, the garboard in position Thanks for the comments/likes Stay safe Kev 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 It's good to see another wooden boat in progress. I'll follow along with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 I've made a start on the planking and I've got to say I''m well pleased. This is the first layer and is in the rough i.e. not sanded Thanks for looking in Stay safe Kev 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 This is coming along very nicely Longshanks but, at the risk of being a party pooper; the boat is in a slightly odd scale at 1/64. Where are you going to get the necessary 1/64 seagulls from? Perhaps one of the denizens of the maritime section of the forum can 3D print some for you? Offers to Longshanks on a postcard C/O Britmodeller. Constructive of Mars 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, longshanks said: I've made a start on the planking and I've got to say I'm well pleased. That's what I thought after the first few planks. Then my nightmares began...😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Great to see you back build proper stuff again there Kev. 👍 Stay Safe beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 On 22/04/2022 at 16:01, Bertie Psmith said: That's what I thought after the first few planks. Only time will tell 8 hours ago, beefy66 said: Great to see you back build proper stuff again Thanks Keith. Got to pick my battles these days Stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 First side, first layer Warts and all..... After a chat with sandpaper/sticks Only time clamps were used was for the bulwarks. No pins used. CA glue used with edge bending where reqd. Not perfect but perhaps good enough for Government work Stay safe Kev 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 That is very nice workmanship. No steelers. More or less equal tapering all the way down. Nothing sticking out. If my second planking is as good as that I will be very pleased with myself. What kind of heating tool are you using for the edge bending? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Gidday, yes that's a very neat job. It's almost a pity to cover it with another layer of planking. Regards, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 25/04/2022 at 18:05, Bertie Psmith said: What kind of heating tool are you using for the edge bending? A travel iron On 26/04/2022 at 14:18, ArnoldAmbrose said: It's almost a pity to cover it with another layer of planking. The plus being it's good practise for the top layer Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, longshanks said: The plus being it's good practise for the top layer I'm just starting the second planking and it's a lot easier. The pear planking is a lot more flexible, thinner and narrower. You will make a beautiful of it, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Moving along.... First off my plank vice. Simple to make and a boon in holding skinny little plank. From the 5th plank down I needed to edge bend the planks to allow them to sit flush with the formers This entails a bit of moisture and heat whilst bent around former. Then allowed to cool on former This will give you an idea of the bend and taper Both sides now planked with 1st layer Happy days Stay safe Kev 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Good progress Kev and quality work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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