Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat 1/4" Scale Wood Model Kit - Intro to Shipmodeling - Model Expo Model Shipways Longboat Wood Model Kit - Introduction to wood Ship modeling Sale The longboat kit offered here at less than wholesale is our way of asking you to join us and get a taste of serious wood model building. Although plastic kits are very enjoyable ... wood and metal models are the stuff of legacy. The longboat was the largest boat aboard an 18th century ship. We have replicated every plank and beam as well as the metal parts and the rig. There is nothing amateurish or "beginner" about this kit. Two sheets of plans & a 20-page illustrated instruction manual address every detail of construction.PDF Link Below.