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[[File:VikingBottleBoat.png|300px|right|Viking Longship based on milk bottle]]
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=====Description=====

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longship '''Longships'''] were long elegant craft used by '''[[:Category:The Vikings|The Vikings]]''' to cross the North Sea, first on raiding missions and later to explore and settle in Engand, Ireland, Iceland and beyond. They were a wooden construction with a shallow [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft_(hull) '''Draft'''] which meant they could be rowed up shallow rivers as well as across the sea, powered by oars and their large square woollen sail. They could also land on beaches and were light enough to be carried when necessary and tipped upside down to use as a temporary shelter.


=====Making a Model Longship=====

A model Longship can be based around a plastic milk carton.

'''Avantages:'''
* The plastic 'bottles' are readily available and can be cut to create a water-proof '''Hull''';
* The model decribed is based on a 1 litre 'bottle' but larger 'bottles' could be used ''(scale the drawings to suit)'';
'''Disadvantages:'''
* The 'bottles' are made out of a plastic called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_bottle '''Polyethylene'''] which is very difficult to glue;
* The bottom and neck of the 'bottle' may be too thick to cut with scissors and will need to be sawn.

=====Making the hull shape=====

[[File:VikingBottleBoatA.png|500px|right|Cutting a milk carton]]
The model described is based around a 1 litre plastic milk carton and 10mm square '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|Stripwood]]''' ''(some dimensions will need to be adjusted if 8mm square is used)''. 
* Start by cutting a plastic milk carton along its length.
* The bottom and neck of the carton may be too thick to cut easily with scissors and may need to be sawn
* Hold the carton steady while sawing with a '''[[Hacksaw|Junior Hacksaw]]''' using a '''[[Jigs and Fixtures|Jig]]''' as shown;


[[File:VikingBottleBoatB.png|600px|center|Using a cutting Jig]]
* Construct a '''Deck Frame''' to separate the two Hull sides using square '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|Stripwood]]''' and reinforce with '''[[Paper and Card|Medium Card]]''' triangles;
* You will need to add '''[[Adhesive Tapes|Masking Tape]]''', or another self-adhesive paper tape, around the inside and outside edges to provide a surface more easily glued to than the plastic surface of the carton
[[File:VikingBottleBoatC.png|800px|center|assembling the model]]


[[File:VikingBottleBoatLayout.png|300px|right|Longship Layout]]
* Glue the '''Deck Frame''' in between the two hull sides, as shown;
* Hold in place with '''[[Stripwood_Technology_Tools|Pegs or Clips]]''' if needed and leave to dry;


* The '''Figure Head''' and 'Tail' can be kept simple or used as a design activity in itself - the object is to create a ''''Dragon Head''' profile and a matching 'Tail' end of the Longship;
* Some suggested sizes are shown opposite but these are only for guidance ''(click on image to enlarge)'';
* Cut two of each out of '''[[Paper and Card|Medium Card]]''';
[[File:VikingBottleBoatD.png|500px|center|Longship]]

=====Completing the Longship=====

* Add a '''Mast''' by 'stepping' a length of '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|Dowel]]''' into a '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|MDF or Ply Disc]]''' and glue to the '''Deck Frame''' or the bottom of the '''Hull''';
* Add a '''Main Spar''' by fixing a length of '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|Dowel]]''' across the top of the '''Mast''' either by lashing with string and glue or by cutting two holes at right angles into a short length of '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|PVC Tubing]]''';
* Make a '''Sail''' out of '''[[Paper and Card|Thin Card]]''', paint as required and glue along the '''Main Spar''';
* Design and paint '''Viking Shields''' on '''[[Stripwood Technology Materials|MDF, Ply or Card Discs]]''' and glue along the sides of the Hull;
* Add '''Oars''' made by squashing the end of '''Art Straws''' or '''Drinking Straws'''.


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