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๐ฌ Re: Hull progress
3 months ago by AndyB (
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This is looking impressive
Seeing it under sail will be a delight Good luck with it ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stern, etc
3 months ago by hammer (
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With few opportunities to cover openings on my pilot cutter. Had to make cutout in deck. Rubber seal & screwed down. Screws covered by lose plank, well not that lose a press fit holding them in place. Rubber I have used, window draft seal, also split worn out windscreen wipers.
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๐ฌ Re: Modified Stern, etc
3 months ago by Newby7 (
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Would your deck be snug fit and screwed in place. Let a bead of silicon cure on the frames used as a gasket when the deck is in place.
Members of my club use clear tape to cover hatches and covers from water getting in. Rick ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Freeing the Hull from the base board
3 months ago by ChrisG (
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Looks to be a beautifully built hull, lovely lines, that grey primer is great for showing the slightest imperfection. Look forward to more pictures.
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๐ฌ Re: Planking progress
3 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Unfortunately, Steam is very expensive, If I Steam the Mt Washington (if possible) it would be close to $900. Looking forward to your progress.
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๐ฌ Re: Planking progress
3 months ago by Hillro (
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I am going to fit a drive motor, can't afford a steam plant.
It's interesting that the ship had a method of lifting the prop on board to reduce drag while under sail or in the ice. I still have to find out how this is possible. Not that I intend to do this on the model. I believe the rudder could be lifted on board as well. Sails were used because Discovery could not carry enough coal, and there was not any refuelling provisions. ๐ Like
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๐ฌ Re: Planking progress
3 months ago by hammer (
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Looking good. I always plank on frames even my steam ships. 5ft model planked with 1/16 balsa Impregnated with resin. Built 2001 still going. Even dropped it twice so did have to repair. 1/16 is to thin use 1/8 now as I have a large supply. Bought 40 years ago when aero modelling. Boats donโt crash had 2 sink though ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Planking progress
3 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Will she be a steamer like the original Discovery?
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๐ฌ Re: RRS Discovery
4 months ago by Newby7 (
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Looks good. Hope planking goes well.
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๐ฌ Re: RRS Discovery
4 months ago by TonyAsh (
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Most interesting! I will follow your build. Are you planning to RC sail her?
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๐ฌ Re: RRS Discovery
4 months ago by pressonreguardless (
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Looks like a great project.
What are her dimensions? Trev ๐ Like
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