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📝 Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Picked up this box of scrap.
Was able to fabricate the skeleton from the patterns of leftover scrap
Was able to fabricate the skeleton from the patterns of leftover scrap
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 Fodigo (
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When I do my planking I start in the center and work outward equally. Maybe it’s because I do the yin/yang thing (need more balance in life). But it works for me.
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks for the feedback, Gillman,
This thing is a walk in the Park compared to my Typhoon. The Typhoon had Mahogany Planks 1/8 wide. Each plank had to be tapered and edge set. Hard to hide flaws in brightwork. Since the 44" is painted I will glass the hull, and coat the inside with penetrating epoxy, as i did with my Typhoon. The old saying in the Boat Yard was "Putty and Paint Makes them what they Ain't"😂🤣😂 And you are right, whether planking a full sized boat or model , you have to plank both sides at a time to avoid distortion. Did you build the 44', I would love to see pics. Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 Gillman (
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The strip planking will take up most of your building time. Just do one plank at a time on either side so the frame doesn't get skewed or twisted. Use 1/8" x 1/2" balsa wood. Once it is all planked, epoxy the inside of the hull, let it try, then sand the outside smooth. I have built several.
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇨🇦 GregHiltz (
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Nice find- those classic 44 footers were great here in Atlantic Canada also, having an enclosed wheelhouse here.
If anyone was interested in building a large version of these cutters, I have a mold to lay up a 44" (1:12 scale) hull. ▲
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Good thinking Trev, I bet most people throw those handy internal 'profiles' away without thinking! ( I still have a bunch from old kit planes) At least it's a good start.👍
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📝 Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Planking progressing.
I am tapering each plank to avoid "shorts". Not necessary but good practice for me on my next build, Cris Craft Triple Cockpit Barrel Back Runabout. Since the 44 is going to be glassed and painted I can get away with murder.😮😮
I am using CA as it speeds production all I have to do is hold the plank in position for a few minutes and it is set. That is what I did with the Typhoon. you can't pin Mahogany planking, it will show in the finish.
I am developing quite an affinity to the 44 after learning some of it's history. especially the tragic demise of 44363.
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I am tapering each plank to avoid "shorts". Not necessary but good practice for me on my next build, Cris Craft Triple Cockpit Barrel Back Runabout. Since the 44 is going to be glassed and painted I can get away with murder.😮😮
I am using CA as it speeds production all I have to do is hold the plank in position for a few minutes and it is set. That is what I did with the Typhoon. you can't pin Mahogany planking, it will show in the finish.
I am developing quite an affinity to the 44 after learning some of it's history. especially the tragic demise of 44363.
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Hi Martin,
You are right. Initially it seems daunting but when you get into it is rewarding. Although I have to be in the mood, no other pressing matters to distract me. Sometimes only a couple of planks then I have to stop. this is especially true when the final planking of Mahogany as on the Typhoon, no hiding the mistakes😭. Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Martin555 (
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Hi Trev,
I found planking a nightmare when i first started but once you get the hang of it, it can be very rewarding altho time consuming. Keep up the good work. Martin555. ▲
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks Ramsey,
Hope you post some pics of your build.👍 Will you power her with Steam? There is a build Blog on Ships of Scale. Which you may have already seen. ▲
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks, Rick
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 RamseyA (
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Great comment on planking, which I'm currently doing on my Seguin Steam Tugboat (Blue Jacket, Inc. of Searsport, ME). Grew up at New York Harbor (Staten Island). Seguin actually worked there for part of its life.
First plank on frame from kit for me. 65 years ago, did plank on frame of my own design cabin cruiser, powered by my still owned Atwood .049 nitro+ powered outboard motor. My R/C was 27.25 single channel from Citizen kit. Huge expensive batteries. Was large enough to run in salt water bay off Staten Island, on glassy calm day 😊. Much fun‼️ ▲
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💬 Re: Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Looks good Trev
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📝 Coast Guard 44' Lifeboat, Planking
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Planking Completed.
Time for sanding then Glassing with Epoxy and Fiberglass cloth.
I do Love Her Curves
Time for sanding then Glassing with Epoxy and Fiberglass cloth.
I do Love Her Curves
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📝 Sealing the Interior of the Hull
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Coated the interior of the hull with a thin Epoxy that is usually used for restoring rotted wood.
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💬 Re: Sealing the Interior of the Hull
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Hi JB,
Had a couple of 90-degree days. Used that as an excuse to forsake my outside work and work on the boat😁😁 Trev ▲
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💬 Re: Sealing the Interior of the Hull
2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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You're really ripping into it Trev👍 looking good.
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📝 Attaching the Foward Deck
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Glued the Foward Deck in Place.
Used one of my old Boat Yard Clamps. 😆
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Used one of my old Boat Yard Clamps. 😆
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📝 Glassed the Hull.
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Glassed the Hull and the Deck.
Another 90 Degree Day Helped Speed Things up.
Another 90 Degree Day Helped Speed Things up.
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Always nice to get the glass on Trev, usually means you're half way there, ( hull's the hardest part)
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks, Rick.
The hot weather has given me an excuse to forsake my other duties and work on my Vessels🤣😂🤣😂 Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Good progress Trev.
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📝 Time for the putty and Paint
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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So, mates, I haven't been lollygagging with regard to the 44'
She is basically assembled; she just needs Putty and Paint to make her what she ain't.
Then to propulsion, twin motors, direct drive (no reduction gears) provided by Mack Products in NJ in the US.
Then of course trimming out.
Yes, I am down in the dungeon, my shop, my cellar of my 200-year-old house, 😮😮😮
Nothing fancy here just the basics Mam. 😂😂😂
But it is nice and cool.
Another episode soon to be seen/heard on your favorite channel (here of course)
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She is basically assembled; she just needs Putty and Paint to make her what she ain't.
Then to propulsion, twin motors, direct drive (no reduction gears) provided by Mack Products in NJ in the US.
Then of course trimming out.
Yes, I am down in the dungeon, my shop, my cellar of my 200-year-old house, 😮😮😮
Nothing fancy here just the basics Mam. 😂😂😂
But it is nice and cool.
Another episode soon to be seen/heard on your favorite channel (here of course)
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💬 Re: Time for the putty and Paint
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thank you, Ron😊
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Ronald (
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Looking fine keep us updated on your project.
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks Stephen,
I restored this place 40+ years ago. Could have built 2 houses in the time it took. The foundation is hand laid-up stone, no mortar. Still standing, I guess they knew what they were doing. Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Thanks, Rick,
I visited your 44. I just hope mine comes out half as well! Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Very True, 😂🤣😮
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2 years ago by 🇬🇧 mturpin013 (
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I think you missed out 2 lots of "putty and sand"
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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Nice Trev
She looks like the Billings USGA biuld in my harbour. Rick ▲
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2 years ago by 🇦🇺 stevedownunder (
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Hi Trev,
Great work, I am looking forward to more progress. 200 year old houses don't exist in my neck of the woods, great to be the custodian of such an old home. I guess that makes you the dungeon master of your own dungeon. 😁 Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Hope She Floats, JB😮
The finish takes the most time for me. Putty, Sand, Putty, Sand, Paint, Sand Thanks, Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇳🇿 jbkiwi (
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Looking really good Trev, you'll have it floating in no time !
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📝 Fairing
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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One application of epoxy and microballons.
After sanding, applied glazing putty to the obvious problem areas.
Next a coat of primer to disclose the not so obvious problem areas.
Then another application of glazing putty, sanding and the beat goes on---
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After sanding, applied glazing putty to the obvious problem areas.
Next a coat of primer to disclose the not so obvious problem areas.
Then another application of glazing putty, sanding and the beat goes on---
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2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless (
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Right you are Rick,
If I rush it, it will come back and bite me. ☹️☹️ Trev ▲
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2 years ago by 🇨🇦 Newby7 (
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So right Trev. Getting the hull right takes time. Slow but sure gets the job done.
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📝 First coat of Primer
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Mates,
A lot of Hiccups Revealed.
Much filling and sanding in her future.
I thought i did a better job on the hull, but alas, not to be. 😭😭
Back to the Mt Washington, see if I fair better🤞
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A lot of Hiccups Revealed.
Much filling and sanding in her future.
I thought i did a better job on the hull, but alas, not to be. 😭😭
Back to the Mt Washington, see if I fair better🤞
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📝 More Filling and Fairing of the Hull
2 years ago by 🇺🇸 pressonreguardless ( Rear Admiral)
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Not 100% but Passable, I have to move on--
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