Well, this is how far I was able to get before my August 15th deadline. I really slowed down so that my vision for this vessel would come out as to my liking.
I have had to switch to my Droid building as the season for Comic Cons is upon us, as well as unforeseen medical issues which do not affect me physically but do infringe upon my free time. Had to prioritize. So hopefully by late September, Mid-October I will be back at it.
I mean she runs fantastic with the exception of the port dog-bone being worn and unreliable which, on one shaft makes her extremely scale speed. With tow she is like a modern lifeboat type speed. I am sure her spirit would appreciate the HP boost. I will have it out on the pond 1st of September.
Attempts have been made to curb my wandering eye on projects. The desktop she sits upon has not been seen for two years. It was covered in parts and pieces which are now organized in the cabinet behind it. My first step towards a more organized and brighter future.

Regards,
Kevin

Getting there,
But as you can see, there is still a lot to do. I am pushing my 15th deadline to the 30th. September, October are slated to be robot readiness months.

Took her out on the pond today. Scale speed for sure, but only because the port dogbone came loose. I have been completing the deck fittings.

Stanchions, lifelines, and hatches going on. This project has very few, which will be good for the timeline. I will add working Nav Lights, and a rotating radar. Also, I included a group photo of the MLB Ladies at the pond. (I have a type. The Severn is next most likely.)

As you can see the 36503 is undergoing renovations, it was nice to get her hull wet, it had been a while. She was my first R/C build. A retirement gift from the wardroom.

More to come.

So, she is complete from the keel up just needing some touch-ups. Ballasted and test run. Super buoyant, held my 101 Kilos up un the pool. Many days off coming up, upper deck fittings and details to be completed.

Well,
There is no excuse now for beginning the superstructure. Signed, Sealed, and Painted. FWD and RVS, Left and Right. With 59 days to go before scheduled delivery (To Me). Deck needs some slight filling and sanding, but all in all, I am pleased. As with most of my projects, standoff scale is my thing.

Kevin

So, A final sanding below the waterline, then bottom paint. Ballast with the mandatory one-hour float test in the pool (By Sunday next week.) Everything else is just window dressing.

After:
Seal and sand deck.
Paint deck.
Start on Superstructure and fittings.

She will have a rotating radar, and Nav lighting.

Two weeks till patrolling the pond.

Now to deal with all those ugly spots, not too many. Still found time to get a motor replaced, a receiver trouble-shooting job, and a shaft broke free. All on three different vessels.

Tomorrow I will have two working 44' MLBs, and the America running, and the 52' MLB for display. Hopefully the Florida heat does not melt the boats.

Mostly worried about SS America, but last sail did not produce too much flooding. I am going to experiment on the aft hatch and see if I can keep her dry. Definitely re-positioning the RX.

See you on the pond.

Leaks found and plugged. Rub rails installed. Chines and aft hatch.

Today's letter was "R", I know pirate prefer the "C's".

Only two more rails to go, the lower ones under the waterline. Should have those on tonight, maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow the letter will be "C" for chines. One more rough sand of hull, final sand, then some thinned resin and she will be ready for primer

I binge watched "Saving Lives at Sea" while doing this weekend's work. It was very motivating.

Is there a publication, book or magazine that deals with the rolls of the British Coast Guard and the RNLI? I would like to learn more.

Cheers,
Kevin