On the Smit Nederland there is a Ladder.
That goes aloft on the Pilot House!

This ladder has to be assembled!
And as I'm not to good at soldering!

I decided to cheat!
So , I used an STL file (3D Print file)!

It's almost right in height!
But, the width is questionable!

So, I might have to change it's width!

I do think the rungs are in the right place though!

Maybe, eventually I'll get into soldering!

But, I tend to procrastinate! LOL!

Hi all,

Just thought I say that I'll be starting.
To work on the Smit again!

But, It may be in a few weeks!
As I don't want to start it too soon!

Then, I won't have anything to do during the winter month's!

As all I have left to do on the model.
Is just a few more steps!

I do have another model to build!
But, that's another subject...........

Also another Blog......

Cheers, Ed

I powered winch!

I'd like to have a powered winch on the Smit!

I have been given the idea.
Of using an S9 servo for this task!

But, I'm looking for different ideas.
To make a working winch!

I may never use it!
But, I'd like the idea of have one!

So, will look into experimentation of making the winch!

Stay tuned!

Cheers, Ed

I have to Solder the railing on the Smit!
But, before I solder!
I have to make a lot of bends to the rails!

That would be the easy part for me!

It's the actual soldering that makes me nervous!

Now don't get me wrong!

I know how to solder a joint!

Or solder in general!

But, I've never soldered hand rails before!

So, there's a first time for everything!

Stay tuned!

Cheers, Ed

Well, the Smit doesn't come with a working radar!

But, you can make a working radar!

I have made the holes.
That are needed to run a brass wire.
From the main cabin to the bridge.
And up and out to attach the radar!

I will be using an S9 servo.
Modified to rotate 360 degrees

This is my plan just have to get around to it!

Cheers, Ed