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๐ฌ Re: Bill's H A Kits Morston build - prep
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mistyoptic ( Midshipman)
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Hello Bill, Hope you enjoy your build, and do think ahead as you go through, fit the motor and trial fit all the radio gear, before you put the side skins on, other wise you will be very much encumbered! You will find that the hull will be very sturdy as all of the laser cut parts fit together immaculately, always pleased to help if requested.
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3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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Thanks Rick and Doug, I'll be taking your advice and concentrate on initially getting the model built, then I can think of ways of personalising it, I think the changes I'll be contemplating will mostly be cosmetic in nature but as you say first things first.
Although I'm eager to produce something stunning with this kit, I have to remember that I still haven't managed to complete a model boat yet, so I need to keep my feet on the ground and concentrate on learning the basics as I go along๐. I'm really looking forward to getting started with this kit, and I'm sure that although this is a relatively basic kit designed for people like myself, it will have it's challenges. Hold nose and jump ๐ Take care and stay safe Bill ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Bill's H A Kits Morston build - prep
3 years ago by ๐ฉ๐ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Quite so Rick ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Bill's H A Kits Morston build - prep
3 years ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Bill whether you build out of the box or do color outside the lines the boat will still be your build .Good luck
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๐ฌ Re: It's here
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Cargoman ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Really glad you received the boat ok the post office tracking shows it to be still in transit, looking forward to keeping an eye on the build, been good to make contact with you happy building.
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3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Geoff,
I've just read both Treve and your builds again, going for a snooze now then I'll make a start, the more I look at it the more I'm impressed by the thought that's gone into the design and the overall quality of the kit. I'm dying to start it but I've purposely held off overnight, so that I have a clear idea of how I'm going to tackle it. I like the additional items you've added and I might borrow some of your ideas. Bill ▲
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๐ฌ Re: It's here
3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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Thanks Doug, bed first then I'll start.
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๐ฌ Re: It's here
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mistyoptic ( Midshipman)
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Bill,
Just Relax and enjoy it, you will become enthralled, and as the build progresses you will find that it compels you to keep going, the accuracy of the laser cutting and the fit as it builds up will encourage you, as the builder, to maintain the same level of accuracy as is already established in the kit. I have just about finished my second HA kits and must say they build into much nicer boats than you would have thought from the 'picture on the packet'. All good wishes Geoff ▲
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๐ฌ Re: It's here
3 years ago by ๐ฉ๐ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Go Man Go! More power to your Xacto Bill ๐
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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Hi Doug,
luckily I somehow managed to avoid that pitfall๐. Yeah I read both the build blogs last night and there was no mention of anything like that, funnily enough I noticed later that I hadn't left a gap below the 2nd bulkhead and that sat down no problem, so it's probably me๐ I'll have a closer look tomorrow. That's strange Doug, I've just had a look and they seem to have a stock of them, handy things to have and pretty cheap, I like the wee recess in the corner to stop them sticking to any glue that squeezes out - well that's the theory anyway - we'll soon know tomorrow. Bill ▲
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3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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Ah good idea Geoff, I'll dig something out for that.
The bulkhead fitted ok but the tabs protruded slightly so I just raised the deck so that I could get the bulkhead all the way home. I did a dry fit of the parts and they seated ok in my hand but when I laid the deck on the mat the bulkhead sat up a wee bit. Bill ▲
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฉ๐ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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"The right angles are available here ..."
Seems like you bought up the whole stock Bill ๐ค '4 Pcs Positioning Square Clamps Right Angle Clamps, 90 Degree Type L Corner Clamp for Boxes,Picture Frames, Cabinets, Drawers, Carpenter Tool Brand: Cyleibe 4.8 out of 5 stars 9 ratings Amazon's Choice for "positioning squares" Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. ' ▲
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฉ๐ช RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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Off - and running ๐
As long as you haven't glued your feet to the floor Bill! ๐ฎ๐ Cheers, Doug ๐ BTW "I noticed that the bulkhead plates protrude through the deck a wee bit, so I cut up a sheet of balsa to use as spacers underneath. " Did you check the other two Morston Blogs to check if they had such a problem, and if so what they did about it? ▲
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mistyoptic ( Midshipman)
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See my build blog, 2 months ago on Pilot Launch (Thinking about Twin rudders) where I show a means of using glue from a small lidded pot rather than from the bottle, this saves the sort of dilemma you have just experienced. Be careful if you think things are not lining up or not fitting properly, before you interfere with them, HA kits accuracy is almost beyond question. Regards Geoff.
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Seanympth ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Well Done๐
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๐ฌ Re: And we're off
3 years ago by ๐ฎ๐ช billmcl61 ( Warrant Officer)
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The right angles are available here - forgot to add them to the post.
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๐ฌ Re: Day 2
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Bill,
You have made a good start to this build. It pays to take your time and do plenty of dry fitting and if possible look at it at all different angles. Hopefully you will then spot any potential future problems. Keep up the good work. Martin555. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Day 2
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Seanympth ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Enjoy it , well done!
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๐ฌ Re: Day em lets call it 3ish
3 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Seanympth ( Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Glad you have found a way to start again, I'm sure it will be okay
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๐ฌ Re: Day em lets call it 3ish
3 years ago by ๐จ๐ฆ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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All's well that cures well. Hope the camera shows soon. Nothing more aggravating then to put something away in a safe place. I DO KNOW IT'S SAFE BUT WHERE .
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