As promised a few pics of my progress so far, started this for something to do through the bad winter months, rivers being flooded could'nt go fishing, so went back to my boyhood days of model making. I think I have got the bug again, but has'nt materials got expensive !
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As promised a few pics of my progress so far, started this for something to do through the bad winter months, rivers being flooded could'nt go fishing, so went back to my boyhood days of model making. I think I have got the bug again, but has'nt materials got expensive !
I notice that your sides appear flat at the front of the boat, from gunwhale to chine.. I believe that these usually have a slight curve, is this builders licence? I think there is also a slight curve on the transom sides too?
HI James
Your right builders licence does come to mind !, I have tried to get a bit of a curve on the bow section now the sanding has come into play, the sides are not entirly flat they are curved it just does not show up well in that particular photo. now its skined it notices more. I dont think it will please the purist, just my interpretation of one.
regards.
Here you go,, a bit more done, starting to take shape now. enclosed the pic Im scaling off of.
Martin
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Well as you can see Ive been quite busy with the build. I have primed the hull to be able to see the line a bit better, and of course the blemishes. Also have started building the superstructure which I will put in next installment.
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Well as you can see Ive been quite busy with the build. I have primed the hull to be able to see the line a bit better, and of course the blemishes. Also have started building the superstructure which I will put in next installment.
Been tricky getting the line and scale some where handy, I think its not far off now, still a long way to go.
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The build is now looking more like a Fire boat. keep going as you are and you'll be afloat sooner than you think.What motor/s will you be using. How big is the boat.
Good luck with the rest of the build.
Colin.
HI Colin
Nice to hear from you again, it has come out at a metre long in the end. I have a johnson that I am going to use, 12volt gel battery, viper 15 esc, 38mm prop. See how that goes for a start.
Martin
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HI Colin
Nice to hear from you again, it has come out at a metre long in the end. I have a johnson that I am going to use, 12volt gel battery, viper 15 esc, 38mm prop. See how that goes for a start.
Martin
just a quick up-date, havent done a lot lately, given it a few coats of paint and several sandings, little bit of filler here and there,still got to make a mast, air intakes, lifebelts, final coat, lettering decals. another month might get it in the water.
later
martin
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just a quick up-date, havent done a lot lately, given it a few coats of paint and several sandings, little bit of filler here and there,still got to make a mast, air intakes, lifebelts, final coat, lettering decals. another month might get it in the water.
later
martin
HI all,
Well I have finally got the engine room sorted out, could'nt make out why the fuse kept blowing turned out to be a faulty esc. anyway all sorted, next installment to follow.
Martin
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HI all,
Well I have finally got the engine room sorted out, could'nt make out why the fuse kept blowing turned out to be a faulty esc. anyway all sorted, next installment to follow.
Martin
HI folks
Now It Is good enough to have Its first sea trial. The weather Is quite nice at last, will try to take a video of It.
I know It Is nowhere near finished ,but rome was'nt built In a day. I just want to see It on the water.
Martin
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HI folks
Now It Is good enough to have Its first sea trial. The weather Is quite nice at last, will try to take a video of It.
I know It Is nowhere near finished ,but rome was'nt built In a day. I just want to see It on the water.
Martin
Your right builders licence does come to mind !, I have tried to get a bit of a curve on the bow section now the sanding has come into play, the sides are not entirly flat they are curved it just does not show up well in that particular photo. now its skined it notices more. I dont think it will please the purist, just my interpretation of one.
regards.