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To resin cover or not my ulises steam tug

Hi Mate, welcome to the forum, First of all there is no such thing as newby question, only what you dont know or are uncertain. I would always resin cover the hull, added strength etc, less chance of dings. But, glass cloth or borrow the wifes tights!!! all good for the hull, Resin I have used polyester resin in the past but i now use epoxy layup resin, comes with different time hardeners, or the resin from delux, cant remember the name is water based, (very little smell) I would also pore resin inside the hull as a sealant (between bulkheads and roll the hull around to spread the resin over your planking, also great as you mention its a steam tug so oil etc wont affect the hull. Finish is down to detail sanding and filling, if its smooth to start with it will be far easier to get a smooth finish. Hope this has given you some guidance, shout again if you need more. PS. if your looking for a club, have a look at MBC we are in Romiley, just out of Stockport Regards Mark

7 years ago by jarvo

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Skeg on King Fisher

Hi Grandpa Looking at the latest photos suggests the shaft and keel will be secure and if the prop is clearing the hull then the shaft may be long enough. You may need to add an extended coupling to allow for the motor. As I mentioned it would be a good idea to fit the motor, coupling shaft and prop now to make sure it all fits nice and square and runs freely. Don't forget you must have thrust washers at either end of the propshaft together with a locknut for both the coupling and prop.😁 I am in the Crewe club and Mark I believe sails with . We are both North West clubs so a few hundred miles from Canterbury. Good to hear you have a local modellers Club. Good building Dave

7 years ago by Dave M

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Model Club Insurance

HI Skipper, Try contacting our Commodore, model boat club, i know we have a policy, including racing, go on our website and have a word REgards Mark

8 years ago by jarvo

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Mamod ME1 Steam Marine Engine

Hi Mate, was at our club meeting last night and there was a wilesco boiler, engine and prop assembly for sale, if your interested go on our web site model boat club and the contact is on there, dont know price but it looked in very good nic Regards Mark

8 years ago by jarvo

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International Model Lifeboat Rally

Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society attending Park, Stockport SK6 5JD

11 years ago by Dave M