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Fairey Huntsman
I bought this neglected, unloved and scruffy model from that well known auction site for not many pennies sometime in the 1990`s.
My first serious attempt at model boat building was renovating this model and so sparked my love of most craft that float and this absorbing and challenging hobby which I continue to be enthusiastic about.
Her name Mistress Quickly and came from a huge great Beneteau yacht that I tried to beat into Howth Marina some years ago, the Beneteau won by many lengths in fact the crew were in the bar before we had tied up.
The model continues to be one of my favourites but she is so heavy.
ChrisG
3 months ago
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Aeronaut Bella sail boat
I built my Bella many years ago, first sailing boat build. Having built an Aeronaut Diva I was impressed with the kit price and the build method and materials.
Saffron as she is named was a joy to build, lovely to look at and an absolute joy to sail. She is quick manoeuvrable and being light easily transportable.
For a novice sailor particularly a great first sailing boat build.
ChrisG
9 months ago
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Aeronaut "Diva"
About 20 years ago my daughter bought me my first model boat kit and it was the Diva.
I had a great deal of fun building her and even more fun with her on the lake. This little boat is the speediest and most manoeuvrable I have sailed and she still makes me smile.
I have recently been asked a few questions about the build which has reminded me to recharge her batteries and get her on the water.
ChrisG
9 months ago
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Tug from the past
At about the time I retired and was looking for an indoor hobby I noticed on that well known auction site an unused tug kit for sale, reasonably priced, no it was cheap! I bought it and was surprised and pleased that it was better than expected. The kit was from PBM Patrick & Blunt Models Ltd I cannot remember what I paid
but the original price tag still attached to what is left of the box shows ยฃ38.99, were things ever that cheap?
Hull construction was balsa sandwhich, deck and superstructure balsa and plastic mouldings which had degenerated and had to be remade by myself i.e wheelhouse and funnel and other bits.
Although I completed her with geared motor and steering she has never been in the water. She sits much loved in a glass case in my bedroom and hopefully sits there for much longer.
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12 months ago
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(Working Vessel) Doris
Doris is built plank on frame and is a copy of the Thames Bawley by the same name, number LO284. The original which is still afloat in Gillingham Kent was built in 1909 in Harwich by J & H Cann for Leigh on Sea publican Mr Choppin who named the ship after his favourite daughter.
Dimensions of the original 40ft length 14ft beam 5ft 6in draft, weight not known.
The model is a dream and looks really good, she sails well and the motor is only to help her 'about' when she is feeling challenging and to bring her ashore if and when the wind dies.
I have no r/c control of the sails which is something I am still considering as a consequence she goes everywhere on a broad reach her best sailing position anyway.
I do hope you like her thanks for looking Chris G (8/10)
ChrisG
5 years ago
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(Tug Boat) Loch Ranza
I bought an unfinished Graupner paddle steamer kit which was in a bit of a state and spent many happy hours making her look loved. The hull and paddle wheels were in an acceptable condition but the deck and superstructure left lots to be desired. The previous owner had purchased the motor which was 50.1 geared and pushes the boat along well all other bits including 'smoke' brass portholes and new superstructure added by myself.
She was a delight to finish and looks an absolute dream on the water. (Motor: MFA 919D series) (8/10)
ChrisG
5 years ago
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(Working Vessel) Wellard
I decided to build a canal/river maintenance barge and had a Thames lighter grp hull as a starter. This was too long so I took a chunk out of the middle and joined the two halves. The decks, hold, cabin and the rest was very much scratchbuilt. There is a lot about this model that would make either the purist or the local H&S man cringe but it was fun and looks great on a shelf in the workroom or even better on the odd trip to the lake. The Hiab crane although in wrong place I think really finishes off the model well the crane and the loo paper haha. Hope someone out there likes it. Regards (5/10)
ChrisG
5 years ago
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Andree v Bretagne trawler
Purchased as an abandoned project, in fact not even started, price reflected this as it was cheap. it is a Robbe St Germain I believe no longer available. This is about the eighth model I have built and I reckon the most rewarding, lots of opportunities to personalise the ship. Lack of plans from the seller made the manufacture of this planked hull, a challenge.
She looks lovely on show at home and is a dream on the water with no problem in very rough water. if you find one for sale go for it. (Motor: 919d series 4.5-15v) (ESC: Viper 15) (10/10)
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Inga 1v
I am pushing the boat out really early in fact in its embryonic stage for this build blog and I might regret it but hope not.
It has been my dream of some weeks that my preferred build for the future would be a great looking motor sailor and the one I settled on was Inga 1v and with encouragement from roycv who has in his harbour a splendid example set the ball rolling.
There does not seem to be much interest out there for this model mainly due to there being is no kits available, nor plans, nor plastic hulls being produced simply lots of pictures and of course some beautiful completed models.
First step and many thanks to tiggy_cat for sending me a set of plans for this model which arrived today. They are produced by Revell and are for the topsides which is great but leaves me with one of the challenges of my life that of drawing, stealing, borrowing whatever a plan of the hull shape. I fear that if I attempt to accurately draw the frames for the hull it might end sailing sideways.
Anyway as somebody once said `I have started so I will finish` interested then watch this space. Regards ChrisG
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Thames Slipper Launch
I was lucky to be given a kit for building a Thames Slipper Launch, the kit available from H.A. Kits who sell through Ebay designed is to be in 900mm length. The kit is basic and designed to be a static display model but with the option of it being motorised for R/C use.
The kit arrived very well packed and quite secure with a stand kit which he sells seperately and is available in several sizes.
I was very impressed with the laser cutting with pieces from the thicker sections taking some time to remove from the sheets but a little effort produced pieces which required little or no sanding of the edges. The thinner sections parted from the sheets with ease and again need little sanding.
Although the instructions are quite basic the pieces are all well marked and quickly the build becomes obvious.
At this stage I decided that I would build a working model but planned to finish it to as high spec as I was capable of and proceeded to consider options in the build process.
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12 months ago
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Half Hull models
Back in the Autumn while considering my next build I decided to attempt building a couple of half hull yachts. I sent for a reference book about half hull modelling but it covered basically the carving of half hulls from a large piece of timber, very nice but I wanted to persue my favourite which is plank on frame.
I had a 1/35 set of Amiti plans for a J class which is my favourite classic yacht but it seemed huge so I sent for the 1/80 plans which turned out to be just the ticket.
My intention was to build two one for each of my adult daughters as a Santa stocking filler.
The frames were cut from a leftover stock of 3mm ply and the planks were some stock 2mm again leftovers. The build progressed
The Amiti plans are good and with a little bit of thought can be easily adapted to a half hull configeration. Problem, the instructions are in Italian, minor problem if you speak Italian, I dont but I managed.
I adopted normal plank on frame method which is detailed in many publications and soon had a lovely shaped hull, also with it being small lots of my small clamps came into their own which required a minimum of pinning.
The next job was to make and fit the rudder, template shown on the plans and decide on how much or little rigging or deck furniture to make and fit. I decided on the minimum and decked the model with one piece of ply and no rig. Worked out well in the end as both models were wall mounted and the deck was not visible.
It was a real delight to sand and finish the hulls and achieve a beautiful hull design, and as mentioned by Nerys this was what you were presented with years ago when commissioning a boat build, with the boat builder probably asking "will this be alright for you boss".
The hulls were primed and made ready for a paint on Humbrol finish in the colours of Endeavour which was lovely to do and after a couple of coats and a glue on white line the pair were finished.
I made two lovely hardwood back boards for them and a nice man on Amazon made two beautiful small brass plaques showing the yachts name, and description.
The whole exercise was really enjoyable and it was good not to have to do a bath test for leaks
I have still to decide on my next main project as I am not sure that the 6m yacht that I have the frames for on the building board is right for me but meantime have started a half hull of another classic a Bluenose.
All the best for 2022 to all on MBW. Regards ChrisG
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2 years ago
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One meter class yacht. Nimbus.
At the beginning of the year I had an urge to build another yacht the start of which was obtaining the plan by Graham Bantock.
It can be built from a GRP mould but I decided to go for plank on frame again, my favourite boat building method also I had quite a stock of timber planking which was very suitable for the job of building the hull.
Builders of this model are recommended to refer to Racing Sailboats by Chris Jackson which details the build methods very well and is a great help throughout the build.
The planking went well, although at times I could have use another hand and elastic bands came in very handy. I was certainly very pleased with the hull planking.
The next significant part of the build was to build and fit the fin and mast trunking. This to hold firmly in place the mast which goes through the deck to the keel and the fin which goes through the keel to the deck. This was also to be the first time I attempted to use GRP in a boat model.
I built the trunking as per the plan and after checking all measurements several times glued it into the hull both at the base and to the inner gunwales.
The inside of the hull after a tidy up was painted several times with clear GRP including around the mast and fin box. I ended up giving it two coats being generous around the keel but not forgetting the weight I was adding to the yacht. I was very impressed with the strength and rigidity it gave the build.
I will state at this stage although I am checking weights and measurements carefully I am not planning for the completed craft to conform to any official measuring.
I started making the fin and rudder by cross laminating some 2mm thick hardwood at the required sizes which are fin 460mm by 95mm the rudder 180mm by 70mm both being around 10mm at their thickest point. I was pleased with the rudder when shaped, faired down and smooth but less so with the fin which considering the stresses it would be under in a blow and with a 2.5 kg lead weight on the bottom. So I ended up buying a carbon fibre expertly built fin, very sleek and very strong also a smaller and smarter profile than I had a achieved. I then fitted the tidied up lead weight on the bottom and as the fin was shining black proceeded to paint the weight and rudder in black GRP.
To be continued and many thanks for the encouraging remarks about the build .......
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2 years ago
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I will give it a go, always good to try something new. thanks.
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I agree P38 is a modellers best friend, it is strong, easy to use, inexpensive and will disguise many errors created whilst doing the clever bits.
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๐ฌ Re: Sport yacht 19"
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Lovely model and very well constructed and with those motors I bet she goes well too, well done look forward to see your next.
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๐ฌ Re: "Up Close" with Pilot Cutter Ellen
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In my opinion I can think of no other word than faultless for this skill and it puts anything most of us mere mortals are capable of in the shade. If only, and thanks for sharing the fabulous video.
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๐ฌ Re: Inga1v
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Hello Michael
They do spring back, it is amazing the force you have to exert to send 3mm wood where it does not want to go.
The problem I come across often is the force applied sometimes breaks the planks, fortunately not to often.
As for the rubber band securing gizzmo if you can get hold of some of those lengths of lead solder they are magic maybe a hobby shop or online, I have had mine for lots and lots of years.
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After a few relaxing days away I am pleased to be back to resume my build. Nothing came apart while I was away and all glued and fixed parts I had done to the hull seemed ok.
I started planking and realised this one is going to be a slow build, with the planks I am using being 8mm deep and 3mm thick they are not anxious to bend so I have sent for lots more clamps to hold the lot together whilst the glue is working.
My stained glass window lead solder rods make superb rubber band anchor points, easily cut and shaped but will still find their way into the keel when the time comes.
Now I have finished with the donor Inga1v, it has been relegated to the garage where it is due to undergo a complete renovation, I think this will warrant a separate blog to reduce confusion.
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๐ฌ Re: Inga1V
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Thanks Roy
It is fun and certainly challenging. The complete hull I have in my garage that I used as my pattern weighs in at nearly 9kgs and I believe that my planked hull will support that weight easily. I am hoping to find sufficient space in the bilges to epoxy around 6kgs of lead although what form that will take I am unsure. Long way to go before I have that decision to make.
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๐ Inga1V
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๐ค๐, fingers crossed and a smiley face, bit different from my last progress report.
As I suggested I was to throw my drawings in the bin and start afresh which is was what happened. My original drawings were on A3 sheets of graph paper and whilst it seemed ok the problems became apparent when doubling cut outs to check symmetry, the A3 area involved was too large to concentrate my mind and sight on what I was drawing so on the new drawings I encased them in a drawn box with dimensions which the object needed to fit in. This enabled comparable port and starboard measurements to be compared progressively and easily.
The shapes were then traced onto ply and cut out on the scroll saw. These frames were mounted onto the building board after calculating various heights above the board to determine slope of the deck and with sufficient space to access screws for removal when planked.
Lots of head scratching now, how do I proceed, no plan and difficult shapes bow and stern, especially stern. I have done lots of planking in the past but have never designed a whole model yacht.
I have traced the bow and stern section onto 12mm ply and have fitted them onto the boat frames, can be seen in the photo`s I hope.
I am currently in the process of fitting a keel to ensure all of the frames are fixed upright and at right angles to the building board and are sturdy enough to allow planking to commence, the bow will almost certainly be fully planked but I am unsure how to build and fashion the stern.
Still considering this next process.
I do hope some or most of this is understandable, regards ChrisG
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A quick progress report, I wish, as there hasn't been any other than to bring it home to me how difficult drawing plans of a ship is. I have been drawing, cutting out and more of the same on and off this week and have just consigned the weeks work to the bin and have re-started from the beginning. I even sent for ply wood for the frames on Monday thinking I would be cutting on Wednesday, what a joke.
I have attached a photo of some of the paper and cardboard cut outs that are just not good enough.
Anyway fresh start and clear head tomorrow.
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๐ฌ Re: Work Boat Rendezvous
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What a magnificent selection of beautiful models on this and the earlier featured page, so much work and skill have gone into this collection to say nothing of the hours mostly of pleasure.
Well done regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Inga1V
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Hello Michael,
I spent all day on Monday drawing 12 frames which involved so many measurements I became very confused and took a break. Today I started by cutting out one of the paper patterns folding it in half one side over the other, it was not a pretty sight. Of the twelve two were unacceptable and will have to be re-drawn so I am delighted to be able to take a break and reply to your mail sent yesterday.
My Inga came with a Hitec HS-765HB sail control servo the chap I bought it from installed it to operate all 3 sails and said he was happy with it. "Hobbies" have them on their website with the spec for just under ยฃ40.
I installed a PJS20 in my 1mtr Nimbus this is a drum winch from PJSails all the details are online in their catalogue and the price is ยฃ107 not bad when I paid ยฃ95 in 2015. This works the sails on the 1mtr Nimbus with the big rig very well and is a neat unit.
As for the sails, my Inga came with a full set and although clean, white and bright have been creased very badly and will probably need replacing as with most of the running rigging. Frank at Nylet is an extremely knowledgeable chap who knows all there is to know about sails and rigging, well that has been my experience and he is friendly and helpful. Now he sells a complete sail set for the Inga ยฃ149 but he also sells 3.5oz Dacron sailcloth at ยฃ23 per mtr. He would also supply Alloy masts, booms and running rigging, including `groovy`masts.
I have to strip my sails from the masts soon when I have done that I will draw templates for you.
Please do not hesitate to ask there are many like us on this website always ready to help, it can often save time and in some instances money.
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Hello Mike
Yes it works, I had to strip the model and secure anything loose then found when upside down the model can be supported by a shoe box thereby protecting the stanchions.
As you did I marked the keel and gunwales and used 100mm for the main body of the boat and an extra measurement of 50mm at bow and stern.
The Nimbus 1mtr yacht, and my large fishing boat also the yacht Romanza has spacings of 100mm between frames.
The results are as good as I wished for and certainly good enough to transfer onto card for a double check prior to ply for cutting out.
I will end up with 12 frames and the stern I am still undecided but am tempted to glue a solid section just aft of the end of the keel and carve and shape the lovely rounded curve of the stern. ๐ค๐ค
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๐ When to give up
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Great news, I am delighted for you and such a quick settlement, so soon be modelling again.
I am sure you donโt need reminding but I will nevertheless mention a safe place for flammable liquids.
Look forward to seeing your new setup.
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๐ฌ Re: Inga1V
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Hello Mike
That sounds great, I have one of those profile tools but also in an earlier post mention 600mm lengths of lead flux bars which hold their shape beautifully, my intention is to draw around the shapes formed from the hull at various points and when satisfied transfer to card and again when satisfied use the template doubled, mirror image, to make and cut 3mm ply. I am sure we are reading from the same sheet.
I have not started any of this yet as I am trying to familiarise myself with my new heavy and large toy. Went down like a lead balloon at home particularly when I announced I was hoping to build a twin.
I built a new cradle for her today the other was horrid and I have been getting familiar with the rig, it all seems pretty good but just very chatty and unloved in an attic for many years. I have also started a shopping list for this one that is becoming frightening.
I would still like to travel up to see you sometime to compare notes.
Thanks for taking the time to convince me that my idea is do-able. Regards ChrisG
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๐ Model boat lake E Midlands
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I would be interested in talking to any contributor to this website who sails at Markeaton Park Derby.
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๐ Inga1V
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Thank you all for your interest, I enjoy sharing ideas with you all as much as I appreciate the help and experience that you are all willing to pass on.
I have several questions to answer so, the hull weight of the model including small battery and electrics comes out at just under eight kilos, I guess about 75% is probably the keel, That is a complete guess.
I have no wish for two of these yachts but would like to tidy this one up whilst building another using the plans I have plus the opportunity to measure the finished hull and using it as a template for the next plank on frame attempt. When finished one model would go as I havn`t space for two nor do I want two.
As for my french ruler, I have already tried using it but find although it will follow a shape quite accurately it has a tendency to spring back very slightly when not restrained which gives an inaccurate drawing line.
However I have a cunning plan said Baldrick ๐๐๐
I have had for many years lots of lengths of lead solder strips of about 600 x 5 x 2 mm Used for stained glass windows. These as well as being extremely flexible hold their shape when moved and can be used to make a pattern on card or direct onto ply. I would make a card cut out for a double check against the hull before marking and cutting 3.5mm ply for the frames.
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๐ฌ Re: Thought I had finished!!
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Duncan what a beautiful finish for the floor such a damn good idea. Itโs often the incidental little finishes which just make the model.
Certainly well worth the cost, beautiful model you no doubt are very proud of her.
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The plot thickens. With a lot of help from Ian, tiggy_cat, instead of coming up with a hull he has found me a 25+ year old model in need of serious TLC but complete with rig and sails just short of receiver and a dubious battery.
I collected it from the previous owner and it is all I could have expected or wanted for I consider a modest price.
My first impressions having it at home is beautiful hull, nice wooden masts with sail grooves for the luff and seemingly good set of sails. Lots of cosmetic work and maybe some rebuilding on the topsides, I cannot believe the weight of the hull, I am in danger of getting a hernia.
Early days but I now have my pattern for drawing and cutting frames for a plank on frame hull. Can I cope with a renovation as well as building a second Inga 1v from the plans?
Suggestions please ๐๐๐ Regards ChrisG
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I bought this neglected, unloved and scruffy model from that well known auction site for not many pennies sometime in the 1990`s.
My first serious attempt at model boat building was renovating this model and so sparked my love of most craft that float and this absorbing and challenging hobby which I continue to be enthusiastic about.
Her name Mistress Quickly and came from a huge great Beneteau yacht that I tried to beat into Howth Marina some years ago, the Beneteau won by many lengths in fact the crew were in the bar before we had tied up.
The model continues to be one of my favourites but she is so heavy.
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My Fairey renovation is finished or as much as I intend doing, there is always a little improvement that would make it better but for now I am happy and think it will go in my Harbour, there is also the danger of overdoing it, I am sure we have all seen some horrors with superfluous bits stuck in the most inappropriate place. Not on this website I hasten to say phew !!
As I explained earlier this was just a topsides tidy up with new screen and forward rail fitted for the first time in her long life.
She has given me much enjoyment over the years for very little cost.
Please note the illustrious captain, the model named Mistress Quickly never goes anywhere without him.
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Absolutely magnificent and such workmanship, most modellers like myself can only look on in envy.
You are a true artist pleasure to see your models.
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๐ Fairey renovation
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Hats off to you, I had briefly thought of heat but I tend to be a little โham fistedโ when it comes to gentle heat so went at it cold so to speak.
I have now given myself a problem by adding a vhf arial the height of the boat on the stand is around 41 cm which is more depth than my display shelves. It is currently on a shelf above my bed so if all my blogs stop you will know that my shelf fitting is poor and it fell on my head overnight, the boat weighs a ton.
Take care ChrisG
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๐ Fairey renovation
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As promised the screen is now a permanent fixture after many attempts.
When I first worked on this model, years ago 20+ I fitted the screen using Plasticard 1mm sheet which was encouraged to go where I wanted it to fit using white Plasticard channel. For some strange reason I could not get channel to bend in quite the same way this time as it either kinked or snapped I even tried inverting another length of the same thinking that filling the trough would stop the kinking, but no.
My solution to this was by gluing 1mm square styrene section directly onto the topsides holding it in place using Tamiya masking tape which I love using until it hardened.
I then cut out a 1mm thick Plasicard screen using what was left of the old screen as a pattern, taped it securely in position against the styrene channel and gradually glued it in place. Last time I had channel running over the top of the screen, I think that I like it better without, more streamline and modern looking, ๐ค๐ค
Interestingly this plasticard does not like exposure to u.v. or is it that like the rest of us does not like getting old, the stuff from the earlier build was really brittle and just cracked.
Anyway onwards and upwards regards ChrisG
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๐ Fairey renovation
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On the off chance that anybody was watching my rebuild let me say it has been slow and interrupted by other projects.
I have concentrated on topsides as the hull is ok and the improvements have included calf leather seats, new handrails, new hatches, a fresh paint job and last but not least new windscreen. This has been a two day nightmare and I well remember when renovating this model for the first time the screen was a b----y nightmare, same this time.
As we speak I am watching the glue dry on my latest attempt, scared to move or touch anything in case of disaster yet again.
If this works I will share my construction with you if not I will go and sit in a dark room and contemplate, something who knows what.
Regards ChrisG
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๐ Smaragd Restoration
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Wow! such workmanship and engineering. Amazing.
ChrisG
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๐ When to give up
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Whatever, don`t give up, look at it as a blessing a new fresh start with no decisions necessary on what to throw away as its cluttering the workroom, its been done for you.
I think in a sad way there are several of us could do with some serious de cluttering and a new beginning.
Take care and the best for the future ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: 8 Painting
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Great paint job, I have never been happy with my results at spraying, another skill out there that I have not got.
I painted my slipper launch in duck egg blue which is a similar colour and on the right hull looks really good.
The work that you put into this model is to be admired both the hull and the deck are amazing. I follow your build with interest and envy.
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๐ Inga 1v
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I have found among my books a copy of Scratch Building Marine Models by Richard Webb which shows several hull building methods including planking which interests me and the fundamental art and basic rules of drawing a hull. On the back of this I have ordered A3 sheets of graph paper, a new pristine A3 cutting mat with grid lines, also a flexible French curved ruler and a set of 3 French curved rulers.
I am seriously falling into the category of "all the gear and no idea" ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Incidentally I also found The Model Boat Book from the 1940`s which has some beautiful classic sailing and power craft featured, one chapter from a forgotten time is "A Jetex Power Hydroplane" with full plan and photo of it being admired by Sir Malcolm Campbell. The hydroplane was shown running, tethered in a circular boat pond after the fuse was lit. Imagine the fun that our parents and grandparents had, a circular purpose built boat pond !!
Sorry, rabbiting on again have a good but possibly wet weekend regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Inga 1v
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I was wrong when I said there was little interest in this model on the contrary she seems much loved by those either lucky enough to own one or those engaged in a time consuming and skilful renovation. I saw for the first time today the beautiful work being done by mturpin013 on his build blog INGA1V.
I am very lucky to have been steered by roycv into some helpful avenues which hopefully end up with me having a hull plan to work from. This is proving difficult and at this time apart from knowing the models length, beam, draft and that she has a long keel with full length ballast is all I know.
I have been told that Coribee and Vic Smeeds Petrel have similar hull shapes but both plans are for bread and butter construction which I am not interested in. I have sent for other model magazine back issues which hopefully will help.
I think this is going to be a long haul before any building starts, I have the consolation of knowing that I can occasionally look at Roys beautiful finished model and Mikes soon to be finished for encouragement.
All the best ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Inga 1v
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I really hope you are not disappointed, thanks.
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