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Bluebird of Chelsea
My BOC which is 1/24 scale was built from the plan drawn by D Metcalf in 1991. She was built originally for Sir Malcolm Campbell and was completed in 1931. She saw service in WW1 on the beaches of Dunkirk rescuing allied troops and became one of the "Dunkirk Little Ships".
She was years later beautifully restored by Martin Summers the owner, the restoration was completed in 1986.
I think she still lives on the Thames.
A quite comprehensive Build Blog can be found on this website, the model was not built with any intention to get her bottom wet but instead has pride of place in my harbour.
ChrisG
5 months ago
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Kingfisher (Slipper Launch)
I had a wish for some sort of nostalgic type of classic motor boat, had considered the beautiful Riva variants but settled for the Thames Slipper Launch the kit suited my pocket at the time and I had often admired the ones I had seen.
The kit ended up a present and was started at the beginning of 2022.
The kit looked and turned out to be straightforward with the laser cut parts very well made and easy to release. The build took about 3 months and had some changes from the instructions including planked deck, wooden seats and change of windscreen plus lots of pretty bits.
There is a Build Blog of this model on this Site.
In my view it is good value kit, not difficult to build and it looks lovely on the water or as a display model.
ChrisG
5 months ago
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Nimbus One MTR
I started this interesting build in January 2020 and it kept me busy during the horrendous Covid epidemic time.
I have produced a reasonably comprehensive Build Blog on this site which might encourage other sailing enthusiasts to have a go at this build.
I found the build itself very satisfying and the subsequent trips to the lake with it most enjoyable.
The `one metre` is a great yacht.
ChrisG
5 months ago
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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
8 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.
Regards ChrisG
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1 year 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
6 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)
ChrisG
6 years ago
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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.
ChrisG
1 year 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 .......
ChrisG
2 years ago
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๐ฌ Re: Planking
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Hello Duncan
As expected wonderful workmanship from you it is always a pleasure and interesting to note the changes in methods that you often use. I must admit putting the roof on before the sides has me head scratching but on reflection looks a good idea although brave.
I continue to look longingly at my build but whilst I am keeping the NHS busy I find it hard to get into the garage where I really need to be to continue.
Soon I hope regards to all ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Rigging
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Hello Michael,
I think you have surpassed even yourself this time, I like you, was also looking for a smarter and more in keeping method of fixing rigging to the deck and as I am not clever enough, I have had to buy eye bots and turnbuckles. I fear that 6 of each fittings on each mast will look a little heavy but will see.
I think what you have manufactured is near perfect both tidy compact and fit for purpose. You will have to keep it clear of handrails but like you I didnt like how mine was rigged with bowsies and hooks and eyes, bowsies have a place in sailing dinghies and camping but do not belong on Yachts, my view, maybe only and I apologies for that.
Well done ChrisG
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๐ Best sail material for yachts ?
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Hello luckyduck
Whilst I agree with you absolutely that pure white sails generally look better on modern and generally racing yachts, and cream or off white and natural fabrics tend to look better on older classic craft that is not always the case.
There are many yachts around the world costing many millions of pounds, euros and dollars that sport man fabric sails, they are white and bright, economical to replace and update and need far less maintenance.
Inga the yacht that is the subject of this question and answer blog is relatively new being built in 1967, which makes her younger than me and a mere child๐๐
This all makes for a very interesting blog, it ends up horses for courses and gets us all talking which is great.
Best regards ChrisG
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๐ Best sail material for yachts ?
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The original yacht was built in 1967 in Germany, I believe she would look good in cotton sails or would probably have modern materials used in subsequent sail changes.
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๐ Best sail material for yachts ?
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Hello Michael
I think this might start the purists chuntering a bit but here goes nothing!
I have two samples arrive today one is Dacron at 36" wide sold as material for sail making and is around the ยฃ20, as you would expect and is enough to make a suit of sails for Inga but only just.
The other from Ebay is sold as material for making kites and outdoor flags, is water resistant lightweight nylon Ripstop and is 150 cm wide. The total price for the 100 x 150 was ยฃ3.84 p.p. inc.
Now I am aware that when it comes to important things like hobbies us retired guys never begrudge spending our money but my gut feeling is to have a go with the cheaper of the two because it feels lighter and better.
I only intend to be sailing my boat as with the others occasionally so will keep away from the lake when stormy so heavy sails are not needed.
Decision made I will post my progress ๐๐ when there is any, I hope this does not complicate things.
Best of luck ChrisG.
p.s. My "Boss" likes Roys idea, always complaining I have too many shirts but dont fancy seeing my model being projected across the lake by some of my shirts.
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๐ Best sail material for yachts ?
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Hello Micheal
I am in exactly the same position as yourself being about to start sailmaking. Previously I have both bought ready pro made sails and have made a few sets myself.
I am no expert by any stretch of the imagination but for a tank like Inga albeit a beautiful tank it is easy to get carried away with costs, also because sail changes for this boat are such a faff then a suitable weight of sailcloth should be purchased, one size fits all applications.
I have just sent for some material for a set and as you only need about a mtr I have pushed the boat out for ยฃ20 worth from a recognised supplier and have also sent for a similar amount for a whole lot less than that from Ebay.
I will have made my conclusions in a few days when the material arrives if you would like to talk again then.
A restricting design of the slits in the mast and booms restricts the sail thickness which needs to be taken into considerations. Also is the model for sailing or looking at, I have bought some really good kickers for my boat instead of using the springs supplied and the sophisticated ones look most inappropriate, waste of money.
Hopefully continue this in a few days, hope you can use a sewing machine ๐คฃ๐คฃ
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๐ฌ Re: CGINGA1V
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Hello Micheal good to hear from you again. It has been busy on the site over the last week.
I am pleased with how the new build is progressing but not confident enough to show the site too much just yet , it is all so new to me that I could be nurturing a monster ๐๐๐
I need to change the title of the build blog as it is no longer relevant, how do I go about it appreciate your help.
I hope you are well and look forward to seeing your progress, Regards ChrisG
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๐ Orca the final cast member
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Not only a great model but the comprehensive details of the build has been very entertaining as well as amusing. I just hope that the RSPCS donโt hear about one of their fish/animals being so cruelly mutilated.๐๐
One thought I had was will the towing vessel be up to the job in bad weather or will the shark rebel and go its own way?
Rogal thanks for the entertainment regards ChrisG
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๐ Orca the final cast member
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Not surprised your brain hurts! mine hurts and I am on the side-lines. ๐๐๐ ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: CGINGA1V
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Hello Roy
Yes I did get a set of plans which helped with the general layout and the sail and rig configuration, earlier I was looking for a hull plan which is unavailable hence me having the chilling experience of drawing hull plans from my donor craft. I believe all is well in the end as I am really and chuffed with the finished hull.
Just the delights of making a superstructure that I want in proportion, I think I am getting there slowly, but what is the hurry anyway? when finished I will have to decide what to build next.
Hope you are well ChrisG
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๐ Orca the final cast member
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Hello Doug
This is interesting and difficult for me to get my head around, is the problem because of the material the shark is made of which has a high buoyancy level, subs and many mammals and fish use water to retain their preferred level in the water without looking excessively pregnant, why should this model be different?
This is not me doubting your expertise but my need to know and understand.
Thanks ChrisG
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๐ Orca the final cast member
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Hey I like the idea of water ballast what is good enough for the Royal Navy should be great if tailored to a model shark, which is a credit to you. The more you consider the options the more ideas come to mind, the choices are boundless, well done.
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๐ CGINGA1V
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Progress steady but coming on. I decided to braise a brass tube onto the prop shaft tube for greasing the prop shaft which is difficult to access and the shaft is pretty much horizontal, hoping this will allow me to eliminate water leaks.
I have fixed the card deck in place on the hull to enable the measurement of the various fittings i.e. masts, through hull fittings etc. and to allow the trial placing of deck structures in build. And most important to determine the size of through deck access to below deck.
The masts regardless of the appearance of the rest of the superstructure will mirror the Inga positioning as I have no intention of altering the balance of what appears to work very well.
I have built the forward crew access hatch, the helmsman's seat at the rear and two skylights waiting finishing. The main cabin structure still in construction the two sides and the rear can be seen in the photo.
My dilemma is that I am unsure until these are all in position on the deck with masts and large deck winches (which these yachts always had) how well proportioned the whole shooting match is. As some of these parts take me days to build it would be a real `pain` to have to scrap them and start all over again. It is possibly worth mentioning the deck fittings are made of mahogany and there are no plans for any of them just downloaded photos.
Idiot that I am I just pressed the wrong button and produced this blog in two parts, sorry.
I have asked the site moderator if the title of this build blog can be changed as it is so far from INGA1V.
Regards to all ChrisG
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๐ Motor and prop shaft issues
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Hello Les
Looks a really neat installation to me, well done and when you put the lid on the boat the moderate noise will lessen.
Regards ChrisG
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๐ RA INGA IV Maiden sail
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Hello Rogal
Speaking as a fellow modeller and no expert I think she looks serene on the water and just how a beautiful sailing ketch should look. You were so fortunate with the weather not only sunshine but a light breeze just what is needed for a first trial launch.
I hope everything went as hoped and she remained dry below decks.
The video and photos give the rest of something to aim for and in my case with more speed well done my guess is you are a happy bunny tonight.
All the best ChrisG
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๐ CGInga 1V
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It has been great watching all the great model making going on, my progress has been slow but steady and not without set backs.
I have strengthened and widened the inner gunwales to make robust anchor points for the 14 eye bolts and later stanchions for the hand rails. It has all been sanded ready for the deck.
I believe I have sorted the lever arm on the servo for the sail control and have had a successful dummy run which I am happy with. I have run three plastic tubes from close to the servo arm one runs to the jib, one to the main and the last to the mizzen, I have a mouse in each ready for being replaced with the Dyneema sheets.
Cardinal error today when I cut by hand the deck using my earlier cardboard pattern, so silly yet so nearly right. The reason is, I do all serious cutting in the garage and the hull including ballast which lives in the workroom upstairs in the house and threatens a hernia whenever I look at it so I thought I would use the pattern. I will not make this mistake again๐ .
Apart from that I am having fun and the build certainly makes me think.
Happy modelling to you all ChrisG
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๐ Motor and prop shaft issues
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Hello Les
I have attached a photo of my 500 motor installation which although not pretty is tank tested (well my bath) for quite some time tethered or should I say moored to the taps. It also runs more quietly than most of my other models and the hull is as yet without a lid, this thanks to 3 erasers.
Hope this might help ChrisG
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๐ Motor and prop shaft issues
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Going on from this I have recently bought some erasers from stationary in Tesco and after cutting to size have made good vibration and sound deadeners for a 500 motor. A cost effective solution to my noise problem.
Hope you solve your problem regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Ra IngaIV finished ?
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Oh what a wonderful job, brilliant piece of work and completed so quickly. You should be so pleased and proud and I hope that you have many hours of enjoyment on the lake, perhaps some videos to spur the rest of us on.
I am thinking that when I wet mine for the maiden voyage the maiden will be an `bloody old maid`.
My one reservation is I would hesitate to go sailing with that crew, I think it could be classified as motley.
Hope to see her on the water soon regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Again back to the masts.
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Hello Michael
Your engineering knowledge and expertise is so superb it leaves me feeling lacking. I like can only admire and attempt to copy your work, so brilliantly carried out. Thanks for sharing all that development work with us.
Keep up the brilliant work it would be worthy of a book for all up and coming model boatbuilders.
Great stuff regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Inga1V
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Hello Michael
That`s an interesting project the mix of steam and sail although in days of old the fastest and most common mix had to be steam and sail. I look forward to seeing some pictures and curious how you came by it. I never seem to be lucky in finding interesting part builds.
As for my model, I suppose I don`t want it to end having poured so much love into the drawing and building of the hull and having so much frustration in the build process.
I have now just about finished the ply mock ups 6 in all, updated photo in the last blog to illustrate this. All I have to do is convert the mock ups to mahogany, hatches 3 helms seat 1, owner access to accommodation 1 and crew forward accommodation access 1 . that`s all ๐๐
plus windlass.
I might still be rabbiting on about it this time next year GW.
All the best ChrisG
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๐ CGInga 1V
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There has been so much going on in the modelling world these last few weeks I thought I had better "extract the digit" and get on with something.
All of the below decks radio and servo stuff seems to be working and holding together fine thanks to help received on this website so I intend to move on from that.
For a while I have had doubts about building Inga superstructure onto my hull and as there are so many beautiful Inga 1V belonging to MBW contributors I could name 4 all of which are finished beautifully or about to be finished. So I have decided to try something new and am working towards reproducing as close as possible a William Fife designed ketch circa 1914. a fine example can be viewed by googling Sumurun for anybody interested. These hulls were designed to be very sheer and are similar to J class, the Inga hull is shall we say `just` similar.
I started by putting a cardboard deck on my hull and am in the process of making ply silhouette type structures to be able to gauge their proportions against the hull and to ensure they clear the masts and booms. All fittings, mast stays etc are all temporary.
What the photo shows is something akin to Noah`s Ark or a series of chicken coops for that I apologise and would like to assure you the real thing will be made from mahogany.
I do reserve the right to revert back to plan A if things go pear shape๐
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๐ RA IngaIV New sails
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Hello Ross and Rogal,
If you get fed up with the fishing shop you can see an assortment of all these bits online at either Nylett or sailsetc they have both seen it all before and have a wealth of experience and concentrate on supplying model yacht sailors.
Cheers ChrisG
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๐ RA IngaIV New sails
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Hello Rogal
Don`t sell yourself short if you sail half as well as you build boats you have nothing to worry about. When you get to the water take your time, listen to all the advice you will get as some of it will be worth listening to and remember most of us talk a good sail. We are all like the fisherman who caught the biggest pike in the lake but had to put it back before getting a photograph.
I hope you enjoy sailing it is such fun and adds a totally new dimension to model boats and the wind is free๐
All the best ChrisG
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๐ RA IngaIV New sails
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Hello Rogal
Handrails, I have used white plastic and wire on various models. The wire is strong, maybe too strong as collisions usually mean the stanchions take the hit literally on the other hand the white plastic looks really smart and is easily repaired or replaced it also breaks saving the stanchions.
Downside is itโs prone to degrade in
sunlight so needs replacing occasionally. Horses for courses the sun might not shine in 2024 ๐
Whatever well done she looks a treat.
Best regards Chris
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๐ RA IngaIV New sails
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I am feeling decidedly left behind, that aside your model looks great but not only that with your expertise should be a great sailor with some of your design changes improving on the original.
I am well impressed with your sewing, you will never be short of an opportunity to earn a few bob with those skills.
I am interested in your choice of side rail stanchions they always seem the part on my models most likely to get broken or bent on the lake side certainly the white metal ones which are a definite no no. I would like to do what the old J class guys did, they didn`t have any but the yacht would look unfinished.
Well done and I was serious about an invitation to the inaugural launch, I only live down the road regards ChrisG
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๐ฌ Re: Trial fitting of equipment
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Hello Duncan
You are doing so very well ๐ and have left me far behind. The deck looks great and below decks layout to be proud of. I questioned in my mind 2 motors but realise that you intend it to be a motor sailor in its truest sense and have yet to be convinced about the beauty of sail.
Let me advise you that it is to be recommended. keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing it finished.
All the best ChrisG
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๐ Servo accessories
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Hello Alessandro
Your understanding of my problem is excellent as is your ability to understand mine and other problems posted on this website. Your ability through translation to comprehend our ramblings and confused chatter is to be congratulated.
Whilst I agree that it is good to be able to access all moving parts and electrical components in our builds it is not always possible, I try to build every part that will be difficult to access after completion with as much strength and longevity as is possible and an element of ๐คfingers crossed.
With help from other friends on MBW I am now happy with the steering on my build but will continue to look forward to yours and others help and suggestion as my build progresses.
Thanks and best regards ChrisG
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๐ Servo accessories
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๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Thank you all for the help. I have filed a flat in the rudder post, scrapped the grub screw for something man enough for a screwdriver, put it all back together and save for a few minor finishing bits I now have a robust steering system that I will be confident with after putting the lid on the hull.
All the best ChrisG
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๐ Servo accessories
2 months ago by
๐ฌ๐ง ChrisG (
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Thank you Lew,
The servo and the connecting parts are Futaba and I believe the grub screw to be 2mm, the allen key I keep dropping into the bilges is definitely 2mm. I am awaiting the delivery of the grub screws, various, before attempting anything more radical.
Your recommendations are gratefully received and if not used now will be remembered for the future and I thank you for them.
I cannot remember any time in the past having trouble sorting the steering it is usually the one of the more straightforward parts of the build. This is probably due to me straying so far from the original kit hull.
It is very good though to know that you are not alone and have so many knowledgeable friends on line prepared to help and advise and I thank you all.
Best regards ChrisG
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