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I will give it a go, always good to try something new. thanks.
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1 month ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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1 month ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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1 month ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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💬 Re: Inga1v
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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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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📝 Inga1v
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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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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💬 Re: Inga1V
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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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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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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🤞😂, 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
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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📝 Inga1V
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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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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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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.
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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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 £40.
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 £107 not bad when I paid £95 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 £149 but he also sells 3.5oz Dacron sailcloth at £23 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.
Regards ChrisG
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 £40.
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 £107 not bad when I paid £95 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 £149 but he also sells 3.5oz Dacron sailcloth at £23 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.
Regards ChrisG
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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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. 🤔🤔
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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. 🤔🤔
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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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 don’t need reminding but I will nevertheless mention a safe place for flammable liquids.
Look forward to seeing your new setup.
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I am sure you don’t need reminding but I will nevertheless mention a safe place for flammable liquids.
Look forward to seeing your new setup.
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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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
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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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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 👍😋😋
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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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 👍😋😋
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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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Duncan what a beautiful finish for the floor such a damn good idea. It’s 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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Certainly well worth the cost, beautiful model you no doubt are very proud of her.
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2 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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 😂😂😂 Regards ChrisG
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 😂😂😂 Regards ChrisG
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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.
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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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You are a true artist pleasure to see your models.
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Hats off to you, I had briefly thought of heat but I tend to be a little ‘ham fisted’ 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
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.
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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, 🤔🤔
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
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, 🤔🤔
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Wow! such workmanship and engineering. Amazing.
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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.
Regards ChrisG
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.
Regards ChrisG
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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" 🤣🤣🤣
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
I am seriously falling into the category of "all the gear and no idea" 🤣🤣🤣
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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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
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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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 ChrisG ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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I really hope you are not disappointed, thanks.
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