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    πŸ“ Bond Together
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Packaging will always be different....
    After working for big retailers for 30 years I know what the deal is!
    Either way, we are in agreement Poundland glue is well worth the value! As are the mini clamps the craft knives and the new range of paint and varnish - the yacht varnish is very good!

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    πŸ“ Bond Together
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    As with many things in this world you may find that Poundland bond together (which I also use) is actually a well known brand that has been packaged for them. I mean let’s face it Aldi And Lidil do the same - Belgium beer in Lidil comes from the same production lines as the M&S version and many of the biscuits in Aldi are from the same manufactures as other supermarkets.
    I agree with R&D but production line limits allow the likes of Poundland and others to take spare capacity...
    I don’t agree with the Turkish delight though, mind you I don’t like any variant of it!!🀣

    πŸ“ Finished and off to their home!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    The half boats are now finished and off to Newquay where a local business β€˜Paddlefish Adventures’ will be using them on their booking office.
    The detail is minimal because of the nature of their use.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Lots to update!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    It’s a first!
    The skipper has already had a complete boat from me but these two are to be fixed to the outside of his booking office to highlight the business to tourists. It’s nicer than a normal sign!

    πŸ“ Lots to update!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Well since my last update I’ve been busy!
    The boats are now attached to the back boards using silicone and some screws (just in case)! I’ve used a PVC paint to coat the decks and cabin which is great as it has created a rubber waterproof seal.
    The detail has been added to the cabin and the railings have been made using white metal rod.
    I’m happy with the symmetry, close enough and will never be next to each other so it’s not imperative that they are perfect!

    πŸ“ Decks and cabin
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    I have made the decks and have used plastic boards for this.
    Using export I have glued a baton onto the wall side of the model which will screw onto a backboard.
    The foredeck has been stuck to the cabin which has been made out of a block of wood. Again this will be screwed to the backboard.

    πŸ“ Lochin 33 half models
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    I have been asked by a skipper in Newquay to make another model of his boat. This time though he wants two half models to put on the wall either side of his booking office.
    The hull has been made and sent to me for fitting out. This needs to be solid and weatherproof!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Gemini g10 catamaran
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    There’s a few pics, hard to see because it’s a small area to work in!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Gemini g10 catamaran
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Getting the right battery voltage, seems I get the battery ok for the motors but then the steering does some crazy stuff. Need to investigate!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Gemini g10 catamaran
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    I have installed motors and ex unit but had a lot of trouble getting it to work properly so have put her to the side for now! Quite hard because it’s small and there’s a lot of bits inside. She does sit well
    In the water though

    πŸ“ Gemini g10 catamaran
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    This was a lockdown project. Made the plug, mould and hull from scratch!
    Modelled on a local Dungeness boat.

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    πŸ“ Lochin 33 static build
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    This was made for a skipper in Newquay who owns β€˜Paddlefish Adventures’. The model was for his booking office. This is a static model.

    πŸ“ EmilyJames (Lochin33)
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    This is a Lochin 33 mould. Based on Stumark3 which worked from Dungeness in Kent. I have built this from one photo and my memories of the boat which are from over 30 years ago! I have also spoken to the skippers two sons about the boat too. The hull was gifted to me by an employee of Lochins in the 80’s.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Will do! Because of where it will be positioned it will not be heavily detailed.
    Hopefully a quick project.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Thanks. I always like to make sure the boats are realistic. That means to me some weathering and mess.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Yes he did, I am just about to do another one for him. Maybe that should be two - this time it’s two half models so he can put them on the sides of his booking office. He has sent me the hull which has been cut in half. Photo here back together (held with tape) to get the lines right in both halves!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Thanks Martin. I have done another Lochin as well which was a commission for a skipper in Cornwall.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    They are for getting on the boat at the bow when the boat comes on and off the beach. Many a times I’ve climbed up the bow!

    πŸ“ Finished!
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Well I say it’s finished but I’m sure more detail will be added!!

    πŸ“ Lights
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    All working lights fitted

    πŸ“ Winches, gantrys and detail
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    πŸ“ Wheelhouse
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Wheelhouse was made from plasticard

    πŸ“ Main build
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    πŸ“ Lochin 33 fishing boat
    3 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    This is a build completed from one photo I took some 35 years ago and my memories of the boat.
    It is a Lochin 33 (commercial build up) worked the coastline around Dungeness in Kent.
    The hull was gifted to me by an ex employee of Lochin who also gave me a lot of history about the business.
    This is 12th scale

    πŸ“ Update
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Missed a few updates as I have been completing a new project.
    So here’s the final model, more detail to follow but for now it’s on the back burner!
    A Lochin 33 is currently on the bench being completed for a man in Cornwall

    πŸ“ Out of the mould and full steam ahead!
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Hull is now out of the mould and the deck has been fitted but not fixed as I am waiting for motors to arrive. Wheelhouse and gantry are underway!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Mould out of the plug!
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Will do although these are for me and not for selling so I will just be happy with a hull coming out!

    πŸ’¬ Re: Mould out of the plug!
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Not sure about mass! Would be happy with one, two would be brilliant as I have someone who wants me to make a copy of their boat and three plus would be a bonus!

    πŸ“ Mould out of the plug!
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Really happy that the mould released from the plug! Now to make the hull!

    πŸ“ Plug ready!
    4 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GrahamP74 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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    Three fills and sands later and the plug is glued to the board and has had a coat to resin to seal it. Now to try and get a mould!!



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