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Huntsman

Variation of a huntsman with stern drive.

Newby7

4 years ago

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LNVT

Other than water test the Vic is finished .A name to come. New photo is finished paint. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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New Home

Boat gone

Newby7

4 years ago

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New Borkum engine

Chiltern steam engine replaced Graham engine. Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Billings Progress

Seven years ago this boat was given to me making it my first boat. Turned out to be a good starter boat as the hull was almost finished. Having painted it the way the write up seamed to say. Then ready to run and into the water. The boat being top heavy it tipped and took on water. Back to the work bench and striped and left to sit until this year. The boat is almost finished needs rudder motor and ballast Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Puffer

The puffer is a scratch built boat I had started 2 years ago.Ready to go for water tests and ballast if needed. Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Scratch built Borkum

Designed from pictures and video of the Krick model.

Newby7

5 years ago

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Hellen

This one is a kit I built .

Newby7

5 years ago

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USGA Rescue

This one was built when I got her .The paint job looked like someone had why to much paint and used it all. Striped it down to a clean surface rebuilt all railings and pilot house repainted and added decals.

Newby7

5 years ago

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Fairplay

This was a strip down and repair.

Newby7

5 years ago

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First steam boat

I was sent the steam plant by one on our members.It is a freelance steam launch as I lengthened the boat to fit the boiler and engine.The steam boiler and engine are the Maxwell Hemmens Canton plant.It has been run on water and held 30 psi for allmost 20 min. Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Steam engine

These three show the lever in each position from the base top lower and center .Center is full stop,top is full foreword and bottom is full reverse and notches in between for slower speeds Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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steam engine

Graham TV1 STEAM ENGINE as the engine sits left is the prop side and the lever is in the up position the center post has notches in for speed control as the lever moves up and down for direction .I hope this helps Doug. Rick

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5 years ago

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Miranda

These are better. Rick

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5 years ago

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Miranda engine

Not the best as I have trouble taking pictures Rick

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5 years ago

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Dumas Kit

Cobra

Newby7

5 years ago

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Artkit

The Cutty Sark

Newby7

5 years ago

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Dumas kit

Geo. w. Washburn

Newby7

5 years ago

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Speed boat

A fun build and run.

Newby7

5 years ago

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Billing

My USCG rescue boat

Newby7

5 years ago

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Dumas Commuter build

Finally decided on a boat to build. Purchasted this kit a while ago and now have started to build. Read the instructions and followed the photos to get familler with the build sequence. Rick

Newby7

3 years ago

38 Posts

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A different Huntsman

Thanks to Chris F he sent the plans for the Fairey Huntsman. Went to a drafting photo shop had them enlarge the plan to build a 24" boat. Got a start for this project by getting the hull framed in. As this will be a first at skinning a hull with sheet pieces . Research goes on for the best way to start and how to skin the bow. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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Dumas Victory tug

With I hate to say my golfing season slowly coming to an end and no project in mind for the cold months ahead a kit was looked at. Having liked the look of this boat for a number of years finally decided to order the kit. The notice came in that the parcel is ready for pick up.Will be picking up today. My intent is to open and photograph the kit before I start the build. As my last few builds have been scratch builds I didn't take photos of all aspects of the build. More to come. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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Rework

Having just the hull of the first steam launch. I looked at what to do with it. The lines of her are long and narrow leading me to look at narrow boats and barges. Finding a few contenders for the project all of them would suit my plan. Changes to the bow and stern may need to happen. My biggest concern is the boat is not flat bottom. Builders license may be where I over look the bottom. On the water it will not show up as much. Need to choose one of the options then on to rework and new build. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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Power

This is my Billings USCG Life boat. Had not installed esc into the finished boat. Had a P94 duel esc operation and P92 power destitution board Component Shop (Action Electronics)units taken from another build shelved as it became to big a job at the time. May finish one day. The boat has twin props and rudders so with the P 94 unit can run the boat now. Boat is now ready for water tests. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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New Build

Started the work by getting the plan enlarged. Today I cut out cardboard frames setting them up on the building board. Frames are 2-3/4 " spacing making the boat 36" long and 7" wide. Need to get wood to proceed. Rick

Newby7

4 years ago

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Re-Fit

Two years ago I was given a boiler and engine.Wanting to use them I looked for a launch plan to use. Having not found a plan I changed one close to what I wanted. This was the first open launch and total scratch built without a plan. With the launch finished it was OK but the lines from fore to aft looking from the side lay to flat.With the building of the Miranda and the Borkum I could see that both had curves and were not flat. With this said I cut the launch fore and aft to build them up.The stern was raised almost 1/2" the bow 3/8"the launch now has curve.The before is posted here. Will post a picture of now tomorrow. Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Puffer update

When I started the puffer it was to be powered by steam.That changed after the hull was built.When placing the boiler in position the chimney would have been in the center of the hull.Also the steam plant would have to be hidden not what I wanted.The Borkum build took the steam plant and the puffer will be electric.The motor bracket is 1x4x4 pine with a hole for the motor.The mount is then angled on the bottom to suit angle for prop shaft.From the bottom drilled holes ether side of the holes counter sunk them and epoxied 1/4-20 1-1/2" bolts in.Mount then cut in half and sanded down to hold the motor from turning. Dressed up the pilot house with wheel and navigation items. The hull was then primed and painted. Rick

Newby7

5 years ago

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Borkum look a like

I started thinking of a build to put my Graham TVA steam engine in.I found the Krick Borkum and thought it would be right for size and scale.This build was started early June. First I tried to find a plan for her by getting in contact with Krick they answered but could not supply a plan. Next making my own plan something that looked a bit like the Borkum. From this plan I over sized the frames and cut them from cardboard mounting them on a building board. The next step was to use the templates to cut the frames and mount the frames to the board. The pictures show some of the steps I'm now using EZE Kote to seal and finish. I'm not good at taking picture but will try and keep it coming. Rick

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Read the question twice and D seamed the best choice.Turned out to be correct
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I think for most a bigger hull would be the way to go.
In my harbour I have three steam boats and I have had all of them running at one time or other.
I don't run them now as age has made it difficult to get them running.
I bring them to the pond as show boats
I love steam if it were me I would keep it as is and bring it with me to be show piece.
What ever you decide to do good luck.
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I looked at it the same way C was my guess.The answer was in the question.
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I remember some of my exams for millwright were open book.So it wasn't memorizing as much as knowing how to find the answer. I think when we build a new boat or restore a boat we look up or ask if anyone knows were to find a solution to a problem.
For me memory is only as good knowing where to find the answer.
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Wow me too
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Lucky guess I picked the one with the most # and got it right
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Hi Doug Just ranting in the wrong spot.
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I may be wrong and old but I remember when I could disagree with you and not get insulted or called an offensive
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Great picture of the boats and of all the youngsters who ran thier boats
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👍👍👍👍👍👍wonderful STORY

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Sometimes guessing works had no idea
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Option 2 with me as well
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Hi Doug
Not really hiding.Healing Dec I went in for bypass surgery 4 months later I'm finally getting to feel like my old self.
Spring is just around the corner and I'm looking foreword to getting outside to walk more.
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Carefull Doug Falling hurts But its the getting back up that I find the hardest
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Wishing all a prosperous new year.
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Found in three good for me.
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Posted to move up.
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Who new the wind was blowing in two a GALE
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Needs to move foreword each day
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Got to use my oars three times
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If your boat dosen't have bilge pump you better have a bucket. Lets let AI sail a boat without a bilge pump and hope someone on board has a bucket
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You needed to get to the cove to put your code in.
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Amazing my 5 letter go to word nets a ONE
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Take's two to wave
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Maybe we need a reset back to when we looked at new posts to read or to answer a question a member needed to carry on with thier project .
Must admit that I have not been posting much of late.
It seams life gets in the way and we forget that this forum is still the best going and our members continue to be active.
As Doug has said PS 'You need to answer today's "Question of the Day"before veiwing this post!
NO I DON'T👍👍👍👍👍
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Check AI none of the four is corect. HM Centurion is listed on Goggle as the corect answer.
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