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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
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
Scratch built Borkum
Designed from pictures and video of the Krick model.
Hellen
This one is a kit I built .
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.
Fairplay
This was a strip down and repair.
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
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
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
Miranda
These are better.
Rick
Miranda engine
Not the best as I have trouble taking pictures
Rick
Dumas Kit
Cobra
Artkit
The Cutty Sark
Dumas kit
Geo. w. Washburn
Speed boat
A fun build and run.
Billing
My USCG rescue boat
Miranda
the engine in the Miranda
Maid of the LOCH
My scratch built likeness of the paddle steamer Made of the Loch
Monitor
This is a scratch built boat the Monitor plans by Glen Guest
The Confederation Marine Modelers executive have had zoom meetings over the lock down period 15 to 20 members joining each session .We see each other and show work. Threw zoom we have been able to find out how are members are doing. Rick VP CMMBC
With the servos set up and tested worked on the engine and condenser placement and installation. Built a base for the condenser and epoxied in place. The frame were trimmed down to let the engine base sit at the right level and angle to the prop shaft. Next the frames were trimmed for the boiler to sit lower in the boat. Boiler was lagged in place. All three engine condenser and boiler are set up for easy take out to clean and repair if needed. Rick
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James Clavell books were some of my favorite to read King Rat ,Tia-pan, Shogun and Noble House were some I remember reading. Another writer for me is Fred Saberhagen The Complete book of Swords ,The Lost Swords . Rick
So right Martin and Nerys it was good to see a notification. I do believe it has been quieter this past while.Maybe we are in need of a rest from the reality of the pandemic. A light for me has been that Nancy and I have had our first shots of the vaccine.Second shot early July. If the shots are heard around the world we may have hope for brighter days to come. Rick
Hi Martin With the limited space for the servo and arm I built the pivot arm with threaded rod to be able to connect the rudder through the transom. Looks a bit off as the arm was built from my parts box a one of if you will. Rick
To wake and hear and see that the Queen had lost Philip was sad for me. Knowing he was not well and time was not on his side. Most of all sad that with lock down he will not have the send off that would have been without covid. A life well lived. Rick
Looks to me as the chemicals in the Halfords paint broke down the bottom layer.May need to start over by removing as much of the paint down to wood if possible. Rick
Martin so good to see you back with us.Must say I missed you and your wise encouragement your building outside the box .WELCOME BACK πππππ
The rudder bracket installed worked on servo position and building linkage from the rudder to servo. Test of servo rudder went well. Two mini servos set up one for forward and reverse the second for steam shut-off. Pictures show covers for electronics and servos. Rick
My reading is mostly fantasy J.K. Rowling ;Terry Brooks; Stephen King and Dan Brown.Little reading done over the last year as I read mostly when traveling . Rick
The rudder bracket was made and clamped in place to test the movement of the rudder. The rudder moved side to side with ease .The brackets were brazed on to a mounting plate to make hanging the rudder easier. The servo for the rudder will be next. Rick
In my wood bins I found strips of 1/2 x 1/16 mahogany left over from the Dumas Cobra build to do the top deck. Had to cut in a few small pieces in spots to finish the job. After seeing the out come I'm wishing I had enough strips to do the hull. Cost and wishful thinking on my part .On to the next job. Rick Pictures to show the mahogany finished on cover and deck.
With the stern fixed the coaming was next . Wrapped a towel around a 1/2 "x 1/8" x 48"strip of plywood soaked in hot water slowly bending until ready to put in place . Seats were built in place to be able to remove and work on coupling. The back cover was built . The rub rail was put on. Mahogany will be next. Rick
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