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๐ฌ Re: Bit more progress
3 years ago by
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Thanks Nerys, Yes she has been well built so itโs been fairly easy so far. Iโm just doing a bit here and there between work. This one was destined for the skip before I got it. Itโs a shame a lot of them probably end up that way.
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๐ฌ Re: Bit more progress
3 years ago by
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Cheers Colin, yes sheโs coming along nicely now. Ive taken out the old rudder and got a new one ready to fit. Just hope she doesnโt leak on her Maiden ๐ค
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๐ Bit more progress
3 years ago by
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Been a while but Iโm slowly plugging away on the Old Girl. Put on a bit of decking, nothing fancy just something I thought Iโd have a go at and see how it come out. Ive put some stain on and varnished the superstructure. I havenโt gone mad as Iโve tried to keep some of the marks. Also fitted the rubbing strake, I was pleased with how that come out.
Up next is painting the hull, adding the fittings, then onto fitting a motor and so on ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Hi Doug, Thanks for the link on the Sea Scout. Iโm going to look at it now ๐๐
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๐ Getting close to being acceptable
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Cheers Doug and Colin, Yes I feel like itโs coming along now. I used Tou Pret fine surface filler and followed all your advice on sanding grades. Itโs by no means perfect but as Colin said Iโm going to try and keep some of its character. Ive masked off her name as Iโm going to keep that and sort of build a small frame round her name ? Just waiting for a dry day and Iโll put on a coat of filler primer and see what that looks like. Then Iโll take it from there. ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Ok cheers Geoff, Thanks for the Advice ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Looks like you got a lovely finish on yours Seaspray. Gives me a bit of confidence to keep going ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Cheers Seaspray, I like the idea of a filler primer. I might pop out and get one of those tomorrow then and give that a try. I think Iโve got it to a nice smooth surface overall just these small splits and screw holes. Iโll keep going ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Hi Martin, No, no fibreglass. Iโm just trying to get a reasonably smooth surface before painting to a gloss finish. I canโt believe how many holes and cracks have appeared ๐
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๐ฌ Re: Advice on fine surface filler ?
3 years ago by
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Ok Rick cheers. Iโve got some fine surface filler now so Iโll sand it down with the grades you said. More bloody sanding ๐. ๐
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๐ฌ Re: More Sanding ๐คฏ
3 years ago by
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Ok Colin, I promise. Iโm not that good anyway. Just want to remove some of the bad ones ๐ฎ
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๐ฌ Re: More Sanding ๐คฏ
3 years ago by
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Lol. Ok Martin, Iโll do my best ๐
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๐ Advice on fine surface filler ?
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๐ฌ Re: More Sanding ๐คฏ
3 years ago by
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Cheers, Thank god for electric sanders ๐คฃ
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๐ฌ Re: More Sanding ๐คฏ
3 years ago by
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Cheers Martin. Yes sheโs coming up very nicely really considering her age. Going to try and put some undercoat on the hull now. That should show up the imperfections โน๏ธ
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๐ฌ Re: More Sanding ๐คฏ
3 years ago by
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Cheers Will & Rick. Yep, Iโll keep plugging away ๐
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๐ More Sanding ๐คฏ
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Now now gentleman. Cโmon, no shananagans please. I donโt want to be causing heated discussions on engines. I appreciate all your comments and thanks for the link Will ๐๐. A lot of these boats on YouTube seem a bit too fast and therefore a bit unstable when turning ?
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๐ More Sanding
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Cheers Doug, yeah, never mind
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Cheers Will, Iโve tried to watch the video but it wonโt play on my iPad, so Iโll try and search for it on model boats ?
Cant wait to see it now lol. Problem is, I donโt want it silly fast but want it fast, if you can understand my nonsense lol ๐คฃ
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Ok Cheers Will. Iโll do a search on that then and thanks for the figures on what to look for in engine specifications. I know thereโs loads out there do Iโll research on what other people have put in theyโre ones as you say ๐๐
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Cheers Colin, Rick and everyone else whoโs commented. Iโm thinking a brushless motor. Would it need to be water cooled as i can leave in the pipe work and modify if needed. I do have 2 brushed Graupner 700bb Turbo motors fitted in my Rapier. (Picture Attached) That really does get going. What would you recommend on a boat if this size. Sorry if I havenโt replied to you all individually, I canโt seem to work that out on here yet ?
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Simon ๐
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
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Cheers Bill, yes lots of room, itโs a big boat. More sanding tomorrow and Iโll take out the knackered rudder and pipe work. I also have a hole in the hull to repair so thatโs my list of priorities so far ๐
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Ive got it set up on the blog page correctly now after mucking up my first attempt. Ive sent a message asking for the incorrect one to be removed, sorry for the confusion everyone. Not used to forums or blogs for that matter. Lol. So Iโll switch over onto the blog now going forward.
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๐ Sea Queen Restoration
3 years ago by
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
3 years ago by
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Cheers Everyone for your kind comments, itโs much appreciated. Iโll put some more pics on here later of the inside, lots of room in there. It will probably take me a while to complete, finances permitting, But Iโll get there. I just may bend your ears from time to time. Donโt know about a Blog Doug. Never done anything like that before lol. ๐
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
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Cheers Doug, Thatโs great, thanks for the pictures and the video. Iโll go and have a look at your link. Looks like you got a super Finish on the Scout. Like everything else, if you put in the effort youโll get the rewards. Iโm sure Iโll be requesting your help and knowledge at some point so thanks for your kind words. ๐๐
Simon.
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๐ Purchased an old Boat today
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๐ฌ Motor, mount & prop-shaft.
5 years ago by
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Thatโs great, thanks for the link. I will go on there now and have a read. My Father will be looking to add a decent motor to his Crash tender from Slec. We purchased it for him for Christmas.
Good luck with the rest of the build.
Simon
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