Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: chipchase on May 03, 2017, 05:19:36 pm

Title: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 03, 2017, 05:19:36 pm
Hi all this is another build that I am just starting.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: DavieTait on May 03, 2017, 05:25:24 pm
Should be plenty of photos of the class in the gallery of Trawlerphotos

http://trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=626
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 03, 2017, 05:54:06 pm
Should be plenty of photos of the class in the gallery of Trawlerphotos

http://trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=626 (http://trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=626)


cheers Davie, I have lots of detailed photos  of the vessel i am building off a good friend  :-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: DavieTait on May 03, 2017, 05:54:44 pm
no problemo then  :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: ballastanksian on May 03, 2017, 10:22:02 pm
Crikey, you are one hull building machine at the moment! There is a pattern forming but I cannot put my finger on it  :}
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Capt Podge on May 03, 2017, 10:43:09 pm
Hi all this is another build that I am just starting.

Ok then Brian, you've convinced me - I'm going to have to start another model. %)

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 03, 2017, 11:15:34 pm
Its the nice weather we are having lads, its been a while since i build anything but enjoying these hull builds. :-))
A couple of photos of what she will look like. (hopefully LOL)
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Brian60 on May 04, 2017, 09:14:05 am
Jeez you really like work don't you! That's gonna be two noteworthy builds I'll be following O0 O0

Davie Tait, while we are talking trawlers, have you bought the recently published hardback called British Steam Trawlers, isbn: 9781903599 23 5 Its an absolute treasure of information and plans - right down to plans of galley stoves and otter boards :-) Written by another Scotsman from Aberdeen way I think.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 04, 2017, 10:51:28 pm
Started on the base today, managed to get keel frame in and a couple of side frames fitted to the base.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: TugCowboy on May 05, 2017, 04:16:22 pm
That's a whole lot of boat! looking forward to seeing more of the build.


Alex
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 05, 2017, 10:06:38 pm
small update from today most of the frames cut out and fitted, working on the bow section a little  bit harder then the stern
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Capt Podge on May 05, 2017, 10:13:28 pm
The installation of the frames looks very neat and clean Brian - which type of glue have you used ?

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 05, 2017, 10:46:25 pm
Mitre fast bond Ray, I use it all the time great stuff 10 second fix. I get mine from screwfix best price  :-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Capt Podge on May 05, 2017, 10:53:15 pm
Oke doke, thanks for the info Brian. Must admit I've never heard of that one before, I shall have to give it a whirl...

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 06, 2017, 10:08:24 pm
Not a lot done today but managed to get all the frames cut and fitted, I decided to use pine for the planks on this build instead of ply.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: ballastanksian on May 06, 2017, 11:22:53 pm
Another attractive build project there, and also a rapid build.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 08, 2017, 09:53:20 pm
Got a start on the planking today
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: desktoprover on May 09, 2017, 11:03:02 pm
Beautiful work!
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 10, 2017, 08:43:43 pm
Beautiful work!



cheers
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 10, 2017, 08:45:23 pm
A bit more planking done, really enjoying this build.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Capt Podge on May 10, 2017, 09:19:19 pm
...and we're enjoying watching it come to life Brian. O0

Regards,

Ray.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 10, 2017, 09:27:53 pm
...and we're enjoying watching it come to life Brian. O0

Regards,

Ray.
:-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Trawlerman-Les on May 11, 2017, 12:49:09 pm
Jeez you really like work don't you! That's gonna be two noteworthy builds I'll be following O0 O0

Davie Tait, while we are talking trawlers, have you bought the recently published hardback called British Steam Trawlers, isbn: 9781903599 23 5 Its an absolute treasure of information and plans - right down to plans of galley stoves and otter boards :-) Written by another Scotsman from Aberdeen way I think.

If I may butt in here,  ;)  Brian.....thanks for mentioning this book. Mine has arrived this morning, and as a beginner it will be a great help with my Boston Typhoon build.

Les
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Brian60 on May 11, 2017, 02:24:39 pm
If I may butt in here,  ;)  Brian.....thanks for mentioning this book. Mine has arrived this morning, and as a beginner it will be a great help with my Boston Typhoon build.

Les

 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 12, 2017, 09:25:27 pm
Just a bit more planking done, starting to take shape.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: ballastanksian on May 12, 2017, 10:34:18 pm
Your planking is really nice and neat. I like the bottom, interesting to see a sloping bilge rather than a flat one.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: derekwarner on May 12, 2017, 10:39:57 pm
 %)...chip.....[modern designs!] she has some very unwomanly looking underlines  <*<......but I am sure all true to design and your planking is going at a great rate of knots....what type of wood are you using?

Do you rip your own planks with your PROXXON table saw?

Derek
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Kim on May 12, 2017, 11:01:08 pm
Your planking is really nice and neat. I like the bottom, interesting to see a sloping bilge rather than a flat one.


Hi Brian,
if it is of interest to you, here is how we do our hulls on the cnc.  Pros and cons for PoF & cnc but as Ballastanksain says the sterns are becoming as complex as the bows.
If it interests you i have posted a very short clip of our prosess of 'cutting' the stern here -


https://en-gb.facebook.com/Clyde-Model-Boats-421996587986355/ (https://en-gb.facebook.com/Clyde-Model-Boats-421996587986355/)




Your doing well in a very short time!


Regards,
Kim
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 12, 2017, 11:37:27 pm
%) ...chip.....[modern designs!] she has some very unwomanly looking underlines  <*< ......but I am sure all true to design and your planking is going at a great rate of knots....what type of wood are you using?

Do you rip your own planks with your PROXXON table saw?

Derek


I am using pine and hardwood Derek, to be honest I ripped an old door up for the hardwood LOL. The proxxon is a good saw but the amount of planks that are required it would be a bit much for it, I have a Dewalt bench saw that I used  :-))
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: warspite on May 13, 2017, 02:33:20 pm
is this the plug for a GRP hull?
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: desktoprover on May 13, 2017, 06:07:29 pm
Beautiful work!  I like the planking too.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 13, 2017, 10:30:53 pm
is this the plug for a GRP hull?


Yes it is a plug for a GRP hull
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 13, 2017, 10:34:27 pm
Beautiful work!  I like the planking too.
Thanks  :-))

Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Blaven03 on May 18, 2017, 04:33:39 pm
Hi, enjoying watching ur two builds, what wood do you use for frames and base and what you cutting with, very very neat. Many thanks


Cheers
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 18, 2017, 08:43:54 pm
Hi, enjoying watching ur two builds, what wood do you use for frames and base and what you cutting with, very very neat. Many thanks


Cheers


i used 9mm ply for the frames and base, I have a dewalt table saw that i use for the straight cuts and a band saw for the shapes.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on May 18, 2017, 08:53:52 pm
A small update,  I am now at the part using the fillers and sanding then more filling and sanding I find this is the worst part of the build.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: ballastanksian on May 18, 2017, 08:58:55 pm
Sadly a part of the process we can rarely avoid  :((
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Blaven03 on May 19, 2017, 08:33:18 am
Thanks, looking superb.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on June 12, 2017, 03:11:39 pm
Here is the latest update on the Grampian plug, i have fitted the belting bars and given her a coat of primer, i find this is the best way to show any small faults that need extra fillers and then more sanding. she is beginning to take shape.
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: Brian60 on June 15, 2017, 09:05:43 am
Definitely going to be a tough looking ship when she's finished!
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: desktoprover on June 17, 2017, 06:09:31 pm
Beautiful!  It looks huge!
Title: Re: Building a Grampian D-Class
Post by: chipchase on September 20, 2018, 07:26:02 pm
First Hull from the mould, the belting bar was remove from the plug before the mould was made, it just did not look right.