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[alfie]

this is my 1st attempt at a lifeboat build, I'm new to the siteand would appreciate any help and tips, heres some picks so far, having few probes with soldering of back and front handrails ... any help ? Ty[/img][/img]

[fatcat123]

Looks good so far, keep up the good work!
 

[gwa84]

looking good keep the progress reports coming 

[Number 6]

Welcome aboard Alfie, build looks great, keep the reports coming. What are you using for the railings? I always use brass rod or tube really well cleaned, with a good flux and solder with a mini blowlamp, all held in place with 'helping hands' type clamps. This usually works quite well, always try to solder wile they're in position on the boat so you know it's going to fit but remember to cover things close up though! I usually use a damp cloth to do that. I also use metal hairclips placed before nearby joints to draw the heat away as not to melt them by accident. There must be some info on here in the tutorials? It's one of those skills where practice makes perfect, just persevere with it and all will be fine. Keep up the good work, Dave.