Topic: 3 Lifeboat builds, What goes into a model kit. (Read 38925 times)

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #910 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:49:06 AM »

Quote from: irishcarguy on July 15, 2012, 11:04:23 PM

Hi Neil, I do have a few stashed but you would not want most of them. However I have a very nice TR8 from the last month in which they were made. It needs work but all the running gear is perfect, fuel injected & all. Some paint, A new top, & some door repairs on the right side & away you go. However the cost of shipping would probably break the bank. Remember only 2900 were ever built & only 8 I think were right hand drive, but I stand to be corrected. Mick B. PS = We should have a rescue party at the ready in case Neil gets trapped in the workshop doing his cleanup .

You would be suprised how cheap it is to ship cars these days
We shipped my Jaguar XJR from the UK to Finland for less than £500 on a roll on roll off. My dad drove it to the docks and we collected it at the other end. Even with the shipping costs, duties etc and the purchase price (Got a wicked bargain as it was a LHD model in the UK) it cost us less than a third of what the equivalent car would cost in Finland.
Sadly with the current cost of fuel here in Finland she doesn't get used much
When I was looking on importing a Corvette from the US to England it was just over £1000
But then there are the import duties etc
Im not sure what TR8s are fetching in the UK right now

trawlerman · « **Reply #911 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:30:16 AM »

Ho dear....just been round to Neils,..The clean up is underway,he gave me some moulds for trawler fittings and having put them in the car I had to sit down to get my breath back I was smothered in sawdust. I am grateful for the moulds but I am not going back in there until he,s finished.....Rod

Neil · « **Reply #912 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:35:33 AM »

Quote from: trawlerman on July 16, 2012, 10:30:16 AM

but I am not going back in there until he,s finished.....Rod

THANK GAWD FOR THAT!!!!!!

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #913 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:06:55 AM »

What's the matter with all you blokes over there,

if Neil was over here, we would have phoned for an ambulance for him by now

trawlerman · « **Reply #914 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:42:49 PM »

Latest News .......Neil is offline due to the fact his computer has gone in to meltdown, he says normal service will be resumed as soon as possible, after he,s had his hand in his pocket....Ho Dear .......ROD

rottweiler · « **Reply #915 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:51:38 PM »

hope he checks the plug is in! I remember he bought a new dishwasher, and the only thing wrong with the old one was that the plug had pulled out from the socket!

Norseman · « **Reply #916 on:** July 16, 2012, 05:49:07 PM »

I considered a new dishwasher but decided against it, as generally she as been a good wife

trawlerman · « **Reply #917 on:** July 16, 2012, 06:19:50 PM »

Quote from: trawlerman on July 16, 2012, 04:42:49 PM

Latest News .......Neil is offline due to the fact his computer has gone in to meltdown, he says normal service will be resumed as soon as possible, after he,s had his hand in his pocket.... OH Dear .......ROD

.......He says he might need donations

irishcarguy · « **Reply #918 on:** July 16, 2012, 07:07:39 PM »

Those are divorce words where I live Dave, all husbands & boyfriends over here must be up to speed on dish washing, bed making & such heavenly work, I on the other hand having failed on all counts has paid the price,& boy did it cost me. Mick B.

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #919 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:09:27 PM »

Quote from: irishcarguy on July 16, 2012, 07:07:39 PM

Those are divorce words where I live Dave, all husbands & boyfriends over here must be up to speed on dish washing, bed making & such heavenly work, I on the other hand having failed on all counts has paid the price,& boy did it cost me. Mick B.

Mick,

You could migrate to OZ and reap the benefits such as;

For all of you having a BBQ this weekend..

BBQ RULES We are about to enter the BBQ season. Therefore it is important to
refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables
and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.
(4) The woman remains outside the compulsory three metre exclusion zone where the
exuberance of testosterone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman.

Here comes the important part:
(5) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
(6) The woman goes inside to organise the plates and cutlery.
(7) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat.

Important again:
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THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
(9) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauce and brings them to the table.
(10) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
And most important of all:
(11) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(12) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her 'night off', and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women

Neil · « **Reply #920 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:54:25 AM »

got my new speed controllers today from Electronize......only ordered them yesterday afternoon...brilliant service.

can now get them ALL mobile and sailing........hopefully have some shots and video footage by the weekend..........looking forward to it after so long just languishing there in the workshop, like "nuns in a monastary"

Norseman · « **Reply #921 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:58:22 PM »

three nuns have no bussiness being in a monastery Neil ...... unless you live like a monk?

Dave

Neil · « **Reply #922 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:20:15 PM »

finally got my new electronize speed controllers into all three boats today....plus the BECC switches, wired up the motors and got all systems up and running........went down to the lake and found this!!!!!

could have found more water in a b***** pot hole.........to say I was disapointed after all my effort........and it was an effort as electrics are just not my forte', is an understatement............ceste la vie.............

always next weekend down at New Brighton!

mersey dave · « **Reply #923 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:37:05 PM »

Hi Neil, you will be ok next week mate, lot's of water here in new brighton.

Regards Dave.

rottweiler · « **Reply #924 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:41:33 PM »

we really must put you forward to be co opted in the prestigious and exclusive "blue tac users society" don't forget if it gets wet it loses its stick!
what time does the tide come in Neil?
Mick F

Neil · « **Reply #925 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:53:12 PM »

thanks Dave, you've just woke me up.......I did try staying awake through Easy Rider............but never managed it yet, and been watching it since 1969, lol..............

Gawd what a boring film.

As for the blutack, Mick....you wrong there.....the hotter the motor gets,when labouring to push such a heavy boat around, the stickier the blutack gets and holds the motors........takes care of any water ingress every time.......

I know, I know...... I'm a heathen and a philistine!!............but how cares, only the purists............and it does work, lol

matphoto · « **Reply #926 on:** August 14, 2012, 03:29:53 PM »

Hi Neil,
The photo of the lack of water in the lake, is that the small lake or the big one? Loved this build log BTW, am truly in awe at you building skills.

Mat

Liverbudgie · « **Reply #927 on:** August 14, 2012, 03:46:04 PM »

Why do the two motors differ from one to the other?

LB

Neil · « **Reply #928 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:42:38 PM »

Quote from: matphoto on August 14, 2012, 03:29:53 PM

Hi Neil,
The photo of the lack of water in the lake, is that the small lake or the big one? Loved this build log BTW, am truly in awe at you building skills.

Mat

cheers Mat..............it's the big lake.

Neil · « **Reply #929 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:44:34 PM »

Quote from: Liverbudgie on August 14, 2012, 03:46:04 PM

Why do the two motors differ from one to the other?

LB

hi LB....they were the only two motors I had in stock that would run at the same revs on 12v that were big enough to propell the Barnett's big 51" bulk.............I lookeed for a pair of cheep Buehlers but couldn't find any anywhere.

neil.

Neil · « **Reply #930 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:46:11 PM »

Gawd forgive me, but I'm now on Twitter for my sins, lol

https://twitter.com/boatbuilderNeil

Netleyned · « **Reply #931 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:55:26 PM »

Dont sell them to a twitter "idiot"

Ned

Neil · « **Reply #932 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:59:33 PM »

Ned.........I don't even know how to use twitter.........my kids are laughing their socks off at the embarrsement that their ol' man has a twitter account, lol

rottweiler · « **Reply #933 on:** August 14, 2012, 07:20:43 PM »

Neil,
the motor at the bottom of photos 29/30,which I believe is an 805 or 505,I have a spare of,if you would like it,to give you a more matched pair?
Mick F

Neil · « **Reply #934 on:** August 14, 2012, 08:50:58 PM »

Quote from: rottweiler on August 14, 2012, 07:20:43 PM

Neil,
the motor at the bottom of photos 29/30,which I believe is an 805 or 505,I have a spare of,if you would like it,to give you a more matched pair?
Mick F

Yes please Mick..........I'll swap you for some others when you come up if you'd like.
neil.

rottweiler · « **Reply #935 on:** August 14, 2012, 08:54:38 PM »

no worries I will bring it up with me

Neil · « **Reply #936 on:** August 14, 2012, 09:26:06 PM »

Quote from: rottweiler on August 14, 2012, 08:54:38 PM

no worries I will bring it up with me

cheers matey.
neil.

Neil · « **Reply #937 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:38:01 PM »

here we go, all three models on the water together, working under their own power, and finished.
glad I built them all together.........

but would I do it again..................errrr, NO I don't think so.

one at a time from now on, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PxrVm185l4

neil.

rottweiler · « **Reply #938 on:** August 20, 2012, 09:54:19 AM »

just goes to show, they look equally as good in or out of the water. proper ansom an all that!
Mick F

Neil · « **Reply #939 on:** August 20, 2012, 10:28:48 AM »

thank you kind sir...........just wondering what to do with em all now, lol..........anyone got a nice classic car they'd like to swap.

Number 6 · « **Reply #940 on:** August 20, 2012, 12:05:06 PM »

They look stunning on the water Mick, wish I'd got a classic car to swap, lol. Thanks Neil for trusting me to take the helm of more of your fleet. Hope to see more Mayhemers up at Blackpool.

Dave.

Neil · « **Reply #941 on:** August 20, 2012, 04:44:30 PM »

you are most welcome Dave.....I'm just sorry the weather wasn't kinder, and we'd have had a little more "sea room" to play with them..........

notoriously they have little rudder travel as real boats, and the handling will always be suspect..............over the next week or so I'll take them down to the big lake at Fleetwood one at a time to put them through their paces.................plenty of room and no other valuable boats to crash into, lol.
I was pleased with them though.
neil.

Number 6 · « **Reply #942 on:** August 20, 2012, 05:28:31 PM »

You should rightfully be very pleased and proud of them. I think they handled well, the real ones weren't that maneuverable and considering the limited space we had they all did well.

Dave.

Neil · « **Reply #943 on:** August 20, 2012, 06:01:20 PM »

cheers matey.
neil

Tim B. · « **Reply #944 on:** August 22, 2012, 08:11:07 PM »

Quite amazing work and high talent in these three models, I am inspired.

Tim in USA

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