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[phil b]

Many Thanks 

[pettyofficernick]

A former is basically a profile of the shape you want to make which you can then bend your strips around so they take on the shape of the former. I use an old electric veg steamer to soften wood for bending. All will become clear when you see Stav's photos.....

[Stavros]

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=41072.msg412531#msg412531
 
Have a look how this member has donne his steering servo
 
 
Dave

[Stavros]

Phil hang on for around 10 mikns and ill put pics up just been out to shed to take pics
 
Dave

[Stavros]

Right here goes
First pic is of the boat upside down on the former to get the shape of the hull
 

 
Nails in place ready to take the wood
 

 
this was a scrap piece i just placed into it to show you
 

 
This is a pic of all Four of the 1/8x1/8 pieces that go around the side of the hull

 

She even cut and formed the wood herself,and has NEVER done this type of thing before
Final pic is of the hull with the wood glued on the hull and it was Mrs Stav who has built this little jem all on her own .....All I have done is to show her what to do and advised her here and there.
 
 

 
Dave
 

[phil b]

Thanks for the photos now all is clear. I had not even though that far ahead but it is a good idea.
 
It is a good point to remember to pre shape the wood before trying to glue it in and something I will use in the future.

[phil b]

well the hull sheeting is on but I'm getting obsessed with sanding it smooth  is this normal

[Stavros]

Oh yes.Read what i advocate regarding painting in the paint section.
One way of doing it is  to give it a couple of caots or car laquer rub it down and then filler primer thats what Mrs Stav has done and it is now ready for undercoat.



Dave

[phil b]

boat is almost done I just have the decking to do.
the paint finish is not good though. I did not get on to well with spray painting. Its either to thin or to thick and runs. I may just stick to brush painting in the future.
 
 

[phil b]

    Well I have finished my first model boat
The paint finish is quite poor but It will serve its purpose of giving me ans my lad something to share at the park
I did enjoy the build and learned some lessions. The next one will be better

[Davenotdone]

Well Phil as somebody ( like me ) who is just messing about with allready built model boats ( converting the cheapo radio and motors etc ) i think you have done a great job, it looks superb!!!   Regards, Dave.

[Martin (Admin)]

Agreed, excellent job sir! 

[pettyofficernick]

Don't be too critical of yourzelf. It looks great, now get to the lake with your boy and have some fun.

[phil b]

Thanks for the positive comments.  It looks better in the photos than it does up close but from a distance it looks ok. It is a little featureless but I had to keep it that way as I did not want my young son breaking of any small parts
 

It should be fine out on the water though