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Neil

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #150 on: November 19, 2013, 08:56:12 pm »
silver solder them Dave... a lot stronger and will keep better than soft soldered.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #151 on: November 19, 2013, 09:00:57 pm »
Quote from: Neil on November 19, 2013, 08:56:12 pm
silver solder them Dave... a lot stronger and will keep better than soft soldered.

neil.

Thanks Neil, silver solder is one thing I have never tried........but if I don't try I won't learn. :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #152 on: November 19, 2013, 10:43:17 pm »
if you want to have a demonstration or fancy having a bash, prefabricate them at home........bring them up here, one morning and you can have a bash.........got plenty of solder and lots of gas, lol
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #153 on: November 20, 2013, 10:57:08 am »
Quote from: Neil on November 19, 2013, 10:43:17 pm
if you want to have a demonstration or fancy having a bash, prefabricate them at home........bring them up here, one morning and you can have a bash.........got plenty of solder and lots of gas, lol

Hi Neil, many thanks mate for the offer but due to the problems I have with my leg I can't drive that far.......I should be OK I can solder no problem but never tried silver soldering.
Thanks again mate I have only met you a few times but anyone who reads this I must say this is the type of guy you are ........will do everything you can to help others. :-)) :-))

Very best regards Dave.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #154 on: November 20, 2013, 04:11:47 pm »
Hi all, I managed to make a start on the stern railing today, I am happy with the way they are going.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #155 on: November 20, 2013, 04:21:00 pm »
You are off to a great start there Dave  :-))
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #156 on: November 20, 2013, 04:43:21 pm »
Quote from: kinmel on November 20, 2013, 04:21:00 pm
You are off to a great start there Dave  :-))

Thanks Alan, it took me the best part 6 hours doing that bit .........a long way to go but no need to rush. :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #157 on: November 21, 2013, 10:24:31 am »
Hi all, a bit more done .
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #158 on: November 21, 2013, 10:25:39 am »
Another photo.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #159 on: November 21, 2013, 11:05:50 am »
OK all, now time for the bow rail, again this will be fabricated from 3mm brass rod.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #160 on: November 21, 2013, 12:02:39 pm »
The bow rail ........coming along.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #161 on: November 21, 2013, 12:22:47 pm »
Beginning to look good matey! I would suggest you place something under the heat to stop the wood burning though! What are you using for a heat sink to stop previously soldered stansions from becoming too hot and coming loose again?Someone suggested using stainless steel clothes pegs,which I am waiting to arrive,as both holders and heat sinks.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #162 on: November 21, 2013, 12:41:44 pm »
Hi Mick, thanks mate , to stop other joints coming loose I am using a pair of mole grips to divert the heat away.....worked good so far. :-)

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #163 on: November 21, 2013, 01:14:22 pm »
A few more photos to show how things are coming along. :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #164 on: November 21, 2013, 01:15:01 pm »
Another.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #165 on: November 21, 2013, 01:15:59 pm »
Last one for now.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #166 on: November 21, 2013, 01:44:09 pm »
Quote from: mersey dave on November 20, 2013, 04:11:47 pm
Hi all, I managed to make a start on the stern railing today, I am happy with the way they are going.

Regards Dave.

looks excellent matey.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #167 on: November 21, 2013, 01:51:13 pm »
Quote from: Neil on November 21, 2013, 01:44:09 pm
looks excellent matey.
neil.

Thanks mate. :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #168 on: November 21, 2013, 02:19:10 pm »
I think the next bit to tackle is the cutting out of the fly bridge and make good the deck.......think this calls for the dremel. OK I am thinking ahead ........I am planning on fabricating the top rails out of 3mm brass rod and the mast out of 6mm brass tube ........so question...... would all the brass on the top make it top heavy.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #169 on: November 23, 2013, 12:25:22 pm »
Hi all, I have now cut the flybridge out although there's a lot of work with the file to get the smooth finish I am looking for. So next question is.......what would the recommendations be in order to gain a smooth finish on the inside of the flybridge......filler or line it with thin styrene...your thoughts please.

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #170 on: November 23, 2013, 03:23:26 pm »
I would definitely use a thin scraping of filler, Dave......that's what I did on the flying bridge of my clyde lifeboat, and gives you a reasonable surface..........I wouldn't even contemplate trying to get a decent fit with styrene sheet, myself.

once sanded down I used filler putty compound to get a very fine and smooth finish, using wet and dry paper, wet with a little fairy liquid on the warm water, using 320 and then 800 grade paper.
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #171 on: November 23, 2013, 05:21:58 pm »
Hi Neil, I was worried about the boat becoming a bit top heavy with the rails and mast yet to be added with these being made from brass and then the weight of filler. But as you have shown in the photos the amount of filler is minimal. Thanks mate I will go with the way you've shown. :-)) :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #172 on: November 28, 2013, 10:36:54 am »
Hi all, I decided to start on the mast, there's a long way to go and probably a few more burnt fingers but it's slowly coming together. :-))

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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #173 on: November 28, 2013, 01:46:42 pm »
Get one of these Dave
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMALL-BRAZING-SILVER-SOLDERING-HEARTH-/261168185275
They come up from time to time.

Dave
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Re: 1/12 Arun lifeboat
« Reply #174 on: November 28, 2013, 01:52:38 pm »
Quote from: Norseman on November 28, 2013, 01:46:42 pm
Get one of these Dave
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMALL-BRAZING-SILVER-SOLDERING-HEARTH-/261168185275
They come up from time to time.

Dave

Thanks Dave, will keep me eye's open. :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.
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