DisasterI've been very busy painting everything deck-wise and dropped her on the Kort's, which snapped off. See picture.
Of course, this idiot had sealed the deck down, with just an access hole for adjusting the servo tensions. Had to cut out a section big enough to work with. (mind you, it was recommended in the plans. Sorry FLJ)
I drilled out the broken bits and have fitted new spindles. I hope superglue works under the strain of steering at speed !!
I am extremely unsatisfied with the paint job around the bulwarks and the two different colours. It looks a real amateur job. Just couldn't get a straight line netween the two, so I lost my cool and decided to rub down the complete hull and decking. I tore off the bulwarks and have been sanding for two days.
Went though four sheets of sandpaper to get back to a smooth surface. Tommorrow its undercoat time again. Should be getting good at this soon. !!
I was so tense that SWMBO wouldn't let me drive to Blackpool. I'm sorry I missed this one, as I was really looking forward to it. I shall definitely be at the next outing in November.
Hi Russ. I have sourced a supply from China. 100 little people at 1/50 scale all painted from £6.00. If I get the boat looking tidy again, I might invest in them.
And to think I've got the electrification of the crane to look forward too. Scheeeeesh. This is a career, not a hobby.
Here are the latest pictures.
Ken