Topic: Q & A - General Havelock (Read 15401 times)

Stavros · « **Reply #105 on:** February 14, 2008, 07:05:32 PM »

Topic split to get back on track

Stavros

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #106 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:40:48 PM »

It looks great Bryan, and the lergy seems to have passed - the pictures are excellent.
Peter.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #107 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:54:00 PM »

Nearly finished Bryan? Just needs a rudder by the look of it - and a bow thruster of course....

Bunkerbarge · « **Reply #108 on:** February 19, 2008, 11:38:21 PM »

She looks absolutely superb Bryan.

I have been thinking about rigging on my coaster, I'm not sure why it's a long way off yet but you do these things when your mind wanders. Anyway it is currently my intention to use brass twisted picture hanging wire for the mast shrouds and maybe other items of standing rigging. It actually looks quite good and I may go for something like electrical heat shrink to make an effective thimble. Probably a lot of experimenting to do there.

Can't wait to see the General on the water.

Stavros · « **Reply #109 on:** February 19, 2008, 11:45:54 PM »

As usual what else do you expect from a craftsman so what's next Bryan

Stavros

Bryan Young · « **Reply #110 on:** February 21, 2008, 11:35:12 AM »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on February 19, 2008, 10:54:00 PM

Nearly finished Bryan? Just needs a rudder by the look of it - and a bow thruster of course....

For this vessel, Colin, the bow thruster is more commonly known as a finger.

tigertiger · « **Reply #111 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:09:43 AM »

Nice work Bryan.

And very helpful photos of the rudder assembly.

DickyD · « **Reply #112 on:** April 11, 2008, 06:30:49 PM »

I'll risk it again. Is this any help Brian ?

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #113 on:** April 11, 2008, 06:37:31 PM »

That's interesting Richard, where did you find it?

Stavros · « **Reply #114 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:27:48 PM »

ready for August sailing so therefore just right for the mayhem bash at LLanberis

Stavros

DickyD · « **Reply #115 on:** April 12, 2008, 06:57:53 PM »

Amazing Bryan, I put that crane on here yesterday and you haven't had a go at me yet.

Bryan Young · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:50:54 PM »

Quote from: DickyD on April 12, 2008, 06:57:53 PM

Amazing Bryan, I put that crane on here yesterday and you haven't had a go at me yet.

Dicky, I have never had a real go at you...differences of opinion, yes. To be really truthful, I had forgotten about the Q&A page. Sorry, slapped wrist and all that. I shall remember in future. The pic is excellent and very useful. It was the idea of having a model with steam cranes mounted that inspired the entire build...little did I realise that the same cranes would be the biggest bugbear and create the most hassle, as well as giving me a few laughs. If I can get the cranes (and 2 more boats done she should be finished by the time Ellesmere comes around again. As it is, she will probably be at Harrogate as "a model under construction". This under a mild form of duress from other TMBC members that included amputation of body parts that are underused. Ta again. Now all I have to do is scale the pic. Bryan.

DickyD · « **Reply #117 on:** April 13, 2008, 02:25:21 PM »

Glad to be of help.
Great Model by the way.

Tug---Kenny · « **Reply #118 on:** April 14, 2008, 07:57:13 PM »

Hi Brian

Reminds me of the measuring spoons that mothers use to make baby's feed in milk. They have a semi circular bowl on the end almost exactly like your production. Just a thought to see if they might do the job.

Ken

Bryan Young · « **Reply #119 on:** April 15, 2008, 05:28:07 PM »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on April 14, 2008, 07:57:13 PM

Hi Brian

Reminds me of the measuring spoons that mothers use to make baby's feed in milk. They have a semi circular bowl on the end almost exactly like your production. Just a thought to see if they might do the job.

Ken

Yeah, you are correct in that they look like measuring spoons...but can you imagine going into a chemists (or whoever sells these things) and asking for a one that fits your scale? Having said that, I think you may have a point as I imagine that they do come in different sizes. I do hope that I haven't spent ages re-inventing the wheel! Nice thought. BY.

Tug---Kenny · « **Reply #120 on:** April 15, 2008, 09:34:59 PM »

What would be the required diameter of the 'bowl' end, Brian. I'm in the throe's of grandchildren and will make enquiries.

I also need to make these for my proposed Waverley build in the summer. (scale 1/32)

Cheers

Ken

Bryan Young · « **Reply #121 on:** April 15, 2008, 11:06:21 PM »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on April 15, 2008, 09:34:59 PM

What would be the required diameter of the 'bowl' end, Brian. I'm in the throe's of grandchildren and will make enquiries.

I also need to make these for my proposed Waverley build in the summer. (scale 1/32)

Cheers

Ken

Not sure how to answer that one. If you are going to build "Waverley" then you must have plans etc. for it. On those plans there will be at the very least a profile of the vents. As the vent "bowl" as you call it is a diameter then the vertical size will be the same as the horizontal. I would imagine from looking at pics of Waverley that the "open" end of the vents are in the region of 5 feet dia. cheers. BY.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #122 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:54:53 AM »

Probably a bit less than that I think.

Colin

Bryan Young · « **Reply #123 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:01:31 PM »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on April 16, 2008, 09:54:53 AM

Probably a bit less than that I think.

Colin

Yep, you're right again....but knowing absolutely nothing about the Waverley that is printable my comment was just an uninformed guess. I keep forgetting that she was built relatively recently (1947? ish). BY.

Tug---Kenny · « **Reply #124 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:19:14 PM »

Thanks Brian.

I was referring to 'your' construction, and wondered if the bowl's size could be matched to 'baby powdered milk' spoons

I have yet to receive the plans and kit for mine, but judging by the pictures, they look the sort of size you could 'Stow away' on

Cheers...Ken

Bryan Young · « **Reply #125 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:54:05 PM »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on April 16, 2008, 08:19:14 PM

Thanks Brian.

I was referring to 'your' construction, and wondered if the bowl's size could be matched to 'baby powdered milk' spoons

I have yet to receive the plans and kit for mine, but judging by the pictures, they look the sort of size you could 'Stow away' on

Cheers...Ken

I am pretty sure now that I have made mine too large. But as no-one else has a clue...nor a set of plans...being a ship built in 1895...who is going to quibble? (Me for one). I still like the idea of modifying measuring spoons, really could have saved me a fortune in rumination whilst consuming the McEwans Export.

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #126 on:** May 05, 2008, 06:11:33 PM »

"Finished" result looks superb Bryan. Many thanks for posting all the build details which have been a very useful source of information.

Colin

DickyD · « **Reply #127 on:** May 05, 2008, 06:54:42 PM »

Quote from: Bryan Young.

By the way, can someone tell me what the difference is between a heater motor and a "Barracuda"? They look the same.

Bryan

The heater motor is an electrical gubbins and the "Barracuda" is a fish. Sorry.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #128 on:** June 09, 2008, 06:14:34 PM »

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GaryM · « **Reply #129 on:** June 11, 2008, 11:36:54 PM »

Whoops! Posted originally on your build thread - sorry

The best boat construction I've seen so far on any site - Fact.

and there are lots of fantastic boats on this site.
Gives me butterflies in the belly and turns me green with envy, yet something to aspire to.

Beautiful boat Bryan.

regards
Gary :)

Bryan Young · « **Reply #130 on:** June 12, 2008, 12:41:02 PM »

Quote from: GaryM on June 11, 2008, 11:36:54 PM

Whoops! Posted originally on your build thread - sorry
The best boat construction I've seen so far on any site - Fact. and there are lots of fantastic boats on this site.
Gives me butterflies in the belly and turns me green with envy, yet something to aspire to.

Beautiful boat Bryan.

regards
Gary :)

Many thanks Gary.
I am pretty pleased with the way it has turned out. It took over a year to build, so may I add a little rider to the build articles. It may sound obvious...and probably is...but when building a model time should never be a factor whether yo are building kit, scratch or something inbetween. And to keep up the interest, the model (or the original) should engender a real and long lasting interest in the builder. I can honestly say that I have never been bored with a model under construction. I know some folk who like to put one model down and start another..or more than 1. Some of these guys never get around to finishing any of them!. So I think it all comes down to making an astute choice of model to begin with. Thanks again. Bryan. P.S. perhaps I could get interested in an Admirals barge. Never done real steam before.

Bryan Young · « **Reply #131 on:** June 12, 2008, 07:16:25 PM »

Quote from: DickyD on May 05, 2008, 06:54:42 PM

Quote from: Bryan Young.
By the way, can someone tell me what the difference is between a heater motor and a "Barracuda"? They look the same.

Bryan

The heater motor is an electrical gubbins and the "Barracuda" is a fish. Sorry.
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Still waiting for a more tunaful answer.

bbdave · « **Reply #132 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:53:24 PM »

This may have been asked and i may have missed it. why do you build a wooden hull to lay a fibreglass one why not just stick with a wooden hull?

Bryan Young · « **Reply #133 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:00:05 PM »

Quote from: bbdave on July 29, 2008, 07:53:24 PM

This may have been asked and i may have missed it. why do you build a wooden hull to lay a fibreglass one why not just stick with a wooden hull?

1. Long life for the hull.
2. Re. no.1..Idiots who crash into me hurt themselves most.
3. Structural strength...quite a few of my boats are around the 7' mark and a fibreglass hull is strongest.
4. I don't know how to build a good wooden hull.
5. I like old ships that have a heavy and rivetted hull, I do not really like modern welded ships...too much like B&Q warehouses. So I like a bit of "character".
6. There is no no.6...yet. BY.

derekwarner_decoy · « **Reply #134 on:** August 20, 2011, 03:12:12 AM »

Bryan....from the images posted today in the alternate thread......although the model GH has a substantial draft.........when sailing she displays what I assume would be prototypical heeling when turning.........the images looked near life like......

...Derek

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