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[bluebird]

hi Cyrill i hope this will help you

[Billyruffian]

Thanks John - just what I needed.

Last questions I think and then it's finished

Did you buy or make your lifeboat?  I see Mobile Marine sell some decent lifeboats but what size?  They do 3.5" and 5".

Finally what did you use for the steam trunking for the anchor windlass and capstan? The reason I ask is the the anchor windlass seems to follow the curve of the superstructure.

Thanks John and, if I don't get another chance a very Happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Cyril

[bluebird]

Hi ya there Cyril

The lifeboat was made from a solid block of Balsa and I got the size from the plan. but, obviously, if you find it easier to purchase one - then just do that.  Sometimes a shop purchased one does look nice and sets the model off.

If you have a look in the Warship section, under the HMS Daring 1930 @ 1:72 scale - I put a bit on there on how to make the lifeboats - if that would be of any help to you.

Dont forget now, you have no excuse - we want a couple of pics of the finished model - doesnt matter what you think your model looks like, you have a done a good deal and tried and succeeded in building a model from a plan.

All the best to you and yours for the season and New Year.
aye
john

[gvandor]

Hy BlueBird

I'm a new member here. I see and I think very nice ships: Cervia and the other ship from You the Frederick Spashett.

I'd like those ship, so I ask for You, how can I get those plans for ships?

Best regards: gvandor

[bluebird]

gvandor hi there

First of all, welcome to the forum.  May you enjoy it, it is full of useful information 

Secondly, the Cervia build plans come from a Company in England UK, called MyHobbiesStore.   You can purchase the plans on line and here is a link to where you will find them  - the boats plan page   http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/product/17045/cervia-mm567  If you do a further search of all plans, you will come across the Frederique Spashett, look under fishing vessels.   You will also find a lot of plans for other interesting vessels - spend many an hour myself browsing and deciding what to build next.

Hope this helps.

Any questions just shout up on the Forum. 

aye
john e
bluebird

[gvandor]

Hy Bluebird

Thank you all. The link what send me here, perfectly help me. 

Best regards: gvandor

[brianB6]

Hi There from Melbourne
I built a 1:48 Cervia from the free plan in Model Boats when it first came out about 1975.   My own fibreglass hull (why didn't I keep the mould )   It has been through the wars surviving a major car crash and a sinking and is still going strong.  The old 27 meg. Futaba 'brick' Tx. and Rx are still going although the servo motors occasionally need oiling.
I have seen a few other examples sailing in Oz over the years including a 1:24 steam powered version.
Will post a photo when I learn how to do it on this site.
B6 refers to the number of Brian's in our club.

[Geoff Cropper]

I've got some plans of "Cervia" and noticed the rudder is moved by rods and chains attached to the rudder quadrant.       I was thinking I might replicate this system on my 1/36 scale model using chain and brass wire running through brass eyes and rollers at deck level.       Has any members done this system on their tugs? if so, have you any piccies please.      I haven't started on the model yet, I'm just collecting as much info as I can before I tell the Memsahib I'm going to build another tug.          Geoff.

[Billyruffian]

Hi Geoff,

Don't know about another tug but I believe Boatmadman has done something similar with his steam drifter build in the masterclass section.

Hope this helps?

Cyril

[Geoff Cropper]

Thanks Cyril, I'll have a look at that soonest.       My Dad was called Cyril as well.   Thanks again.     Geoff.

[Lt. Raen]

Hi Bluebird

I am planning on building a 1:48 scale Cervia this year (at least starting it  ) and have a question about the planking to be used.
I am finding it difficult to find a supplier of Obechi here in Australia and was wondering what other types
of wood would be suitable for this build.
So far i can get a ready supply of Beech, Huon Pine, Limewood, Mahoganny and Pear and was thinking
the limewood would probably suffice.

Any help greatly appreciated

Tim

[bluebird]

Hi there Tim

Limewood would be ideal to plank with, along with a timber sometimes called 'boxwood' it is basic Obechi also I have known people who have cut up wooden Venetian blinds into pieces to produce planking (although I am unsue what wood they are made from).  Hope this helps.



aye
john e
bluebird

[nhp651]

it's usually either obeche or jelutong, john......i use it for pof......buy it at car boots. at 50p - £1.00 for a complete blind, it's cheep planking.
lime and pearwood are exellent for planking as it's easy to sand and carve.
neil.

[Lt. Raen]

Thanks for the speedy replies looks limewood or venetian blinds it is


Tim

[Lt. Raen]

I have started to trace the the plans so i can transfer them onto timber and am trying to work out where to finish each frame.
On the line drawing there is a small arrow pointing to the top of the frame with the word "strip" on it
My question is whether to draw the frame to the base of this strip or to the top of this strip.

Also how did you decide on the angle of the deck? (from edge of frame to centreline) as your frames do not appear completely flat,
dop they have a slight bulge to them?

Many thanks,
Tim

[bluebird]

Hi there Tim
The strip, I believe, on the plan is referring to the rubbing/fender strip which runs around at deck level on the tug. 
The height of the frames should be in the middle of this strip width.  Therefore when you add the bulwarks and decking you then apply the rubbing strip which hides the joint between the bulwarks and planking. 
The angle or the radius on top of the frames is the camber and there is a correct formula for calculating the height of this – to which I will have to look this up  to refresh one’s senile memory (getting old you know) .   I do believe there is a centre height drawn on the profile plan if you have a look – it gives you a height to the centre of the deck (I am sure).
Sorry I cannot be more help, because I gave the plans away to someone on the forum – so I am having to go back to the build and scrutinize from there.   
Anymore queries, please don’t hesitate – AND PUT SOME PICS OF YOUR BUILD ON 

aye

john

[Lt. Raen]

Thanks John, that clears up a lot of conufsion
And yes the radius is what i was refering to (not sure why i said angle  )
Pics will follow when i have something of import to show, unless you want to see photos of my photocopying ability 

Tim