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[Martin (Admin)]

Can we help this Mayhemer?

Hi Martin,

 I'm in need of a lot of help and advice. I have just aquired an old hand made boat ( pictures attached ). It is made from wood, linen, thread, wire, various chains and metal. It doesn't look as though it has been made from a kit, but possibly from drawings, plans etc. It has the words " Crossmed Line" on one side, this isn't giving me much help when I google that name however. The boat itself is in pretty poor repair and is absolutely thick with dust.

 I would like to repair and clean this myself but I am far from an expert on this, I'm not even an amatuer, this is the first hand made boat i've seen.

Any help, advice or direction you or any of youre readers can give me would be much appreciated.

Kenny

[laserblue16]

it would be so easy to convert it to r/c. Just ask everyone on this forum.(Bet thats got everybody thinkin ). Seriously though, that is gonna take some work, but good luck with it. There has been some real building done there.

[Shipmate60]

Martin,
Are you going to strip it and refurbish, or just clean her up?
One main tool in cleaning models is a make up Blusher brush.
Large, but very soft bristles, ideal for dusting without doing damage to fine detail if you are careful.

Bob

[Martin (Admin)]

Hi Bob,

NOT ME!!!!! 

[andywright]

You can get a brush in a photograpty shop with a pump action for blowing dust off lenses, that may be of help.

[Colin Bishop]

You can also get compressed air tins from places like Maplins which are used for cleaning electrical gear. One (or more!) of these plus a selection of small paintbrushes are probably the first thing to try. The dust will almost certainly need to be dislodged before you can blow it off.

Alternatively, use a pressure washer and hey presto! You've just made your own kit! 

[Glyn Cleaver]

Hi Kenny, that is a fine looking model you have there. I think the guys have given you the main tips for cleaning it. However the PUFFER Brush that Andy mentions is a great tool for cleaning, as is the cosmetic BLUSHER brush that your good lady may give you. The model probably took a couple of years to make, so take your time and be gentle with it. I would like to see some more pics as you get it back to its former glory.
Thankyou
Glyn.

[White Ensign]

Martin, if you just want to clean the ship, take a soft brush and wipe the duat of carefully. Then use a little bycicle-pump. Another method is using the vac-cleaner and put over a piece of an old pantyhose, though no small bits and fittings will be soaked in.

Jörg

[MCAT]

White Ensign

I'm sure there will be more responses. but are you sure you posted this on the right Forum.
what with pantie hose and small bits .   

[cbr900]

You could also use the cold spray they use on electronics as it will dislodge dirt and dust and not damage any surface...



Roy

[tigertiger]

it would be so easy to convert it to r/c. Just ask everyone on this forum.(

I'm not so sure about that.

Square riggers tend to fall over, it may not take the additions of a sailing keel an bulb.

and it plank on frame it may not take well to RC, especially if the masts and yards are fixed.

A retro fit could be a very big job.

But what do I know. ::)