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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #50 on: July 05, 2010, 03:09:06 pm »
Thanks Dave

I really dont know with Speedline, i have sent that many e-mails i have lost track.... >>:-(

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #51 on: July 05, 2010, 06:17:08 pm »
The lack of communication from Speedline is main thing putting me off having 1/12 Severn, shame really, Dave :((
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #52 on: July 05, 2010, 08:11:52 pm »
Quote from: Chris J on July 05, 2010, 01:41:47 pm
Russ,
That looks very neat.
Sadly, Adrian tells me that he has no more bolt heads in stock. If anyone knows of another source of these, I would be grateful. No hurry at present.
Chris


You could try the TugKenny way. Here's my attempt by using hex rod cut into thousands of 3mm bits.     :}

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #53 on: July 09, 2010, 03:54:33 pm »
Quote from: 6705russell on July 05, 2010, 03:09:06 pm
Thanks Dave

I really dont know with Speedline, i have sent that many e-mails i have lost track.... >>:-(

Russ
Anger leads to the Dark Side Russ. You can't win 6705, trust your feelings, let go your conscious self and use The Force. The Force is what gives a boater his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the boat club together...
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #54 on: July 09, 2010, 03:57:41 pm »
Well theres a reply i wasnt expecting.... :o
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #55 on: July 09, 2010, 04:04:24 pm »
As I've always said...don't underestimate the power of The Force. Dave.
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #56 on: July 11, 2010, 10:38:09 am »
Quote from: Chris J on July 05, 2010, 01:41:47 pm
Russ,
That looks very neat.
Sadly, Adrian tells me that he has no more bolt heads in stock. If anyone knows of another source of these, I would be grateful. No hurry at present.
Chris
Hi Chris i have around 3000 of the speedline bolt heads.Let me know what you need.
kind regards
Alan
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #57 on: July 11, 2010, 11:26:31 am »
Alan

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #58 on: July 11, 2010, 03:11:09 pm »
A couple of pictures of todays testing down the lake, using 18volts to power her, 3/4 throttle was good but full power and she lifted out of the water to much...

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #59 on: July 11, 2010, 03:38:04 pm »
Russ,
Now that does look good!

I am going to spray mine with an airbrush lent to me by a friend. How much paint did you use to cover the hull and the superstructure? I need to order the paint, but have no idea how much I might need.

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #60 on: July 11, 2010, 04:05:11 pm »
Hi Chris

I tend to use around 6 aerosol cans on the hull, 2 primer and 4 top coat, for the wheelhouse i use 2 cans of primer and three cans of top coat, then to finish i use two cans of laquer overall..

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #61 on: July 11, 2010, 05:40:42 pm »
She's looking good! Should be finished soon?!? Dave :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #62 on: July 11, 2010, 07:09:04 pm »
Quote from: 6705russell on July 11, 2010, 04:05:11 pm
Hi Chris

I tend to use around 6 aerosol cans on the hull, 2 primer and 4 top coat, for the wheelhouse i use 2 cans of primer and three cans of top coat, then to finish i use two cans of lacquer overall..

Russ
Hi Russ,
That's really helpful. Looking at how good your finish is, I'm wondering if it's worth the effort of an airbrush. Did you use gloss or satin lacquer?
Chris
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #63 on: July 11, 2010, 07:34:38 pm »
Thanks Chris, problem with airbrushing is that the paint will be so thin you will end up putting so many coats on, i use satin laquer below the waterline and gloss laquer above..

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #64 on: July 11, 2010, 10:21:41 pm »
looks spot on russ she sit's well on the water

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #65 on: July 12, 2010, 07:45:18 am »
Quote from: Chris J on July 11, 2010, 07:09:04 pm
Hi Russ,
That's really helpful. Looking at how good your finish is, I'm wondering if it's worth the effort of an airbrush. Did you use gloss or satin lacquer?
Chris
I did my Model Slipway 1/16 Trent with an airbrush and it was bit of a nightmare %%, much, much easier with the aerosols. Use the Halfords ones, they're acrylic water based sprays. He's used Peugeot Seville Orange, though some use VW Brilliant Orange (see 6705russell's Tyne Class Lifeboat thread, not sure what listed under) Ford Galaxy Blue for the hull, not sure which red but he'll let you know. I've used Ford Polar Grey for the rear railings on my lifeboats, satin black for rest of railings,capstans etc, Toyota Silver for window frames. Make sure you use white primer for the superstructure and all orange parts or it will look too dark after orange topcoat, I've learnt that one the hard way! %) Make sure too that you don't use any cellulose based sprays with the acrylic as they can react. Any detail work I just pick out using Humbrol enamel paints. Hope this been of some help to you, good luck, let us see some pics of your build, Dave :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #66 on: July 15, 2010, 11:01:44 pm »
Come on Russ, about time did some more to her. Should be done soon, Dave. :-)) :-))
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #67 on: July 16, 2010, 08:11:50 am »
I will be back on her next week Dave, trying to complete as much as i can on HMS Repulse before Navy day....  :-))

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #68 on: July 17, 2010, 08:41:37 pm »
you wait till you do the mast, its taken me 2 days so far and still more to do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkeWsMu-EA8


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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #69 on: July 17, 2010, 09:09:54 pm »
Russ,
That's impressive!
I am daunted just at the thought of assembling all the pieces to make the mast, never mind making it work! Now you have to let us know how you did that....pictures of the mechanism please.
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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #70 on: July 20, 2010, 08:15:27 pm »
chris

thats phill's mast on his tamar

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #71 on: July 20, 2010, 09:04:18 pm »
oops! sorry Phill,

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #72 on: July 23, 2010, 10:23:35 pm »
Alan

i have sent you a pm

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #73 on: January 21, 2012, 08:50:47 pm »
Well it has been a long time since any work was carried out on the Tamar but back in the swing of things now so a couple of update pictures, some work done to the wheelhouse, stanchions fitted, bow pulpit made, Delta anchors made up and fitted.

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Re: 1/12 Tamar build
« Reply #74 on: January 21, 2012, 09:51:00 pm »
Looking Good Russ ! Does that mean you are not going to sell her to me then? It would have been nice to have had a reply to my original request,even if it had been no?
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