Topic: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat (Read 59345 times)

nhp651 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:25:28 pm »

no matey.

.just wondering how you've made them so the doors slide.

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Number 6 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:30:11 pm »

They just don't fit properly and are loose...

6705russell · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2011, 08:44:48 pm »

As Dave says the door is a mm shorter so they fit snug in the runners..

nhp651 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:08:35 pm »

send me a pic of the runners matey.....that's wot i'm trying to get at.derrrhhhhh.

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6705russell · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:14:00 pm »

Will drop you a mail, do you need the automatic opening detail as well?

nhp651 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:17:41 pm »

yes please, plus the door locking device,lol

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IainC · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:20:46 pm »

I think Neil has said you are going to build this as 002, rather than 001, however if you are sticking with 001 as the end product then for authenticity you need to alter the rake of the bulwarks at the stem and stern. If you are doing it as 002 then you need to remove the rubbing band on the hull. Also neither 001 nor 002 had the recessed side anchors, both had deck mounted side anchors of the fisherman pattern, and a single admiralty pattern anchor in the stem hawse pipe.
For both Neil and you, there are no rivets at the join between the upper steering bridge and the wheelhouse roof. The reason for the rivetted joint around the bottom of the deckhouse is that there is a steel upstand welded to, and about 10" off the deck. The aluminium superstructure is rivetted to this with a jointing compound in between to stop corrosion. The upper steering bridge is simply welded to the deckhouse roof, aluminium to aluminium.
I know, I don't get out enough!

Number 6 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2011, 06:41:04 pm »

Quote from: IainC on February 15, 2011, 04:20:46 pm

I think Neil has said you are going to build this as 002, rather than 001, however if you are sticking with 001 as the end product then for authenticity you need to alter the rake of the bulwarks at the stem and stern. If you are doing it as 002 then you need to remove the rubbing band on the hull. Also neither 001 nor 002 had the recessed side anchors, both had deck mounted side anchors of the fisherman pattern, and a single admiralty pattern anchor in the stem hawse pipe.
For both Neil and you, there are no rivets at the join between the upper steering bridge and the wheelhouse roof. The reason for the rivetted joint around the bottom of the deckhouse is that there is a steel upstand welded to, and about 10" off the deck. The aluminium superstructure is rivetted to this with a jointing compound in between to stop corrosion. The upper steering bridge is simply welded to the deckhouse roof, aluminium to aluminium.
I know, I don't get out enough!

I hope you're taking all this in...

nhp651 · « **Reply #58 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:37:51 pm »

aye, iain's a stickler for perfection...kept me on my toes more that once.......but a superb help you have been too iain.........Mind you it helps having the real boat to cherrish without doubt....lucky man.

mind you I wouldn't like the fuel bill.

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6705russell · « **Reply #59 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:47:59 pm »

Quote from: IainC on February 15, 2011, 04:20:46 pm

I think Neil has said you are going to build this as 002, rather than 001, however if you are sticking with 001 as the end product then for authenticity you need to alter the rake of the bulwarks at the stem and stern. If you are doing it as 002 then you need to remove the rubbing band on the hull. Also neither 001 nor 002 had the recessed side anchors, both had deck mounted side anchors of the fisherman pattern, and a single admiralty pattern anchor in the stem hawse pipe.
For both Neil and you, there are no rivets at the join between the upper steering bridge and the wheelhouse roof. The reason for the rivetted joint around the bottom of the deckhouse is that there is a steel upstand welded to, and about 10" off the deck. The aluminium superstructure is rivetted to this with a jointing compound in between to stop corrosion. The upper steering bridge is simply welded to the deckhouse roof, aluminium to aluminium.
I know, I don't get out enough!

With all due respect Iain what I am trying to achieve here amongst working 11 hour days at present is to produce a Clyde looking lifeboat in time for the Loch Ness run to raise as much money for the RNLI, this obviously is a monster task as it is...

Thanks

Russ

Double D · « **Reply #60 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:23:50 pm »

and don't forget boys ........... it's only a boat

john44 · « **Reply #61 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:32:41 pm »

what is this Watson incident Dave, something I should know about. promise not to tell

Number 6 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:42:29 am »

Quote from: john44 on February 15, 2011, 09:32:41 pm

what is this Watson incident Dave, something I should know about. promise not to tell

It was only a minor issue which raised a few light hearted comments, I just like to remind Russ about it every now and then, Dave.

6705russell · « **Reply #63 on:** February 16, 2011, 09:31:40 am »

And if anyone else comments on my Watson rudder.....

nhp651 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 16, 2011, 12:07:10 pm »

he replaced it with a kortz nozzle...anything goes with russ's models.

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6705russell · « **Reply #65 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:13:50 pm »

Ok lets gets this thread back on track, progress on the Clyde is good, perspex skegs were fitted to the hull after the slots were jigsawed out, these protude on the inside of the hull so as to get a good solid fibre glass skin over them for solidness, A-frames were made and silver soldered and everything lined up and fixed, this boat will be made as 70-001 so the port and starboard anchor recesses were filled in, first coats of primer applied to the hull and a couple of coats of orange to the superstructure...

Russ

nhp651 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:30:12 pm »

lookin' brill matey.

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6705russell · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:16:37 pm »

Thanks mate, not to sure on the orange though, I don't think the late 1960,s orange was as striking as modern day? What do you think?

nhp651 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:20:58 pm »

this is very odd, matey..........

because i'm using the same vw orange as you, and mine has gone on a lot duller than yours....don't know why, just that way........and was thinking how come the other guys get a real nice bright orange and mine comes out dull as ditch water...ceste la vie'

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6705russell · « **Reply #69 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:23:42 pm »

Maybe that's because I don't use Vw orange....

nhp651 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:26:29 pm »

ohhh,

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6705russell · « **Reply #71 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:31:07 pm »

This is one I haven't tried, Ford Signal Orange with a subtle hint of a satin white mixed......looks slightly duller than the modern boats, looking at various pics it looks a fairly good match .

nhp651 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 17, 2011, 09:40:52 pm »

yeh, saw that in halfords the other day and was tempted.let's know if you use it how it turns out.

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Number 6 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 18, 2011, 09:37:25 am »

Looking good Russ, you've been busy in the workshop over the last few days! I'll have get that other bit done for you, working later today and tomorrow so I'll start it Sunday. See you soon, Dave.

6705russell · « **Reply #74 on:** February 18, 2011, 08:29:28 pm »

Starting to look a bit lifeboatish now...

Russ

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