Topic: WIDE-A-WAKE LAUNCH FOR STUART TWIN ENGINE (Read 99546 times)

MichaelK · « **Reply #125 on:** August 22, 2011, 10:06:55 am »

Sir Mick,
That is awsome
Are the turnbuckles spring tensioned to allow for stretch in the string(?) the wire (?) to and from the wheel?
Mick

Patternmaker · « **Reply #126 on:** August 22, 2011, 11:14:07 am »

Hi Mick,
Thanks for the knighthood, the turnbuckles are not spring loaded, the small cord is only temporary, I will be using 1mm rigging cord, as its only to rotate the wheel when operating the servo there should not be much stretch after its sprayed with a light coat of clear lacquer to reduce any stretch and plenty of adjustment on the turnbuckles.

Mick

Bernhard · « **Reply #127 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:36:14 pm »

look perfect..................

Regards bernhard

broger · « **Reply #128 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:19:05 pm »

Hi Mick
Realy intuative, I have to ask, are you doing this from a plan
or is it all your own thoughts?
I think its realy clever to put the servo their and just turn the wheel with a cord. (reverse engineering)
I think I would have tried to fit the servo to a pully on the wheel
well done mate.

Alan

Patternmaker · « **Reply #129 on:** August 22, 2011, 04:32:43 pm »

Hi Alan, the plans do not show any RC installation, I have put the steering servo in the stern as it will be covered by the aft deck, the receiver and battery pack will also be in the stern.

Mick

KBIO · « **Reply #130 on:** August 22, 2011, 09:43:17 pm »

Good night (for me

)
Always nice to follow your progress, Mick!

Cheers!

Patternmaker · « **Reply #131 on:** August 29, 2011, 01:37:59 pm »

Carlins & Deck Beams

gondolier88 · « **Reply #132 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:27:45 pm »

Looking perfect Mick, what will you be using for the deck planks?

Greg

Patternmaker · « **Reply #133 on:** August 29, 2011, 06:05:29 pm »

Thanks Greg,

The deck will be planked in Teak.

Mick

derekwarner · « **Reply #134 on:** August 29, 2011, 09:05:22 pm »

Bit hard to read the builders plaque on the bow stem piece from 20,000km away over here in OZ Mick..

...does it say...Built by Mick ????? & a year date

A truly wonderfuld build........

congratulations........Derek

Patternmaker · « **Reply #135 on:** August 29, 2011, 10:16:27 pm »

Thank you Derek, you must have 20 /20 vision to read that from OZ, You are correct, that's exactly what's on the plaque.

Regards Mick

knoby · « **Reply #136 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:15:08 pm »

Mick, I keep watching this build & trying to think of an intelligent comment to make about the stunning quality of your work, but I cant think of any that would do your work justice. Would love to see it in real life once its complete, but cant promise i wont try to nick it !!

Seriously though, thank you so much for posting it, I find models like this an inspiration to try harder with my own attempts.
Incredible work.

Glenn

Patternmaker · « **Reply #137 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:29:26 am »

Glen, thank you for your very kind comments, much appreciated.
The most pleasing aspect of this build is to know that it is an inspiration to others, Bernhards boats are always an inspiration to me.

I have had many emails from all over the world from members of MBM who have posted topics on their builds without any response and feel rejected and reluctant to carry on.

I have tried to encourage them to continue with some success, this is a great forum and we all should encourage new members not ignore them.

My topic is also on other forums in the US and France, I must admit the response I get is far more enthusiastic.

Thanks again for your comments and interest, as you are only a few miles from me you are very welcome to come and see Wide A Wake at anytime.

Regards Mick

steamboatmodel · « **Reply #138 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:16:10 pm »

Mick,
I have been following your build very closely. I was looking at the last set of photos yesterday when a fellow modeller dropped by, he at first thought it was a full size boat.
Regards,
Gerald.

Patternmaker · « **Reply #139 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:36:56 pm »

Thanks for your interest Gerald,
I have tried to keep it as original as possible to the full size 25ft launch even though some of the structure is hidden.

Regards,

Mick

broger · « **Reply #140 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:13:40 pm »

Hi Mick
Are you going to enter your boat in the National Engineering Show in November?
http://www.modelengineershow.co.uk/
I'd love to be able to see it and meet up if that was possible.
I have so many questions, like the cuts on the curves look so sharp, what do you use? etc.
Mine's planked now and I'm sanding it down, will post when done.
Best wishes mate
Alan

Patternmaker · « **Reply #141 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:06:19 pm »

Hi Alan,

I will not be entering the model engineering show.

I have a 10" table saw, thicknesser planner and a small band saw. I still use all my tools I bought in 1948 for my apprenticeship including a Swedish panel saw made from charcoal steel which I sharpen and set, they do not make tools like that anymore, all my carving chisels have boxwood handles with brass ferules and have lost about 2" in length from sharpening.

When I served my apprenticeship we had no power tools whatsoever everything was cut and shaped by hand, that's how I still do it.

Look forward to seeing Miranda

Regards

Mick

gondolier88 · « **Reply #142 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:51:11 pm »

Quote from: Patternmaker on August 30, 2011, 07:06:19 pm

I still use all my tools I bought in 1948 for my apprenticeship including a Swedish panel saw made from charcoal steel which I sharpen and set, they do not make tools like that anymore.

Lucky man!!!!

How do you rate your Rolls-Royce against the Japanese pull saws now available?

Do you use a diamond lap or oil stone? Or are you really luck and have a low RPM tool grinder....!

Greg

Patternmaker · « **Reply #143 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:14:39 pm »

Hi Greg,
I have a bow saw from 1948, a Disson brass back tenon saw, all my chisels were made by W Marpels & Sons of
Sheffield. All my original hand saws Panel, Cross cut & Rip can be bent round through the handles (DO NOT TRY
THIS WITH MODERN SAWS)

I use oil stones, one course and one fine, the fine one is my original from 1948.

I dint spend much on tools.

Mick

Bernhard · « **Reply #144 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:22:30 am »

Ten Times........ you are my Hero.......

Regards Bernhard

Patternmaker · « **Reply #145 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:59:20 am »

Likewise Bernhard

Regards Mick

broger · « **Reply #146 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:39:13 pm »

I knew that was a good year
It was the year I was born !!!!
So your tools are as old as me

Patternmaker · « **Reply #147 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:48:23 pm »

I have some tools older than you Alan, dating back to the 30s given to me by the craftsman I served my apprenticeship with.

Mick

Patternmaker · « **Reply #148 on:** September 05, 2011, 02:07:14 pm »

Teak Deck

KBIO · « **Reply #149 on:** September 05, 2011, 04:46:13 pm »

Hello Patternmaker!
Nice shape ! Wooden part is finished soon.

Waiting on "Iron side"!

Cheers!

I'll do it tonight!

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