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[broger]

Hi Mick
Can't wait until the engine and boiler go in.
Is that colour filler in between the planks or is that the glue you use?
Love the curve of the deck
cheers
Alan

[Patternmaker]

Hi Alan,
The caulking joints are strips cut from 1mm thick A4 black plasticard.

Mick

[Bernhard]

So...Perfect++++++++++ 

[Patternmaker]

Thanks Bernhard for your continual interest and comments.

Regards Mick

[JJS]

Stunning woodwork!! Any reason why you choose to lay strait deck planking, and not deck planking following he curve of the boarding? With your skills that would not be a problem i suppose!!

JJS

[Patternmaker]

JJS

The reasons I laid straight deck planks, firstly following the plans of the original 25ft launch, secondly the scale size of the plank widths is 12mm with a 1mm caulking joint, to follow the curve at the Sheer line the planks would have to be considerably narrower and not to scale, it would be impossible to edge bend 12mm X 2mm planks.

Mick
 

[JJS]

Ok i understand Mick, i just wondered, as i was following the Build Log of a skerry cruiser and saw this beautiful teak deck, Lothar has made on his boat, but i suppose the curves are less than your Launch. It is a pleasure to see these pictures from persons  like you creating master pieces from scratch!! I have to do it with boat kits, ...lack of time, skills and tools....

JJS

[Patternmaker]

Coaming

[ooyah/2]

Mick,
Your workmanship and attention to detail is quite remarkable, and you with a bad back, well done.
What's the little square hole in the fore deck for ?   
Is it a mast ?
George.

[Patternmaker]

Thanks George, the hole in the fore deck is for the mooring post.

I will be starting the boiler soon, this is where your expertise come in.

I have treated myself to a swivel chair for the workshop, it makes things a little easier for me.

Regards Mick

[KBIO]

Thanks Paternmaker!
I am compiling your pics in my forum which is going to serve as references in the futur & for the pleasure of all!
Reagrds!

[Bernhard]

 
+ 10     

[gondolier88]

The coaming is beautiful, just the right depth, are you going to radius the top edge slightly or leave it square?

Do the plans you have show any other deck fittings, or just the samson post?

Looking better by the day!

Greg

[Patternmaker]

Greg,
 
Thanks for your comments and interest, there will be a small radius on the top of coaming, I am currently working on the breast work, attached picture, there will be an angled fairlead cut into the mahogany to leading to the samson post.

There will also be a mahogany deck side wash boards with scuppers, 2 brass Cleats on the aft deck quarters and rubbing strakes.

That will only leave the thwarts and side benches, deck treated with Danish Oil and 3 more coats of 2K lacquer then its back to metal work.

Mick

[Patternmaker]

Deck completed and oak rubbing strakes.

[gondolier88]

The rubbing strakes are beautiful, well done Mick!

'Just' the benches/thwarts now?

Greg

[Bernhard]

   YESS

[MichaelK]

Hi Mike,
Your breast work and stern rubbing strake, are they steamed and bent, or cut to fit the lines of the deck?
 The boat is looking so awesome!
Mick

[Patternmaker]

Hi Mick,
The rubbing strakes have been steamed the breast work is shaped to fit from solid to fit the lines of the deck.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the few members who have taken the trouble to post their comments and interest in my build log, if it has helped anyone in anyway it has been worthwhile.

Regards Mick

[derekwarner]

Thanks Mick.... ...but there are a few un-answered questions  ...like 

1. rubbing strakes........ I cannot see any evidence of securing pins
2. breast work......OK contoured to shape ....but again I cannot see any evidence of securing pins

Again ...I ask ......what basic glue have you used?.......

regards Derek 

[thelegos]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the few members who have taken the trouble to post their comments and interest in my build log, if it has helped anyone in anyway it has been worthwhile.

Hi Mick,
I'm a bit of a newbie and like many probably tend to stand back a bit and although this is my first comment on you build be assured I've not missed a single episode, in fact it's the first I look for on opening up the page and I'll bet I'm not alone!!

What you've produced is stunning, I've been inspired to raise my game, take more time and keep my blades sharp! I know I'll not produce work to the same level but it has made a real difference to the quality of what I do and the level of 'job satisfaction' has gone through the roof 

So very many thanks for taking the time to keep the post up to date.
Roger

[pugwash]

Mick I have not been following this build as I have no knowledge of steam engines but have just had a look through
the build so far.  Beautiful craftsmanship with wood I can appreciate, unfortunately I could never hope to copy it to your standard.
First class 

Geoff

[Patternmaker]

Hi Derek,
The adhesive I use is Polyurethane Rapid, it expands slightly while curing, providing any excess is cleaned of before it completely cures you are left with a clean surface.

I made a pair of double gates over 10 years ago with no screw fixings just glued with PU rapid, the wood will rot before a glue joint gives way.

Regards Mick

[Lothar]

Hi,

first of all, the steamer corner isn't normally my cup of tea, but here I have to say:

Respect for those art of woodworking.

Regards

Lothar

[Patternmaker]

Hi Geoff & Roger
Thanks for your comments and interest.
I am very pleased to hear that my build has inspired you, it makes everything worth while.  I have often been asked if I ever make mistakes, yes of course I do, we all have days when things don't go to plan, I find its best to leave the build go and have A cup of tea in my favourite mug which says Failure is not an Option, reflect on my mistake and try not to repeat the same mistake again.

Regards Mick