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[gondolier88]

Hi Alan,

It's called BELI-ZELL I've attached a copy of an article in Model Boat Magazine July 2009.
I hope you can read it.
It expands and fills the cracks. It is very easy to remove but I'm posting warts and all
You will never know when its rubbed down and polished.

That's great, Gorrilla Glue also expands in the same way, but is HORENDOUS to remove, well done on posting at all points in the build, it's both endearing and interesting to compare with the final result.

Greg

[broger]

Thank you Greg
Once the glue has set the bits that have expanded are like foam and can be picked of or left as filler. see picture
It does however leave a stain on your figers that has to wear off !
The glue is very good as I have twisted the planks cold and it holds them after just an hour
but as the artical says takes 24 to go hard.
Just as a mater of interest, If I was to run a steam gun over the planks after, would it take out the tention?

cheers
Alan

[gondolier88]

Just as a mater of interest, If I was to run a steam gun over the planks after, would it take out the tention?

Alan

Simply; no. Steaming needs to heat all the fibres in the timber to the same temperature at a steady rate, and by putting warm steam/water into a model at this stage is just asking for problems.

The timber will over the next few weeks begin to take up the shape you've put into them anyway so don't worry.

Greg

[broger]

Thank you Greg
That has put my mind at rest, I was worried in case it sprang open latter.
cheers
Alan

[broger]

Way Hay me hearties, I'm a full Mayhemer, Thank you.
Can't post for a while I'm on holiday
I'm going to make a new thread for this but if you reading it any way:-
Do you know of any one who has made a model of the 'Alaska'
It's a Thames launch built in 1883 at Bourne End by W. and J.S. Horsham and Co.
It has had various refits but is still alive and kicking.

[JB]

Holiday's ? how long for....!

here's a pic of a friend's Miranda (I've lost contact with him sadly)

Planking? Hmmm, not easy to describe how to, I made a small fishing boat some years ago, planked hull...can't find the build pic's at the moment

some inspiration here for when you come back !!!

JB.

[broger]

Thank you JB, it was only a weekend with my wifes brother.
Your Miranda looks realy good, well done.
My next post wil be the hull completed so it will be a bit of a holiday!!

Alan

[JB]

Thank you JB, it was only a weekend with my wifes brother.
Your Miranda looks realy good, well done.
My next post wil be the hull completed so it will be a bit of a holiday!!

Alan

Alan, I must point out that the Miranda in the photo's I've posted is not my own work!

A good friend built the Miranda from scratch, it was completely hand built by him down to the handrails, the only parts he had to buy were the little balls on top of the stanchions, the planks were pinned in place with cane drawn through holes in a metal plate to reduce the size down to what he wanted, commitment and dedication to the job in hand, a superb piece of modelling.

The steam engine and boiler were also hand made by my friends brother, he modified the engine as he felt he could improve the design.

Unfortunately have not had any contact with my friend 'M' for around 5 years now, he was unwell and having hospital tests etc.  

Here's a photo of one of my efforts which (taken today, I built this one about 6 years ago,) pales into insignificance compared to the Miranda.  I did plank the hull though...all my own work!  

JB.


P.S. please excuse the background clutter, not a lot of space here at present  X 5 I think!
  

[Patternmaker]

Hi Alan, these pictures of Miranda might give you some inspiration, although I'm sure you dint need it now you
have almost finished the planking the difficult part.

Best wishes Mick

[broger]

Well nearly there
This is it before I start making my own Sahara from oroko (I found out that this is the wood I'm using)
I'm publishing it like this so that any other "new to modeling" person does not get put of by the wonderfull stuff on offer
and think it was all made like that first. Until I'm an expert and can do it properly the first time.

[Patternmaker]

Well done Alan.

Mick

[broger]

Thank you OB1
Your apprentice has nearly finished
Just a bit of filling and varnish.
I really chuffed with myself and would thank all who have given advice.
but in particular you Mick for persevering with me.

I intend to put Miranda on the back burner after this to consentrait on making a model of the 'Alaska'

http://www.thames-steamers.co.uk/

[gondolier88]

Well done Alan, you should be very proud of her.

Are you going to do the stem and varnish her before starting Alaska proper?

Greg

[Patternmaker]

Looking very good Alan, well done,just shows with a little perseverance what can be achieved,
Just one question, why not finish Miranda before starting another build.

Regards Mick

[broger]

Thank you Greg
Yes I will finish the hull completely as this is still part of my learning curve.

Thanks Mick
good question, I would like to finish one project while I still can.
so I'm figuring Alaska is about a 2 to 3 year project and no one else has made her.
It would be really good to make a model of a launch that is still working.

I hope that by showing my efforts here, warts and all,  it will inspire other new members to take up this fantastic hobby.
If I can do it anyone can.

best wishes

Alan

[broger]

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[broger]

Well I did as I said and finished Miranda's Hull, Will varnish her when I learn the technique
Thank you every one for your comments and encouragement
I'm know working on the plans for Alaska with the invaluable help of Greg (gondolier88)

Best wishes
Alan

[Patternmaker]

Well done Alan, looking very good, I still think you should finish Miranda before you start on another build as you
have the steam plant.

Regards Mick

[broger]

Thanks Mick
I know what your saying but Miranda will get finished, god willing
Regards
Alan