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[John W E]

hi ya tyb in today's terminology

Welcome to this here Forum and looking at your build I think you are doing pretty well.   Dont forget to look at the Masterclass build several plans there for beginners; and also some step-by-step builds - have a look at the Swordsman Build, Cervia Tug Build; and although you may feel they are a bit beyond you (and I doubt they are) they will help you and give you some ideas of different techniques to skin the hull.

Happy building - and keep on modelling.

Aye
john
bluebird

[Liverbudgie2]

i got the plans from a picture and trace them

 

Much easier to copy the drawing by the number of frames then fold them down the centre line; having done so cut the outline of the fame out with a pair of scissors and attach the paper to the material you are using for the frame propper. So much better and accurate than tracing each line.

LB

[Yarpie]

Firstly, I would make a very slight adjustment to your avatar name, and use the slightly kinder "clewless", which is a maritime term.

You don't appear to be clueless, but rather ingenious and inventive. You are also computer savvy, which in turn helps a lot when members give you advice.

From a shaky start on the forum, the members have rallied round to your aid. Such is the benefit of a forum like this.

Listen to the advice given, appreciate it, evaluate it as much as you can then proceed along that route.

You have sixty years model boating ahead of you (wish I could say that ) so take your time and regard each build that you do as a stepping stone to greatness.

Good luck with your current project, and well done to the members who are offering good and sound advice.

Yarpie.

[Norseman]

Be careful with resin as it gets hot and a pool gets very hot as it goes off.

Dave

[theyoungboy]

Thanks everyone for my next build I want to do it more "properly"  but as this is only my first one,  I'm experimenting with what works and what doesn't.

Thanks for giving that minute or 2 to reply and share your knowledge with me



Your welcome   

I've put a few commas and full stops in your letter to break it up a bit.  (makes it easier for 'old uns' to read).   

Keep up the good work

ken

[NFMike]

thanks for your knowledge i want to see if it works my way if not then i will try a dirrent way it is all about experimenting to me

... for my next build I want to do it more "properly"  but as this is only my first one,  I'm experimenting with what works and what doesn't.

Absolutely OK. Just be patient and prepared for failures, and don't be downhearted. Even doing it the way others say doesn't always work - we all have different abilities - so finding out your own 'best' ways is well worth doing.

One of my limiting abilities is drilling holes in the right place, especially in wood. I can measure it, mark it, check it twice and use a pillar drill - and it will always end up off centre ... grr!
So I've had to learn how to work with that :)

[theyoungboy]

i have just applyed the first layer of yacht varnish and it should be ready about saturday. dont you think that face looks funny what do you think face ???? i think thats a yes.

[theyoungboy]

here she is floating at sandwell valley (i came just as the other model boaters were leaving but still got some advice from them so i was happy

[irishcarguy]

Be careful when doing the electrics, I have a tendency to open the end of the wire & let the smoke out, Mick B.