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[chipchase]

I think the Portgarth would be at the bottom if she tried that Andy LOL

[T33cno]

I think the Portgarth would be at the bottom if she tried that Andy LOL

Only if the hatches leak 

[derekwarner]

I don't quite understand what the tug skipper is trying to achieve

1. my knowledge of tug handling is near ZERO
2. his tow line is about 130 degrees AFT & to the port
3. the tug thrust appears a FWD with a slight vessel beam turn to PORT??

Derek

[T33cno]

Assuming they are working as a pair he is steering the rear

[T33cno]

That worked 

[T33cno]

Almost a perfect day, very shortly turn satin 

[Paul2407]

Looking great Andy 
The more I see that hull the more I like it, it just looks the perfect tug 

[T33cno]

Thanks a Paul and my apologies for the other post, thread was closed so I could not reply 


Those prop shafts are huge 

[Paul2407]

Thanks a Paul and my apologies for the other post, thread was closed so I could not reply 

No need mate that's fine, a phone call to "anonymous"  supplier and all sorted now anyway thank you

 

[T33cno]

I'm trying to resist starting on her now 


I think in the long run it'll all get a fine wire wool rub when the top half is painted and re lacquer over the whole

[Paul2407]

Hmmmm not tried the fine wire wool trick, knowing me I'd strip the paint back off 

[T33cno]

A good day for remodelling my stand from temporary to permanent
A bit of reinforcement , sanding sealer and a fine rub. Just waiting for the felt strip to arrive .
I'm going to make a guard for the rear so I can't knock the Korts off

[Paul2407]

You've made a nice job of that, you'll have to pop down and show me how to make a stand as that's a job I've been meaning to do but at a loss how to get the curve of the hull drawn onto the wood to cut out 

[T33cno]

Cardboard is free    practice making templates of the hull shape front and rear then transfer onto wood.
I'll go take a photo of the one I've knocked up for the Rotty 

[T33cno]

Left over skirting board. Once you get something close to the shape you can fine tune it when the boats sat on it



I will eventually make a more ornate stand for presentation but this will do for sail days

[Paul2407]

Great that perfect gives me a good idea what it should be like, I'll have a go at something this week it's much needed as the stand I got with it is nothing more than 10mmx10mm wood made into a rectangle with some felt stuck to it

[T33cno]

Ready for business, be in the bath tomorrow evening 

[T33cno]

Couldn't wait it's all going down 

[chipchase]

Looking good Andy, you will have her finished in a fortnight the way your building. LOL

[T33cno]

Looks that way aye but we know there's an awe full lot to do above deck
No rush really and I've holidays too getting in the way 
Really the longer it takes the more bang for buck 

[T33cno]

Could well be in the bath tonight though 

[T33cno]

Another of my inovative ideas. Yes paxolin again. Waste coins from drilling at work make great junction reinforcements combined with resin

[T33cno]

A major consideration with super smooth shafts is they can only be installed from inside! they are 8mm but drop to 5mm for the props (6mm is also an option)

[T33cno]

Steve @ model boat bits made the 8mm to 8mm couplings specially at no extra charge 

[Paul2407]

That's excellent service from Steve   Certainly a supplier I will be using more of in the future