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[malcky56]

Hi all I have just joined the forum
I purchased my first model plans and laser cut pieces from Sarik as something new for me to do and get into modelling.
I am no engineer and am in the process of understanding the plans. So far I have constructed the keel, bulkheads and am just working out the various chines spars and pieces and where they go. I am looking for some good pictures of the details for this model to give me some reference points during the build. Also further on in the build some reference for the fixings to finish the look, but that's a way in the future at the moment.
I am in Somerset and from what I can work out from the Internet Cornwall Boats seems to be the biggest supplier for Modelling


Thanks
Malcky56

[Peter Fitness]

I received this message from malcky56 which I'm posting here so members can respond to his request for assistance.


Peter Fitness,
Moderator.


Hi I am a real beginner at modelling.I purchased a set of plans and laser cut wood for the gentleman's runabout from Sarik models website.I have deciphered to the best of my ability and made up the frame with the bulkheads no problem all glued and looking good.Once I started putting the cross pieces etc the frames that's when my issues started. I bought some wood from a local supplier which was ok a bit dry but not good for bending as it broke every time I tried.I then went to Cornish model boats website and bought some flexible Birch which bends great although it is a little soft.My problem is how to get the ends to marry up to the vertical keel piece to form the bow? I made up some small blocks which I glued to the ends to stop the clamps slipping off due to the angle, as the glue has dried the spars have become distorted out of shape making a slight bend in the bow now. I bought a pin pusher but this wont go into the plywood to hold it in place whilst the glue dries. Hopefully you will see from the pictures my predicament any advice would be welcomed  malcky56Could not download images don't know how to send you the source of the photos (not easy to do this stuff for me

[skierdive]

I am not familiar with this model but, having had a look at the Sarik web site, I can tell that it is a model that at the moment is way above my model building skills and I personally would not attempt it as a first model build.


However, I can only wish you luck and advise you to maybe spend a few hours browsing the internet. Try searching for "Gentleman's runabout model build" for example
I found this link which may be of some help


       https://www.modelboats.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=128141&p=4


You could also search for any type of plank on frame model build as the results may give you a few ideas as to how to get around any problems.
You could also try searching the Mayhem Forum and having a look at the Master Classes for hints and tips including build techniques and selecting the correct type of wood for a particular model part.


Judging by the lack of response to your post, I would say that not many people have any experience with this exact model but there is a wealth of experience and knowledge within this forum and others that can be found on the internet and on social media that may be of some use to you.


Ian.