Topic: Another Huntsman rebuild (Read 94379 times)

Capt Podge · « **Reply #200 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:23:47 am »

Managed to get a bit more done this week:-

Rear saloon doors made, varnished and installed.
Stowage lockers c/w varnished tops made, painted and installed.
Metal frames made for the seats (pics show difficulty I had getting things lined up for soldering)

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Capt Podge · « **Reply #201 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:35:24 am »

...windscreen side supports made, painted and epoxied into position.
For'd saloon skylight frame made and glazed with an old plastic document envelope. (I'll be using this stuff for the main glazing when I reach that stage).
Had an off-cut from making the seat framework so used that to made a footrest for the driver...

Capt Podge · « **Reply #202 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:43:34 am »

...and finally, for now, made up the drivers seat cushion, in balsa which has been given a couple of coats of sanding sealer, ready for primer (when weather permits).

...oh, and I've made some cockpit trimming, to tidy things up a bit - just need to get them varnished

Ray.

radiojoe · « **Reply #203 on:** March 13, 2021, 10:47:53 am »

There's a rumour going round that this boat may hit the water one day, with the latest progress I think it just might

Nice going Ray I lke the seats they look quite realistic.

Joe.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #204 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:02:48 am »

Cheers Joe, the intention is to use the seat (it's in 2 parts) as the master to make 3 seats in resin - a single for the driver and 2 side by side for the passengers. Not sure yet whether to make others for the locker tops, it could end up as overkill.
Anyway, we seem to be making some progress at last

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Ray.

Stuw · « **Reply #205 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:23:32 am »

I’m enjoying following this. Ingenious use of the folder plastic! Looks great.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #206 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:40:22 am »

Thanks Stuw, I'm kind of making it up as I go along but hopefully it'll turn out ok

Ray.

Stuw · « **Reply #207 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:57:35 am »

Out of interest what adhesive are you using for that plastic window glazing?

Capt Podge · « **Reply #208 on:** March 13, 2021, 12:18:56 pm »

Hiya Stuw, I use 'Formula 560' canopy glue. I've had this bottle since 1998 and it's still working fine. Any overspill is easily wiped off with kitchen roll. It does take a while to solidify but this gives you plenty time for any repositioning needed.
Definitely recommended

Ray.

Edit : here's a link https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=105

Other stockists available.

Mark T · « **Reply #209 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:16:39 pm »

Looking great Ray - needs to be ready by June for the big lift in restrictions - no pressure mate

Stan · « **Reply #210 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:20:47 pm »

Looking good Ray I use a Deluxe canopy glue for my glazing. One for Stuw pictures showing glazing on my Grand Banks build using a a similar glue to Ray. Lets hope June is the turning point .

Stan.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #211 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:38:37 pm »

Cheers Mark, yeah, if its not finished by then I'll take up a new hobby

Ray.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #212 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:42:17 pm »

Cheers for that Stan, June's the target now (can't afford to take up any more hobbies)

Ray.

radiojoe · « **Reply #213 on:** March 13, 2021, 01:58:03 pm »

Wot like knitting

Capt Podge · « **Reply #214 on:** March 13, 2021, 02:15:40 pm »

Yeah!... or maybe cross stitch

Note : no offence intended to those people who enjoy those pass times.

Ray.

radiojoe · « **Reply #215 on:** March 13, 2021, 02:18:39 pm »

Joe.

Stan · « **Reply #216 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:00:54 pm »

HI Ray this any good?

Capt Podge · « **Reply #217 on:** March 13, 2021, 04:24:29 pm »

Thanks for that Stan, I'll drop you a pm later

Regards,
Ray.

Stuw · « **Reply #218 on:** March 13, 2021, 06:25:06 pm »

Thanks Ray and Stan for the info. A multitude of different adhesives required! My collection is growing...

Capt Podge · « **Reply #219 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:15:25 pm »

Well, we managed to get a little bit more done this week...

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Capt Podge · « **Reply #220 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:20:40 pm »

Oops!

Let's try again....

The afore mentioned trims for the cockpit are now in place, having received 3 coats of varnish...

Capt Podge · « **Reply #221 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:34:34 pm »

...the drivers seat was primed, set up as the master and 3 resin copies produced.
As can be seen in this first photo, I suffered a bit of overspill. This is just one of the problems associated with dystonic tremors in my hand

Still, it could be worse. Anyway, with a little effort I was able to get all 3 seats made and trimmed up, ready for spraying

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Capt Podge · « **Reply #222 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:37:23 pm »

I'll try to put a bit more up later this evening - wor lass needs the laptop now

Regards,
Ray.

radiojoe · « **Reply #223 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:49:28 pm »

Well they turned out OK Ray , tell er in doors to get er own laptop only don't say I said so

Joe.

Capt Podge · « **Reply #224 on:** March 20, 2021, 05:55:37 pm »

Ha, ha, cheers Joe

Actually, it's her laptop - think I'll pay a visit to pc world when restrictions ease

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Ray.

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