Topic: Stan's - Amati Grand Banks build (Read 103706 times)

tsenecal · « **Reply #425 on:** March 27, 2021, 05:05:55 pm »

your picture in the 3/25 post looks beautiful Stan.

David Boreham · « **Reply #426 on:** March 27, 2021, 08:43:11 pm »

Hey Stan I managed to get it to load the images. Stan thank you for calling it really is appreciated. Love the build, it’s been said before but it’s worth saying again I haven’t seen anything that comes close to your build quality and attention to detail. I can’t wait to see Grand Banks on the water.

Stan · « **Reply #427 on:** March 30, 2021, 01:01:08 pm »

The next steps in construction are now taking shape sorry for the pun. I have had to make new scroll items that are fitted on the top hand rails. These have been made from laminated teak veneer and cut and sanded to shape. Brass pins have been fitted to give a more secure joint. Prior to fitting a small amount of wood filler is applied to one face when brought together this squeezes out filling any gaps this is then sanded to match the rail. Final picture shows were the timber strips will be applied to represent the stern door. The final coats of varnish will be sprayed to give a better finish.

Stan.

Stan · « **Reply #428 on:** March 31, 2021, 01:35:46 pm »

I have been trying to find flour paper for a while most DI Y shops say never heard of it. Once again the thanks to the net I have finally located the said paper at a jewellers supply outlet. You may ask what is flour paper a very fine grit ideal for getting a really smooth finish. I have taken the plunge and ordered 10 sheets.

Stan.

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tsenecal · « **Reply #429 on:** March 31, 2021, 09:57:42 pm »

aka "Glass paper"

radiojoe · « **Reply #430 on:** March 31, 2021, 10:52:12 pm »

Flour paper I haven't heard that name for a long time we used it a lot at Camper & Nicholsons yachts it give a lovely surface to the exotic woods prior to finishing polish, also known as Silicon Carbide paper.

Joe

Peter Fitness · « **Reply #431 on:** April 01, 2021, 12:00:47 am »

I think that the term "glass paper" derives from when abrasive paper actually used crushed glass in various grades of fineness. I don't know if glass is used nowadays. I do remember flour paper, it was extremely fine.

Peter.

derekwarner · « **Reply #432 on:** April 01, 2021, 08:42:54 am »

....next you will be telling us not to use Johnson & Johnson baby talc on baby skin

.......after all, Talc is the lower value on the Moh's Scale

Stan · « **Reply #433 on:** April 01, 2021, 10:10:43 am »

Flour paper arrived this morning good service. I have no idea how baby powder relates to fine sandpaper please do not post a reply to explain.

Stan .

Stan · « **Reply #434 on:** April 03, 2021, 05:27:59 pm »

The sun is shining the temperature is right for spraying the hand rails so this is the task for this weekend.

Stan.

Taranis · « **Reply #435 on:** April 03, 2021, 07:46:09 pm »

Really? it is brrrrrrrr freezing Stan

Stan · « **Reply #436 on:** April 03, 2021, 08:12:38 pm »

Hi with the sun shining in the garage and a little secondary heat all was well. Flipping cold in the wind though.

Stan.

Stan · « **Reply #437 on:** April 04, 2021, 10:05:04 am »

The hand rails are now finished. Next job varnish deck area then leave for a few days to allow the finish to harden then in to the paint shop.

Stan.

Stan · « **Reply #438 on:** April 05, 2021, 02:53:56 pm »

Just a few pictures showing the finish on the hand rails and the deck areas. The handrails are gloss varnished applied by air brush the deck sections are sprayed with a mix of 1 part gloss 2 parts matt. Sorry about the table cloth.

Stan.

john44 · « **Reply #439 on:** April 05, 2021, 06:19:10 pm »

Hi Stan superb finish mate, what are the 3 holes inside the little transom frame used for?

John

Stan · « **Reply #440 on:** April 05, 2021, 06:57:23 pm »

Hi the three holes will be for the two gold taps and the shower hose. I presume this was used after swimming and would be supplied from a fresh water supply.

Stan.

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RST · « **Reply #441 on:** April 05, 2021, 08:09:09 pm »

The woodwork is a nice light colour. The white will offset it nicely I think.

Rich

Stan · « **Reply #442 on:** April 06, 2021, 01:09:00 pm »

Just two pictures today. The wood filler from Rustins has been first class the colour is good and very close to the teak veneer. Second picture shows how I have bent the brass rod around the original part supplied in the kit. The metal in the kit is very thin and will not allow for any slight bending to make it fit.

Stan.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #443 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:44:02 pm »

A brilliant tip for the mix of paint for the deck finish. Awesome work Stan

DJW · « **Reply #444 on:** April 07, 2021, 12:50:14 pm »

Have to agree with all the praise Stan, really nice work on the detailing..!

Stan · « **Reply #445 on:** April 09, 2021, 03:57:33 pm »

HI all no I have not dropped of the planet just other things need doing.

Stan.

Stan · « **Reply #446 on:** April 12, 2021, 09:07:16 pm »

Back on the build just finished wiring up the stern light test tomorrow then fit the cover job done.

Stan.

Stan · « **Reply #447 on:** April 15, 2021, 06:42:14 pm »

Four pictures today showing the bow platform brass work and the anchor winch. The last two show the jack staff the stern light L E D is just visible.

Stan.

Mark T · « **Reply #448 on:** April 15, 2021, 07:26:05 pm »

Such lovely work Stan that is one good looking boat

Taranis · « **Reply #449 on:** April 15, 2021, 09:52:54 pm »

Yes a very fine fettle Stan

as always

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