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[jpdenver]

Thanks for the kind words. 

I am also a devout steamer, but have started to have to cut back a little, hence the decision to go electric.However, I am used to my crafts making some type of realistic sounds. 
So I looked around for a sound system of some sort that would offer me the flexibility to
customize what I wanted to hear.
I found a company in Canada called Model Sounds, Inc.They have a system called Shockwave. 

It has a number of functions and allows full editing of the sounds.When you order a system you specify a sound group, and you get allthe types in that group, not just a single set.  There is also an editing
system that allow you to assign sounds to functions. 

Secondary is the availability some basic switching for lights and such.
Here is a pic from the manual, and also a general schematic.

[jpdenver]

But in the meantime - Need to paint this.

[jpdenver]

Time to start on the interior of the cockpit.
On the Steam model, there is a rear cockpit for passengers with a small cabin.The front area is all engine and boiler.  (Gas and related tanks are in the cabin).
For the electric variant, I am placing the engine in the front area under a cover. 
And in the area where the boiler would be I plan on building in another circular bench.Relocating the wheel and adding come type of control/dashboard for engine control.
But it all begins by doing some layout and putting in some interior structure.I also need to experiment with some layout on the sound system.
What is nice is that there is a lower deck about 1 1/4" below the actual finished deck.so that gives me room for placing the speakers.
The finish is still a little soft, so I have to be careful during the fitting.

[jpdenver]

Here is the sound board and other RC electronics
Just seeing how it might fit.

[jpdenver]

I found a source for a "true" Spar Varnish. 
No Urethanes.   Takes about 48 hours to dry fully.Goes on very smooth, few bubbles,

The documentation recommends using it to add a layer of UV protection as well.

 

[jpdenver]

The plans call for vertical "planking" on the walls.
 I laid out some lines to keep things parallel. 

I found a little jig to bevel the edges of the planks.

Also fit some small lamps to the walls.

[jpdenver]

Now to look at the aft cockpit. 

There is a similar wall with planks. 
First is the lower part of the cabin. 
Then on to fitting the rear seat area. 

These parts may need to be removed for servos access. 

[jpdenver]

The original version of the Project X has a Kingdon Boiler that sitsright in front of the central cabin.   

Since I am not putting the boiler in right now,  I need to close that area off. 
I decided to make a bench - much like the rear cabin area. 

I asked Marten and Howes for a picture of the cabin area without the steam plant. 
They were kind enough to send a couple. 

[jpdenver]

Started to rough put the area of the bench.

[jpdenver]

The original plans called for just taking the floor and drawing lines to simulate planking.

Well, I like to really to plank. 

So I did. 

So I took the floor plate and added planks along with some grates for the speakers underneath.

[colin-stevens]

Hi, I made enquiries about this kit myself, was told the price of the steam plant and where it came from, and promptly gave up.

So I am wondering if you looked around for an alternative steam plant to the one recommended by the suppliers of this kit? I have looked at Chiltern Model steam, and found there prices more acceptable. I also found another supplier but cant find them now, But I do have the link at home.
I know diddly squat about model steam plant manufacturers, so would be curious to know other people's view.


Thanks for posting your build, I shall certainly be watching with interest.

[jpdenver]

Thanks for reading my log. 

I think that the steam plant could be substituted with a Boiler from Pendle Steam -  you would need to verify the size. 
 They make a Kindon.

The engine could be any of the Twin Marine styles,  The TVR1 or one from Microcosm (Ebay-China). 

  I am not sure, but you could probably also get one of the Vertical boilers from Clevedon, MSM, Pendle  to fit. 
The result might not be as elegant as the Baylis Engineering Solution, but would still be potentially a good fit. 


More to come -

Regards to all,
Jim Pope
Denver, CO USA

[colin-stevens]

The one I was searching for was Clevedon steam.

[jpdenver]

A side project - 

The dashboard. 

I used small portholes with some decalsbacklit by LEDS. 

[jpdenver]

So time to build the Engine Compartment.

[jpdenver]

Then moving toward the stern, 
I mounted the servo for the steering. 

The rear curved shield with vertical paneling is 
removable.  But the fit is very tight. 

[jpdenver]

Time for a quick float test. 
Piled most of the remaining pieces on the hull.
(Waited until the boss went shopping) 

And filled up the tub in the guest bath. 

[canabus]

Dry wipe the tub and she will never know, but we will !!!


Secret men stuff !!!


Mine you your bank balance has DROPPED !!!!


Canabus

[jpdenver]

Thanks Canabus.

The boss and I have been together for going on 46 years. 
I figured out at abut year 25 (slow learner) that she gets whatever she wants.
And we try to keep things even.   
Then occasionally I can get away with over-spending my allowance! 
   But really,  My Lady is a fantastic artist.  She is a sculptor, painter, and also works a lot with fabric. 
So she appreciates my attempts at "art" - and tolerates the smell of epoxy curing in the basement. 
However, I did wipe out the tub afterwords.

Later, 
Jim

[jpdenver]

The next parts are the bench seats and the central cabin.
Worked on them at the same time - 
glue sets on one while the other is getting ready.
I used the way the kit laid out the rear seat to makea similar copy for the front one. 
Then I started to play around with cushions. 

[jpdenver]

More views of the process.

[jpdenver]

OK, a confession / clarification -
Just in case you all haven't picked up on this: 

I finished the "Ladye X" back in April. 
What I have been doing is basically posting the process already completed.

These are pictures and descriptions I was going to use in my article in Model Boats.
But since they closed down and then have stumbled in the re-start,  I am posting them here. 
In all fairness to Model Boats,  I know they are trying hard, but so far, since the re-start in August, 
I have only seen one issue.  So the method they are using for posting to the USA is pretty much a failure in my book. 

Since I am working on a new build,  I want to finish up this record but did not want my fellow boat-builders to thinkit was all getting accomplished in a weekend.   
More to come-

Thanks for reading.
JimJPDenver
Denver, CO USA
 

[KNO3]

So can we see the completed boat?

[jpdenver]

 
Of course. 

I am shrinking the rest of the photos now.
So I will post remainder of the build in the next 24 hrs.
Jim

[jpdenver]

More pics of the build.
Doors to cabins,  Seat tops,  Roof Sections 
All getting shaped and finish applied.