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[Phil22]

Hi MBM,

This is the build log for the latest project, a Smit Nederland 22 inch version.

The plans, hull, and deck sides were purchased from Sarik Hobbies: https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/smit-nederland-tug/ - shout out to them for the superb customer support.

The model looks to capture the proportions of the Billing's kit well.

Here are some photos - the more, the better, right!!





Hull size in comparison to the Banckert.







The deck sides are curved top and bottom, so plenty of excess to remove. This will likely result in a wobbly hoop, so I might make my own later. Will see how it goes.



One small thing is the plan and elevation views are not aligned with each other, so any cross reference measurements should be rechecked. This is more a note to self.



Happy camper with a new project.



Cheers,
Phil

[Phil22]

I've recently picked the build back up.

Hull: It arrived with a few minor dimples here and there, which the supplier did do their best to even out. I understand and appreciate that the mould in use is on the older side—no worries, it's workable.

Plans: After a few initial attempts at accurately cutting and building templates from the plans, I've noticed that the pieces aren't fitting together properly.





I assume the plans have likely been run through various copy machines over the years, which may have altered the dimensions—again, no one’s fault.
My approach now is to use the plans as a general guide for approximate sizes and shapes.

The funnel was remade vertically (not tapered) using some plastic angle. This simplified the assembly.





The bridge has been genuinely fun to work out and put together. For the cut-outs, I use a 0.5mm drill hole in the corners, then score either side of the 1mm plasticard.
The holes work great as points for a blade to locate into, and give an audible click when reached.






A former was created for the front wall to locate onto.






The inner former roof isn’t yet glued. Work on the upper section will be next.



Originally, the idea was to go with twin propshafts, and I found tubing that was the perfect size for the korts. However, after doing a fair amount of reading, I now know that tank steering is something I don't want.
Also, now seeing the physical size of the model, I believe twin motors would be overkill—plus I wasn't planning to go down the gearing route.

I'm now thinking of using a single low-output brushless motor (direct drive). The Roxxy 750kv I used in my first tug (Banckert) was a bit too much, if I’m honest. The 22" Neddy, I feel, won't need much power to move her around at scale speeds.



Thanks,
Phil

[Martin (Admin)]

 
Very Neat!

[Phil22]

Hi All,

This past week, I managed to find a bit more time for the build.
The window frames are all in now. I used Evergreen Scale Models’ 2.5mm angle, glued from the inside.



Later down the line, I'm thinking the glazing will either sit directly on top of the sills with a painted black edging — or that, plus another surround of angle (the next size down) placed over the glazing material.



The 1mm plasticard can rip offline if the score isn’t deep enough. A lot of material was removed from the back wall, as you can see. Things held up, and should be fine after some light filling.

Today I started mocking up the main structure. I made a few cardboard templates before moving on to the plasticard. I won’t mention it again, but there are discrepancies in the dimensions throughout the drawings — so the sizes here are a happy medium.

Instead of profiling the base of the structure to match the curvature of the deck (as per the plans), I’m making the depth 10mm deeper and will recess it into the deck later. I hope this will help get the pitch of the main structure and bridge looking right.

I've pre-drilled the holes for the stanchions and added 5mm of material under the deck for their support.



It wasn’t until I’d finished the sills that I noticed the starboard side window was 1.5mm taller (>-<) — yeah, I know, 1.5mm! Hahha.
It stuck out like a sore thumb, so I redid it. The top former didn't cooperate with the change, so that's gone. The new roof still needs more work to fit flush.





There are additional parts to go on that will hold the window wipers — they should help also to get everything looking level to the eye.

I mentioned on my last Zwarte Zee build that for the next one, I was going to go with a scale better suited to 'SFS', 'sausage finger scale'.
However (grinning), this 22" Neddy has already turned into another journey down tweezer lane, scale-wise.

I actually ended up with two hulls. I’m using the less clean version (a few dings in the mould) for mocking up at this stage.



Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
Phil