How's the build going? i'm thinking of building a watson so interested in the hull planking specialy the tunnels
What timber are you using for your planking? I've had the watson drawrings out this evening she may be moving up the to do list ::)
....and a very serviceable boat stand, Mike! Which, I assume, is a temporary arrangement! ;)
I do agree that the diagonal planking looks good. It almost seems a shame to conceal it when the exterior of the hull is completed.
Roger in France.
hi gribeauval,
nice job on the planking O0 its looking really good already, i cant wait to see it once its completed! whats the rudder made of is plastic?
cheers, Dan
Is that belting big enough? On the couple of 47' Watsons I've seen it's much deeper - somewhere between a foot an eighteen inches admidships, and a lot of it is painted blue so you can't see it very well when looking down on the boat.
I've been hunting aroung the web too see if I can see antthing that shows it, with no luck - but I've got some pictures at home that I'll scan (Frederick Edward Crick - ex-Lowestoft).
Lance
Mike,
I have been following this thread with great interest, but now feel I just have to comment. Absolutely awesome workmanship. Thanks for the lessons....
Barry
Those 4 bow and stern thruster posts seem very small! :o
A beautiful piece of workmanship again gribeauval, did you have any problems
gluing the 2nd player of planking 20 the cotton cloth?
When are you going to do one like this Mike ? :angel:
http://www.srcmbc.org.uk/movie_files/mflv_rowingboat_ralph_lg.html
Looking great as ever.
I am slowly getting more of an underastanding of the hull construction process.
Do you glue the planks on with PVA as well?
Is this the same for both layers. If so how long does it take to go off. So you can stick on the next plank (first layer)?
love the work on the lifeboat, great finish to the hull.
maybe a daft question, but you bought the superstructure, why not the hull as well?
say all that work.
will look real nice in the water O0
thanks for the update, is the Grp hull wrong, as i am interested in building one, if so where can i get plans
cheers O0
Mike,
Another fine build.
But, if I may be allowed one 'off topic' question, where is the 'New Mersey'?
Peter
NO NO NO to neat and tidy Mike. >>:-(
Excellent job though. ;)
Can I ask what size motors you've got in there?
Cheers
Lance
Looking Good!
"545 motors with 2.9:1 gearboxes turning 45mm 3 blade brass props with 6v SLA batteries. "
May I ask what make and model the gearboxes are please?
Thanks
Jules64
Looking Good!
"545 motors with 2.9:1 gearboxes turning 45mm 3 blade brass props with 6v SLA batteries. "
May I ask what make and model the gearboxes are please?
Thanks
Jules64
The gearboxes were some old stock my local model shop had, they are made by Irvine and were for 500 size motors. Brass pinion for the motor and steel main gear. I think they were for early electric flight models.
Parachinar (Originally 'The Helen Wycherley)" for sale
Quick question... What period are you building the boat for, i.e. what colour are you painting the superstructure?
Cheers
Lance
By the way - just found these...QuoteParachinar (Originally 'The Helen Wycherley)" for salehttp://onwater.llamadigital.co.uk/used_boats.php?bid=116#images (http://onwater.llamadigital.co.uk/used_boats.php?bid=116#images)
Lance
Looking very, very good Mike.
For your interest and the information of others, the round section, black elastic you have used is known as "sheering elastic". It is used in dressmaking for ruching fabrics. It also comes in white. It is excellent for the job you have identified and for other lines which need to be slightly tensioned to appear taut. Because it is elastic it will give a little and return to its original length if snagged or knocked.
Roger in France.
hey, mike, wot you upto beating me to the post with those plans for the 41 footer on ebay. I was watching them all week and then fell asleep about an hour befor the auction ended and missed the b****y things. ceste la vie.
Are they nice? <:( <:(
More of the details done. First the window frames have been painted and the bolthead details added. The front glazing has been fitted along with the rotary screen wipers giving the Watson its distinctive early look. The small access hatch on the casing front has been fitted along with the large air intake also the bulwark at the rear of the casing has been fitted. Lastly the engine room hatch for the forward bulkhead inside the wheelhouse has been made ready to fit when the interior painting has been completed.
Hi . nice build / craftmanship. very interested what you used for the boltheads if you dont mind me asking.?
Hi Gribeauval
Great model can you please tell me what the blue paint is you
have used for the hull.
I am about to start an ALR kit and am finding it hard to find out
the correct Blue to use.
Thanks
Derek