Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Stan on December 10, 2013, 07:49:46 pm
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Hi Guys I have just started to build this semi scale tug for junior family member hull is fitted out just needs fine tuning then upper deck section can fitted in place. I have included some pictures hope you enjoy
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More pictures
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Final pictures. I have tried to load the pictures in one group but for some reason it would not let me sorry.
Stan.
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Looks good Stan
How old is Junior? ... Good excuse for a build too.
Currently I am knocking up a castle for a five year old. It started with simply buying (ouch) ten mixed Knights ... And then I thought ... And now I am being creative. I could do with some flags or pennants and I might get some horses. I might even get carried away and get him a Welsh Dragon.
Dave
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Having to build this boat for junior number two. Junior one sails is with granddad. Junior two keeps asking when will mine be ready under pressure or what. Still trying to finish the minesweeper. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
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Junior 2 sounds like the right kind of pressure and a better priority all round.
Dave
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HI all today I have checked out all the functions in the hull altered the rudder push rod checked the light switch was working on channel 5 of the radio. Also today I have tidied up the openings in the deck section to make sure everything can be got to when the deck is glued in place. I need to grease the prop shaft then one final dunk in the bath to confirm no leaks after which the deck will be fixed in place. I have loaded some more pictures to show openings in the deck section and the various equipment that are in these spaces.
Stan
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More pictures
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Prop shaft greased now in the test tank to prove no leaks. If all is o/k deck will be fixed in place Saturday afternoon.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Looking good there Stan, again up to your excellent standards.
Si:)
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That looks a work of art Stan. :-)) :-))
ken
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Hi Everyone managed to glue the deck on yesterday. I used a ton of stabalit express but this will give a strong joint all round. I used the brick to hold down the hull until the glue had dried. I now need to rub down the joint line to get a smooth finish more picture to follow after the Bank Holiday. Happy Christmas everyone I hope Santa brings you all something model related.
Stan. :-))
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Last picture showing joint line.
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Hi Everyone hope you are ready for the big day tomorrow. I have managed to sand down the joint line today and the hull is now ready for some more holes to be drilled in it. We can then start on the superstructure. More pictures to follow in the new year workshop shut down until early January.
All the best everyone.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just started to add a little more detail to the hull to give a scale look. Areas marked out then drilled and finished with files. The openings will need to be lined with thin plastic card to finish them off and make them watertight. I intend to fit small plastic strips on the outside to follow opening profile of the wash ports. More to follow.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just started to fill wash port holes with thin plastic card. I have removed the vac formed section where the bridge is located and fitted new coamings so new bridge unit can be built.
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More pictures. I intend to build a totally different superstructure for this semi scale model.
Stan
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Been to the local timber yard today had a rummage in the scrap box came away with nice piece of MDF board. I have made a nice jig to hold the hull level during construction just a few pictures enjoy. I hope to do more on the minesweeper this week also. :-))
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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That's a lot spirit levels Stan. hic %)
Ken
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well see your keeping your spirits up Stan despite the build adversity!!
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Just started to do some more. Working on the centre section at the moment a case of trial and error but we will get there in the end.
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Hi everyone. I have managed to do some more on the bridge section today. The original vac forming was not used I have decided to build my own design enjoy.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club
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last pictures
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That brass work is as it should be Stan...... :-)) straight & square.......... all very important in the final image O0.....Derek
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Hi all I have managed to do a bit more this week. Upper deck section ready for widows to be cut and mast to make various hand rails fitted. Some towing points also added more to follow next week.
Stan
Kirklees Model Boat Club
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A few more
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The model is now taking shape managed to do a bit more this week. The model is now noting like the picture on my first post more to follow.
Stan
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Definitely nothing like the first pic!! But all the better for it. The wheelhouse/superstructure you have built from scratch is really a quality looking piece of work Stan. Hopefully I can get back into the workshop in the next couple of weeks once the new puppy requires less attention and the bite marks on my hand start to clear up!! Getting up at 5 am each morning to answer the cries of 'wake up everyone I want to play'. The older dog aint impressed!
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HI Every one I have managed to take some better pictures today. The build is going very well I hope to be at the paint stage by the end of the month enjoy.
Stan Reffin.
Kirklees Model Boat Club
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Hope to be ready for the paint shop by the middle of March. I have had fun fitting the lights next job to fit the resistors and connect up the L.E.D on the mast and cabin. Pictures to follow when this task is complete. Pictures taken today show model with more detail fitted.
Stan
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More pictures.
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Sorry last pictures not to good must try harder next time.
Stan
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COming on very nicely Stan. Lot of hard work invested in it and it shows.
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I have wired up the mast lights and navi lamps this afternoon what a job. :(( :(( :(( :((.I had to fasten the bridge to my bench with screws. Second picture shows resistors in place and connected wire is held in place with epoxy. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Stan.
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.... your shoes need a polish Stan!
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No Martin these are mucky old trainers. It would need more than polish to get them back to something like next stop bin. :(( :(( :(( :(( <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(
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Just a few shots of the mast area . You can just see on one of the of the pictures roof fitted to cover resistors.Taking pictures of white plastic card is no easy task.
Stan
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The model is now about 80% complete. I hope to have it on show at Ellesmere this week end. If you are at the show come along to the Kirklees stand I will only be to pleased to have a chat.
Stan Reffin
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Looks good Stan - see you at ELlesmere Port tomorrow.
Dave
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Most of the building work is now complete I have started to prime the hull and etch all the brass parts. Should be in the paint shop by the end of the month. Final pictures showing more detail added next pictures will be of the paint scheme.
Stan Reffin
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hope you didnt wait a year for delivery of this kit like i am with an ft-x!
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looking good stan keep up the good work! :-))
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The hull is nearly ready for painting just some fine filling to do. Deck fittings primed this evening will be mixing the paint tomorrow ready for the weekend.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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HI. Today I have been busy mixing paints for the first stage of painting the Tug. Pictures show middle hatch and vents sprayed in Humbrol 103 tread area masked off they will be painted Humbrol 53. I should be painting the main hull next week. More pictures to follow.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Final picture for this evening shows rear hatch tread area masked off. Main hatch cover will be green not sure what shade yet.
Stan
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HI I am now painting the hull. Two pictures showing masking to paint both yellow and red lines on hull sides. And the completed job I now have to mask the deck area and spray in final colour then the varnish shop more to follow.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just in case you notice the black will need touching up creep under masking tape no problem. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Some more pictures showing masking fitted to allow deck to be painted. More pictures this weekend when most of deck fittings will have been fitted.
Stan :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Looking like a lovely paint job Stan.
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managed to do a bit more today hull is nearly finished.
Stan
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Having seen one built with the original VAC forms,
you have transformed it to a first class model Stan.
Ned
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Lovely job it looks fantastic :-))
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HI Guys everything a bit slow this week. Hope to do some more paint work by the end of the week if time allows will keep you posted.
Stan. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{
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Never thought I,ed want one but after seeing how and what you have done Stan think one will be going on my wish list.
Regards Howard.
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Howard will you be at Mobile Marines Open Day on the 17 May? Hope to have it there.
Stan. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Just done small amount today primed all the brass work on the bridge. Will be priming tomorrow with grey primer then final paint scheme will be applied. I am hoping to have this model at Mobile Marines Open day on Saturday 17 May. Sorry picture quality not to good.
Stan.
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HI Guys managed to do a bit this evening primed cabin area ready for painting tomorrow. More to follow.
Stan
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Hi First fixing done for superstructure L E D lights. Picture shows a bank of nine resistors one for each L E D. For clarity I have spot marked each L E D and terminal block. I am using small rectangular L E D and I have used thin brass wire to connect to each L E D.
More pictures to follow when all wiring is complete.
Stan
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HI Guys. Update on the build hull is complete middle superstructure and cabin all painted ready for glazing. Lights to connect up and test refit prop shaft and carry out final checks . The model will be at Harrogate next week. I will post final pictures when all work is completed.
Stan
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Very nice :-))
Mark
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Stan It looks great, but might be me but looking at your led,s on all on mine the pos+ is the longest wire and the short one the nev- or is it me thats wrong. may not get to see you now on the 17th at m,m,m.as just home from stay in hospital after falling 18ft from a ladder I was useing to clean the upstairs windows ouch a few broken ribsand a garden seat smashed the broke my fall that I had just finished varishing the day before oh hell looks like a few weeks moddeling coming up just hope I dont miss doncaster show.
Regards Howard.
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Yeah,
Some look right and some look wrong at a second look.
Howard, get a b.....y window cleaner or an extending
wash brush. >>:-(
Was hoping to see you at MMM but if not then
Doncaster.
Ribs are a b.....r just take the pain killers.
Ned
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I think Stan has just popped them in for the photo.
I'm sure they will be OK when connected :-)) :-))
Ned
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HI Guys. The LED are surface mount type they have no legs on them. I used 0.20 brass wire to connect them. I just wire them up then fit. Before wiring up I determine the positive/negative using a LED tester then mark up and wire up. I have included a sketch of the wiring hope this is ok .
Stan.
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Sketch hope this ok.
Stan
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Lovely work Stan, every time you bring this down to the lake I look at it with envious eyes and wish I was your grandkid :D
It does look superb, a very lucky lad indeed.
Si:)
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Coming to the end nearly hope to have it complete for Harrogate.Better pictures to follow.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club
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Hi Guys. Just added a little detail in the wheel house nothing to fancy. The build is very nearly complete I should have this model at Mobile marine on the 17 May.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Stan,
Its amazing your a inspiration to us all in how to turn something very basic into a magical new looking boat thanks.
Regards Howard.
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Hi Guys the model is just about complete running gear to refit check out all L E D to confirm they are working. Final paint job on two life rings. I intend to leave the model for about two weeks this will allow the varnish coats set hard.
Stan. {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ {:-{ now :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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Stan
i bet your grandson is thrilled with that model. A really nice job. You have taken a basic model and turned it into something really special.
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The model is now on display at Harrogate see you there.
Stan
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Hi Stan
Your work has convinced me to have a go at an Arlin.............
Order will be placed with MMM today.
Mine will not be to your high standards due to my lack of skill but I am looking forward to having a go.
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HI Guys . The modified Arlin is now almost complete just one life canister to fit then ballast and sea trials. I will post pictures when the trials take place. I would like to thank everyone that has shown interest in this thread over the last 4 months. If you decide to buy one of these models and you want any information then please feel free to send me a p/m.
Stan Reffin
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I have just tested the light system fitted to the Arlin all is working well. Should you need any information on the lighting system please feel free to contact me via a p/m. Next job ballast and first sea trial in a couple of weeks. The model will be on Display at Doncaster next week end. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Stan
Kirklees Model Boat Club
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Nice :-))
Mark
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Hi Guys final posting on the build log. Just two pictures showing the lighting in darkness hope these are ok.
Stan.
Kirklees Model Boat Club. :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :((Build log complete
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Really nice Stan!
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Hi Guys final posting on the build log. :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :(( :((Build log complete
A lovely result there for all your hard work Stan, but shouldn't there be a wet photo to round it all off? O0
Regards Dave
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Helluva lot of time and effort you put in Stan and boy does it show. Superb.
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HI Norseman pictures to follow after sea trials. Lot on at the moment will have to wait.
Stan