Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: Stan on February 04, 2021, 10:50:29 pm

Title: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 04, 2021, 10:50:29 pm

Hi guys sorry to post this but I have decided to suspend all work on this build until the end of the month. The cold spell makes it difficult to build in my garage even with some sort of heating and I need a break from this project.

Stan. :(( :(( :(( >:-o :(( >:-o

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: CJK on February 05, 2021, 12:33:19 pm

That's a shame Stan, lets hope you get your mojo back soon.

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Footski on February 06, 2021, 07:24:14 am

Sometimes a break does you good and rekindles the enthusiasm. Hopefully we will not have to wait too long for you to be back Stan..in the meantime, keep safe and well.

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Mark T on February 06, 2021, 04:06:20 pm

Hi Stan I've just seen this and I agree with the other posts.  We all sometimes need a bit of a break and I agree its horrible working feeling cold.  I'm looking forward to when you restart your build!

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 06, 2021, 05:52:58 pm

Hi MarkT Construction is going ahead on small items in the warm of the house .


Stan.

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Mark T on February 06, 2021, 06:31:56 pm

Thats great news Stan  :-))   I only build in the house now mate even when I've got loads of sanding on the go.  My wife does not mind me making as mess - she has a problem if I leave the mess  {-)   So I always clean up and tidy up properly and she's happy and I'm nice and warm

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 07, 2021, 03:41:33 pm

Yesterday It took all day to find a stockists of shellac sanding sealer. Having now purchased this it means I can do a little more indoors this week




Stan

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 07, 2021, 03:58:31 pm

What make is that Stan? I like shellac as a wood sealer. The best I have at the moment is some French Polish which isn't quite the same thing.

My fishery cruiser has a balsa and ply construction 'plated' with gummed paper strip applied with diluted cascamite and sealed with shellac. Gives a really good finish.

Recently I have been using Deluxe Eze Cote and Sand 'n Seal as an alternative.

Colin

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Taranis on February 07, 2021, 05:18:49 pm

Really lovely picture Colin  :-)  Nice model  8)

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 07, 2021, 05:36:10 pm

Hi Colin it was purchased from Tool Station part number 94067. Bottle size. 250 ml hope this helps.




Stan

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Colin Bishop on February 07, 2021, 08:20:54 pm

Great, thanks Stan. There's nothing like crushed beetles for ensuring a good finish. Totally organic modelling!

Colin

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 09, 2021, 06:53:26 pm

Not a lot done over the last few days wind chill yesterday made if feel like 25 F very cold . No good for certain glues and paint finishes.


Stan. <:( <:( <:( <:( <:(

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 11, 2021, 01:14:49 pm

I have carried out some modifications to my garage this will allow me to continue with the build.




Stan. :-))

Title: Re: Suspension of my Grand Banks Build
Post by: Stan on February 12, 2021, 05:52:34 pm

Back in  business after some mods to the garage. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))


Stan.