Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Seaport Tugs => Topic started by: craftysod on November 10, 2008, 08:16:40 pm

Title: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 10, 2008, 08:16:40 pm
It has been a while,since someone posted a conversion on this tug/toy,so i'll show you what i've done so far.
It has been ripped to bits,will replace cheap electroncs with real rc,the cabin  has been placed forward,the stacks placed behind,searchlight moved and handrails painted.
The hull is in primer,(waiting to harden) the holes in hull have been sealed.deck removed of plastic and sanded ready for painting.
Any constuctive comments welcome,apologise if pics are too orange,my photography skills are not up to some peoples on here.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0135.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0136.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0137.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0140.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0142.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0143.jpg)
Still lots more to do
Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 22, 2008, 04:24:34 pm
Because noone is interested in this i will reply to myself,
Crappy job Mark,not up to mayhem standard.
Full radio gear and esc have been installed/courtesy of the info on hear
Well i have made some progress,so if anyone is interested here are some pics.
I can hear the moans and groans in background

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0153.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0156.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0154.jpg)
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: hama on November 22, 2008, 04:50:42 pm
Hi! I always check the seaport threads as I have one myself, don't always reply though. But please keep on posting, it's always fun to see what people do to these boats. I must say that I think her looks improve when you move the wheelhouse forward like you and some other people have done. Keep up the good work, and good luck!
Hama.
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Shipmate60 on November 22, 2008, 05:24:16 pm
Mark,
So where are all the bits you mooched from me then!!

Bob
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 22, 2008, 05:38:15 pm
Inside Bob,will post pic of internals tomorrow
Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 22, 2008, 05:41:57 pm
Sorry forgot to mention ,Bob gave good advice and helped out with supplying the equipment i required  :-))
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 23, 2008, 02:17:19 pm
WELL here is a pic of the inside And she got her bottom wet today,it was a bit windy and the leaves on the water didnt help.
So thanks for the info on this site,and Bob for personally helping me,i got my first boat on the water.  :-)) :-))
Well chuffed

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0159.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0162.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0163.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0166.jpg)

Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: SteamboatPhil on November 24, 2008, 08:08:24 pm
Certainly looks good, you've done a nice job of it.  :-))
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Shipmate60 on November 24, 2008, 09:26:55 pm
Mark,
Where did you sail her?
She looks good on the water.

Bob
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 24, 2008, 10:39:43 pm
It was near to me,behind Hilsea bus station,next to the lido.
and agree after conversasion she could do with a little more ballast,
in the stern.
It is salt water as real boats float on,as i have no other option
Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Weeds on November 25, 2008, 06:43:54 pm
Quote from: craftysod on November 24, 2008, 10:39:43 pm
It was near to me,behind Hilsea bus station,next to the lido.
and agree after conversasion she could do with a little more ballast,
in the stern.
It is salt water as real boats float on,as i have no other option
Mark

Great paint job, You even painted the winch! Did leaves get stuck around the propeller?
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on November 25, 2008, 07:01:23 pm
Yes did find that a bit of problem,took out of water 3 times to clear.
I was more worried about the wind though (and sinking  :} )
Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Weeds on November 25, 2008, 10:24:55 pm
Quote from: craftysod on November 25, 2008, 07:01:23 pm
Yes did find that a bit of problem,took out of water 3 times to clear.
I was more worried about the wind though (and sinking  :} )
Mark

Watch out for those screws rusting and stripping.. i had throw out all my screws and connected the deck with DEP Kitchen and Bath Silicone and waterproofed all the holes with it..
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on December 10, 2008, 10:08:28 pm
Breaking the ice

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0214.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0203.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0196.jpg)

going to put the fishing boat (main build) on the water with this one at the weekend,
and you can see how rubbish i am at building anything,even though its nowhere near finished
Mark































Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: KWAKNZ on December 10, 2008, 10:50:55 pm
Nice one! Hope the hull has no damage from that extreme adventure! How thick was the ice?
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Weeds on December 11, 2008, 06:17:46 pm
Just looking at the color scheme the deck's grayish stands out as very realistic. Great job!
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: craftysod on December 14, 2008, 01:04:44 pm
Seaport gets a friend and a tow

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0237.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/craftysod/PICT0231.jpg)

Mark
Title: Re: It has been a while
Post by: Stavros on December 14, 2008, 11:03:46 pm
HMM should'nt that be the other way around!  nice build




Stavros