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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: DickyD on December 30, 2009, 04:54:49 pm

Title: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on December 30, 2009, 04:54:49 pm: Today I got my new shelves fitted in my workroom and have now had a good tidy up.

By the time I had done all this I just had time to open up the Maggie M box and see what goodies were inside.

There was a rather excellent hull which is up to Model Slipways extremely high standard.

There was also a comprehensive instruction book and drawings, loads of nice clean white metal fittings and sheets of CNC cut and printed styrene.

Theres an MFA geared motor with coupling and brass prop, prop shaft and all the sundry brass wire, dowel etc.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: awvs on December 30, 2009, 05:35:44 pm: Hi Richard,
I am looking forward to your postings, because I am also toying with the idea (Maggie M) as my next project.

Happy new Year to you and yours
Wilhelm
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on December 30, 2009, 08:07:21 pm: Happy new year to you and yours Wilhelm.
This one may take a little while to do as my breathing is not to good at the moment.

But I'll give it a go. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DavieTait on December 30, 2009, 08:11:39 pm: Here's an album of my photos of her in Peterhead and links to other photos of her

http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=978

http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/search.php?searchid=380311

Davie
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on December 30, 2009, 08:21:05 pm: Thanks Davie :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DavieTait on December 30, 2009, 08:25:42 pm: Not a problem Dicky if you need any info just shout I'll see if I can help
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: tolnedra on December 30, 2009, 10:55:01 pm: Sorry to hear that your health isn't too good at the moment Richard, we'll wait a day or two for you to finish Maggie M! You take your time, when you're ready, don't overdo things. Hope the New Year is good for you and your wife.

Best wishes,

Danny
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: funtimefrankie on December 31, 2009, 10:58:27 am: Not wishing to high-jack the the thread, but it might help Richard later...
The side hatch is shown with a hydraulic ram to open it, but it is also conected to the fixed boom, and winch, now as shown in the plans the ram goes through the rails and I don't see how it could lift the hatch.

The central hatch seems to have no way of opening it, hook or ram, just man power?
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Wasyl on December 31, 2009, 01:07:50 pm: Quote from: awvs on December 30, 2009, 05:35:44 pm
Hi Richard,
I am looking forward to your postings, because I am also toying with the idea (Maggie M) as my next project.

Happy new Year to you and yours
Wilhelm
<:( <:( <:(I wish you,d mentioned earlier Willi,I had one and could,nt get rid of it and ended up selling it for £75, <:( <:(

Wullie
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: wbeedie on December 31, 2009, 05:06:59 pm: Quote from: funtimefrankie on December 31, 2009, 10:58:27 am
Not wishing to high-jack the the thread, but it might help Richard later...
The side hatch is shown with a hydraulic ram to open it, but it is also conected to the fixed boom, and winch, now as shown in the plans the ram goes through the rails and I don't see how it could lift the hatch.

The central hatch seems to have no way of opening it, hook or ram, just man power?

That hook would be for lifting the cod end full of fish aboard the real vessel and not the hatch the hydraulic ram would lift the hatch open as in real fishing vessels yet have known a few to have to manually lift the hatch to the fish hopper and have done so personally the winch that you mention is a boom swinger/landing winch hope that clears things up a bit

SKYE WULLIE

ANY questions on the workings of a fishing vessel myself and Davie T are always a pm awayto try and explain things have worked aboard trawlers we know a wee bit about them :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on December 31, 2009, 06:10:44 pm: Anyway back to the build.
Today I cut the openings in the hull for the steps.
I then fitted the prop shaft, kort nozzle and becker rudder.
Finally tried the brass prop and it fits without touching the kort nozzle. Phew !

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 31, 2009, 11:28:41 pm: So was it worth the wait, Richard? :-)

Peter.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 01, 2010, 09:53:57 am: I hope so Peter. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: darthu812 on January 02, 2010, 10:39:38 pm: looking good so far!
i am also building this kit but i packed it away until christmas and new year passed so i will be starting building it again,
I started building mine in the wrong order because i was scared i would mess up with the rudder, kort nozzle etc. So when i get the kit back out again i will start from the beginning again.
I was on the Model Slipway site today and i noticed the maggie m wasn't on, have they stopped making this kit?

I look forward to your future posts cheers
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DavieTait on January 03, 2010, 11:18:25 am: Not stopped just reworking the kit I think. Putting all of the plastic sheet components into a CAD program so they can be laser cut to order instead of holding onto a large stock of pre-printed sheets as far as I know. Still got my kit in the cupboard , was going to build it as either the Andromeda II INS or Ardent II INS seine net versions but not made a start yet
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: darthu812 on January 03, 2010, 03:50:36 pm: Oh yea that would be a better way of producing the sheets, free up some storage space.
Im building mine as the Defiant LK.371 so there is quite a few alterations to be made, hopefully will get it finished eventually just need to find the spare time to work on it!
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 04, 2010, 06:34:14 pm: Today I did the side steps in the hull and the servo for the rudder, doesn't seem much but took most of the day.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on January 05, 2010, 12:41:47 pm: Good groundwork is always difficult to photograph. :-)) :-))

Looking smooth, Dicky. Keep them pictures coming

Ken
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 07, 2010, 07:18:26 pm: Thanks Ken

Today I made up the deck supporting beams and fitted them and the 3mm strip round the inside of the hull to support the deck.

If you are building one of these kits you should note that the deck will give you the finished width of the hull.

I had to fit the deck beams by widening the hull by approximately 20mm.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on January 10, 2010, 07:18:51 pm: Hi Richard. Seeing as we are both building the same boat, and you being the experienced modeller O0, This is only my second kit so I am hanging fire now until you get in front. (just glued my forward deck in place)
So don't miss anything out and then my build will go as smoothly as yours :-))

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 10, 2010, 07:33:47 pm: You seem to be doing alright so far Alan.

I'm not doing this boat as fast as the others as I am having a bit of trouble with my breathing at the moment. This limits the time I can spend sniffing glue and epoxy at the moment. :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on January 10, 2010, 07:38:28 pm: No rush Richard, slow is just fine for me, take it easy and enjoy the build :-))

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 12, 2010, 06:32:42 pm: Haven't done to much as I have been waiting for my epoxy to be delivered.

While I was waiting I have assembled the white metal winches.

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Any way the epoxy turned up this afternoon so I have now fixed the deck.

I shall leave this taped down till tomorrow to give it time to set up.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 15, 2010, 08:25:29 am: The decks having set up I have now done the coamings and have started on the rear hatch.

The drawings and instructions were a little vague concerning these so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

The next job will be the fish pools.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: barryfoote on January 15, 2010, 08:41:12 am: Richard,

I ,love it. A great subject, beautifully built so far. Have you thought about writing a book with all your builds in? You could use all your posts on Mayhem, so not too much writing involved. It would be a superb reference book for kit builders..

Barry
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on January 15, 2010, 02:48:23 pm: I second that. Great build. :-)) Can you autograph my copy please.

Ken
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 15, 2010, 05:51:23 pm: Thanks for the comments chaps and Ken methinks you are taking the xxss >>:-( {-)

Anyway, back to the build.

Today I made and fixed the fish pools and the rear hatch.

Getting the brass wire the right shape and size for the tops was a bit of a workup and I could have done with a bit more information, ie. measurements and which bit of plastic fits inside or on the ends of the other bits.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: barryfoote on January 15, 2010, 06:09:22 pm: Quote from: Footski on January 15, 2010, 08:41:12 am
Richard,

I ,love it. A great subject, beautifully built so far. Have you thought about writing a book with all your builds in? You could use all your posts on Mayhem, so not too much writing involved. It would be a superb reference book for kit builders..

Barry

Richard,

I meant every word and I am sure Ken did too......Go for it amigo.. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on January 15, 2010, 07:41:32 pm: Great Richard :-)) the drawings are starting to make sense to me now and I will be doing those bits in the next couple of days. Did a little today, cut some bits out including those 40 little triangular pieces, spent more time looking for them on the workshop floor than fitting them :}
Can I ask what you used to glue the brass wire with.

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 15, 2010, 08:19:04 pm: Good old "Zap A Gap Cyano" Alan.

I soldered the joint in the wire first.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DavieTait on January 27, 2010, 10:05:37 pm: I've managed to get some photos of the hydraulics that operate the fish hopper hatch ( on the starboard side forrard where the net is emptied into the shelterdeck )
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: VIVALDI on January 28, 2010, 07:14:21 am: Hello,

Good job! :-))

I discovered a little with this kit, the manufacturer model slipway, and I must say that the contents of the box is very attractive, and the work done behind is very good.
If you continue like this, you will eventually convert meto the kit! :D

Kénavo, Philippe!
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on January 28, 2010, 08:53:34 am: Quote from: VIVALDI on January 28, 2010, 07:14:21 am
Hello,

Good job! :-))

I discovered a little with this kit, the manufacturer model slipway, and I must say that the contents of the box is very attractive, and the work done behind is very good.
If you continue like this, you will eventually convert meto the kit! :D

Kénavo, Philippe!
Think your standard of build is way above doing kits. Thanks for your comments.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: VIVALDI on January 28, 2010, 09:11:41 am: Thank you DickyD! If I did, it would be just for fun...

And maybe I will not gifted kits ... I've never done :embarrassed:

Kénavo, Philippe!
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 04, 2010, 01:25:00 pm: After having nearly three weeks off through illness I am now feeling well enough to do a bit more.

First off I sprayed the anti fouling on the hull as once I start building off the deck it is going to be awkward to turn the boat upside down.

I then fixed the rear bulwarks and the port and starboard rear bulwarks.

The next thing I fixed was the vents on both port and starboard side.

The instructions aren't too bad but you do have to keep searching different pages to get all the details for the same item.

In the instruction book you have the main instructions, an exploded picture of the operation, a sheet showing where the plastic parts are, a section giving all the part numbers and where they are, a section showing what each white metal fitting looks like and two not to scale drawings. You invariably have to refer to all of these for each thing you make. I'm sure the Al Khubar and the Sentinel instructions were simpler to understand. {:-{

Anyway back to building now.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Netleyned on February 04, 2010, 02:34:46 pm: Nice work Richard
Good to see you back in
business. :-))
How do you manage to spray paint
in this temperature? 8)
Do you have a nice warm spraybooth?

Yours Aye

Ned
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 04, 2010, 03:09:17 pm: Hi Ned. Large window, two fans and a heated work room. Spray and get out, easy really. Don't do too much though. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 04, 2010, 06:42:52 pm: This afternoon I made the stack complete with mast.

Two hands are not enough for soldering. ok2

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on February 04, 2010, 07:49:44 pm: Sorry to hear you haven't been well Richard, hope you are fully recovered now.

I know what you mean about the instructions, did think about taking the book to bits, but now I put clips on all the relevent pages.
Cheated while waiting for your posts :-) and painted the whole hull apart from the water line and the yellow line, Ill have to be careful that I don't damage the paintwork now.
Plenty for me to go at now :-))

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 05, 2010, 05:30:58 pm: Today I started on the deck house, although the instructions number all the parts they are very confusing when you have to keep turning pages in the book to try and figure what goes where. I hope that the instructions are made clearer when this kit is revamped.

Tomorrow I start on the deck house furniture.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: dougal99 on February 05, 2010, 07:30:19 pm: Looking good Dicky, wish I could work as fast as you appear to.

All the best

Doug
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 05, 2010, 07:34:11 pm: Thanks Doug, nothing else to do.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 06, 2010, 05:42:58 pm: Today I have been making the wheel house furniture.
This is quite time consuming. Its a pity the Plastic Weld mixes with the ink on the plastic, always looks dirty.
I still have some more to make and I appear to have some white metal fittings missing according to the drawing, so will have to ring MSW on Monday.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: dougal99 on February 06, 2010, 07:02:05 pm: Dicky,

Having cut the pieces out, I clean off the ink with surgical spirit. Looks better and stops the ink marks from showing up after painting.

Just my way.

Doug
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 07, 2010, 04:28:59 pm: Now that's something we don't think about. Seems a sad thing to happen.

Two choices. Paint and stickers, or replace the parts and try again.

Let us know what you do please. Chin up. :-))

ken
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 12, 2010, 05:36:33 pm: Right I've done a bit more.

I've painted the green on the hull.

Painted and fixed the wheel house furniture.

Fixed the wheel house glazing and painted the inside of the wheel house.

Made and fixed the trawl winch base, tool boxes, gas locker and the port ventilator.

Made and fitted centre front hatch.

Made the wheel house roof.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 12, 2010, 07:44:48 pm: Wow, that is nice. You must have some patience.

Well done, Dicky.

ken
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 12, 2010, 08:56:07 pm: Not so much patience, more like plenty of time Ken.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Peter Fitness on February 12, 2010, 09:35:38 pm: Quote from: DickyD on February 12, 2010, 08:56:07 pm
Not so much patience, more like plenty of time Ken.

But it's time very well used, Richard O0 It's looking marvellous :-))

Peter.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 17, 2010, 07:55:17 pm: Thanks Peter.

This week I have been making up hatches and bits and pieces.

I have also started on the mast which is a bit of a work up but I think I have broken the back of it now.

It will be good when Laurie gets all the drawings and instructions revamped.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: marinaru_ro on February 17, 2010, 08:14:13 pm: Great work!
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 17, 2010, 08:15:52 pm: Thankyou. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on February 17, 2010, 08:34:00 pm: It's looking good now Richard, reckon you are about 3 months in front of me :-)

Was there a problem with the mast that I should know about?

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 17, 2010, 08:36:09 pm: Not really Alan, its just trying to decipher the drawings that's the problem.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: funtimefrankie on February 18, 2010, 06:45:33 pm: You have to watch those aerials on the masts or they have you eye out ;)
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: John W E on February 18, 2010, 06:52:54 pm: Wey dicky yas makin a real canny job iv that wor bairn. wuh will myek a modellor yeut iv yee yet. ah divvint knar ha yor missus is ganin tuh croggy that intee the wator though - its ganin tuh be sum weeet when its finished. hey yee will hev tuh myek a liftin cradle

Right bonny lad Richard I know you can read that cos you been watching 'When the boat comes in' - and I know you have been practising your Geordie - cracking job lad.

aye
john e
bluebird :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 19, 2010, 05:41:36 pm: Since my last posting I have been doing bits and pieces, such as cleaning up the white metal fittings, though they dont need much doing to them there are a lot of them.

I've finished of the mast and booms except for the ropes that I will put on after painting.

Then there was the handrails oohhhhhhhhhhhh yes the handrails. I have decided that Model Slipways advice about doing them in short lengths was right, this is a lot less difficult. You will notice I didn't say easy.

If you are doing this kit then dont be fooled into believing that the three horizontal rails are all the same length, they are not as the stanchions lean in slightly, this is why it is easier to work in short lengths, especially around the starboard hatch.

Then there are the railings around the centre hatch. These are two rail on three sides and soldered, why does everyone else make it look so easy ?

A small point, if you look at the actual Maggie M. photos you will see that where the hydraulic ram is for the side hatch there is no bottom rail in that section. Will have to cut mine out tomorrow. >>:-(

On the whole not getting on to badly at the moment.

The arms for the crew members that were missing have been replaced by MS so the crew are no longer armless, now they are dangerous.
I'll go now.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: barryfoote on February 19, 2010, 05:53:46 pm: Brilliant Richard... :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 19, 2010, 06:13:46 pm: Looks the job now. :-)) smashing

ken
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 22, 2010, 05:28:53 pm: Have finished the handrails and have carried on with the white metal fitting that I am fixing before spraying.

I have made all the winches etc which I will paint before fitting.

I am just about ready for some more spraying now, which will take a bit of time because of the fumes.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: tolnedra on February 22, 2010, 05:34:01 pm: Hi Richard,

She's looking good my friend, keep up the good work! Are you likely to go to the Lifeboat 'do' again this year? Might find five minutes to speak to you if you are, as long as I'm not highjacked by Mac and Ralph!!! %) :embarrassed: ;)

Danny
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 22, 2010, 05:50:42 pm: Hi Danny, fingers crossed, hope to be there, we have two halls this year.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 24, 2010, 06:28:19 pm: Today I have first off to thank two people.
First is Jackie of Modelslipway who has helped me out on a few occasions when there was something I could not figure out and has always been cheerful and very efficient in solving my problems, a thoroughly nice lady.

Then there is our ACTion man, Dave who's breakfast I disturbed yesterday by ringing him to place an order at 8.58am. Sorry Dave thought it was later than it was, some of us get up at 6.00am you know. Anyway even though I was a pain the goods I ordered still arrived this morning, thanks.

Anyway today has been a painting day apart from making the trawl boards, so I am suffering with the breathing a bit.
I now have most of the boat under one coat of paint and parts of it are finished.

I still have a lot of fittings to fix and a lot of detail painting to do.

When I started this kit I thought it would not take long, wrong, there is more to this one than meets the eye.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on February 26, 2010, 12:44:25 pm: You're welcome, Richard. I was cutting it fine!
FLJ
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: pfusis on February 26, 2010, 04:46:13 pm: Good evening,

Sorry for my english, but I'm french.
Like you, I'jus begin to built the Maggie M, so I'm verry happy to see some pictures.
As soon I'll make some pictures of my boat, Ill try to send them for you
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on February 26, 2010, 05:37:59 pm: Hi pfusis, nothing wrong with your English.

Welcome to the Forum, I hope you enjoy it on here.

Good luck with your Maggie M. build. If you have any queries please ask, we are always glad to help.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 04, 2010, 06:10:25 pm: Not a lot to add really.

I have been painting and fixing fittings, which seem to be taking for ever.

Not to worry though I have nothing else to do.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: AlanP on March 04, 2010, 06:14:51 pm: Looking smart now Richard :-)) but you could do with a new cover for the ironing board :}

Alan
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: nathanbint on March 04, 2010, 07:54:23 pm: nice build i really like it
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Number 6 on March 05, 2010, 04:09:36 pm: Looking very good, are you going to 'weather' her? Fancy one of these after finishing Our Lass 2, shame they're not on same scale. A 1:24 Maggie M would be impressive on water but maybe bit heavy to carry, would dread to think how much ballast she'd need!! Dave. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: pfusis on March 06, 2010, 09:09:16 am: Hello Richard

You can be sure that I’m very glad to be on your forum.
Before going more in my erection, I need you about the RC instalation.
Which kind of battery will you use ? 6 or 12 V ? Where will you install it ?
I would like install more functions, like floodlights, navigation lights and more if possible. Will you make the same things ?
Have you un drawing or some pictures ?
Thank’ for your help.
Congratulations
Patrick
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 09:49:57 am: Hi Patrick I am going to use a 6V 14aH SLA battery mounted across the boat in front of the motor.

My electrics which I haven't done yet will be under the rear hatch.

I am not having working lights as I shan't be sailing at night.

By the way you might want to change the word "erection" to "construction".

When I have done the electrics I will take a photo of them.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on March 06, 2010, 09:57:30 am: Quote from: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 09:49:57 am
When I have done the electrics I will take a photo of them.

This should be interesting.................... %)
FLJ
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: pfusis on March 06, 2010, 10:09:30 am: Thank's for your help, Richard, and thank's for "construction".
What's the size of your battery. I have a 12 v. The size is 64 mmx150 mmx100mm, and I think that it is too big. What is your opinion ?
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 10:57:21 am: My battery size Patrick is 151 x 51 x 94mm.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 10:58:38 am: Quote from: FullLeatherJacket on March 06, 2010, 09:57:30 am
This should be interesting.................... %)
FLJ
All my electrical work is "interesting" Dave. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 04:48:23 pm: I've done some more detailing and painting today.

I also stuck on the decals.

Next jobs are the rigging and the electrical work.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Shipmate60 on March 06, 2010, 05:11:12 pm: Richard,
Are you spraying her in your upstairs workroom?

Bob
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 06, 2010, 05:18:52 pm: Yes Bob with all the windows open and the fan on. :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Martin13 on March 06, 2010, 09:52:19 pm: Dicky,

Looks good enough for the Master class. Brilliant build me lad - your model is really superb.

Just had a chat with John on the Ody Colone.

Martin du
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 08, 2010, 05:43:28 pm: Dont think I'm up to Masterclass standard Martin, but thanks anyway.

Have now done the rigging (I think) though where it all went was not at all clear on the pictures or drawing.

Bit more detailing done.

Am waiting for someone to come forward with some info on the trawl boards so I can complete them.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=22764.msg224153;topicseen#msg224153

Starting on the electrics tomorrow so anyone thinking of phoning ACTion can forget it as Dave will have his phone off the hook in case I phone.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: wbeedie on March 08, 2010, 08:07:06 pm: http://www.trawlerpictures.net/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=16015
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90089
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=87336
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=88431
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93138
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92590
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92264
http://www.trawlerphotos.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86186
http://www.flickr.com/photos/styrheim/3804329373/
Just google Thyborn,Bison Injector trawl doors rather than trawl boards will give you loads of links even with google image

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.codend.ca/images/trawl_door/poly_ice_apollo_trawl_door.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.codend.ca/trawl_door.htm&usg=__9XvqcJjfTYM8yV7ISbvV7TOBSlY=&h=225&w=300&sz=7&hl=en&start=17&sig2=0SfR5DmL_l6r9WPyXf4SzQ&um=1&tbnid=NKKIfRqiRH3jAM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=116&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtrawl%2Bdoors%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26hs%3DGU7%26sa%3DG%26um%3D1&ei=N_peS7yIBdKW-gaT2uHADA

Ask and ye shall recieve Dicky,I posted these links on the Suzy R topic Maggie M conversion
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 08, 2010, 08:29:16 pm: Thanks wbeedie :-))
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 09, 2010, 06:16:03 pm: Photo of electrics for Patrick as promised.

Completed today, and it works. Surprise for FLJ, it works, and me colour blind as well.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: tolnedra on March 09, 2010, 06:45:01 pm: Nice and neat Richard, Actionman will be proud of you! :-)) :embarrassed: :-))

Danny
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: cbr900 on March 10, 2010, 11:05:03 am: Thanks for the email Richard greats pics.............. :-)) :-))

Roy
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: regiment on March 10, 2010, 03:22:53 pm: richard.. ok windows open.. fan on.. but were is the MASK gordon
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 10, 2010, 04:03:46 pm: Cant breath with a mask on Gordon.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: bubbles on March 12, 2010, 05:08:58 pm: looking good,, Just wish i was as good at making my boats :
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on March 12, 2010, 06:25:01 pm: That's my boy............... O0
FLJ
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on March 12, 2010, 06:41:28 pm: Quote from: DickyD on March 10, 2010, 04:03:46 pm
Cant breath with a mask on Gordon.

you have to take it out of the plastic bag :embarrassed:

seriously have you thought of investing in one of the airline fed helmets, may be expensive but you are always going to be painting boats and it may help you in the long run.

peter
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on March 12, 2010, 07:47:04 pm: Practice Bubbles.

Got it right first time Dave.

I don't do a lot of spraying Peter.
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build Maiden Voyage
Post by: DickyD on March 14, 2010, 03:13:36 pm: Today, plenty of sunshine and relatively warm so we had the maiden voyage.

Went well with six pounds of lead ballast some of which needs a bit of adjustment.

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Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Number 6 on March 14, 2010, 04:43:02 pm: Looking very good too, busy day with two maiden voyages!! ok2
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: Netleyned on March 14, 2010, 05:18:54 pm: Nice one Richard
Just get the Mate shown how to stow
the fish room correctly!

Yours Aye

Ned
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: John W E on March 14, 2010, 06:12:26 pm: hi ya mate, looking really good. You have me wishing I was there so I could have given them the 'CHUCKY IN THE WATTA TEST'

I was standing at our lake here in Shields shivvering in the N.Easterly winds.....

I didnt last very long down there today.

Your models looking really nice. WELL DONE MY MATE.

Hows the Mrs.? hAS she got over the back strain with lifting the Maggie M??? I bet it wasnt Maggie M when she lifted it either....and felt the weight. {-) {-) {-)

aye
john
Title: Re: Model Slipway's Maggie M Build
Post by: DickyD on September 27, 2011, 07:11:55 pm: Photos appear to have disappeared so here they are again.

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