Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: john44 on August 29, 2011, 04:28:03 pm
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Well I purchased my winter project from Models by Design at Birchwood after seeing the Mac,s Mouldings 1/12 scale
fishing boat. A Trawler Catamaran. Has anyone built a similar project? I intend to make a working trawl net,
with the net being drawn over a stern roller.
Has anyone made a similar project? or got any photo,s that may help me with building this boat.
john
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John, have a look under "working vessels " 1/12th cygnus gm 33. Many of the photo's show the trawl net and winch. Lifeboatpaul and Ray111 have some good pictures. Alan
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for how to make the nets or gear give cam Watterson and Manx Venture a shout they've got models towing trawls and scallop dredges including working winches
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Many thanks Dave, Alan I will certainly do that.
john
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Hi John, Nice to see you at Birchwood, Good luck with your build, keep us posted.
regards,
Martin.
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Will do Martin, will you be at the October Blackpool show? I will need a lot of bits to get it looking like yours mate.
john
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Hi there John, looking forward to seeing this one down the lake. Macs Mouldings is usually at Blackpool, says he'll be there and at Warwick on his website anyway. You'll have to do a build thread on this one? Maybe see you down the lake on Wednesday weather permitting of course, I should be down with Our Lass again, Dave. :-))
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The one on Macs stand is a good floating advert for him! Tried tag this on my previous post but wouldn't let me?? Dave. :-))
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Yes Dave, Martins boat is brilliant. A working boat. I hope mine works when I have finished it. {-) {-) {-)
john
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Hi John, Yes we will be at both Blackpool and Warwick, hope to see you there.
regards,
Martin.
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Hi guys, Motors and pro-shaft assy are now fitted. Battery trays next.
john
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Where's the proof? We need pictures, evidence... O0 Maiden voyage Sunday? Dave. :P
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Sorry Dave I havent got a camera with a fast enough shutter speed to keep up with me. %% %% %)
proof will be forthcoming.
your little tug is coming on mate. did you solder or braze the prop support joint
john
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Hi Dave, I managed to find my camera
(http://s2.postimage.org/2owirztlw/DSCF0054_Custom.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2owirztlw/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/2owr1ok2s/DSCF0056_Custom.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2owr1ok2s/)
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Is that all,s you have done John!! %%
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It's coming along, it'll soon be on the water. Keep the pictures coming along, see you Wednesday hopefully, Dave. :-))
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Just had another thought John, if you need any bits from Macs Mouldings or Models By Design let me know and I can pick them up for you next weekend from Southern Model Airshow. See you soon, Dave. O0
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HI Guys
I have nearly finished the basic build of mine and it will be at the southern Model airshow at the weekend.
I will try to post some photoes here soon.
Derek
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HI Guys
I have nearly finished the basic build of mine and it will be at the southern Model airshow at the weekend.
I will try to post some photoes here soon.
Derek
I'll see you down there hopefully, Dave. :-))
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Hi Dave
I will be with lifeboat Paul and the gang Dom and Lee.
We are arriving on Friday with the caravan.
See you there
Derek
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I intend to make a working trawl net, with the net being drawn over a stern roller.Has anyone made a similar project? or got any photo,s that may help me with building this boat.
john
Have you checked out Manx Ventures nets in reply#133? Dave. :-))
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21607.100 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21607.100)
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Hi Guys here are the latest snaps prior to fitting the main deck.
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Looking Good
Glad to see I am not the only one who leaves the barcode on the deck supports
Can't see them when the deck is fixed down is my excuse {-)
Ned
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Very nice John, looking forward to the maiden voyage. Ready for stocking up on supplies at Blackpool on Sunday? See you Wednesday weather permitting, Dave. :-))
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Hows the cat coming along? O0
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Hi Dave, I was hoping to put a update for the trawler cat build but did,nt get the time.
john44
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i went to padstow at the begining of october 2 dark red cats in the harbour very similar went out together fishing very big and chunky slug
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Trawlercat update.
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Looking good John, she'll certainly stand out on the lake but guarantee 'someone' will run into her! When's the maiden voyage? Dave. :-))
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Hi guys, I have done a bit more work on the cat and will post the pictures later today if I get chance.
I had originally bought it for a winter project but it went together so well I just couldnt leave it alone
so now I will have to look for another project to last me over-winter.
john
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M.B.Design trawlercat update photos, I have still got the net winch, catch box and a few ods and ends to build then that is it. It has been a joy to build as it has let me run
with what I wanted to put on the boat be it right or wrong.
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Very nice John, look forward to seeing you and the boat down the lake again....
Russ
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Cheers Russ, nice to hear from you,
what have you been up to lately? I suppose work has got in the way of your sailing.
see you soon.
john
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Looking good John, you're certainly going to need another winter project! O0
I'll be down in the morning but won't be sailing, clutch has definitely gone in the car, oh nooooooooooo... <:(
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Hi Dave, if you are having someone change your clutch in your car make sure they resurface the flywheel & install a new pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. The run out on a flywheel is only .002 thou. It is not worth taking a chance that it is O/K. because labour is your biggest cost. If you are doing it yourself the same still applies. If it is hydraulic, replace the fluid also. Mick B.
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Hi Dave, if you are having someone change your clutch in your car make sure they resurface the flywheel & install a new pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft. The run out on a flywheel is only .002 thou. It is not worth taking a chance that it is O/K. because labour is your biggest cost. If you are doing it yourself the same still applies. If it is hydraulic, replace the fluid also. Mick B.
Hi there, yes it's all being changed. It's being done by a garage I've been using for ages and they're very good. I should hopefully get it back later, spent a fortune on that car this year and I've hardly used it! Dave. {:-{
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Hi Dave, just a nosey question, how much does a job like that cost in U/K ?. Here in Canada it costs about $1000.00. Mick B.
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Hi Dave, just a nosey question, how much does a job like that cost in U/K ?. Here in Canada it costs about $1000.00. Mick B.
Seems a lot in Canada. :o Looking at around £400, about $640 Canadian. Still expensive, could do without it to be honest... Dave. %%
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1Clutch = One Boat Kit >:-o >:-o >:-o
Ned
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I agree Ned, why should our cars get in the way of our hobby. Dave that is a very good price. Our problem is the the high cost of leasing & city taxes. Try having to do $36,000.00 in business in one month to break even, a bit scary to say the least. Mick B.