Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: fastvee on February 18, 2014, 02:31:16 pm
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Hi all, I forgot to post the build here :embarrassed: so this first post has few pics to start off.
I hope not to make too big mess of this but if I do you will find out. >>:-(
So this is the kit:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r7Da_2cMFok/UvpK--JXp5I/AAAAAAAAARI/bW8VpiMRkME/s912/P1050558.JPG)
After gluing some bits together...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-woz09a655i8/Uv0E7NwprzI/AAAAAAAAASw/Op205TlPRsI/s912/P1050577.JPG)
It looked like this:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-40ZN3yXxNJk/Uv49OJb04iI/AAAAAAAAAU8/CTwUi2sWqm0/s912/P1050583.JPG)
(notice the trademarked measuring weight {-) )
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4Rqg9WEwXpA/Uv9pmqfTwHI/AAAAAAAAAV0/U-z8CpOp6YA/s912/P1050593.JPG)
Finished frame
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KjWevZPSpd8/Uv9phxoJ5oI/AAAAAAAAAV0/YX2vV3g61tM/s912/P1050597.JPG)
Bottom planks (plastic/ sintra) are on.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oTZ18C-zHMg/UwNoI1PT1DI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/Ilz3CPAHrIM/s912/P1050618.JPG)
Sides done(these will be covered with mahogany later on)
I had few issues with the build like transom that needed re shaping after I was overly agressive with sand paper .
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-B_OntfT3ZBU/UwJ3lqdfd-I/AAAAAAAAAXU/TU9XDJsPt6E/s912/P1050609.JPG)
(this shows the all ready fixed edges)
I am not a fan of the plastic planks on a wooden kit,even that the outer layer will be covered with wood everywhere but the bottom. -but over all it is a nice kit.
More pics of the build here https://picasaweb.google.com/111224188937765926049/DUMASChrisCraft19?authuser=0&feat=directlink
-Pate
-Pate
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Always wanted to see how these kits go together. :-))
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I hope to see that also, this is my first kit that has any planking, and only my 2nd "wooden" build. -hoping to survive the build...
-Got the bow hole filled with balsa and white putty. ,slight dent on the side is also filled.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Hz-NdZLUJHk/UwR5x4k8gkI/AAAAAAAAAaA/dtXuaYtFeHw/w1103-h827-no/P1050627.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kSMW54USQxc/UwR5xAYGQdI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/6P2k8h2Fyqc/w1103-h827-no/P1050626.JPG)
-Any thoughts what the front of the boat should be shaped like? -the bow sides look a bit different, left has more cuvature then right -looking from front () or \ / ,now it is closer to ( /
edit. maybe this makes it clearer...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-27oQRdiD_Zg/UwR9lpaDyPI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/31tOkavnFn8/w1024-h768-no/P1050628+%2528Large%2529.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JtvTZL85x3k/UwR9llkCjJI/AAAAAAAAAaU/jdiLXAN6uNQ/w1024-h768-no/P1050629+%2528Large%2529.JPG)
Thinking of sanding the left to match right, easier to sand to straight then fill and shape to match perfectly. But if it is not right then ...
-Pate
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Asked around the other forums and looks like the mahogany planking will "fix" these small differences. :-))
-Did manage to try soldering the rudder, not perfect but if looked from some distance it looks ok. -I may give it some more polishing later(still not sure if it will be painted with the stuffing box or leave both bare brass..
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxspFEqr02g/UwYs7Y0PogI/AAAAAAAAAa4/4rHByjHfPiE/s912/P1050633.JPG)
-Pate
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Got few parts from Prop-Shop %%
Once again good quality and really nice looking stuff.
They even custom build me the shaft, at very reasonable cost.
here they are compared to stock parts.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cKdICngk7e4/Uw3TwA6HXeI/AAAAAAAAAes/y_dttvpytXU/s912/P1050672.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9sMMjZ1K1dE/Uw3Tv2mkPwI/AAAAAAAAAes/KY-0xSCfrQE/s912/P1050671.JPG)
-Pate
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Also had time to fill a glass with distilled water and break in the brushes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I4oKECdxS7M/Uw3y-96O1yI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/tR37x_Kh7AQ/s912/P1050648.JPG)
Tested the dremel polishing pads with automotive polishing compound. -and painted the dog bone chrome, I may add a coat of gold paint to it later.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MD-AJkimNfg/Uw3yzMEukTI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/xudlVDhQ7_A/s912/P1050674.JPG)
-Pate
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Forgot to say that I finished the motor mount blocks also, 10x10mm (i guess pine), glued 3 layers of that using titebond III , to have 2 pieces of 10x30 blocks. Then sawed to shape and stained using the kit included stain(to test what it looks like, I may end up painting the bilge with mount) and then epoxy covered the whole block.
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Got the stuffing tube installed and deck supports for sub planks are on.
Also soldered a strut from 2 pieces of brass , wanted something more scale then the plastic skeg what is in the kit...
(dont worry, the tube and strut will be painted with the hull)
-Pate
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Hi,
Very nice work - keep it up. :-))
What paint did you use to paint the dog bone chrome?
Ian
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Hi, I used Parma Faskrome, water based airbrush acrylic. (can be hand brushed also)
Faskolor holds up well but if used under water needs clear coat.
-Pate