Brian,
I’m looking forward to your build. :-))
She's very shapely! Nice hull.
Hi Brian,
Any updates on your build?
Probably Ben it all depends on how my attempt at making the mould turns LOL :-))
At first glance it looks like the bow on the Maltby plug has been stoven in :o
Fixed :-))
Cheers Martin
Brian look forward to the next up date :-)
Jason
Hi BrianI haven't given the motors much thought to be honest Jason, I might have a look at the ones sold by mobile marine models
Looking forward to seeing the drives what will be awesome with the 80mm props
What motors will you be using to drive the Schottles
Jason
8300 rpmthese are the ones i fitted into my Maltby and she runs great :-))
https://www.componentshop.co.uk/850-dc-motor-mounting-bracket.html (https://www.componentshop.co.uk/850-dc-motor-mounting-bracket.html)
Belt reduction drive available too I see
Jason, preview your text before posting, or click "modify" immediately after posting and if the small text occurs again highlight the affected text then select a 10pt font from the drop down box marked "font size". It has happened to me, and others, several times.
Peter.
Thanks Peter
Afternoon Brian
Looking forward to seeing your work
Jason
Morning Brian
Hi Jason the two schottels that i am going to make will be the same as the one in the link (hopefully LOL) These schottels look very good but unfortunately the cost is to much for me. I am keeping a check on what it costs me to build the units.
Schottel 80mm with drive and rotation mechanism (https://www.bauer-modelle.com/epages/Bauer_Uwe46269592.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bauer_Uwe46269592/Products/4.9433)
Brian
Morning Brian
Nice work on the drive unit parts please keep the pictures coming
All so looking forward to seeing a hull anth work is first class i have had a few hulls from him
Jason
Machining looks superb, I really miss my lathe. Seeing this quality makes me seriously consider buying a new one.
Evening Brian
All coming together please keep posting the pictures
Brian can i ask what material you will be using for korts nozzles :-)
Jason
Thanks for the info Brian
I am hoping to use Alloy tube Jason, I have ordered 80mm props from Prop Shop so i need 100mm diameter with hopefully a 8mm or 10mm wall thickness to be able to shape them on the lathe. I will need about 100mm in length to make the two korts, I did find a company that supplied the diameter that i needed but the wall thickness was only 3.2mm and at £43 for 100mm no thank you LOL
Thats the right diameter Jason but i don't have the a lathe big enough to drill it out thats the reason i need alloy tube :-))The lathe above should handle that size. Simply back out the jaws of the chuck completely, turn them around and insert backwards. That will allow you to hold your round bar sufficiently to machine it. I'm assuming you have a boring bar type cutting tool for machining internal bores?
Beautiful work there :-))Same things Ned, just differing methods of description.
As an aside, what is the difference between
Variable pitch and Controllable pitch props ?
Worked with Stone Kamewa Controllable Pitch
Gear, but is there any difference?
Ned
Fabulous work! They make the Marx schottels for my Seabex look pathetic %) I keep thinking to purchase a lathe,but something keeps holding me back.I think is it is fact I have had 29 years on the tools before progressing into management in the steel fabrication business.Bottom line,I hate working with metal at home <*< Far to much like a busman's holiday and view it as a necessary evil in modelmaking %)Cheers Nigel I don't know what i would do without my lathe i am still thinking about purchasing a milling machine,
Regards
Nigel
Lovely to see :-)) only just planning a lathe myself but space is limited and not sure I’ll get a valuable return from it given limited experience. I do recall much pleasure using full size machinery albeit 44 yrs ago %%
Good luck with turning that size aluminium, but what a waste of material <:( I have been sitting on the fence over a new lathe for the last year now, finally jumped on to the side that says 'buy one' :} I'll be ordering it from Germany after Xmas, lets call it a late chrissy present.
Thinking about the wasted material, could you not mount a hole cutter in the tail stock and bore out a good portion to be set aside for future projects, in essence take a plug of material from the centre of the bar?
Afternoon Brian:-))
That looks super so do the drives
Ill keep watching
Jason
Usual quality :-)) when can we place orders 8)
Is this any good 90mm OD 3mm wall makes 84 ID
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Round-Tube-89mm-90mm-outside-diameter-section-pipe-Internal-ID-OD-/112744826221 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Round-Tube-89mm-90mm-outside-diameter-section-pipe-Internal-ID-OD-/112744826221)
Thats really is beautiful work :-)) You must be really pleased with the way the hull has turned out :-)
It must be an age thing Andy I can not see 6mm available in the selection box
That hull looks super smooth. Very neat!
Yes Orion Mouldings is going to market the hull plus a plan.Looks like I was bang on with valuation. O0
https://www.orionmouldings.com/modelboats.htm (https://www.orionmouldings.com/modelboats.htm)
She’ll wait :-) Portgarth is almost done
Hi Brian just looked at your new hull very nice :-)) :-)) good price as well.
Will you make me the drives as well O0 ;) .
What a beautiful hull :-)) Great work Brian :-))
What a monster :o
Hear you go Andy link to drives like Brian as made
https://www.bauer-modelle.com/epages/Bauer_Uwe46269592.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bauer_Uwe46269592/Products/4.9433 (https://www.bauer-modelle.com/epages/Bauer_Uwe46269592.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bauer_Uwe46269592/Products/4.9433)
Jason
I have lots of photos of her Andy, I got quite a few from that web site. The drives on the link you posted look OK the link Jason has posted are really good but as you say the price is not good, you have postage to go onto that price so your probably looking at £1200 thats the reason I am making mine LOLYes you can buy a lathe and materials for less {-)
Lovely :-) Please consider the market for these. I'd be happy to pay good money rather than modelbau having a laugh price >:-oSorry I don't take orders, once you start it stops being a hobby and the enjoyment in gone.
Buy one get one free is comfortable if you can make that work :-)) Certainly manage £600
P.S. that is certainly a terrific advert for your lathe never mind your skill setting it up! lots of negatives from anti Chinese equipment online but the finish speaks volumes
Sorry I don't take orders, once you start it stops being a hobby and the enjoyment in gone.Understand completely :-)) pleasure to watch in awe
Interesting weight Brian I expected more.The total weight will be more Andy, i was just seeing how much the drive units would take her down and the best location for ballast.
Q?
front round fender. Have you something in mind for this.
I am thinking about 35mm diameter and have found options for both solid cord or hydraulic hose. I cannot find sponge at this diameter without going to China
Just stunning Brian!Pleased you like the progress Butts. Im getting back into the build slowly, I agree with what your saying about starting another build thread on the same model.
Love those props!
I've got an Artic hull on my slipway which will probably be my next build, but I'm not setting up another build thread - couldn't compete %%
That looks amazing you've made a really nice job of that - they look almost industrial :-))
Please don't tell me it only took an hour to figure it out and a couple more to build them.
Great work Brian, looks like you're getting back into the swing now. :-)
Regards,
Ray.
I Just enjoy sitting back and watching the Master at work gives me some one to aspirer to.
Regards Howard.
Ooh that's a big water-cooling inlet lol {-) {-)
Woah! That's drastic.yes it might take in a bit water it will need a big bilge pump :-))
Nice piece of engineering.Thanks Dodes :-))
nice job Brian hope you didn't have many problems separating the mould I know you have other things on your inventory so if your not working on the Stevens straight away put it back in the plug helps keep it's shape and stops it twisting and protects the plug
all the best Brian and take care :-))
Hello Brian,
As all ways a great job can I ask if your next one could be a 1:24 Ryhope sorry Brian am being cheeky I wish you well as I never thought you would ever fail.
Regards Howard.
Hi Brian.
I like how you do yours makes a lot of sense if you ever have to change the motor or tight for space I hope if you don't mind me copying it
Regards Howard.
Those bilge keels do present difficulties for us all but you appear to have been successful - I'm guessing that you've anchored them from the inside?
Regards,
Ray.
As Always Brian looking good seeing the master piece taking place.
I'll be copping the way you do your keels. easier and better then the way I was thinking of
Regards Howard.
however this must be a completely different %)My experience with schottels:
Derek
Hi Brian I think it's a must to have the twin Aquamaster controls it's just a shame the time and quality of those units not to be able to use them to there full capability I sill remember how to use them if you need some driving lessons (lol) keep up the good work really enjoying watching the build progress >>:-( :police: take care and all the best Tom.
Morning Brian,
May I ask how you have mounted the battery box to the bottom of the hull?
Regards
Ant
Hello ! just curious what the diameter of the Schottel's are on your boat? debating using two from Ocean works for a similar Orion Moldings build.
https://www.oceanworkscale.com/product/z-peller-azimuth-thruster-z-drive-propulsion-combo-set-100mm-reinforce-nylon/ (https://www.oceanworkscale.com/product/z-peller-azimuth-thruster-z-drive-propulsion-combo-set-100mm-reinforce-nylon/)
Chuck
Hi Ant I made a wood frame to fit the contour of the hull then laminated this in place then covered with 4mm ply, then made the frame work around the edge. If you look at the photos the batterie box also supports the frame work for the deck this makes a very solid structure, I have used this idea in quite a few of the models over the years and it has not let me down.
Hope this helps
Brian
Hello ! just curious what the diameter of the Schottel's are on your boat? debating using two from Ocean works for a similar Orion Moldings build.I'm waiting for delivery of a pair of these schottles in this size. Mine is the same hull as Brian's.
https://www.oceanworkscale.com/product/z-peller-azimuth-thruster-z-drive-propulsion-combo-set-100mm-reinforce-nylon/ (https://www.oceanworkscale.com/product/z-peller-azimuth-thruster-z-drive-propulsion-combo-set-100mm-reinforce-nylon/)
Chuck
I'm waiting for delivery of a pair of these schottles in this size. Mine is the same hull as Brian's.
I think they must be made to order as they have been a long time coming. I know they are now about to be delivered so I'll let you know what I think of them when they arrive.
I'm waiting for delivery of a pair of these schottles in this size. Mine is the same hull as Brian's.
I think they must be made to order as they have been a long time coming. I know they are now about to be delivered so I'll let you know what I think of them when they arrive.
A bit slower journey than pre COVIDThe main delay was another eight days after we last spoke before they hit the courier.
Looking forwards to pictures
Yes Brian, I realise that :embarrassed: :-)) I just meant the same size.
Mine is also going to be based on Stevns Battler as that has a lower superstructure than the Ocean/Artic type. At Balne Moor tall superstructures just get blown off course too much
A bit slower journey than pre COVID
Looking forwards to pictures
Yes, mine is one of Orion's but I've had it on the slip for about a year as other projects have taken too long!
You're right Brian, they are big!
The nozzles themselves are exactly the size shown on the Artic plans and I'm sure I can get them under the deck. I have to confess though I was a little surprised by the overall size %%
I will update when I get them fitted.
Michael.
Hi Brian,
This is becoming my go to thread for inspiration for my own tug build.
Another question if you don't mind... What are you using for the fender supports ~ plastic 'L' strips?
regards
Ant
Great to see you back on the job :-)
I confess I cheated by chopping plastic ones up %%
Now I've seen yours I may modify the base
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-5xkMQwz/0/9ca923fe/X3/E06C7749-56DC-4E71-B6A8-276AAA85D7FE-X3.jpg)
I could do with your help Brian. I don't even know what they are called but the thingies that the anchor chains go over/through with a handwheel as the chains come up through the deck before going to the winch. Any pictures would be mucho appreciated if you get time :-)
Apologies, when I re-read this this morning [in the light of day] I realised one crucial point :D
It is usual when hauling the anchor into the hawser until a enormous clunk or groan is heard >>:-( .....the hydraulic relief valve also contributes to the symphony of sound with a screech
So then, the action is repeated by inching out the anchor chain until the next link of the chain can be locked ......from there, engage the brake band manually and shut the system down
The anchor weight is then supported by the chain stopper ....so on vessels large and smaller, the chain stopper also stops the anchor from repeatedly hammering into the hull in even moderate sea state
snapping at your heals
Nice to see you back building again Brian hope everything keeping OK
That is good news Brian.
Regards Howard.
Looking good Brian bet that was a painful chore and you will be glad that you have finished the supports
stay safe and all the best Tom