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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #175 on: June 04, 2011, 10:11:18 pm »

Oh, it was absolutly brilliant (Btw. I'm the one with the blue cap and X-Bow shirt). Unfortunately I had to cease the building of my "nose" <:(. It is almost impossible for one person to transport such a big and heavy model (1,35m length, 0,31m beam and appx. 30kg of weight). Most of all I'm depended on public transport.  >>:-( >>:-(
Guess I have to reorientate about the scale. Building a 1/100 little nose sounds good to me.

Meanwhile I'm thinking about selling the vessel.

I will see what I will do.

May the night be with you.

Greetings.

Matthew
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #176 on: June 04, 2011, 10:45:06 pm »

Mathew,

Which of the 'nose' boats is yours? Shame if you have to let it go.

Ian
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #177 on: June 05, 2011, 09:06:51 am »

It's the "nose" on the hook.  %)

https://picasaweb.google.com/103836507340995424120/IOSOffshoreTreffen21052011FotosVonOffshore?feat=content_notification#5613539620955702738

Meanwhile i got used to the thought of ceasing the work on my Beluga. I'm really looking forward to a new start. Especially I had learned a lot during the construction work. I'm sure, some mistakes i won't do again. Too bad, it was one of the first German X-Bow Models. Petes was the first. My model was No. 3.

Matthew
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #178 on: June 11, 2011, 02:47:29 pm »

This week I have managed to spend some time - lots of time really - on sanding, filling, sanding, priming,sanding etc etc.

These pics show the current status, the pics make it look better than it is, still some filling sanding priming to do, but nearly there.

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« Reply #179 on: June 11, 2011, 06:03:37 pm »

Very nice Ian. Up to your usual standard.  :-))
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #180 on: June 14, 2011, 12:31:53 pm »

Hi Ian,

have you an idea where to get the drawings for this vessel? I would like to join the X-bow community :)

-Olli
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #181 on: June 14, 2011, 12:37:55 pm »

Olli I do believe ian designed the hull himself O0

Cheers,

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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #182 on: June 14, 2011, 12:42:52 pm »

Yes, I know that but he must have some general arrangement drawing for all other parts and details of the vessel?

-Olli
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #183 on: June 15, 2011, 12:58:05 pm »

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« Reply #184 on: June 15, 2011, 07:24:42 pm »

Ian,

I found no drawings there. What did you mean?

-Olli
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #185 on: June 15, 2011, 09:03:20 pm »

No, just general dimensions and info.

You have a pm

Ian
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Navy2000

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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #186 on: June 16, 2011, 01:39:59 am »

I would like to find more info on the stern of the Orca my self. That area has lots of design issues to work around. Since I am not around these types of tugs I can not get the info that I need to start my build. I have a coulpe drawings that were sent to me for the delftship program that do help some. I would just like to see what the stern looks like when it is out of the water and what it looks like from within a drydock looking up at the stern

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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #187 on: June 16, 2011, 05:10:34 am »

Click, drag and rotate...  ok2

Ulstien AX-104 flash media and information page.

This video would have some of those views also... just save it, and take some screen shots.
There is a nice view of the stern and then the tipping platform installation at 2:24.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjeZPSUz9AY

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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #188 on: June 16, 2011, 10:45:23 pm »

Is there a way that one can download and save the videos from You Tube?

Duane
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« Reply #189 on: June 17, 2011, 08:55:31 am »

There are several Youtube-downloaders for free downloadable from the internet.
Here is 1 I use: http://www.youtubedownloaderhd.com/download.html

Greetings Josse
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #190 on: June 17, 2011, 10:41:22 am »



Thank you Josse.     :-))

Something I've always wanted

Thanks for that

Ken


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Navy2000

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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #191 on: June 18, 2011, 02:56:43 am »

Cool

It works!!

A Down loading we will ago.

Thanks
Duane
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #192 on: June 18, 2011, 06:56:38 am »

Hi,
I use this one called 'Freestudio"

http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/

comes with a whole suite of useful programs, and its free too.

cheers
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #193 on: July 06, 2011, 08:54:56 pm »

After having a check of the hull pictures I realised there were a few bits missing on the hull, the rope guides at the bow  >>:-(

So, out with the drill and piercing saw and here we have the result on the stbd side, port side yet to be done.

Ian
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #194 on: July 09, 2011, 08:38:53 pm »

Some more work on windows and ports today. I made plastic liners to fit inside the windows and portholes in order to get a better finish than I would get with end grain wood.

I have also fitted all 4 rope guides for the bow, and the anchor stowage.
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« Reply #195 on: July 18, 2011, 06:12:28 pm »

Before going any further with the hull prep and painting I thought maybe I should sort out the stern of this thing.

So, here are some pics of today's progress, its slow, but I have had to make up each part to fit. Hopefully, when the two sterns columns are on I should be able to make up some sort of rolled edge to go between them - thats the plan anyway.

Ian
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #196 on: July 18, 2011, 11:07:22 pm »

looks good from here..
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Re: Bourbon Orca
« Reply #197 on: July 19, 2011, 12:19:23 am »

Where or how do you learn to build something like this. im a new member to this forum and ive read lots of these build blogs and the craftmanship is second to none in most of them. Ive only built a couple of speed boats because its the easiest hull to make in my oppinion but i cant even comprehend where to even start on this kind of building magnitude.  :o %% <:( Are you peole real ship builders or something?
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« Reply #198 on: July 19, 2011, 08:06:51 am »

Mike,

I learnt as  I went on. Started out with a Billings kit - Bankert, which is the only kit I ever did. Then tried a planing hull (MTB Brave Borderer) and after that various types of model - yachts, fishing schooner, riva, etc.

You have started off well with speedboats, its a great way to develop the skills needed for more ambitious projects. When you decide to try something different, you will be surprised how much you already know. If you want to try something a bit more ambitious I would suggest you try a plank on frame hull next, maybe a fishing boat - the hull form is relatively straightforward, particularly if you choose one with a transom.

"Are you people real ship builders or something?" - not necessarily, although I think many of the blokes have a marine background, which does help in understanding what is right.

Ian
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« Reply #199 on: July 19, 2011, 09:33:24 am »

i use to have a nikko rc boat when i was a kid but that was really a toy. now im 25 i want to get into model boating cos its something i allways wanted to do. i couldnt afford to buy a kit so i started building them. Started off with some small 23 cm models put an rc in from a toy car. Ive just finished my large scale one using proper rc stuff. I got a long way to go yet but i feel if i am going to go down this type of boat building path then ill have to get a kit. i prefer building them to sailing them tbh.

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