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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #75 on: October 30, 2009, 08:02:59 pm »

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #76 on: October 31, 2009, 04:32:44 pm »

Hi ,Ken

I've just dug out my St.Nectan plan,the memory's not what it used to be.
Item one fit inside the hull for the foremast rigging and no.2 are glued to the flat spaces for the rigging ropes.
Item three are pullies for the net ropes and are number 228 and 229.Can't help you with the the others. To be honest I have quite a few bits left over that I couldnt identify.
I like your fotos,your making an excellent job of the boat.Your blog must have taken a long time too.I must think about doing one myself on my new build which is an MFM Cruiser tug.I'm about 2 months into it,should be finished for next spring.
Best of luck Ken
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #77 on: October 31, 2009, 08:28:30 pm »


Thank you guys. Just the info I needed. I can see it now on the drawings. My oh my, aren't the parts tiny.   :embarrassed:

Now I can get on and put some more bits on her.  Cheers

Yesterday I painted the Whale deck edging with several coats of white. I thought the colour was a bit severe, but that's what was called for. I hope to dull it down with a bit of weathering.

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« Reply #78 on: October 31, 2009, 08:30:16 pm »


Then it was on to finishing the Gallows

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« Reply #79 on: October 31, 2009, 08:33:01 pm »

Today I fitted the completed rear masts and their pivot frames to the rear lower deck. Also, I drilled the cabin sides and fitted the hand rails. I've decided not to paint such small parts as they are easily messed up.

Here's a picture of the lifebelts and sundries all waiting in the wings.

 

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« Reply #80 on: November 06, 2009, 05:14:32 pm »


Time to get on with the rigging.

We made a frame of nails on the work board and drew the cotton wire around to secure it. The cross hatches were then cut and tied to the centre wire and glued. When dry, the outside ends were tied across and also glued.

The ends were attached to the rigging screws and connecting frame. The complete assembly was then fitted onto the main mast and secured.

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« Reply #81 on: November 06, 2009, 05:19:15 pm »


It was now time to fix the little pieces that had been painted and made ready.

The screen wire net was secured around the railings and the handrail drilled out and fixed around the side of the cabin. Also fitted wre the lights up under the bridge, to shine down on the decks.

Here are the latest pictures so far.

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« Reply #82 on: November 06, 2009, 05:22:25 pm »


A couple of 'mood' pictures showing the general position of the build so far.

It's off to the Warwick boat show for inspiration.   ;)

ken


 

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #83 on: November 06, 2009, 08:14:09 pm »

Still flying along Ken, its looking really good and those lifeboats look better than the others.

Looks like you might still beat me to the water. >>:-(
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« Reply #84 on: November 06, 2009, 08:17:43 pm »

Nice build Ken ,it is looking really smart  :-))

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« Reply #85 on: November 06, 2009, 08:59:21 pm »

You don't hang about building do you  :o It's a lovely lookin model, can't wait to see the on the water pictures.

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« Reply #86 on: November 06, 2009, 09:31:13 pm »

Still flying along Ken, its looking really good and those lifeboats look better than the others.

Looks like you might still beat me to the water. >>:-(

Thanks Dicky. I like the lifeboats as well. I plan to fit them out, rather than have just covers on them. Hope it's a dry day at your lake.   ok2

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« Reply #87 on: November 06, 2009, 09:32:46 pm »

Nice build Ken ,it is looking really smart  :-))

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Thanks John. I like this one. If only I could lift it off the table. I broke the lifeboat davit off today and had to re glue it.  %)

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« Reply #88 on: November 06, 2009, 09:34:46 pm »

You don't hang about building do you  :o It's a lovely lookin model, can't wait to see the on the water pictures.

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Thanks, Voyager. Should be sailing by next week. Motors and rudder and R/C are in. I'm still waiting for my Chinese lights and a switcher for them.

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #89 on: November 07, 2009, 05:20:01 pm »

Hi Ken
I've picked up one or two things off your boat.I completely missed the companion way,can't believe it.Also I didn't fit the flood lights on the front of the wheelhouse as it gave no clue where they went.
Question! Have you really built this boat from September to now?. If so I really salute you.It took me about ten months to complete mine,mind you it's the first boat of this calibre I have have ever built.
Yours does look the business,great.Over all I think the St. Nectan builds into an awsome beast.
Best of luck with your first sailing.

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #90 on: November 07, 2009, 05:26:25 pm »

Just tested my Al Khubar in the paddling pool Ken and with the P94 on mode 3 it's awesome.
All going well now and sorted, just got to wait for fine weather and a helper for the maiden voyage. :-))
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« Reply #91 on: November 07, 2009, 08:24:27 pm »

Hi Ken
I've picked up one or two things off your boat.I completely missed the companion way,can't believe it.Also I didn't fit the flood lights on the front of the wheelhouse as it gave no clue where they went.

The drawings are a bit 'scant' aren't they. I used pictures from Model Boats magazine a few years back , to aid me several times. I've drilled the floodlight fixing arms with a 1.2 mm drill ready for wiring up. (if I can see the hole to put the wire through ! )
 

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Question! Have you really built this boat from September to now?. If so I really salute you.It took me about ten months to complete mine,mind you it's the first boat of this calibre I have have ever built.

Yes, it's sad, I know.  I really like to get my teeth into a project.   ok2

 
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Yours does look the business,great.Over all I think the St. Nectan builds into an awesome beast.
Best of luck with your first sailing.

Thanks Brian. I still think your is better built then mine.


I shall probably sail her for the regulation half hour to film her for  'You Tube'  then it's on the shelf with the others.   %)

Went to the Warwick show today, specifically to get some decent rigging screws, but none available any where. Do you, or anyone know where I can obtain them, please. They are 35mm long.

Cheers

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« Reply #92 on: November 07, 2009, 08:26:22 pm »

Just tested my Al Khubar in the paddling pool Ken and with the P94 on mode 3 it's awesome.
All going well now and sorted, just got to wait for fine weather and a helper for the maiden voyage. :-))

It's the P100 next for you, Dicky.  I've seen it working.  AWESOME.  We'll all want one.

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« Reply #93 on: November 08, 2009, 09:49:53 am »

It's the P100 next for you, Dicky.  I've seen it working.  AWESOME.  We'll all want one.

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Great, BUT WHAT IS IT ?
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« Reply #94 on: November 08, 2009, 10:13:13 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdfO657zHNY&feature=related
Dicky this is just one sounds it can do

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« Reply #95 on: November 08, 2009, 11:02:20 am »


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdfO657zHNY&feature=related
Dicky this is just one sounds it can do

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That's what we all thought at the show.    :}  :}  :}

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« Reply #96 on: November 08, 2009, 12:38:31 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdfO657zHNY&feature=related
Dicky this is just one sounds it can do

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But how many people are going to want a Rolls Royce Griffin aero engine sound ? {:-{
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« Reply #97 on: November 08, 2009, 12:50:28 pm »

Hi Dicky

that is just one of many sound effects that may be produced by this unit  :-))  if you want a steam engine blowing raspberry ripples after its eaten beans it can produce that if you want - as long as you have the sound file  %% %% %%

I think this may just put the JJC sound units to shame along with a few other units which are on the market  :-)) ;) :-) :-) :-) :-)

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« Reply #98 on: November 08, 2009, 01:07:32 pm »

Hi Tug -- Kenny,
congratulations, what a beautiful model. Well done, great job  :-)) I am looking forward seeing the pictures of the maiden voyage.

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« Reply #99 on: November 08, 2009, 04:24:21 pm »

Ken,
Can't help you with the rigging screws.

I went to Warwick yesterday too.It's a great show,my first time.
Waiting outside for them to open I was amazed at what was before me,A sea of grey/white heads ,fortunately i blended in very well.
I don't know what the average age was but the total in years must have run into 5 figures.I think I only saw about 4 or five youngsters,
It makes me wonder where the building side of modelling is going to go.Most youngsters seem to want instant this and instant that today, It's the same with aeromdelling as well though. They don't know what they are missing but trying to get the message across is an uphill  struggle.
Ah,well,I suppose I'll continue plodding on,Nothing stays the same forever.

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