Topic: AZIZ Build (Read 20012 times)

Darksheer · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 02:13:48 am »

Morning everyone
Finally started the aziz and its a fantastic model

thank you to everyone who gave advice

first photo installing the running gear
one prop almost ready for gluing

seathug · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2013, 04:21:46 am »

Wow I just got my aziz delivered today
may I know what glue youll be using for the drive shaft and kort nozzle?
Thanx

Darksheer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2013, 04:25:22 am »

im going to use 5 minute epoxy and thick zap glue i roughened up the metal alot after cleaning it so i get a good bond least thats the plan

seathug · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:30:59 am »

I was thinking of using jb weld cor the kortnozzle hahah
tomorrow ill start with the cradle hopefully if im not busy
was accurate those marks for the nozzles and drive shaft?
Im thinking of re measuring it to make sure its on the right spot

Netleyned · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:44:09 am »

Measure twice, cut once.

Ned

seathug · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:46:34 am »

exact da mmon do
what motor will you be using?

Jerry C · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:47:55 am »

I found I had to extend the "A" frame slots forward by 1/8" to get correct distance between "A"frame and rudder tubes. See my blog if the build below.
Jerry.

seathug · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2013, 08:54:40 am »

Hi jerry thanx for the blog
Man I dont have any tools to make the sadle haha
opps
should I make my own thread for the aziz
I feel like im hijacking this thread :)

adamD98 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2013, 01:44:44 pm »

Quote from: Jerry C on November 08, 2013, 08:47:55 am

I found I had to extend the "A" frame slots forward by 1/8" to get correct distance between "A"frame and rudder tubes. See my blog if the build below.
Jerry.

I'd be inclined to agree with this, I remember having to move my A frame slots forward but I couldn't tell you how much.

Nice start to your build, good luck and enjoy the rest!

NFMike · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2013, 03:52:00 pm »

Yes, I found the markings on the hull and the drawing dimensions didn't quite match, for both the A-frames and propshaft openings.
You'll need to make some choices yourself, but making sure everything is true and free before gluing is vital.

Darksheer · « **Reply #10 on:** November 14, 2013, 06:45:23 pm »

little update
i now have a intimate understanding of the term "fiddly"

finally got both shafts epoxied in and lined up "i hope" they look good and the numbers all match
it was a case of measuring 20 times praying once and gluing after applying gobs of tape to hold everything in place

here are the pictures
the Hull now gets put aside untill the speed control and bow thruster arrive from UK
going to work on the bridge and start applying the hull framing

thanks for looking

Darksheer · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2013, 04:30:15 am »

superstructure coming along well

this kit continues to amaze me with its quality and ease they have done a fantastic job

more to follow during the week

retirement is a wonderful thing

smileyjon · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:30:47 pm »

Ah.....Two engines, two props, two sets of electric stuff

I'll keep an eye on this one

Darksheer · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2013, 09:29:37 pm »

just waiting on the bow thruster
superstructure coming along well
plastic was a little brittle and cracked so that took time to sort

some sub components started

working anchor
lighting kit
fire monitors

going to run off a single speed speed control for now

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2013, 10:54:14 am »

Tip ................

Regarding the smoke stacks, it is easier to fit the ladder rungs and ancillaries before you secure them to the cabin.

Cheers

ken

Darksheer · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2013, 02:44:24 pm »

I havent attached them yet thankfully as im waiting for the smoker to arrive so i can run the piping

thanks for the tip much appreciated

iantype-r · « **Reply #16 on:** December 08, 2013, 05:12:19 pm »

Looking forward to seeing more progress pics of this,

Ian

Darksheer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2013, 05:50:39 am »

Still waiting on the last of the components "bow thruster and lights" to arrive so i can do the running gear up

did more work on the superstructure and drilled a tonne of holes

apologies for poor lighting my main work light just burned out

Darksheer · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2014, 03:32:49 am »

bow thruster came in the post today and was promptly installed
with that out of the way the motors are next along with the speed controls and other gubbins

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2014, 11:15:43 am »

What sort of angle is there on the motor mount ? It does look too much towards the horizontal.

Ken

Darksheer · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2014, 05:53:40 pm »

its braced at a 45 degree angle so i can get at it if anything goes wrong a few people in my club have had problems with bow thrusters and were unable to get at the unit to fix them so they left them disabled which is why i mounted it this way

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:12:19 pm »

45 degrees back might work out OK, only the picture looks more like 80 degrees so I was worried.

The seal will stop water ingress to the hull so that's fine.

Cheers

ken

NFMike · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:55:47 pm »

Looking at the MS drawings I'd say 60° would be better, to line up with the deck opening under the superstructure. But from the photo it looks like you have mounted it a bit further forward, so 45° might be about right. (The main thing is to be able to get a screwdriver in to the mounting flange screws.)

Darksheer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:22:40 pm »

here is a better shot of it with the deck tacked in place

its very easy to get at as far as i can tell

and yes it is mounted much closer to the bow about 2 1/2 inches closer than what the plans state

motor mounts in as well

Darksheer · « **Reply #24 on:** January 05, 2014, 12:57:01 am »

did more work today got the working anchor assembly in place and fitted

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