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[DavieTait]

You will need to extend the air pipes then as that was done before she was handed over to the Lab after the accident off Norway , I don't have a photo of that part of the deck to show it but it was literally just cut the pipes in half , weld in 1m of pipe and re-weld to the side of the ship.....

[Seaspray]

Davie
I'll look in to it when I am mobile and back on the hobby bench.

[Seaspray]

Hi Davie
I am kinda a head of the pictures on this thread. The original plan came from Bill Wood Aberdeen  who built the fiberglass hull. But made enquiries and got a little updated plan from the Scottish Government. So if there is any difference I'll just have to let it go. Seen a picture somewhere of higher goosevents but unable to find it now.


Back with build this week,hopefully

[Seaspray]

I'm back


Pictures of the two castle builds


pic 1 modern day picture of how the castles look to date
pic 2 using a template to get the the shape and size of side support of castle.
pic 3 the 2 sides cut out ready for to glue into position.
pic 4 sides and  edges glued into position.
pic 5 a clean up and sanding ready for a couple coats of Eze-Kote
pic 6 & 7 offered into position and the tops sprayed up.


More on build soon.

[Seaspray]

further into the build
pic 1 removed the castle bases and re sanded them as they looked rough on the wood surfaces
pic 2 placed back into place to mark up their position for gluing into position believe it or not they're smooth now
pic 3 before i glued the castles into position i fitted the goosevents into their place
pic 4 - 7 the build of the ladders used to get to the platforms of the castles

[Seaspray]

Further into the build some pictures have went missing from the camera.


pic 1 corner of starboard castle being built up
pic 2 rough parts that are in the corner you'll see them later when sprayed up
pic 3 started building the forgot what its called somebody will
pic 4 used plastic as a first build choice but went back to brass main part bent to shape and size
pic 5 support legs cut to size
pic 6 soldered up and primed
pic 7 other parts on the castle being built had to use plastic to get the 'I' beam shape
pic 8 part completed I scraped the plastic top unit

[Seaspray]

Castles
Pic 1 you can see the parts on top that were built in previous pictures not glued into position yet Also the ladders
pic 2, 3 start in to fit the railings with 2 views


Took a while to get a good surface on the wood. This is wood used at the time of building the Meteor

[Seaspray]

Further on with the build
pic 1 the receiving bin glued into position also i added a little power cabinet next to it. sorry about out of focus
pic 2 started to add the support stays after they were sprayed
pic 3 bin completed
pic 4 both castles finished ready for further fittings
pic 5 port castle into position with the crane fitted and the navigation lights you seen the build of the crane earlier in the build
pic 6 container crane fitted starboard side midships build earlier in thread

More later

[Seaspray]

When I build the parts of my model I put them away till final build time

pic 1,2 another crane fitted its for heavy duty work as it has two rams

pic 3 rescue and work boats fitted also stanchions and rails

pic 4 the ( lets call it the A frame ) and the gantry now fitted

pic 5 anchor chains sprayed black and fitted

pic 6 forecastle deck has the gooseneck vents / bollards / raised hatches / provision crane / winch room and mast fitted

[Seaspray]

further build on starboard castle the big heavy duty swing arm unit I was told what this was but I have forgotten maybe D.T came lets us know


pic 1 from the plan the arm roughly cut to shape
pic 2 on it side and sand it  to get the tapper and the straight part at end for arm to sit on square
pic 3 decided to remake the arm in two pieces cut the new shape out thought the top would look better using dowelling
pic 4 this is the main part again cut to use the dowelling on top
pic 5 main part offered into position with more sanding to shape looks up top better with the dowel used
pic 6 that is  a lot better shape and and almost ready to prime
pic 7 finally primed painted glued into position

[Seaspray]

starboard castle
pic 1 the rams partly made and taking a measurement prior fitting
pic 2 rams completed made of brass rod inserted in a cotton bud stock ends are larger brass round
pic 3 rams glued in place
pic 4 starboard  castle completed and glue on to the deck


pictures are out of build sequence motto .... don't put your picture into your computer till after you show them   keep them in you camera

[Seaspray]

the pelagic split net drum didn't have any pictures on this and the plan wasn't too clear


pic 1 the two ends cut out over size
pic 2 in the dremel run down to correct size and nice flat edges
pic 3 a rough attempt at the drum
pic 4 sprayed up glued into place on the model
pic 5 there is yellow paint section on the inside of the drum ends rather than mask and spray I cut yellow shaped part from a yellow sticky label


next the winches 8 I think

[Seaspray]

the winches made from some scrap wood  available
pic 1 started with the drum center of winch
pic 2 platforms cut to size starting to cut round ends out
pic 3 centre and ends cut
pic 4 starting to assemble winches
pic 5 glued together and in clamps over night
pic 6 almost finished build
pic 7 built ready for spraying

[Seaspray]

winch continued
pic 1-3 some winches glued into their position on board
pic 4-6 my usual type of name plate for the stand from a piece of branch I got years ago for this purpose


phew almost finished model

[Capt Podge]

This has been a fascinating build log to date. When I get some spare time I'm going to read the whole thing again and definitely make notes on some of the techniques you have developed during the course of the build.  
You're almost there Seaspray
Regards
Ray.

[Seaspray]

Hi Ray


Yes its been a long build but not as long as the Meteor (10 years). Just putting the hull markings on and its a ballast job then of to the local pond for a good long sail.


While I have the Kontio hull lines and a simple G.A. plan plus two build sheets from the Graupner Kit to aid building. I don't think I'll tackle that build. Looking at doing the American Waterways Patrol Launch next. I got it part built up at Coatbridge Model Exhibition. Not so much in depth scale build that'll suit me.


Regards
Martin

[Seaspray]

Further into the build


pic 1 I am using an old pack of Barry's letters for the hull markings
pic 2 started with the line all  the way along the hull or most of it anyway
pic 3 name and port on starboard stern ( Leith is part of Edinburgh docks )
pic 4 more hull markings at the bow
pic 5 my usual name plate a slice of branch and centering  the lettering
pic 6 lettering looks good and 3 coats of varnish
pic 7 overall view of model almost finished


The model has had a good tart up since these pics were taken

[Capt Podge]

She's a beautiful looking model Martin and you can be justifiably proud of your achievement.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of  her on the water

[/size][size=78%]Regards [/size]
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[Capt Podge]

Forgot to add this - don't forget to seal with varnish /lacquer. 
Regards
Ray.

[Seaspray]

Hi Ray
Cheers for your comment and she does look good so does the real one


 As all the paint is Acrylic and sprayed either from a rattle can or airbrush. I use Chestnut Satin Varnish its just right, sprays easy doesn't run and just good at protecting the model


After using 10 cans over the years and buying from Axminster tools. I found a supply locally and saved £3.00 postage


Martin

[Seaspray]

almost there on the build

pics 1-2 in the bath to load up correct ballast


pics 1-7 the completed model

[Capt Podge]

I think congratulations are in order here Martin, and as I said earlier - she's a real beauty.
With this great model alongside your Meteor you have a fine pair to sail and display.
 
Regards,
Ray.

[Seaspray]

Hi Ray


Don't tell anybody there both  going to a Scottish museum. Just a display case issue

Here is a better picture of the magnificent two


Off to the pond tomorrow and trials and final pictures

[Capt Podge]

Your secret is safe with me 
 
Regards,
Ray.

[hama]

Magnificent model! It's been great to follow this build and I particularly like how you make all the different parts and fittings out of wood.
Now looking forward to see her on the water!
Hama