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[MrP1986]

A quick thing, can someone tell me which way round these parts go? Obviously the prop goes on the end 

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

1.  Place shaft into tube

2...Place washer over shaft

3.  Fit nut loosly and screw prop up to end of thread and tighten up the nut against it, using  'Locktight'  to hold threads in place

4.  Lightly grease the shaft but don't over do it.

5.  Fit spacer other end of shaft and secure Allen screw with locktight, allowing for no slack but a smooth rotation of prop shaft.  This prevents water leaks.

Hope this helps

ken
   

[MrP1986]

1.  Place shaft into tube

2...Place washer over shaft

3.  Fit nut loosly and screw prop up to end of thread and tighten up the nut against it, using  'Locktight'  to hold threads in place

4.  Lightly grease the shaft but don't over do it.

5.  Fit spacer other end of shaft and secure Allen screw with locktight, allowing for no slack but a smooth rotation of prop shaft.  This prevents water leaks.

Hope this helps

ken
   

Cheers Ken. I'm guessing the washer goes over the thread end?

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

 
       Yes

[MrP1986]

Some progress this weekend. The propshaft tube is in place and I have built and fitted the new decks. I opted for 3.6mm plywood in place of the somewhat thinner ply that would have come with the kit.
I have also made the access hole on the aft deck smaller so that I can fit a smaller, earlier style cabin.

[Drydock2017]

Nice work getting the hull all cleaned up bud looking good so far looking forward to seeing more of your build 👍

[MrP1986]

Marine filler time now. Can anyone recommend a good darkish matt red paint, preferably spray, that will work well on the hull? Have considered some Halfordspoint wine red primer.

[Corposant]

Most people seem to use the Halfords red primer rattle can (also grey and black). The red seems to be just the right colour for the hull. They are very convenient in the absence of an airbrush.


Regards,
               Mike

[MrP1986]

So, after a great deal of work with marine filler, sandpaper, and plenty of paint, she is now looking rather splendid. Fitting the replacement capping rail was a nightmare and it split in a number of places, but I got there in the end.


She also had her first float test since installing the prop with no leaking at all. Proper job!

[Corposant]

Progress indeed - well done!

Mike

[Tafelspitz]

Very nice indeed!

[MrP1986]

With regards to the planking on the forward deck, would balsa be a suitable material to use? I was planning on cutting a piece to fit, then cutting it up in to strips, treating it with PVA then a wood stain, and gluing it down.
Any thoughts ladies and gents?

[petermun]

On my models which require planking, I get sheets of dolls house flooring which comes in a variety of woods and widths.   Pete

[MrP1986]

Went for the balsa wood option in the end. Drew on the edges with a pencil, painted on some wood stain and washed it over with some PVA.
Considering I've never attempted such a thing before, I don't think I've done too badly.

[ballastanksian]

Your deck looks used but cared for 

[MrP1986]

Progress update. The superstructure is now complete, with scratch built funnel. The deck hatch is well underway and will be planked with lolly sticks, with the last compartment left open showing the cargo.