Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116571 times)

Taranis · « **Reply #250 on:** November 02, 2020, 02:43:29 pm »

Any time Ant thanks

Thanks for the pointer on Emerald green Howard

I didnt realise this paint I bought was mixed to order.

Amazon RAL 6001 £12.99 delivered.

Taranis · « **Reply #251 on:** November 02, 2020, 05:43:58 pm »

A late kick off today but I finally struck a bat with the mast. I'll use more pictures with this as an example of throwing bits together.
Whenever two identical parts are needed I use the master to produce the second and then file them to be an exact match

So that is the base done

Taranis · « **Reply #252 on:** November 02, 2020, 08:42:58 pm »

So I now find that the drawing shows no plan views of the mast platforms so my only option is to use the outsize measurements and then look for photos

I expect it will be like this with rounded corners. Two water cannons go on the rear of this level

To add a bit of flavour

davejo90 · « **Reply #253 on:** November 03, 2020, 07:19:00 am »

wow...I've run out of words to describe that now

Howard · « **Reply #254 on:** November 03, 2020, 10:15:30 am »

Am feeling the same as Dave lost for words I just enjoy watching every day makes me think I must try harder
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #255 on:** November 03, 2020, 01:30:18 pm »

Thank you both that is inspiring

Not even started yet today, just back from car MOT and top up shop at ALDI.

Some people are commenting on the green and is it right? Firstly this is nothing like a Stevn's arctic so the comparison is invalid.
Secondly this is on grey primer and it will be darker on red primer.
Thirdly my camera phone makes it appear lighter than to naked eye

Finally I like it

Howard · « **Reply #256 on:** November 03, 2020, 01:42:59 pm »

so do I Andy, your boat your colour.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #257 on:** November 03, 2020, 07:08:20 pm »

Mast continued.....

Another post in a few minutes

Taranis · « **Reply #258 on:** November 03, 2020, 07:12:37 pm »

Another post coming...

Taranis · « **Reply #259 on:** November 03, 2020, 07:13:59 pm »

Taranis · « **Reply #260 on:** November 03, 2020, 07:49:37 pm »

Although it may look like progress is fast? so far this is mainly the bones. The devil is in the detail and there is potentially months of that to come

Taranis · « **Reply #261 on:** November 04, 2020, 06:33:40 pm »

The mast is very difficult to establish in detail so it is slow work.
This platform added today is not on the drawings but clearly necessary for access to the radar ,nav light and spot lights.

Taranis · « **Reply #262 on:** November 04, 2020, 10:18:04 pm »

My first ever solder whilst in contact with styrene.

This has now dispelled my perceived fear of an issue with this so I'm not concerned when it comes to the many railings

EDIT I just modified safety rail height

Howard · « **Reply #263 on:** November 04, 2020, 10:56:53 pm »

nice work Andy.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #264 on:** November 04, 2020, 11:00:34 pm »

Cheers I am so glad I don't do lights

davejo90 · « **Reply #265 on:** November 05, 2020, 07:57:30 am »

Great work Andy

Taranis · « **Reply #266 on:** November 05, 2020, 11:01:08 am »

Cheers Dave

State of play last night

So this morning I was inspired to continue with brass.
Using my tried an trusted methods. I use my iron set to 480 degrees for all my soldering and control the process by the duration of contact.

Lucky for me the whole assembly is a matt black paint job

More later

Taranis · « **Reply #267 on:** November 05, 2020, 03:11:56 pm »

hama · « **Reply #268 on:** November 05, 2020, 03:21:14 pm »

Wow

Impressive work through out as you've made us used to by now. Thanks for sharing.
Hama

Stan · « **Reply #269 on:** November 05, 2020, 06:49:37 pm »

HI Andy you most have a go at fixing lights.

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Stan.

Howard · « **Reply #270 on:** November 05, 2020, 07:16:46 pm »

Hello Andy,
I like Stan think the same you cant make such a wonderful well made model and not put lights on it not you don't have skills.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #271 on:** November 05, 2020, 07:17:09 pm »

Thank you Hama.

Is it Panto season already Stan? O no I mustn't

EDIT no Howard, lights do nothing for me at all and there are over 40 on that vessel so forget it. Not worth the effort

tsenecal · « **Reply #272 on:** November 05, 2020, 09:57:04 pm »

Taranis,

so lights are out, but what about working winches or cranes or anchors?

Taranis · « **Reply #273 on:** November 06, 2020, 12:42:59 pm »

My build will evolve over time.
I bought these life raft canisters from battlecrafts. Perfect size for this

I already had a pair but could not remember where from

but found them on eBay and just arrived today.

Warning about the green paint! be careful to check whether you want gloss or satin whatever colour you might choose. Instead of using the "buy another" tab on Amazon I used the search to get another tin but did not spot that it was satin Doh!

Taranis · « **Reply #274 on:** November 06, 2020, 05:30:35 pm »

A fiddly day put to bed

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