Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116301 times)

Taranis · « **Reply #450 on:** January 03, 2021, 06:19:27 pm »

Not much today, spent most of it in bed but when I finally got going I tasked myself with a job set to fail.

Lucky for me I succeeded.
Drilling and tapping stainless steel twice and achieving symmetry armed only with a vice and battery drill was daunting.

Now I have a means of fixing some stubs to the lead.

Taranis · « **Reply #451 on:** January 04, 2021, 04:24:23 pm »

Today the making of the angled pedestal fairleads or "Old Men" as I'm informed by Jamie R L

Gallery updated https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-HNfprHq

Taranis · « **Reply #452 on:** January 04, 2021, 09:58:14 pm »

A few more pictures in the gallery.
I have replaced the button head screw with CSK and the stubs are suitably shaped at the junction with the lead. The slight gap around the joint being filled with Zap a Gap and sanded. When painted tomorrow it will look like weld at worst.
I may mask off the internal arch before painting. GREEN of course

Taranis · « **Reply #453 on:** January 05, 2021, 09:40:06 pm »

A somewhat slow day but creativity governs speed.
I primered the Bow lead
I satin lacquered the old men
I struggled with the hop ups to the windlass brakes but going ok now.

Taranis · « **Reply #454 on:** January 06, 2021, 05:04:32 pm »

More bits n bats today but made the bow escape hatch that is awaiting a handwheel

Todays uploads @ https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-j2qbW4G

Taranis · « **Reply #455 on:** January 07, 2021, 01:55:52 pm »

A sunny if cold day but I managed painting a piece at a time before quickly setting in front of the kitchen heater.
So a good splashing of Halfords appliance white on the previously applied Tamiya FINE primer

Now waiting for paint and parts deliveries

davejo90 · « **Reply #456 on:** January 07, 2021, 02:23:50 pm »

It's looking great Andy

Taranis · « **Reply #457 on:** January 07, 2021, 08:33:26 pm »

Cheers Dave

Gallery update https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-DdfmKQ7
I've started what I have just found out is called a tugger winch. Available pictures are inadequate but I'm doing my best guess.

Mark T · « **Reply #458 on:** January 07, 2021, 09:00:30 pm »

Thats very very precise and difficult to do and its a lovely job

. Mind you I stopped painting my fingers when Covid popped up and I had to buy some blue gloves

Otherwise I would still have multi coloured hands!

Taranis · « **Reply #459 on:** January 07, 2021, 09:02:25 pm »

Life would not be the same without acrylic nails

Taranis · « **Reply #460 on:** January 08, 2021, 04:31:08 pm »

A bit more on the tugger winch. I made the drum this morning and next will be the brake.
However a delivery from a friend changed my plans today

The drum ends and motors really are a great match for my winches

The outboard motor is ace

More in the gallery

Stan · « **Reply #461 on:** January 08, 2021, 05:03:41 pm »

HI Andy what scale is the outboard ?

Stan.

Taranis · « **Reply #462 on:** January 08, 2021, 05:08:13 pm »

My build is 1:32 Stan

Stan · « **Reply #463 on:** January 08, 2021, 05:12:22 pm »

HI Andy thank you for your reply. Did you source this from C M B?

Stan.

Taranis · « **Reply #464 on:** January 08, 2021, 05:19:33 pm »

No Stan all of this was printed for me by a friend. He doesn't want publicity but if you express an interest here in something specific he might get in touch if he feels like it.

Ruud109 · « **Reply #465 on:** January 08, 2021, 07:18:06 pm »

That looks absolutely amazing! I have read several of your build threads @Taranis, and love your clean way of building these boats!

Ruud

Taranis · « **Reply #466 on:** January 08, 2021, 07:28:28 pm »

Thank you Ruud. Would you believe there are people out there who don't share your view? fortunately they are banned

I just got someone comment on my Bow winch on facebook. This is made of probably over 40 parts but because I just added three 3D parts he doesn't like it now

What is the difference between white metal, plastic, brass, resin and 3D ? non when painted.

Ruud109 · « **Reply #467 on:** January 08, 2021, 07:59:51 pm »

Quote from: Taranis on January 08, 2021, 07:28:28 pm

Thank you Ruud. Would you believe there are people out there who don't share your view? fortunately they are banned

I just got someone comment on my Bow winch on facebook. This is made of probably over 40 parts but because I just added three 3D parts he doesn't like it now

What is the difference between white metal, plastic, brass, resin and 3D ? non when painted.

I would not believe that! But if it ever inflicts self doubt on you, I am happy to take that Boulogne Etaples off your hands Andy!

Taranis · « **Reply #468 on:** January 08, 2021, 08:04:40 pm »

It is true

I have too many appreciative people to consider a single word from the idiots.

I recommend the Boulogne

but I shall not sell her as she is my youngest daughter Rebecca Alice when I finally finish it.

The Lobster boat is a thoroughly fantastic model and I have another one to build yet. She is Shelley Ann my eldest daughter.

This build may likely be the Matt Thomas

Taranis · « **Reply #469 on:** January 09, 2021, 02:02:48 pm »

More painting today. The 3D fittings are really transformed.

Gallery updated https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-HnZpDbJ

The tugger winch continued

The bow lead

Taranis · « **Reply #470 on:** January 09, 2021, 08:08:36 pm »

Using a bit of scrap deck I've made a jig to help build the tugger winch cage. This will comprise of at least 20 soldered joints.

In progress and gallery updated

Taranis · « **Reply #471 on:** January 09, 2021, 11:25:38 pm »

Almost there

Howard · « **Reply #472 on:** January 09, 2021, 11:46:49 pm »

Andy your work is so good am lost for words.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #473 on:** January 10, 2021, 12:47:51 am »

Thank you Howard I aim to please.
Some parts I painted in freezing conditions this morning are now dry and assembled. My friends 3D parts contribution look great painted.
Beware of forceful advice from self proclaimed expurts with 60 yrs experience, do what works for you! I do.

More pictures in the gallery

I'm especially happy with yesterdays work so here's a second picture

Nordlys · « **Reply #474 on:** January 10, 2021, 08:45:00 am »

Hello Andy, Do the many winch parts you picture come as part of the kit or do you scratch make them.?
Also, am I correct to assume your "soldered" means soft solder?
Very clean looking cage, I do like that.
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