Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116431 times)

Taranis · « **Reply #500 on:** January 18, 2021, 08:07:01 pm »

Adding contrasting paint makes a big difference. Eventually almost all birds I view surfaces are red lead

Lifering holder finish painted. I have 7 more to make and I'm hoping I can come up with an easier process. The 3D printed rings are very nice

Tomorrow I hope to finish the funnels

Taranis · « **Reply #501 on:** January 19, 2021, 09:01:02 pm »

More bits n bobs today.
Davit crane revisited. Some alterations including new cable drum and smaller motors on the way from CMB

Fender waiting for another tube of black Stixall from Amazon to seal the bottom edge

Taranis · « **Reply #502 on:** January 20, 2021, 01:57:36 pm »

This morning I have made the forward man hole.

The revised smaller motors from CMB. Now there's just the rotational drive to magic up.

Taranis · « **Reply #503 on:** January 20, 2021, 06:17:48 pm »

Roundy roundy bit realised.

https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-Sg8P5gW

tassie48 · « **Reply #504 on:** January 20, 2021, 06:21:43 pm »

Andy great build following it step by step question cmb motor fittings which website can I look up to find them tassie48

Taranis · « **Reply #505 on:** January 20, 2021, 06:24:20 pm »

Thank you

Down this page https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/cap-windlass.html

EDIT
Possibly more helpful. A pity they don't go bigger but that's what mates are for

tassie48 · « **Reply #506 on:** January 20, 2021, 08:34:14 pm »

Many thanks good lead great range again many thanks tassie48

Taranis · « **Reply #507 on:** January 20, 2021, 10:40:26 pm »

I’ve just bought 4 10” wheels to convert the build stand into transport
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283471984582

Big Ada · « **Reply #508 on:** January 21, 2021, 04:20:43 pm »

Quote from: Taranis on January 20, 2021, 10:40:26 pm

I’ve just bought 4 10” wheels to convert the build stand into transport
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283471984582

If you pop in to a Shop that does repairs to wheel Chairs, they are usually over run with wheels and most are happy to get rid of some.

Len.

Taranis · « **Reply #509 on:** January 21, 2021, 04:28:36 pm »

I cannot visualise a wheelchair that has these wheels. I’m happy with £30 delivered without having to drive around during lockdown

thanks

Taranis · « **Reply #510 on:** January 21, 2021, 05:53:47 pm »

Anyone who's followed and studied the Arctic may have noticed that the railings edging the deck wings are different. I'm simulating this with these similar height caldercraft stanchions. These will be painted white and threaded with silver thread in the final fitment after the roof is painted red lead.

nemesis · « **Reply #511 on:** January 21, 2021, 07:10:26 pm »

Hi, When I made a trolley I went to the local golf course and saw the PRO. Ended up with wide tyred wheels off golf carts. Spreads the load, nemesis

Taranis · « **Reply #512 on:** January 22, 2021, 12:36:44 pm »

That was fast

Taranis · « **Reply #513 on:** January 22, 2021, 12:39:31 pm »

Yesterday I made the supports for the extension ladder storage. 2mm servo rods covered with square styrene. They go right through the timber that supports the crane deck so very solid.

This morning the capstan control lever

tsenecal · « **Reply #514 on:** January 22, 2021, 04:19:44 pm »

what i ultimately ended up getting to lug around my heavier models:
https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-mesh-deck-steel-wagon-60359.html

Taranis · « **Reply #515 on:** January 22, 2021, 05:51:22 pm »

Some more bits done. The Davit is now just awaiting a suitable thread for the cable. I'm now going to focus on the remainder of the steel stowage lockers on the crane deck.

Taranis · « **Reply #516 on:** January 23, 2021, 01:14:34 pm »

I've stayed on course today and began with the welding equipment tool chest.

Taranis · « **Reply #517 on:** January 23, 2021, 10:04:14 pm »

Next I made the electrical distribution boxes, fitted next to the door. There is a large bank of batteries feeding these. Not being familiar with ships electrics I don't know if this is a straight DC system or inverted to AC but it matters not.

Then this box adjacent the RIB. I'm assuming life jacket storage
This has a complicated hinge set up to prevent the lid going over the top.
Not sure why I bothered with such detail, perhaps the challenge? but it worked out OK

Taranis · « **Reply #518 on:** January 24, 2021, 11:15:06 am »

This morning I've made the platform for the wheelie bin storage. I don't have a good picture of the structure beneath so I don't know what to make of it yet.

Hande · « **Reply #519 on:** January 24, 2021, 06:49:17 pm »

I follow your build with awe, and with a big smile on my face

It is so enjoyable to see how _you_ do what you _want_. (I just do, what I can...

I can almost imagine me walking the stairs and across the deck of your build.
I understand you actually tow stuff with your tugs?

Do you airbrush the fittings?

Hande

Taranis · « **Reply #520 on:** January 24, 2021, 07:41:04 pm »

Thank you Hande

I do tow yes. I would say I understand it but I'm still very much a novice.

All of my painting is rattle cans. Some of which are Tamiya and some automotive.

I've just been looking at my Portgarth and she now doesn't seem as sparkly in the presence of the big boy

I'm truly converted to styrene for scratch building. I do love the wooden kits and will continue to knock one out every Summer as a welcome break but all future scratch building will be the white sheets.

Taranis · « **Reply #521 on:** January 24, 2021, 08:05:37 pm »

I decided to keep this simple as from a distance the only thing that stands out are the bins and not what they're sat on

Tamiya FINE white primer. Each bin locates with a 2mm machine screw and then the whole assembly is held to the deck by 2 screws from below. This can all be painted as a separate item and fitted on final build up.

Howard · « **Reply #522 on:** January 24, 2021, 08:30:00 pm »

Great work Andy, so pleased you have now seen the light about styrene sheet and your a very quick learner.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #523 on:** January 24, 2021, 08:35:46 pm »

Thanks Howard. No grain no splinters no water absorption no brainer

Regarding claims that it deteriorates

it will outlast me!

The old and the new

tassie48 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 24, 2021, 10:14:22 pm »

Do like the old girl so much great style following the build each and every day can't wait to see her in her elements great work buddy tassie48

News:

Author Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116431 times)