Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116413 times)

steve mahoney · « **Reply #650 on:** March 18, 2021, 07:11:24 pm »

Famous last words.

Taranis · « **Reply #651 on:** March 20, 2021, 06:40:04 pm »

I finally bit the bullet and paid a small fortune for nav signal lights

Mark T · « **Reply #652 on:** March 20, 2021, 07:19:02 pm »

Quote from: Nordlys on March 17, 2021, 07:29:04 pm

You are a master of organisation and tidiness, its a pleasure to read your posts and pictures.
Your model boat club have struck gold with your membership Andy!
Thanks for the info you post.
N.

I agree its a real pleasure to watch this build!

Taranis · « **Reply #653 on:** March 20, 2021, 10:29:29 pm »

Cheers buddy. I hope you get more time for yours soon

Taranis · « **Reply #654 on:** April 19, 2021, 06:14:46 pm »

I'm back on the build now the weather is more consistent and dry.
The distraction of the Hoga build was a welcome break and I saved "boat loads" of time by making the paint job simple

Hoga and out.

This is the finished deck colour applied only 10 mins ago. Red primer immediately followed with matt lacquer.

Taranis · « **Reply #655 on:** April 20, 2021, 02:42:45 pm »

I thought about this right from the onset and felt it was beyond me but today I thought more about it.

The actual emblem stands off the funnel side so these parts in progress will be mounted on 1mm stainless steel rods.

First I will place the parts and drill the same holes through them into the funnel. Then the rods can be fitted to the parts and flushed off with the face before painting.

Taranis · « **Reply #656 on:** April 20, 2021, 05:23:37 pm »

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #657 on:** April 20, 2021, 05:35:00 pm »

That is really cool, will you be putting some small LED's behind the logo ?

Taranis · « **Reply #658 on:** April 20, 2021, 05:44:44 pm »

Thank you Phil but I dote do lites

Taranis · « **Reply #659 on:** April 20, 2021, 06:22:54 pm »

I think the break did me good

Taranis · « **Reply #660 on:** April 20, 2021, 07:54:50 pm »

Starboard done bar for paint.
A worthwhile day as I think the company logos make a huge difference. Hopefully if the weather keeps improving there'll be green on the hull when it arrives.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #661 on:** April 21, 2021, 01:57:54 am »

Cracking on with that Andy!

Taranis · « **Reply #662 on:** April 21, 2021, 08:47:01 am »

Yes full time job Martin

I'm thinking I do not want to glue these in place as if they are ever damaged it would be too difficult to make good.

All the stainless steel rods are much longer than needed deliberately. I have in stock some minute O rings so I'm going to put 3 or 4 on each pin as spacers and push them in evenly.

EDIT Good idea Andy

that works .... pictures

Taranis · « **Reply #663 on:** April 21, 2021, 02:46:44 pm »

It seems that no one is paying attention

perhaps not glaringly obvious?

Spot the mistake

tassie48 · « **Reply #664 on:** April 21, 2021, 03:50:37 pm »

Stb side S is facing the wrong way ????? Is it back to front I hate to criticize any model but great work buddy tassie48

Taranis · « **Reply #665 on:** April 21, 2021, 03:57:17 pm »

Very cold there Tassie but I know what you mean about hurting peoples feelings

perhaps someone spotted it before I did and didn’t want to say

Thank you

Howard · « **Reply #666 on:** April 21, 2021, 04:52:26 pm »

Andy no one is perfect but you as near as dam it.
Regards Howard

Taranis · « **Reply #667 on:** April 21, 2021, 04:55:42 pm »

Thank you Howard.

Here is the correction. Ignore the logo and compare the wheelhouse door before and after

RST · « **Reply #668 on:** April 21, 2021, 06:10:44 pm »

That's what happens when you stay off the drink.

....you start noticing and worrying about your mistakes LoL!

Obvious now you say but didn't look too bad before. Looks good. I'd probably break something on the mast or an exhaust stack than knock the logo.

Rich

Taranis · « **Reply #669 on:** April 22, 2021, 07:13:06 am »

Day six, what will I spot today

That blue is Tamiya French Blue, the same I used on my Riva Aquarama that would not set fully even though on Tamiya primer.

Nordlys · « **Reply #670 on:** April 22, 2021, 05:47:16 pm »

With that very even, smooth finish you've obtained on the Hull of this model, I'm wondering how you achieve this. Is it Milliput putty that you use and how many times do you go over the Hull painting and filling in blemishes?
I'm on my third fill and paint cycle but still seeing some unevenness. I am using P38. I'm not looking for perfection as my fibre glassing stage was far from smooth!
Just wondered how much time you spent on your Hull which did look very professional.

Thank you,
Nordlys

Taranis · « **Reply #671 on:** April 22, 2021, 05:49:17 pm »

I didn't do anything that was planned today, mother needed help which cancelled any possibility of sailing. So I've just got some fresh primer on to end the day. A bit more fettling and I can lacquer inboard surfaces and start working towards the green

Taranis · « **Reply #672 on:** April 22, 2021, 05:51:39 pm »

Quote from: Nordlys on April 22, 2021, 05:47:16 pm

With that very even, smooth finish you've obtained on the Hull of this model, I'm wondering how you achieve this. Is it Milliput putty that you use and how many times do you go over the Hull painting and filling in blemishes?
I'm on my third fill and paint cycle but still seeing some unevenness. I am using P38. I'm not looking for perfection as my fibre glassing stage was far from smooth!
Just wondered how much time you spent on your Hull which did look very professional.

Thank you,
Nordlys

If you see the early pages in the blog the hull is supplied very smooth to start with.

Nordlys · « **Reply #673 on:** April 22, 2021, 06:04:48 pm »

OK, thanks . Explains it all. Do you use Millipt though for uneveness?
N

Taranis · « **Reply #674 on:** April 22, 2021, 06:06:15 pm »

No it's too hard, I use a car body filler.

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