Topic: Andy’s, nothing like a Stevn's arctic build! (Read 116711 times)

tassie48 · « **Reply #725 on:** June 02, 2021, 12:03:57 am »

Andy just amazing looking good great build tassie48

Ruud109 · « **Reply #726 on:** June 02, 2021, 09:12:25 am »

Spectacular model building on this one Andy, the details are absolutely stunning!

Taranis · « **Reply #727 on:** June 02, 2021, 09:49:04 am »

Thank you both.
I’m fitting the rest of the fenders this morning.
There’s some more masking up to do for little paint jobs but I’ll wait a few days before putting masking tape on new paint.
There are lots of small details still to make, 7 more lifering mounts for example and possibly windscreen wipers.
I’m thinking of calling her Envy I think it would be funny on the green

I’m edging towards sailing her at Balne Moor this Sunday if life don’t get in the way

Taranis · « **Reply #728 on:** June 02, 2021, 10:49:37 am »

Going for dinner at the now extremely huge Tong garden centre. So I've had to get on with it this morning.
Side and stern quarter fenders being attached. These are from MMM and were not used on my Portgarth but suit this build perfect.

The towing lead got another coat of paint and finally fitted.

Stan · « **Reply #729 on:** June 02, 2021, 12:43:15 pm »

HI Andy good to see you are using Stixall.

Stan.

hama · « **Reply #730 on:** June 02, 2021, 05:32:25 pm »

Wow!!

You are an absolute master builder.

Hama

Taranis · « **Reply #731 on:** June 02, 2021, 05:42:28 pm »

Well thank you Hama. It is for sure a terrific subject that Brian (Chipchase) chose and it was immediately most desirable on first seeing it.
I'm happy that you think I've done it justice

I've done many things through this build for the first time and have no bad memories of disaster.

Still plenty to do depending on how much 5 % equates to, she's pretty big so I can probably get away with starting on painting the Shannon.

Also if my friend at OceanWorks hadn't come up with the drives it would probably still be gathering dust

Taranis · « **Reply #732 on:** June 02, 2021, 07:41:42 pm »

Bits to finish
The lower half of these stairs need painting red oxide before fitting the railings.

These vent recesses also red oxide but I could get away with leaving them white.

I'm in a knot with the UJ but will fix it.

Non of the porthole glazing fits because of the paint.
The rib needs finishing
etc etc etc

Barras · « **Reply #733 on:** June 03, 2021, 10:58:36 am »

Looks excellent, well 95%

chipchase · « **Reply #734 on:** June 03, 2021, 04:49:29 pm »

Well done Andy, she's looking good, hope your sail goes well lots of photos of her on the water

I haven't been doing anything on the models over the last couple of months but you never know one day.

Taranis · « **Reply #735 on:** June 03, 2021, 05:22:37 pm »

Thanks

96%

flags fitted.

Taranis · « **Reply #736 on:** June 03, 2021, 10:48:40 pm »

I’ve managed to fit the glazing to all the portholes.
I had to file the edge of each to allow for the paint.

I meant to add that I weighed the superstructure to find it much less than I’d anticipated at 2.5kg 👌 without the RIB and crane.

CarlC · « **Reply #737 on:** June 04, 2021, 12:58:21 pm »

I am just in awe, what a stunning looking boat.

Howard · « **Reply #738 on:** June 04, 2021, 01:20:56 pm »

Stunning Andy your up there with you best.
Regards Howard.

Taranis · « **Reply #739 on:** June 04, 2021, 05:08:19 pm »

Thank you

Ballast check

Batteries plus 1.8kg of lead.

Taranis · « **Reply #740 on:** June 05, 2021, 03:36:58 pm »

I wasn't looking forwards to this but it proved to be no problem.

Taranis · « **Reply #741 on:** June 05, 2021, 08:48:14 pm »

The receiver switch.

Just a nice picture

Taranis · « **Reply #742 on:** June 06, 2021, 05:36:34 pm »

Balne Moor was a good exercise today.
I was concerned that water might come up the anchor chain ways but this was not a problem.
So little rpm is needed due to the propeller sizes 86mm
I have 180 deg steering and others suggested 360 but in practice I don't need either as tank steering does all the manoeuvring keeping it simple.
Certainly I think 360 is a waste of time and unnecessary.

Firstly video is limited as its impossible to operate and film with only two hands.

I'm grateful for the gear noise as it's clear to hear when you're not in neutral
https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-JQZS8J8/A

https://techno.smugmug.com/Stevns-Arctic/i-rHD8dCC/A

It was obvious that ESC cooling was not needed. (60 amp units but only drawing 20 amp full power so not even warm)

Mark T · « **Reply #743 on:** June 06, 2021, 06:10:33 pm »

Probably the best tug I've ever seen - fantastic build

Taranis · « **Reply #744 on:** June 06, 2021, 06:50:34 pm »

Quote from: Mark T on June 06, 2021, 06:10:33 pm

Probably the best tug I've ever seen - fantastic build

Thanks but probably

I'm glad you said that because there are very many fantastic tugs around the world. This is where Facebook is so useful and the translation is pretty good

I'm envious of so many builds across Europe

EDIT I've added video links in the previous post as not all browsers can see an image.

Taranis · « **Reply #745 on:** June 07, 2021, 09:54:53 am »

My radio controls. Self explanatory.

side pot for bow thruster.

CarlC · « **Reply #746 on:** June 07, 2021, 10:00:10 am »

Superb build and I love the sound as it runs, sounds really heavy duty and right for the tug.

Taranis · « **Reply #747 on:** June 07, 2021, 10:02:53 am »

Quote from: CarlC on June 07, 2021, 10:00:10 am

Superb build and I love the sound as it runs, sounds really heavy duty and right for the tug.

Thank you Carl and I completely agree about the sound which is getting better as the gear teeth settle in.

Hande · « **Reply #748 on:** June 07, 2021, 01:21:20 pm »

amm-mazing!!! To see it in the pond running so well should make you feel a little proud at least

You have same radio as I and I'm wondering - with tank steering - what do you use the top pots for? Merely trimming or actual steering. I just
got my tank steering up and running and didn't feel a need for the pots.

edit: oh ... you have azimouth prop system ... is that it?
azimuth
I should shut up already...

Taranis · « **Reply #749 on:** June 07, 2021, 04:37:20 pm »

Yes Hande they direct thrust in any direction up to 180 degrees. Useful alongside another vessel.
In combination with bow thruster you can travel sideways.
Edit I should have pointed out that the pot knobs are not standard but oversize from eBay

Thank you

Thank you JA for this, I had to laugh

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