Topic: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman (Read 23693 times)

Stuw · « **Reply #150 on:** April 21, 2022, 07:42:39 am »

Lovely to see more progress Mike. I was interested in what paint you used for the stainless steel look. Sprayed on? What type?

ukmike · « **Reply #151 on:** April 21, 2022, 08:34:56 am »

Morning Stew.

The paint is Jenolite Original Chrome Paint..... https://jenolite.com/product/chrome-paint-aerosol-400ml/ £11.99 inc. delivery. Use very thin coats as it doesn't like heavy coats, 2 light coats are usually enough, allowing 24 hrs between coats.

It's very important to etch the metal first, Ferric Chloride for Brass or Copper or Jenolite Universal Etch Primer for Steel / Aluminium, same price.

https://jenolite.com/product/chrome-paint-aerosol-400ml/

If you have a QD store in your area then they have a version at a far less price. It's Paint Factory Colour It, almost as good as the Jenolite, same etching applies.

Hope that helps.

Mike.

Stuw · « **Reply #152 on:** April 21, 2022, 05:41:22 pm »

Thanks Mike for the info. Useful to know what people find works in all these areas.

ukmike · « **Reply #153 on:** May 02, 2022, 03:17:20 pm »

Good Afternoon.

A little more progress on the build at last. Nothing is fitted permanently, just laid in place to see how they look.

Not sure about the foredeck upholstery tho', can't decide if I like it or not.

The anchor winch is Kevlar, virtually no weight and have added 2 louvre vents for feeding the internal fans for below deck cooling.

Also, the F/Bridge spray deflector is permanently fitted and White split rubber tube added just to finish off

Some pictures.

Mike.

DJW · « **Reply #154 on:** May 03, 2022, 09:35:00 am »

Great to see the build progress Mike, lovely workmanship. The upholstery looks exceptional, that's the area I've found most challenging.

Best regards
David.

ukmike · « **Reply #155 on:** May 03, 2022, 10:07:57 am »

Good morning David.

I would ideally like to finish the hull painting but the weather is still too cold, as I have to do it outside, maybe next month !

The biggest and most difficult thing so far is the ladder system and seating for the F/Bridge, it has to be removeable along with the cabin.

I have one or two ideas, but I think there will be an awful lot of trial and error involved.

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #156 on:** June 16, 2022, 03:05:34 pm »

Still building, but at a snails pace, I only get an hour here and there if I'm lucky

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The photos show ... 58 pilot seat, 57 seat back and bottom, 59 seat roughly in place but legs not made yet so block of wood used as to show eventual height.
60 ProgressonStb.handrail 61 Main ladder in place but steps not fitted in place yet. 62 Progress on inner handrail, lots of bending and re-enforcing yet.

I haven't worked out how to fix the wooden steps permanently place yet as all of the brass work will be painted Stainless Steel effect and may get marked, which I don't want of course, any ideas most welcome.

Mike

Stuw · « **Reply #157 on:** June 17, 2022, 03:25:30 pm »

Looks great. No need to rush.

ukmike · « **Reply #158 on:** June 17, 2022, 03:45:31 pm »

Thanks Stew.

Will get to the end eventually, (hopefully).

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #159 on:** July 10, 2022, 02:26:45 pm »

A little more progress at last.

Photo's showing the completion of the F/B metal work and Helmsman seat etc. The F/B can be lifted off in one unit in seconds, with the ladder being removable following the F/B

The ladder mock-up has a little more work to be done but the metal stainless effect painted uprights are still hardening hence the scrap Brass.

I will probably make a Valise type life raft that will fit behind the seat and maybe a locker or two.

Mike.

DJW · « **Reply #160 on:** July 11, 2022, 10:01:50 am »

Morning Mike

Truly superb detailing..! Loving the grab rails and their end fittings.

Will it see the water this summer..?

Best regards
David.

ukmike · « **Reply #161 on:** July 11, 2022, 10:41:03 am »

Hi David.

Thanks for the kind remarks, much appreciated.

I have an awful lot more work to do before it goes in the water as the hull sides and bottom are only primed awaiting the colours, also, several other bits and bobs to make.

It will be put in the bath first just to make sure that it's watertight and where to set the waterline and at my building pace that will be quite a while.

Alas, I don't think this year.

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #162 on:** July 11, 2022, 04:24:34 pm »

Removable ladder almost complete now, only needs the treads matt varnishing.

To fit the Flying Bridge including the ladder, only takes less than a minute.

Achieved by the removal of 2 M1.5 x 7 c/s screws only. The reverse to fit.

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #163 on:** July 26, 2022, 09:19:20 am »

Hi.

Flying Bridge is finished now but I couldn't make a Valise type life raft bag, unfortunately way beyond my capabilities, so, it's now a canister type.
Next job is the final painting of the hull and fitting of the fendering, just waiting for good weather, temperature is fine but I need a calm day as the painting will be done outside.

Some photo's

Mike.

Stuw · « **Reply #164 on:** July 27, 2022, 11:44:06 am »

Looks fantastic!

ukmike · « **Reply #165 on:** August 21, 2022, 07:18:46 pm »

A few pictures showing the progress so far.

Our young grand children chose the hull colour which had to be the same as their pet Lizard, (Remi), who is bright Green.

I promised them that I would, so here it is !!

I think about 10% more should have it finished.

Mike.

Stuw · « **Reply #166 on:** August 22, 2022, 09:52:13 pm »

Lizard green! Seems to work. Did you make those exhaust nozzles yourself from scratch? Like the look of them.

ukmike · « **Reply #167 on:** August 22, 2022, 11:38:14 pm »

Good evening Stew.

I made the exhausts with 10.5mm dia. S/S tube which I already had and blanked the inboard end then fitted a nipple in the end at an angle so that the water hit the tube
wall rather than have a jet of water squirting from the tube like water pistol jet.
The 2 flanges are made from Brass washers shaped and drilled 5 equidistant holes for fixing.

Mike.

DJW · « **Reply #168 on:** August 23, 2022, 04:49:49 pm »

Very handsome looking boat Mike, and I like the green too.

Best regards
David.

ukmike · « **Reply #169 on:** August 23, 2022, 08:52:29 pm »

Evening David.

I fully expected that it wouldn't be very well received here. I must admit to being surprised.

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #170 on:** September 07, 2022, 03:10:40 pm »

The model is now finished, apart for some graphics on the transom and hull sides which will add an once or two.

The all up weight including batteries is 6.7 Kg (12.34 lbs). Quite pleased with that.

L0A 1.25 mtrs (49.2inches).

Beam 0.38 mtrs (15 inches)

I don't envisage any more builds at this time, unfortunately.

Some pictures

Mike.

DJW · « **Reply #171 on:** September 07, 2022, 03:52:45 pm »

Its a lovely build, a beautiful piece of work Mike, when will you get it out on the water..? It's going to be pretty impressive at that size.

Best regards
David.

ChrisF · « **Reply #172 on:** September 07, 2022, 06:10:27 pm »

I echo David's comments. First class build as usual.

Are you going to keep this one!

Chris

ukmike · « **Reply #173 on:** September 07, 2022, 09:42:17 pm »

Thanks for that David.

I'll complete the graphics shortly then take it down to our little pond to try it.

Chris.

If all goes well at the pond then it will be packed away as I have little interest in sailing my models.

Mike.

ukmike · « **Reply #174 on:** April 30, 2023, 02:59:13 pm »

At last, the build is finally finished following a little more additions.
I'm quite pleased with the result, didn't think I would be.
Just need a suitable lake or large pond to try it, as the one we have in Gorleston is not suitable.

Some photo's.

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