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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #100 on: November 22, 2020, 10:20:57 pm »

Nice work there Mike, looks really good  :-)) 


Looking forward to seeing the finished article, a nice variation on the Fairey hull.
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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #101 on: December 18, 2020, 04:26:32 pm »

Good Afternoon.


Progress on the Flybridge, just in it's rough embryonic stage at the moment, but gives some idea what it will look like.

The construction of the main body is by shaping round a 6mm ply bottom jig and for ease of bending and lightness I used the sandwich method consisting of 3 layers, the inner and outer layers are of 2mm lite ply with a 3mm balsa centre core. The jig was cut away after the laminating glue had set.
I also used the balsa middle layer to make it easier to route out the slot for the wind/spray deflector, which will be tinted after final shaping.

After making the steering wheel, which will be painted later, I have started on the twin lever throttle lever assy based on the Morse pattern. I don't know yet as to the instrument arrangement as that will be dictated by the throttle position next to the wheel.

Some pictures.

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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #102 on: December 20, 2020, 11:06:09 am »

Morning Mike


Good to see the build progress, the curve on that flybridge structure looks very good.


Hope alls well with you.
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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #103 on: December 21, 2020, 02:53:42 pm »

Morning Mike


Good to see the build progress, the curve on that flybridge structure looks very good.


Hope alls well with you.
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Thanks for the reply David.


My Op. keeps being cancelled due to CV19, understandable I suppose, there must be thousands of people in the same boat.


Re the Flybridge, much more work to do to it yet, it will get better tho' and the bending was an absolute pig to get right.


Here is a photo of the Morse type engine controller, quite pleased with it and looks o.k from a distance. ;)


Another photo of some assorted dial faces printed on A4 glossy paper, if you,would like a copy just let me know and I'll email you one.


Keep well, you and yours.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #104 on: December 21, 2020, 05:28:49 pm »

Hi Mike


Well I recognise the Morse Teleflex unit from a previous life, looks appropriate and in good proportion to me.


Thanks for the offer of the instrument panels, great timing as I had in mind to start looking at the Aquarama dash detail.  So yes please, would you send a PDF..?


And the delay...  Well just hoping it's manageable and gives you building time...


Best regards
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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #105 on: March 30, 2021, 06:43:05 pm »

Finally managed to get some work done.


I am working on the cabin and it's furniture and fitting. Most of which have had 2 coats of white primer, with a couple of pieces the the final gloss coat which is Old English White, à la Morris Minor.

Some pictures, unfortunately one is a little
blurred. The last 2 on a seperate post.

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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #106 on: March 30, 2021, 06:45:14 pm »

Last 2 pictures.



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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #107 on: March 30, 2021, 10:34:53 pm »

Tidy job there Mike. Loving the detail.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #108 on: March 31, 2021, 12:07:53 am »

Thanks for that Will.


Not much more work will be done for a while due to the weather improving so that I can get back to the big Riva .


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #109 on: March 31, 2021, 12:21:16 am »

These things take time. Both are going to be very nice when finished.
I'm (very!) slowly working my way through mine, whilst trying not to buy any more, yet.



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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #110 on: April 26, 2021, 05:01:39 pm »

Some pictures of the progress made so far on the S/Fisherman, put on hold now as I need to start work on finishing the Biggish Aquarama.


Most of the work has been done inside the cabin, which I'm reasonably happy with so far.


When starting this build I was determined not to spend any money on it and just use up the stuff that I already had in the shed, with the exception of carbon fibre and a few bearings. The donor kit that I received as a gift has not furnished me with very many usable parts, particularly the wood which was dreadful.


I haven't fathomed out how to insert descriptive text between each picture so picture number with description first then pictures.


2287 and 2296 show the jig for making the cabin floor/hatches, not quite finished yet.
2288 my unusually tidy work bench.
2280/81 is the table assembly.


The rest of the pictures show that my very messy W/Bench can produce some half tidy results.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #111 on: April 26, 2021, 05:39:18 pm »

Superb.  :-))  Is the table leg made from scratch by you? Looks great. What do you use for the dial surrounds?
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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #112 on: April 26, 2021, 06:43:24 pm »

Hi Stew.


I made the table pedistal on my little lathe and the Brass dash dials were some that I already had, bought from Model Boat Bits,( best place as they don't charge for postage).
I would have liked to have them Chrome plated but the cost of decent hard chroming these days quite prohibiting. I did try spraying them satin black which looked quite good but it was far too easy to scratch, despite using a acid etching primer. So I settled for the Brass.
The actual dial faces were printed from my  PC into glossy photo paper.


If you want some let me have your email address and I'll send you  an A4 sheet of mixed designs and sizes.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #113 on: April 26, 2021, 07:33:36 pm »

Nice. Perhaps one day I might have a little lathe etc. Looks great.


I’ve seen Stan using some very Chrome looking paint on his Grand Banks that may work?


Yes please to the dials. I’ll send you a pm.


Cheers!
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« Reply #114 on: April 30, 2021, 04:09:42 pm »

and the Brass dash dials were some that I already had, bought from Model Boat Bits,( best place as they don't charge for postage).

I’ve found brass portholes that look like they would do the trick on MBB? Are these what you used? If not they might work...


https://www.modelboatbits.com/PORTHOLES-WITHOUT-FLANGE


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« Reply #115 on: April 30, 2021, 04:52:18 pm »

Hi Stew.


Yes, those are they.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #116 on: August 06, 2021, 04:43:36 pm »

A little more work recently, mostly on the inside.


Upholstery all but complete along with the Dash and it hasn't turned out too bad, also engine control's finished but still need the 2 ignition/ engine starters which I haven't yet fathomed. The size of the Range has been reduced slightly.


Some pictures.


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« Reply #117 on: August 06, 2021, 05:19:29 pm »

Excellent and detailed work Mike, the upholstery is looking exceptional.


I'm busy with work at the moment so have not made as much progress as I'd like on my Aquarama in past weeks...


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #118 on: August 06, 2021, 06:26:54 pm »

Excellent and detailed work Mike, the upholstery is looking exceptional.


I'm busy with work at the moment so have not made as much progress as I'd like on my Aquarama in past weeks...


David.
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Thanks for that David, I really appreciate and value your opinion, although, with hindsight I think it could have been better, but it will have to do.


Unfortunately, I only get about 2 or 3 hrs. per week building time now and it seems that by the time I remember where I last left off most of the time has gone.


Hence, that is the reason for the lack of progress on both hulls.


Mike.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #119 on: August 06, 2021, 07:32:23 pm »

Nice work Mike - and really good progress considering your reduced hours!
 
Well done!


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« Reply #120 on: October 18, 2021, 07:55:07 pm »

At last a little more work on the boat.


Flying bridge painted and permanently fitted, but still some more to be done there, also, the Rx fitted with the 2 antennae correctly aligned. along with 2 fans that are controlled from the Tx.  The pictures show all so far.


I need to glaze the cabin next using 1mm TPEG and fit the F/Bridge spray deflector, just waiting for the tint film to arrive. I would have liked a subtle Blue but can't find any so have gone for 70% smoked, should be o.k. PTEG is very easy to use as it's very flexible and and easy to cut, no need for heating to shape.


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #121 on: October 18, 2021, 08:58:04 pm »

Very nice Mike - welcome back  :-))
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« Reply #122 on: October 18, 2021, 09:38:26 pm »

Something about the lines of that makes it really quite attractive, that and the quality of the fit out and finish!


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #123 on: October 18, 2021, 10:46:49 pm »

Thanks for that Rich.


At first I began to doubt it's looks but now that it's progressing I'm beginning to like it.
The pictures show it as very White but it is in fact a light Cream, not so much "in you face" in natural light.
The hull sides down to the chine will be an unusual colour, but I think it will be good with double Black boot topping which will be reproduced around the bottom of the flying bridge.
That should calm down the expance of the Cream, hopefully  :-) .


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Re: Fairey Huntsman aft cabin becomes a Sports Fisherman
« Reply #124 on: October 19, 2021, 07:46:02 am »

Looks fantastic!
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