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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #100 on: July 28, 2021, 09:41:54 pm »

Bit more work on Danny Boy tonight : fore mast shrouds tied off to painted cleats, mizzen mast shrouds put on with deadeyes. Not managed to get those lined up and as neat as I wanted, but first attempt at doing anything like this.  Initially I cut the rigging cord too short and had to re-do them which is why the ends aren’t quite as neat as they should be.  Never mind, all part of the learning experience!


Planning a visit to Great Yarmouth and hoping to get some photos of Lydia Eve there.  Should have done that before starting this build, but it will be interesting to see now and compare against Danny Boy.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #101 on: July 29, 2021, 10:06:18 am »

Excellent result well done with this build.  Would you like to build my next carrier ? 


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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #102 on: July 29, 2021, 10:32:22 am »

Excellent result well done with this build.  Would you like to build my next carrier ? 


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Thank you Stan, very kind words!  Think I need a bit more practice to get to your level, but as you say, it is amazing what is possible and can be achieved.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #103 on: August 13, 2021, 05:10:52 pm »

Danny Boy gradually starting to look the part. The “To Do” list is getting shorter but I still think it’s quite a few weeks or even a couple of months away. Maybe models are never really complete and are just varying degrees of being finished?  Still great fun though!
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #104 on: August 18, 2021, 09:43:14 pm »

Decided to work on the Ship’s Boat next before doing the boom and gaff on the mizzen mast so that I’m not having to avoid knocking things when putting the boat on its chocks.  Still got a few more bits to do but pleased at how it’s coming on so far.


Decided to paint the ship’s boat white as per the one on the Lydia Eva which I saw at Great Yarmouth last weekend😀. It was interesting to see just how curved the Lydia Eva’s deck is - and I thought Danny Boy was curved!
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #105 on: September 06, 2021, 07:15:30 pm »


After a bit of a break due to holidays (back on board the narrowboat😀) and work, finally back with Danny Boy tonight.  Made a start with the lettering and port rail.  I’ll leave touching up the paint until I’ve done the starboard rail so I can do it all in one go.


Starboard and stern lettering still to complete but that will be another night’s work.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #106 on: September 06, 2021, 07:57:30 pm »

Stunning boat, really impressive
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #107 on: September 06, 2021, 08:12:36 pm »

Stunning boat, really impressive


Thank you!  It’s a lovely boat to build.
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« Reply #108 on: September 08, 2021, 07:12:46 pm »

Danny Boy’s builder’s ladder part way through construction - handy for the sign writer😉
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #109 on: September 12, 2021, 12:24:13 pm »


Danny Boy ballasting round 3 in the test tank. 


I was starting to wonder whether the initial ballasting was still ok now that I’ve almost completed the build.  I found it was a little to stern heavy and listing slightly to port (the SLA is on its side and the lighter, terminal side is on the starboard which explains some of the list. 


I ended up removing a bit of stern ballast and shifting one of the ballast weight from port to starboard by the motor.  Ended up much better now, rudder just below water level, and no longer listing.  As a bonus the water level is now pretty much on the painted waterline all the way around the hull, so my initial marking wasn’t too far out.


One thing I did realise during this process is just how delicate some of the parts are.  I ended up knocking off a couple of the rail stanchions and the stove chimney on the superstructure 😢. Luckily I was able to repair everything and need just a bit of touch up painting to get it sorted. 


Normally the superstructure will only need removing for battery replacement, prop shaft servicing, etc. so not all the time.  The main hatch removes for access to the main switches which can be done without disturbing much on the boat.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #110 on: September 12, 2021, 08:09:56 pm »


One thing I did realise during this process is just how delicate some of the parts are.  I ended up knocking off a couple of the rail stanchions and the stove chimney on the superstructure 😢. Luckily I was able to repair everything and need just a bit of touch up painting to get it sorted. 
It can be useful to make fittings like the stove chimney plug in to allow for situations like this. On my ST Cruiser the chimney at the rear has to be removeable as it is in the way of the tow rope, I made a socket in the deck and the chimney plugs in with a section of dowel.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #111 on: September 12, 2021, 09:09:23 pm »

It can be useful to make fittings like the stove chimney plug in to allow for situations like this. On my ST Cruiser the chimney at the rear has to be removeable as it is in the way of the tow rope, I made a socket in the deck and the chimney plugs in with a section of dowel.
Jim


Good idea and I wish I had done that, especially for the mizzen mast.  If it ever does break off then I’ll re-do it as you suggest.  I had thought about allowing the fore mast to pivot as it does on the real boats, to make transporting the boat easier, but then all of the rigging would have to be removable as well so I ended up leaving it mounted as it is.
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #112 on: September 18, 2021, 12:18:39 pm »


Nearing the end of the Danny Boy build😢. Main hatch covering finally completed, sail attached just the furling and lashing of it to the boom now (having decided that raising and lowering will in the long term be asking for damage plus I don’t plan to be sailing it with the sail up anyway), then finally bit of rigging from the end of the boom to the stern eye bolts.


Guess I’d better work on a transport board and then plan the maiden voyage!
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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #113 on: September 18, 2021, 02:07:03 pm »

Well done an excellent build you should be proud of your work. Look forward to your next project.


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Re: Mountfleet Models Danny Boy (1:24 scale) Build Log
« Reply #114 on: October 24, 2021, 09:24:33 pm »

Calling Danny Boy finished now, but I expect I’ll still be fiddling with bits and pieces as time goes by!  But for now my second ever model, Danny Boy is in it’s new home on a shelf above my first model.


Got to sort out a transport trolley and carrier for in the car, then a launching cradle.  Got some ideas so shouldn’t be long to get sorted then on to Danny Boy’s maiden voyage!  Looking forward to that now!
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« Reply #115 on: October 24, 2021, 10:00:21 pm »

Wow, looks stunning
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