Mercantic gallery update
https://techno.smugmug.com/Billing-Boats-Nr-424-Mercantic/ Questions welcome.
My apologies to those interested in this model for the lack of updates but a compromise has been made
All of the parts pictured are brand new modified parts with the aid of the old asymmetrical frames
I used the port side of every bulkhead to reproduce a mirror image of each (butterfly fashion). I've also modified the internal shape of each to better accommodate any internal fixtures later.
The mahogany deck parts were a long way out in terms of shape and fit so pretty much useless and I've remade from scratch in 1.5mm ply. I've templated all my parts along the way.
Starting afresh with the keel blocks sheered off the bench after completing the framework.
As of this morning the skeleton applied with diluted finishing resin before starting to chamfer the frames
The propulsion and steering. Raboesch waterproof shaft 4mm 211mm long (can be shortened) Raboesch 35mm type A 4 blade prop. Overlander 28/36 motor. I've used this motor in three models now and it delivers perfectly with an RC car ESC . The variables are battery voltage and propeller size but it can do a wide variety of model sizes and types. Hoga tug and Riva Aquarama are using this motor for example which could not be further apart in required performance.
One of a group of photos in the gallery where I showed the frame from different angles with a nice background.
As I was making the aft deck I realised there was no provision on the plan or the instructions for the deck fittings and mast.Here I fitted two levels of 5mm ply with pre drilled pilot holes at relevant locations that can be utilised later.For reference below. Also Cornwall Models have been despatching my orders the following day recently and arriving in good time