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chum444

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Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« on: May 31, 2021, 12:37:59 am »

Decided to do a totally different & fun project. Build some kind of a workboat from all the scrap wood, running gear, & fittings on hand. Designed roughly around a DAMEN Stan Launch. Try to minimize buying anything!
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2021, 12:06:52 pm »

Intend this to be a short post so I won’t go into detailed construction comments. Hull sides installed with wheelhouse mock-up. Deck framing & installation of running gear completed.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2021, 12:30:06 pm »

Hi chum


Like the idea of a free lance work boat look forward to more photos


Loads of rust & muck  :-))


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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2021, 04:39:55 pm »

I like it, seen a few workboats similar to your build, end of the day the hobby is what you fancy. Did something similar myself, had an old wooden Zwarte Azzie, not sure if that is how it is spelt. Cut the fore deck of and made my version of a German salvage tug with odd bits and scraps.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2021, 06:32:51 pm »

Brilliant idea, that is really what model boating is all about  :-))
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2021, 07:09:15 pm »

Some fun constructing push knee using really small scrap for the core.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2021, 12:57:17 pm »

Work on the wheelhouse.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2021, 12:04:38 am »

Hull painted & house nearing final arrangement.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2021, 05:26:25 pm »

Progress on deck & ballast certification float in test tank.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2021, 05:13:55 pm »

First time in the water. Beginning to fit bulwarks & adding some detail.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2021, 10:33:36 pm »

Adding details & back to the water.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2021, 03:39:41 pm »

Very nice. Good work.  :-))
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2021, 06:21:21 pm »

Thank you d99. Final details & graphics added. Named after my youngest grandson.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2021, 04:44:13 am »

Looks great  :-)) .


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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2021, 04:26:07 pm »

Thanks Mark.
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2021, 01:02:46 pm »

Nice boat Chum, Kits are all very well but sometimes it's very satisfying to build a working boat out of scrap and an idea  :-))


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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2021, 02:05:19 pm »

Really cool  O0
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2021, 04:32:14 pm »

Thank you Joe & Phil. It was a fun build and the boat sails well. A 53 year old DAMENstan launch was the inspiration.


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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2021, 12:54:37 am »

Here is a float photo. Looks okay but in fact was dead in the water. >>:-( Since I bench tested it prior to the club event, I’m not sure what the problem is. Will find the gremlins & vanquish them! <*<
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2021, 01:58:56 am »

Looking good......I am sure that Gremlin will soon be dealt with  <*<  .......


We see the carefully placed ballast & to compensate for the battery on the Stdb side........is it just the image colour or toning?, or is the ballast copper "xxxxx" balls as used in grit blasting?

I am sure young Mr Rhodes is suitably impressed

Derek


PS...the automatic spelling moderator   <*< ..... didn't like my word S for seira , L for lima, A for alpha and G for george...this material is the dross from the melting process of non ferrous copper ores.......
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2021, 08:12:54 am »

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PS...the automatic [/size][/font][/size]spelling moderator[/size]  [/size] didn't like my word S for seira , L for lima, A for alpha and G for george...this material is the dross from the melting process of non ferrous copper ores.......[\Quote]


    That is what is known as the S***thorpe syndrome
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Re: Using bitts & scraps for a workboat
« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2021, 12:21:59 pm »

Derek,
 The ballast is copper clad lead shot. To make it into a “ lump” I poured a wood hardener (low viscosity epoxy) over all the segments. The solvent in the hardener created the bronze appearance.
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