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[radiojoe]

Sorry to hear about your accident Dave I wish you a speedy recovery though with the need for an opp I guess it won't be that quick, so take it easy mate.


Joe.

[frogman3]

HI Dave hope you are feelin better after your fall  an hope you made it with your grand kids to disney an any pics on your lastest build ?
ATB
chris an jen 

[T888]

Hi Chris,


Had my op last Saturday and recovery is expected to take min six weeks. I’m only now able to walk a short distance with crutches.


I’ve not been able to access my workshop to do any sort of modelling. Very frustrating and bored at this time.


Still hoping to be able to travel to Disney.

[Martin (Admin)]

All the best with your recover T888!   

[T888]

Thanks Martin 

[Shipmate60]

Get well soon Dave.


Bob

[tonyH]

Sorry to hear about the calamity Dave but we'll try to keep you entertained in a suitable manner Tony

[SteamboatPhil]

Rest up Dave, and you could always use the time to plan the next project.
Always difficult as after my heart attack 2 years ago I was banned from the  workshop for 2 months, Haha I learned the art of plastic kits on the kitchen table.....OK a few problems with the good lady, but then I got my granddaughter involved and all was well.......well apart from a few paint marks.....

[T888]

Thanks Bob, Tony and Phil for your support 


Phil if had to stay out of my workshop for 2 months I’d would have gone    its bad enough having to keep out over the last few weeks.

[Shipmate60]

Dave,
If you ever want a chat you have my nunber, don't be shy.


Bob

[T888]

Thanks for that Bob,

[T888]

Gents Hi,I asked today if my wife could take some photos of my Type 26 hull as supplied by John at Scalewarships. It was then put back in to the workshop and locked away (and She has the Key)until my knee is fixed.

[ballastanksian]

I'm pleased to hear that you had your op David. I wish you a speedy return to the modelling cave and some fun. Obviously I hope the trip to Disneyland will go ahead and your Grandchildren will have the time of their lives.

[T888]

Hi Ian,


Thanks you for your post, yes we are all hopping I can get fit for the holiday.

[T888]

Hi Gents,


I’m back, my knee I’ve been told will take 6 to 9 months of physio rehab to get back to full use, but can get back to working in the workshop know, but can’t drive for another 4 weeks.


So today I start on making HMS Belfast stand, this will keep the hull level and square, which will allow me to trim the sides down. The base still requires trim to size and a protect water proof coating.
I’ve also ordered a couple o meters of 12mm brass tube and 12mm bronze round bar so I’ll have all the material to make the prop shaft , “A” bearing and frames. As for the shafts I have stock of 4,5,&8 mm 316 SS rod.
Once I’ve confirmed the size I’ll use which SS rod is the best.

[frogman3]

HI Dave glad to hear you are on the mend after your op an hope you all get to disney  ok an have a nice time an you take it easy my freind an im gettin worried as its only 9 days to go for tigers launch oh i'll be brickin it with worry an i only hope i can get her an all the s/s in the car so on the sat before the day i will be tryin it all out how best to get everthing in the car an a freind who was comin to vid her to put on utube died about 2 wks ago very sad as he was not that old so another freind up the pond is goin to vid her for utube so just got to hope thing go ok on the day
ATB TO YOU SIR an your family
chrisb an jen 

[T888]

Hi Chris,


We got back from Disney Sunday, just getting over the Jet lag, but we had a great time.


Sorry to hear about your friend. Wishing you all the luck with Tigers sea trails




For all a photo of the model stands supports that I use.

[T888]

Started on the running gear and under water details. But as there are no drawings available I’ve use photos to try and get the info I require.


Anyway the photos are of the beginning of making the master fitting of the rudder which will be used to take a mould from, the master is made from laminating three 2mm plaster card the sanded to shape.

[frogman3]

THANKS Dave an yes so sad about my freind but thats life isnt it an yes only a few days till sunday for tiger hope things go ok
atb
chrisb

[T888]

Hi All,


Had to replace my lathe last week as the old one brunt out it speed control box, so went shopping at Axminster tools and got a new one at 20% off.


So to day I’ve started on the prop shafts and completed the stern tubes and plan to do the rest over the next few days.

[T888]

It’s been a bit hot in the workshop, so I’ve been studying my photo library so I started on the “A” frame legs location, stern tube and rudders locations.


Need to give it a few days to recheck my assumption, before I make the cuts, as they say measure twice cut once in this case check, check, check and then check 

[frogman3]

LOOKIN GOOD Dave yes you got to be sure you are right before you cut as if its wrong can mean a heck of a lot more work
 
chrisb

[ballastanksian]

I love buying tools :) It gives you an enormous feeling of well being (though the wallet can hate you!)


I look forward to more progress reports 

[T888]

Hi Ian,




I can’t complain about having to replace the lathe as it’s give good service and I may have been a bit hard on it.


The wallet will recover 

[T888]

Update on my build so far,
I’ve started to frame the inside of the hull and installing the flight deck and an access. I’ve also being given some of ScaleWarship 3D printed prop type of stern mooring pods. I’ll fit them but may not use them on the final model.