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5 June 2009 at 13:53 #21279
i love boating :)
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@iloveboating
hi there i am just asking for help on getting plans and for info on different wood for different types of boats.

so if anyone has a website that gives free plans or anything then please could you let me know

best regards

luke
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5 June 2009 at 13:53 #5990
i love boating :)
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@iloveboating
i just came to ask for some help on materials and things like that (tools wood glue so on )
5 June 2009 at 15:01 #21280
Steve Jacques
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I have aquired a model of Vic Smeeds Moonglow cabin cruiser and I am in the process of restoring her .Can any one tell me what scale she is .She is the same size as in the original plans.Has anybody got any photos of a finished model .

regards

steve

Edited By Steve Jacques on 06/06/2009 13:26:08
5 June 2009 at 16:07 #21281
Paul T
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@pault84577
Hello Luke

There are lots of designs on http://www.the-blueprints.com/ they are only outlines and not true plans but will give you a taste of different types of craft.

If you know what type of boat do you want to build then let us know as one of our membership might just have a plan that you could borrow.

We will be able to help with material and tool choices once we know which model you wish to build.

Our membership covers a wide base in model types from warships and lifeboats to tugs and speedboats, we even have paddle steamers and yachts……..and if you want to build something odd then Ashley is your man.

Paul
5 June 2009 at 17:14 #21282
i love boating :)
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@iloveboating
paul,

i actually meant a criss craft *or* a cargo ship not *for*

and i just wanted to get an idea of the main wood because at the moment i am using balsa and it snaps all the time

thanks

Edited By i love boating 🙂 on 05/06/2009 17:23:18
5 June 2009 at 17:26 #21284
Paul T
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@pault84577
Luke

Have a look at my postings “Barrel Back” and Phil’s postings “another Barrel Back” these models are based upon a 1930s Chris Craft and if you fancy having a go at building it I will email the plans to you…just tell me how big you want the finished model to be and I will adjust the scale before sending it to you.

I will have a look through my plans for a cargo ship.

Instead of balsa try 1.5mm or 3mm birch faced plywood as its a lot stronger than balsa.

Once you decide what you want to build we will talk you through how to build it and what materials you will need.

Paul

Edited By The Fat Controller on 05/06/2009 17:29:24
5 June 2009 at 17:29 #21285
i love boating :)
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@iloveboating
thanks very much paul thats a real help

and i would like to make a chriss craft about 1-2 foot long

and thanks for the advice on the plywood birch thingy

just one more thing

where would i get that from ?

thanks

luke
5 June 2009 at 17:39 #21286
Paul T
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@pault84577
Luke

You can get 3mm ply from B&Q and 1.5mm from model outlets on the interweb,

As a youngster (many many years ago) I used to visit local timber yards and ask for offcuts I managed to build many models without having to buy any wood at all.

I will work the scale on the drawing to as near to 600mm as looks right but give me a little time to sort it out as I am in the process of changing computers and need to load all the CAD software….do you understand CAD and DXF if so I could send the drawings as they are and you could make the changes.

Paul

oh….and fill in your public profile page so that we can know some more about you.

Edited By The Fat Controller on 05/06/2009 17:58:47
5 June 2009 at 22:49 #21291
neil hp
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@neilhp
well done young fellow, it’s always good to have some young blood in the hobby.

you will find that if you ask your CDT Teacher at school for some helpfull tips on what paul is sending you, he should, if he’s a good teacher, be able to help as well.
6 June 2009 at 09:17 #21308
i love boating :)
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@iloveboating
yea i have already tried but all they know about making things is well… not much

thanks luke
6 June 2009 at 12:43 #21316
Paul T
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@pault84577
What a sad comment on teaching in todays schools….isn’t there a phrase about “from the mouth of babes”

Don’t worry Luke we will talk you through every stage of the build including, if you wish, how the design was put together.

Meanwhile on a more everyday subject, my new computer has decided not to talk to my old one and so I am stuck mid way between data transfer……..so the drawings make take a little longer to get to you………the first thing I will have to do is remove the axe from the new machine!

As one of the first things that we will need to sort out is tools you had better list what hand and power tools you have access to and what, if any, experience do you have of using them?

Paul
6 June 2009 at 14:58 #21320
neil hp
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@neilhp
i thought that too, paul, and for once was speachless, and to which i remain, excepting to say, in my day as a cdt teacher, if a boy or girl came to me with a craft problem i would bust a gut to help and encourage them. say no more,
7 June 2009 at 11:50 #21349
Paul T
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@pault84577
Luke

I have rescaled most of the drawings to suit a model length of 600mm and have saved them as PDF files so you will be able to view them on Adobe and print them on a standard A4 printer without having to go through a CAD programme.

All the templates are the correct size for the model so it should make you work a little easier.

If you PM me with your email address I will send them to you.

Paul

nb: Jane has just reminded me that you might not know what PDF files are or what Adobe is so you will have to let me know and we can sort it out from there.
7 June 2009 at 18:28 #21355
Paul T
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@pault84577
Luke

All of the drawings have been sent to your email, have a good look at them and ask about anything that you dont understand.

The next stage is to decide what material you want to make the frame out of, I would suggest 6mm ply but you might have a better choice.

Paul
7 June 2009 at 20:14 #21356
Dr John Booth
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Paul

It might help Luke if you wrote out some kind of crib sheet showing how the barrel back goes together.

Its TT week over here and the island is full of bikers.

John
8 June 2009 at 06:58 #21361
Paul T
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@pault84577
John

I have already started to write up a basic set of instructions & tips for building the barrel back, the first section of which I have already emailed to Luke.

If anyone else wants to see them I would be happy to forward them by email.

I enjoyed watching the TT when I was over there but dont I miss Mad Sunday.

Paul
18 December 2014 at 14:14 #54426
Umut Korkmaz
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@umutkorkmaz92414
Hello Paul,

I am a new member, from İstanbul-Turkey, an amateur modell maker. Greetings to eveyone…

I am planning to construct an R/C Chris Craft model.

could you please send me the plans as well. I will cut the materials in CNC, therefore a CAD drawing would be perfect if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Umut ([email protected], [email protected])

Edited By Umut Korkmaz on 18/12/2014 14:15:03

Edited By Umut Korkmaz on 18/12/2014 14:15:29
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