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16 February 2017 at 18:31 #6266
Paul T
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16 February 2017 at 18:31 #69931
Paul T
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@pault84577
Dear All

After years of building my own designs I am currently building a kit and surprisingly I'm actually enjoying it.

Its a well designed CNC cut wooden boat and in another change from my usual projects this one is only 2ft long,

I feel like I'm doing micro surgery using tiny tools and magnifying specs but at least I'm warm as I can work in the lounge.

Paul
16 February 2017 at 18:38 #69932
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
What are you building? Paul

I guess it`s a precut launch type?

Bob
16 February 2017 at 18:49 #69934
Paul T
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@pault84577
Hello Captain Bob

I'm revisiting my childhood and building a model of a boat that had a huge influence on me ….but can you guess what?

Paul
16 February 2017 at 18:53 #69935
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Noah`s Ark?

It`s joke time, boys!

Bob
16 February 2017 at 19:02 #69936
Paul T
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@pault84577
A clue

When I was 14 I had gastric flu and was off school for weeks and sometimes watched the BBC2 test card films one of which was called 'Ride the White Horses'

Can you guess?

Paul
16 February 2017 at 19:09 #69937
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
How about an Lesro Arrow speed boat?

Gotcha!……..Eh?

Bob
16 February 2017 at 21:27 #69938
ashley needham
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@ashleyneedham69188
A stable/boathouse???
16 February 2017 at 22:58 #69940
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
A wild guess here, Paul…. **LINK**

DM
17 February 2017 at 07:54 #69941
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Hurry up, Paul

We're all on pins here!

Bob
17 February 2017 at 16:33 #69943
Paul T
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@pault84577
Bob

No its not a Lesro Arrow speed boat although I can see why you are thinking along these lines.

Ashley

Not even in my most tormented dreams have I ever envisaged a floating stable but having thought about it I can see the merit of such a construction as it would be ideal for Seahorses.

Dave

As usual our gallant guru has put his finger right on it and has guessed correctly, but having looked at the photo on DMs link I don't know how I will come to terms with that dangling propshaft.

Paul

Edited By Paul T on 17/02/2017 16:36:33
17 February 2017 at 18:19 #69944
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
Paul

An excellent choice, even though I say so myself!

Ref the propshaft angle, just grit yer teeth and do it…. After all, I spent umpty-squillion quid on the propshafts for Sea Spray/Ellie to achieve your version of a compromise.

DM
17 February 2017 at 18:30 #69945
CookieOld
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@cookieold
Come Paul , I am sure you can got it down to 15 degrees and show it performs better. LOL

Best Regards Dave
17 February 2017 at 19:04 #69946
Paul T
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@pault84577
Dave

I have to admit that I am impressed with this kit as the drawings are clear with lots of supporting build photos, the wood is of good quality and very accurately cut but best of all the instructions are easily understood.

Its good to support a new and upcoming designer and I am looking forward to seeing his next project.

Cookie

The urge to reduce the propshaft angle to something more respectable is almost overwhelming but it would be rude to change another designers work. But I am thinking of changing the single prop to a twin as I have a nice pair of brushless motors in the drawer.

Paul
17 February 2017 at 23:08 #69947
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
Paul

Twin motors? Don't go there. Tried it once; still have the scars. One motor in a two foot boat is plenty. I have a spare one if you're still undecided.

Cookie

It's already 15°.

DM

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 17/02/2017 23:09:18
18 February 2017 at 06:23 #69948
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Paul

Will you post a few photo's of the build please?

Paul Thomason building a kit, is something to be relished!

Bob
18 February 2017 at 18:27 #69949
Paul T
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@pault84577
The build continues:

I am still messing about with the parts and seeing how they go together by dry fitting them, its pleasing to see that the cutouts for the joints are tight and need a very slight trim for a perfect fit.

Impressed by the quality of the timbers.

Bob I will try to take the odd photo but worried about comments from ……………

Paul
18 February 2017 at 23:54 #69950
Colin Bishop
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@colinbishop34627
Don't worry Paul – if he is horrible I shall delete him! But I don't suppose for a moment that it will be necessary.

The illustration of the completed model is an absolute gem.

Colin
19 February 2017 at 14:03 #69951
Paul T
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@pault84577
Dear All

The build goes well, I thought I had found a problem but it turns out that I was using the wrong piece of stripwood, it just goes to show that its a good idea to read the instructions properly before starting, it also shows the value of dry fitting the parts before using the glue.

Paul
19 February 2017 at 19:40 #69956
CookieOld
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@cookieold
Thanks Dave , LOL ,Paul keep up the good work .

Best Regards Dave
20 February 2017 at 14:14 #69962
Paul T
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@pault84577
Hi Dave

Trying to keep up the good work but its a bit like a bricklayer doing brain surgery…..everything is small and fragile so I have to be extra careful but the worst part is that I cant use my nail gun to secure all the bits together.

Paul
20 February 2017 at 16:27 #69964
Dave Milbourn
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@davemilbourn48782
This is my 'nail-gun' **LINK**

Works for me every time.

Dave M
20 February 2017 at 16:38 #69965
Paul T
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@pault84577
Dave

This is my nail gun

Great when there is to much spring in the stringers but no good for fiddly little models.

Paul
21 February 2017 at 15:54 #69974
Paul T
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@pault84577
A couple of progress photos for Captain Bob

Not much to see, the frame went together very well without any drama or tantrums……as they keep saying on TV. 'It does exactly what it says on the tin'.

I have deviated from the design slightly by filling the bow compartment with balsa, this isn't to overcome a design fault as it is simply my preference to fill any inaccessible compartment, either with balsa or poly-foam, to prevent the possibility of flooding, it also helps the boat bounce off the pond wall when I stuff it up.

Paul
21 February 2017 at 18:43 #69975
Bob Abell 2
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@bobabell2
Thank you, Mr Thomason

Bob
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