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  • 28 January 2012 at 23:55 #33207
    Terence Gregory
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      Hi
      I started building this tug last summer but due to work it slowed down, I have just got the steam plant in the hull working on the water (no decking). Has anyone built this model and how did you get over the holes with the anchor holes. Also what is the best way of fixing the cast metal part to each other and the fibre glass.
       
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      Terry
       
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      28 January 2012 at 23:55 #7307
      Terence Gregory
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        29 January 2012 at 10:24 #33211
        Colin Bishop
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          Hi Terence,

          Welcome to the Forum.

          I did the original review of Imara for Model Boats magazine and can send you a scanned copy to the email address you registered on here with if you wish.

           

          With regard to fittings, many people use superglue but it is not always that impact resistant. I would advise using 5 minute epoxy resin adhesive for most purposes. I also tend to drill a small hole into the base of the fitting and glue in a small peg or length of metal rod which is then fitted into a corresponding hole in the surface to which it is attached. That way you have both mechanical and glue strength and much less risk of the fitting being knocked off.

           

          I’m not sure what you mean about the ‘anchor holes’. If you are referring to hawse pipes then it’s just a case of waiting until the foredeck is on and then drilling holes in the deck to correspond with where the chain comes up onto the windlass. Then simply connect the holes in the deck with the ones on the hull with suitable tubing faired off to fit flush at each end. Aluminium tube is probably best as it is easiest to file down.

           

          We would like to see some photos of your steam setup if you have any.

           

          Colin
          29 January 2012 at 23:36 #33219
          Terence Gregory
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            Hello Colin
            Thank you for the information and adivice, i will upload some pictures of the steam plant. its two Graham twin cylinders, with a cheddar steam plant.
             
            Thank you
             
            Terry
            1 February 2012 at 11:00 #33236
            Terence Gregory
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              Hello Coliln
              I have uploaded some photo to the site, if you want any more details please ask. if you could send the original review to my NTL account it would be appriciated.
               
              thank you
               
              Terry
              1 February 2012 at 15:37 #33237
              Colin Bishop
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                Hi Terence,
                 
                Many thanks for the photos, that is a very impressive installation which I’m sure a lot of people will find interesting.
                 
                I have emailed you the original review.
                 
                Colin
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