step by step build of a semi kit lifeboat the RNLB WILLIAM STREET of Fleetwood
neil howard-pritchard | 15/06/2020 19:59:04 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | t was lovely to get out in the sun this afternoon to do some tidying and getting rid of the old growth in my bee flower planters...…... then my back and leg began hurting like hell so came inside to do some more on the TYNE...… spent the rest of the afternoon making up the two side vents attached to the aft wall of the main cabin....made from different thicknesses of plasticard. they need some trimming and detailing but will let the liquid poly set hard before doing anything stupid and have them collapse on me. …..usual trick when I start getting enthusiastic and rushing. Edited By neil howard-pritchard on 15/06/2020 20:02:30 |
neil howard-pritchard | 16/06/2020 01:31:48 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | HOOOSTEN, WE HARVE AY PROBLUM.We sure do! |
neil howard-pritchard | 16/06/2020 01:33:39 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | and so this evening I set too making a new door and surrounds from plasticard. |
Bob Abell | 16/06/2020 08:38:59 |
![]() 8956 forum posts 2824 photos | Neil...…..If you refer to my last message, it may have saved the day? I did say...….How do the crew get down below? Bob |
neil howard-pritchard | 16/06/2020 22:58:50 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | id have still had to make the smaller door bob which I did but wasn't quite satisfied with having looked at it fot a while...... and so,.,,,, went for a drive out to see the TYNE at Glasson this afternoon as I wasn't satisfied with the shape of the W/T door....couldn't get on board but was able to photograph the door from different angles giving me a clearer view of the top and bottom of the door...…..and so adjusted that by adding about 4 mm to both top and bottom of the door and then a little filler to make the curve a little less sharp.1st job. then I made the bracket and ruffle hole at the stern for hauling the boat onto the slip[when slip launched obviously.] 2nd job. my last job of the day was to cut and fit the surrounds for the slats for the engine room vents. I then cut to size some slatted pieces from a mould I made years ago.....not much remaining sadly and think I gave the mould away with all the other moulds, after building the Clyde. I then fitted the slats into the frames.
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neil howard-pritchard | 17/06/2020 23:02:00 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | I added the ducting from the cabin interior to the engine room starboard extractor/ventilator, and the mini console for the flying bridge to the E R vent, and then it was time to attack the W/T door which I was finally almost satisfied with the shape that turned out. I had decided to make it opening and so had make both parts for the hinges...…..the staples on the door, and the brackets on the cabin wall. also cut the window out after making the outer surrounds...…. |
Bob Abell | 18/06/2020 08:11:33 |
![]() 8956 forum posts 2824 photos | Hi Neil As I was panning down the page, looking at your door pictures I thought it would be nice if the door opened Got to your last picture......And there it was.....An opening door! Great minds think alike, hey? Bob |
neil howard-pritchard | 18/06/2020 21:04:50 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | Posted by Bob Abell on 18/06/2020 08:11:33:
Hi Neil As I was panning down the page, looking at your door pictures I thought it would be nice if the door opened Got to your last picture......And there it was.....An opening door! Great minds think alike, hey? Bob trying to get in as many working features as possible on this model, Bob tbh. |
neil howard-pritchard | 18/06/2020 22:08:12 |
![]() 1626 forum posts 1061 photos | the port and starboard aft bulkhead window apertures, and frames temporarily. |
Bob Abell | 19/06/2020 07:06:20 |
![]() 8956 forum posts 2824 photos | Hi Neil Coming along nicely now But.........The sooner you cover up that manky old yellow ochre undercoat......The better? Bob |
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