Build a Slipper Launch
Bob Abell | 14/04/2021 16:56:06 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | The search for squareness is very time consuming, but essential .......To a retired Engineer! Still got a few adjustments to sort out yet Old Bob |
ashley needham | 14/04/2021 17:00:41 |
![]() 7640 forum posts 159 photos | Brushless??? is the challenge a race or just who can build the nicest? Slippers are designed for dignified cruising, allowing you to sip your Pimms in comfort and not have to be strapped in all the time! A low power 540 more like, personally speaking. Ashley
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Bob Abell | 14/04/2021 17:44:06 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Ashley It`s nice to have the power for the odd dash about and crawl about for the Purists? Will give it some thought nearer the time Just glueing the hull walls etc in gradual stages at the moment Very pleasing therapy Bob |
Bob Abell | 15/04/2021 09:36:30 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Nearly fully glued now and cast off the shackles! Now for a close inspection and decide what to do next Just been informed by the Club Webmaster that club blog has posted the link to this build To demo the build for the pospective Challenge builders Come on you chaps! Latest state of play Bob |
Bob Abell | 15/04/2021 12:37:51 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Ooops, This the correct photo |
Bob Abell | 16/04/2021 07:49:59 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Clearing the decks now of clutter Adding edge strips to accept a floor surface Really enjoying the build Bob |
Bob Abell | 16/04/2021 13:36:48 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Ah!......The moment of truth.........It`s turnover time at last What a pleasure it is to sand down the overlapping edges etc and general tidy up Very pleasing to see the Cygnet grow into a Swan! Very pleasing part of the build Bob |
Bob Abell | 16/04/2021 19:51:44 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Only just remembered to post a picture of the full size craft Sorry chaps The access hatches will require some thought Bob |
Bob Abell | 17/04/2021 10:20:06 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Sanding the rough hull surface to recieve the vee hull formers The hull is secured fore `n` aft with clamps for a good solid grip Using a man sized sanding block too Very satisfying Bob |
Bob Abell | 17/04/2021 11:38:15 |
![]() 9337 forum posts 2985 photos | Just waiting for the glue to set Bob |
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