Kingfisher Fishfull Thinking 56 day Build

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

This is what i have hand crafted from plans 1958 kingfisher, I will add the full build hope you all enjoy

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

New to the world of boat building this is my first build

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

It all started with a couple of days clearing the shed of junk building the work bench and shelving with the help of one of the younger boys, had to refelt the roof which I could of done with out as it broke into the build budget but we have to be water tight..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 3 started with a raid of my mothers loft, found some 9mm ply from my late fathers projects which I shall use for the keel and frame assembly, also found some mdf slats from a kitchen blind 25mm wide 2mm thick bends and twist nicely so shall give this a go for planking the hull..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Printed out the plans 16 pages of A4 paper per plan done this 3 times 1 set for master others sets for templates, wife was not very happy as I run the ink out in the printer oopps..

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

After spending a couple of hours tangled up in paper cuttings and sticky tape I managed to fit all frame templates on one sheet of recycled ply stuck down with the kids glue stick robed from the stationary draw, "I will replace it honest"

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day4 After waiting for my new jigsaw to arrive as the old one was rubbish, I rough cut out all the pieces will cut out the notches for the keel and deck beams after sanding and shaping.

 

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 8 after a couple of days break I took some advice and made a new jig today made my own stone circle "block henge" hope this works

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

dry fit of frames on jig, don't breathe as it will go down like a domino's and yes that did happen about 5 times

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 9 Had a lazy day today, all that,s been done is I shaved and sanded the angles on the frame pieces so planking fits flush. need to wait for some parts to turn up prop shaft mainly so i can line up and drill the keel before glueing frame sections

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 12 Well my parts never arrived today so not to waste a day I made the mast, hand plain and sand paper done the trick..

 

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 13 Let The build continue

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Well bit of progress today after parts arrived and test fitted shaft motor alignment all worked out nice dropped into place between frames nicely.. frames are all glued to keel now, also shaped and fitted the transom..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 14 The planking has started drawing pins to hold while glueing..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 15 Slow progress today with the Pin Soldiers, what a task this is..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 16 Well the hull planking is done, that was the worst job by far, and when I removed it from the jig the rear frame was out of line grrrr apart from that it seems to be all in shape.. will give it a full day to dry off now before removing all them pins..

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[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 17 Ok all them pesky pins was removed today it held up great, have pre sanded it ready for filler, shape don't look too bad I am pleased with the result so far

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 18/19 update so far the last couple of days I fitted the base for the motor mount lined up great, also dry fitted the rudder had to make a block for the rudder to sit flush and straight for a good seal, as you can see in the pictures quite pleased with the result bit of carving with a wood rasp..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 19 continued under deck cut out trimmed shaped and dry fitted using 3.6mm ply been a busy afternoon..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 20/21 update filled and sanded the hull..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 22 Been too hot to work for my liking in the 30's easy, rare weather for us brits, so took it easy and just made the servo mount. and made the most of the weather..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 24 Waiting for the deck planking to arrive have ordered Walnut Strips 1.5mm x 10mm in the mean time I made the side rails once deck is planked shall fit these..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 25 parts arrival.. Mfa Titan High power 12v 3Ah Lead Acid Bat, 12v 7h charge plug charger, Viper Marine 15 speed control all from**LINK**

10ml Waterproof Marine Grease from Nautical Marine Models (ebay)

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Day 25 continued Made a battery mount for the titan piece of ply 2 screws and screw cups and a piece of rubber glazing seal from a green house to secure it, bat fits perfect in between frames with about 1mm clearance was lucky there.. will glue in to place at a later date as it can go in 1 or two places within the hull depending on ballast and how she sits in the water..

[Nigel EdwardsParticipant @nigeledwards16506]

Day 26 Today so far have cut the side rails supports bit longer than they need to be from 6 x 6mm square pine will be glued in place when under deck planked.. finding any job to do now wile waiting for this walnut to turn up grrrrrr

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