Project Glasgow

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

nice work Bob just one point on the expanding foam.

1 part foam is open cell so if water comes in contact with a cut surface it acts like a sponge, also as pointed out earlier the expansion of this foam is pretty powerfull and if in a closed space its a case of distortion at least and destruction at worst. I have used it in the past to say add strength to a bow section. lady sarah (AKA the homewood landing 24) being a case in point but you must do it with an open deck and leave best part of 4 days for large cross sections of foam to go off before cutting.

also if filling big voids do so a little at a time or huge bubbles occour making it a pain to trim easily and tidily.

to clear the tubes on the disposably cans of foam for resuse use nail varnish remover to clear the tube while the foam is still wet

Hope this all helps

Phil

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Just to add to Phil's comments, it is still possible for distortion to occur with open decks if the top part cures more quickly than the underlying depths! I have always found it to be quite tricky material to use and personally would never use it for model boating having heard too many horror stories. Bubblewrap is an option.

Colin

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Phil and Colin

With such a flimsy hull, I'll stick to ping balls or even a small plastic milk bottle

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Another option is to use 2mm dia polystyrene balls or the quaver shaped polystyrene packaging. Wrap them in a plastic bag and position them where needed.

When managing construction projects I banned the use of expanding foam from site not only because of the damage it causes but also because it covers bad workmanship.

Paul

Edited By Paul. on 24/08/2012 07:08:57

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Made a start on the superstructure, which, to me, was very difficult to sort out!

I thought these bits were part of the build

Won`t throw them away just yet!

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Are the plans or instructions a bit vague as its not like you to be confused about building a paddle boat.

When do you expect the big launch to be?

Paul

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Bob ,

When themaster builder gets confused its time to take a brake , have akit kat or go down the pub ,..

May to many issuse getting in the way . just wait for that eureka moment ……….

onwards and upwards , i would like peek at that plan may be theres a brakdown in translation..

cheers Larry…

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

I found the plans lacking enough info,incorrect part numbers, the off cuts looked like actual build parts and it was over subscribed with Senior moments!

I would be interested in other builders comments, but they seem to be few and far between

There is no planned launch day……..Months away yet!

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Bob,

Spoken like a true scratch builder , had the same problems when i help build my sons ….

DUSSELDORPH FIRE BOAT , came with a translation page and some parts not numbered ,

the electrics where a nightmare , over built and expencive , my son is cheque book modeler

so got suck in by model shops mostly selling air craft so very little boat experance ….

going back to my trawler with plan and hull faults after holidays. ……Larry…

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[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

As a matter of fact, Larry…….

I haven`t read the instructions, as they are printed too small, I would need a magniying glass and that`s just too much like hard work

They are not that useful anyway……..The list of parts is useful, however

Making good progess now

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Talk about OTT!

The little cabin had an intentional wavy bottom, so I couldn`t level the top edge up nicely

So it was in the lathe and do the job properly with a sanding block in the tool post!

A bit daft, I know, but it was no problem for me!

Another shining example for the need for a lathe in the model boaters workshop?

Bob…….LOL

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Bob ,

Another little gem from the Bob stable ………please note model boat magazines …LARRY…

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Just a little ott!! it must have taken longer to set up than do the work by hand.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

It was very difficult to get the top edge parallel to the baseplate

My method well and truly sorted it!

Bob

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Posted by Bob Abell on 24/08/2012 19:43:48:

As a matter of fact, Larry…….

I haven`t read the instructions, as they are printed too small, I would need a magniying glass and that`s just too much like hard work

They are not that useful anyway……..The list of parts is useful, however

Making good progess now

Bob

Shame on you Bob!

No wonder you are having problems!, and you knowing German as well

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Well!…..Look what the cat's brought in!

Hello Duckie…..Just got back from Scotland then?……Say no more!

What's really needed, is an Enigma machine to sort this lot out!

Had this kit been all wood and POF…..It would have been a little cracker!

I've decided to make the model along the lines of JDAW……All battleship grey and full of rivets?

There's too many Glasgows floating about

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just a work in progress picture, quite a dinky little cabin section.

The look-out has spotted a shipment brass off the starboard bow!…..Thanks Duckie!

That should make a nice rudder………Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Question…

Are the wooden decks of naval ships painted grey or left natural?

Thank you…….Bob

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Got some window clear plastic left over from the Narra Boat Bob, don't know if you get any in the kit? And some of that canopy glue that airy plane modellers use if you want some, leaves no marks, great stuff!

That's a nice looking cabin you've made there as well Bob

Duckie

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Decks of navel vessels Bob

See **LINK**

don't know what year your vessel is from, but this might solve your problem. say's banned in US ships as it wore the decks out too quickly!

Duckie

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just got back from C's place!

Thanks for the info, but I need to know if WW2 naval ships had painted decks or not?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

Unfortunately it depended upon the ship (size, function, etc) steel decks were painted grey some timber decks were also grey but some were flat varnish.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Paul

I fancy the decks to be grey to avoid having to paint a "neat edge" along the deck

JDAW had wooden decks and looked quite odd?

My Glasgow will have a naval appearance……..Just to be different

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Bob ,

As paul states some decks where anti slip coated , also given iant finish to save scrubing ,

i read somware it was blue gray………….my self i like a weathered plank finish …Larry…

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Perhaps you`re right there, Larry?

I can always paint the decks a grey colour, later?

Bob

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