Restoration of a veron deep sea trawler (circia 1960’s I believe)

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Hi everybody I know I’ve been quiet of late mainly due to serious poor health! still the experts at hospital have worked their magic and I’m fighting fit again. the last few materials that I need for this one have finally been ordered so its a case of watch this space for the impending progress.

 

Phil

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Welcome back, Phil

 

I did suspect you weren`t too well……..We hope you`re on the mend now, my M8

 

The Fat Controller made a brief visit last week…….With a quick flurry of postings

 

I`m still resting in the wings at the moment

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Well on the mend thanks Bob! How is Paul these days?

 

Despite being laid up I’ve been making plans and when this ones done I’ve got another steamer ready to be started then just for fun I think I’m going to have a stab at the Glynn Guest USS Ripley (from the june issue of MB)

 

Phil

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

A couple of WIP pics. Ive just about sorted the masts c/w ratlines and working lights inc the fishing lights wich will eventually be a 360degree green over a 360 white and the standard steaming mas thead light about 2/3rds up the mast

 

and the 1st of  the trawl gallows has been made hopefully this looks about right.

 

and a general view. the 3/32nd ply for the main deck repair arrives this week

Phil

[Mike GottParticipant @mikegott20826]

Phil – as per post in my own Veron Trawler thread – don’t make the davits!  – I’ve got some original not-even-cut-out ones you can have.

 

Mike

 

 

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Hi Mike I must’ve missed that post mate although there are a couple of reply notifications I’ve yet to look at. shame really as you can see from the pics I’ve done all 4 however if the originals look better then I’ll take you up on that offer! PM tofollow shortly.

 

As you can see she’s waiting for her main deck and bulwarks painting then a couple of winches and those lifeboats need fitting.

 

Most of the running gear is sorted and 1 point I must make is the sheer quality of these MMB motor mounts justlook at the close up

 

Truly a superb bit of kit and nicely priced as well.

 

Phil

Edited By Phil Winks 1 on 24/07/2010 20:21:42

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Actually Mike tried to PM you but your profile is private so can’t find a way to “Private Message” you about the offer of the davits

 

Phil

[Mike GottParticipant @mikegott20826]

PM sent, have hopefully activated profile now so contact should be easier. I might even manage an avatar next……

 

Mike

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for that Mike Email sent.

 

The paintwork has progressed well today as it’s been a glorious paint drying day all thats left to do is a little touching up of the main deck.

 

I still have to source/make the winches, fit the davits which Mike is kindly letting me have some original items then obviously fit the life boats, also the portholes at the rear need glazing and as far as the hardware is concerned all thats left to fit are a couple of switch units for all the lights. I reckon that after a breif sojorn in the domestic test tank (bath) she can get out on the water for the 1st time in prob 30yrs. Hopefully I’ll get a video of that later this week.

 

Right now the pics

 

 

Thats about it for now
Phil

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Well she’s had her bum wet at last and the results are very pleasing just look at the video

 

Video of the sea (pond) trials

 

Phil

[Mike GottParticipant @mikegott20826]

It lives! Well done Phil.

 

For when you build it – here’s a couple of pictures of the trawl winches on 1, Ross Tiger (the real thing) and 2, –  My Veron trawler, a scratch built affair based around two cut down film spools and plastic strip.

 

PS have sent message r.e. email

 

 

Mike

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Well done, Phil

 

She sails very nicely and so quietly too?

 

You`ve got the balance just right……..How much ballast was needed?

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for that Mike those photo’s are really just what I need.

 

Hi Bob me auld mate it took 26ozs of lead and a 12cell (2x6cells in parralel) nicd bty pack to achieve that nice balance and depth in the water.  Lots of wood in the bottom of the hull in this one!

 

The lack of noise is down to good motor/propshaft alignment and most importantly an MMB rubber coupling. absolutley so much better than those plastic huco couplings I used to use and cheaper too!!

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

A special thanks to Mike Gott for supplying the parts for the replacement davits. They are the original items from an identical kit he’s recently built (it had resided on top of his wardrobe since 1967). This is said items with their 1st coat of paint dry fitted on the boat deck.

 

Full size picture is app 3 time actual size

the life boats should be ready early next week and then I need to concentrate on the winches

 

Phil

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

The replacement life boats arrived all nicely moulded in polyester resin by MMB from a master I made from the one remaining boat.

 

Once again thanks to Mike Gott for the davits. Original items from his kit.

 

I’ve started on the construction drawings for the winch and need to talk one of my freinds with a lathe into turning the drums out for me

 

Also need to find some 6 or 8mm tall black letraset or vinyl lettering for the name.

 

Phil

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil

 

You`ve a nice job of the latest quickie!

 

Post the drum sizes on the forum or PM and I`ll get crackin`!

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Your a very good man Bob !!

 

I need to finalise the details yet and when I have I’ll email the sizes to you Mate. (prob be wed/thurs)

 

Thanks for the kind comments, although quickie isn’t a word I’d use she’s still got a bit to be done what with the winch, (a project in its own right) and finding some nets and other deck clutter.

 

Then there’s the small matter of switching all those bulbs (24 in total) on and off in groups.

 

However one Job I did sort this afternoon, after much rumaging in the shed, I found the right letraset and named her. “Tammara B” after the daughter of an old freind.

 

Phil

[Mike GottParticipant @mikegott20826]

Looking good, Phil. I’ll put some more winch photos in my album.  On my own trawler, the winch is 110mm wide and the drums 22mm wide, 25mm diameter if that’s any help. The smally pulleys on the end (“gypsies”) are about 1cm – but there’s plenty of scope for variation.

 

Incidentally, some trawlers had a rectangular black panel painted on the white part of the stern with the name and port of registry on it in white, so there’s another option open there.

 

 Mike

[Mike GottParticipant @mikegott20826]

Found this in my Ross Tiger photos whilst uploading the previously promised winch shots. How about replicating this bit of bridge detail -the shiny thing in the bottom left hand corner is actually the wheel.

 

Mike

 

 

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Now there’s a clever idea nowt worse n spillin ya tea  and the baccy tin dates it a little bet their not allowed to smoke on the bridge these days

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Phil

 

I`m still waiting for your instructions………..zzzzzzzzz……….yawn………zzzzzzz…….????????

 

Winch drum facility

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

I’ve got an hour spare later Bob I’ll get it sorted then! Patience please

 

Phil

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Here we go the plans for the winch complete and emailed to Bob for him to turn the drums for me. while I set to and made the frame.

 

the shaft end plates and end drums (gypsies) are loose fitted waiting for the drums to be fitted

 

How’s that for “Looks About Right” a coat of red primer and some colour on her + the drums and I reckon its a “proper job”

 

Phil

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil

 

Drums completed

 

Will post them tomorrow

 

Bob

 

While you are waiting….how about some nice silver fish for the trays?

I use…PlayDo…..for my catches

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Your a very good man Bob thankyou very much. 

 

I shall have to investigate this fish from playdo further. It’s not something I’ve tried before. have you got a photo’s perhaps? 

 

I am definately looking for a couple of suitable nets to lay in the scuppers as they would be in port.

 

Phil

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