RTTL Vosper

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

Hi Vinnie,

You wouldn’t happen to know if Terry reads this forum would you. I have a question or

two for him about his recent article last month regarding this kit.

cheers

Robert

[Vinnie BraniganParticipant @vinniebranigan92297]

Erm……..which kit? 

Terry who? 

Vinnie 

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

hi vinnie,

the modelslipways kit of the rttl vosper. never mind about the terry small question.

but those who are building this kit and would like to share their experiences I’d appreciate it.

regards

robert 

[Vinnie BraniganParticipant @vinniebranigan92297]

Sorry Robert, I think the thread lost it’s link to the article somehow, and I wasn’t sure which one you were talking about?  Terry does visit this forum often though.

Vinnie 

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

ok, I was wondering why in his article photos he has a floor in the superstructure section , when the plans to not indicate this floor? I shall try him through another avenue if he fails to read this.

although I was anticipating this kit as a quick build for a beginner, I must admit I am find the instructions and plans somewhat vague. If anyone else has similiar discoveries could they share them.

robert

[Terry SmallParticipant @terrysmall72176]

Robert

 You are correct about the floor which I overlooked within the text sorry. This I done for personal reasons as I always like to add my own ideas sometimes during the build or well after. In this case I wanted to add internal detail and my usual like of figures plus what ever else comes to mind. by having a floor of very thin plastic it enables me to glue things to it, thus when removing the superstructure any parts that could be in the way when inside the boat are removed at the same time it reduces breakages. Once on the model the floor just blends in.

Sorry for not mentioning my slight deviation in the article, I do try to tell the reader all by text or photos which can tel the storey, alas the human eliment of memory lapse can creap in when burning the midnight oil well past the 2am time.

 BRGS

Terry

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

Terry,

Thanks for your response. I’m still trying to get the old grey cells ticking around this build and learn better visually sometimes. I realize you are probably very busy but have a couple of other questions about your build as I have done similiar with a floor for the aft superstructure. I see you fitted the tongue bit at the fore end of the access, so did you just use velcro for the aft section? As the slightly raised aft deck could hide this I presume.

And for the propeller shaft, there are no bearings fitted, am I to presume the small diameter of the shaft and inner tube will prevent water ingress?

I appreciate you responding to my questions, as a first build I want to take something to the pond I can be proud of. I know what you mean by the midnight oil, was up til 2 last nite doing the cutouts for the windows, going well so far.

It would be a pleasure to meet someday, so if you ever down Torbay drop us a line and I’ll show you the sights.

Thanks again 

Robert  

[Terry SmallParticipant @terrysmall72176]

Robert

 Shaft and tube statement quite correct also use vasaline as lubrication which also acts as a water barrier. 

 Superstructure hold down as per the instructions and plan.

 BRGS

 Terry 

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

Sorry, been off ill for awhile and now have new pc, oh what fun Vista is. Anyway, back on the build and moving along smoothly. Thanks again Terry, Should be ready for priming in a week or so. Sea trials shortly, fingers crossed.

Robert

Webpage is looking good Vinnie!

[Stuart MackayParticipant @stuartmackay25816]

Hi

I am going to attempt to renovate a Vosper RTTL built from scratch by my father nearly 30 years ago.  I know nothing about model building and am trying to find out a few things. 

Where I can purchase fittings it, search lights, cleats etc.  I have the original plans, a Vic Smeed model if this means anything?

What motor, RC unit etc should be in it?

The propshaft has seized, are there any tips to removing this without damaging the hull?

I know that he built original fittings from scratch, however my build skills wouldnt do it justice!!

I am desperate to get this boat back in the water as he is not a well man now and he spent a couple of years building this boat for me while he was at sea in the Navy, he would love to see his grandson sail it. 

Any help would be appreciated

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

hi stuart

the fittings I received with the kit, there are loads of model manufacturers that do fittings around the uk. you  can email me and i’ll send you some or check out the web directory in the back pages of the magazine.

as for your stuck prop shaft, you could try some never seize stuff, use to use it when i was in the mob, what us canucks use to call the navy.

just go slow with it.

as for motor/rc unit, it depends on the scale,,,rc units are usually available quite reasonably now at £40 on 40mhz and motors/esc and batteries can be found very easy on-line. I used Action Electronics as recommended by the articleon tis build, but as I said, it depends on the scale as to what size motor you need. Give Action an email they are very helpful, and friendly to!

I,m still new to building again also, but have learned alot quite quickly so don’t hesitate to ask for help.

hope this helps

Robert

[Robert McHutchionParticipant @robertmchutchion86666]

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