Screwy Nick Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 I was advised i didn't include the product I used, Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Very nice way to show that tug off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 While trying to keep it clean while I focus on another project decided to make the cover a permanent fixture. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) On 2/10/2018 at 4:28 PM, Sean said: Edited April 9, 2018 by Screwy Nick please delete, my error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Securing the anchors be it for a little while. I have broken one of my basic rules: not starting another project while one is in progress, and I have. The one I am keeping is: not to do something just to get it done. I hope to resume in the near future and at that time to plank the main deck, which I will take my time and enjoy each plank. Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Back to the Salvage Tug: Started the main deck planking, this is a part of the build that I really enjoy. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nick That came out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nice work Nick. I did a few wood ship builds in the past and enjoyed them a lot. None of my float though1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Sean, thank you. Jerry, this one will sail once or maybe twice just to prove it can, then become a shel queen. I get more fun in the build process. For those that are familiar with the '4 butt shift system' of deck planking know I made a mistake, which I corrected today. No fun pulling the planks up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 In the hope of not making the same mistake and having to pull up deck planks, instead of keeping progress notes, I am marking the base deck with the rib letter and plank number. Also going down the side I'm using the provided strips in the full length scoring and marking the plank lengths. LiG EDIT: the second pic shows the area where the battery, receiver and servo's will be placed, can just see the arm that controls the rudder and the little red wire that connects to the top most antenna for the R/C and the big red one to power the mast and marker lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I liked laying planks on the deck, but on the hull it was a bit different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Jerry, yes. this one is a solid hull. I have built 'plank on plank' hulls in the past, a VERY different build. The Picket I built actually did float. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 Finished the main deck planking. The kit doesn't say what kind of wood it is, but plenty of it is provided. Smoothed the deck of minor irregularities and gave it a coat of satin polyurethane diluted to 70% with mineral spirits. After drying gave the deck a rub with 1000 grit, a good vacuuming to get all the dust from between plank seams. Another coat of the poly. I am very happy with the results. Next is the receiver, servos and battery installation. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Nick you have been a bizzy fella ... That came out super !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Sean, thank you, and I enjoyed fitting and setting every plank. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan 80 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Hi Nick, Just reviewed this thread. Magnificent work. That engine would be the pride and joy I guess of any marine engineer. It wasn't until you posted a photo of the tug outdoors that I was able to appreciate its size. The tug would certainly look at home on the Hudson. I noticed in your fist post, that you anticipated 'best part of a year'. Well that turns out to be eighteen months but I guess you got on with other projects (barge?) as a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Alan, thank you. yes that engine is a work of art and runs as good as it looks. My estimate of time was before I got started. Things like railings , stanchions and brass wire are what is provided, it sometimes took a week to to assemble, solder and mount, and I did enjoy all of them. Also deviated from the instructions a few times. I did purchase a couple of parts from Harbor Models that I didn't think I could create, even though materials were provided. I especially liked the lights with Fresnel (had to look that up) lenses from Harbor. All in all I think it is a well designed kit. Probably have maybe 6 months or more of enjoyment, but don't hold me to that. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 I realized I forgot about the small steps to the drying deck. As you can see as in other places where there wasn't much joining area I used straight pins to give the adhesive additional support. Drifting once again from the procedure I noticed there weren't provisions for handrails, so for crew safety I fashioned some for these and the other small steps near the engine compartment. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Made the hand rails for the amid ship steps. Slightly different profile, altered the ones on the drying deck to match. I like this look a bit better. Also, going to modify the rails on the drying deck to make them removable so they don't interfere with towing. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Now you've done it ..now you need a railing along the end were that spring is attached. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Sean, you are absolutely right, should be a safety rail there also. Will have to fabricate stanchions as I used all that came with the kit for the rails in the procedure. Another project. YES. To the hobby shop for brass rod!! LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 First I wanted to continue the brown boarder so it matched the decking above. Made a small form so I could size things up for fitting. These are small enough so I may be able to fully assemble and paint them before installing them. Found stanchions @ Harbor Models that needed a slight mod to match to the ones that came with the kit. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Before the addition of the railings that part of the boat just faded as the eye mainly went to the main deck structure. They bring out the detail on that part of the boat. Good eye Sean, thank you. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Exceptional job Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Sean, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.