Jockster Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Excellent Kev, I think we all try oob but when we get the stuff oob that's when we see that the stuff that was itb ain't not good enurf to be built oob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thank you for the interest Lifebuoy made from 1mm2 light cable Heated until red and allowed to cool, this makes it more flexible. Wrapped around a 3mm diameter drill shank Cut along the drill length with saw producing rings Flattened and snugged together before soldering. Both sides rubbed across abrasive to cause a slight flattening Hope this helps Kev Maniac :bleh: :bleh: Bloody impressive though Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Excellent Kev, I think we all try oob but when we get the stuff oob that's when we see that the stuff that was itb ain't not good enurf to be built oob! Well put Sir !! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Maniac Bloody impressive though Kev Totally agree with on that one Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Ok here we are again, sorry for the lack of updates but life, specifically got in the way. It was hell with temperatures peaking at 28' I managed to find some photo etch wheels to replace those on the kit W/T doors Just tacked everything together to see how it was coming together................. Getting there, where ever there may be.............. Thanks for stopping by Kev 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 What's all that bright stuff that appears to be sunlight? Lovely build Kev, nice touch with the door wheels! All looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Railings certainly do look better than the kit supplied parts great bit of detailing there Kev Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Your extra detailing is fantastic,i am looking forward to the next updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Thanks for the comments guys................ your support is much appreciated Anyone fancy guessing where the above sunshine picture was taken? Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It isn't Kidderminster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Long shot... los Gigantes, Tenerife? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Nailed it Alex ! My spiritual home, all I need is six numbers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 This is beginning to look fabulous! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 @Kev: we were there three month ago, so it is still present. Nice little beach, but a lot of surf with the tide coming in! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hi Alex, We're out there quite a lot, the advantage of having family out there ☺ Been going Los Gigantes / Puerto Santiago for 18 years and never swum off the beach.Lol I see you have HM Cutter Sherbourne on the bench are you posting the build any where, I'd be interested to see it. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Thanks for the comments guys................ your support is much appreciated Anyone fancy guessing where the above sunshine picture was taken? Kev Probably this day outside ? We here in Germany have spring weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Progress has been sloooooow! Started on the wheelhouse/cockpit. Large number of windows/frames, looked at masking and decided it was a no go so I set about painting free hand. The window panes are fairly well defined but I used Humbrol enamels so I could correct any mistakes. Coverage not good as I've kept the paint thin so that it flowed. Three coats so far of the wood inside, white outside and orange I reckon I'm at the point of joining/filling all the pieces and then touch up the paint That's it for now, thanks for looking in A Merry Christmas to one and all, I hope Santa is good to you!! Kev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The build is coming along very nicely Kev, the wheelhouse paintwork looks a challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Nice work! Those steps inside the wheelhouse look loike theu need the Longshanks treatment! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Fine bit of jiggling there Kev. I see you were at your second home for crimbo . Spent mine on a farm . The work is coming on nicely. foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 " Those steps inside the wheelhouse look like they need the Longshanks treatment! " Martin given the time of year I feel my reply should be............... Oh no it doesn't !! Just to keep you quiet Kev 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 That's better! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 In case you haven't already seen this; www.tugboats.de/fairplay1_artikel.html Shed load of Fairplay pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 This is going together very smooth Kev Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Glad you approve Martin ;-) Thanks for the thought Jock, its one of the reasons I'm enjoying the build - plenty of ref pics, Cheers Beefy but you don't see the fights going on in the background. I've lost count of how many times I've been going to throw the wheelhouse in the bin Mainly due to me lack of ability Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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