robgizlu Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Super work on the rigging Stuart. As to weathering, it's a tuff 'un. These launches always look pretty clean in wartime pics but actually keeping painted yellow clean????? What's your plan for the (accursed) scrambling nets?? It look fab. I've had to fight the temptation to begin ASR 122! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Really coming on now as Rob says rigging looking spot on 👍 beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Cheers guys. Scramble nets...I'm thinking of going down armour dio route and using bandage/ gauze route? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, Courageous said: Cheers guys. Scramble nets...I'm thinking of going down armour dio route and using bandage/ gauze route? Stuart Stuart - I've been trying various things along those lines. I have some pre-dyed gauze and one thing I've found is that it's easier to work with if you spray it with hairspray, (quite heavily) first. I made a hash of it on my ASR build - In reality they would only have been 5-6 ft long/deep, so I feel you don't need much. I'm still working out however quite how to finish mine off Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Your build looks awesome Stuart. 👍 Anxious to see what you & others suggest for making the scramble nets. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Courageous said: Cheers guys. Scramble nets...I'm thinking of going down armour dio route and using bandage/ gauze route? Stuart Bandage guaze worked for me on a tank, I'd try it out Stuart. Apologies for this example being a tank guys and ignore the tea leaves for your application I think!........... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 This may not help but I have brown cammo net produced by SB Scotia Models which I must have picked up at a show at some time (probably in the distant past). I suspect properly fettled up it will look effective (and to scale), as a scramble net. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Not much assistance with the model details, but thought someone might be interested in how I marked my boat as a tribute to the SAR: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 On 8/27/2018 at 1:46 PM, JohnWS said: Your build looks awesome Stuart. 👍 Anxious to see what you & others suggest for making the scramble nets. John Don't ask how long this took Scruffy but he next one will be better Rob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I like it Rob! No pain, no gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 28 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Don't ask how long this took I wont ask, but I wouldn't call that scruffy! Most impressed! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 I just new that someone would scratch one of those nets...and I won't be doing that! I think I will stick with the gauze approach. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 11 hours ago, robgizlu said: Scruffy but he next one will be better Mad !! I love it ! A thought, (easy on the backs of others) If you were to add pins at the end, then weave the long threads through i.e. over and under. A touch of CA at the joints, this can be hidden by the application of a varnish. Might be worth a try if anyone feels the need Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 42 minutes ago, longshanks said: Mad !! I love it ! A thought, (easy on the backs of others) If you were to add pins at the end, then weave the long threads through i.e. over and under. A touch of CA at the joints, this can be hidden by the application of a varnish. Might be worth a try if anyone feels the need Kev Hi Kev - it's a good thought though the thread is difficult to "stick" with CA (I've tried) As it is - each "join" is a hitch. Second time round took half the time and was considerably neater. I cant complete this as I ran out of 1mm square rod!! Stuart - sorry for photobombing your thread! Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Photobomb all you like Rob. Magical madness... Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 2 hours ago, robgizlu said: Second time round took half the time and was considerably neater Now that looks the biz, nice one. Do you accept commissions ? 😉 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Courageous Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Quick question. Any ideas about rope fenders for these small boats, as I want to put this alongside a small jetty, similar to what's happening here? Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Looking great Rob. 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 9 hours ago, Courageous said: Any ideas about rope fenders for these small boats Couple of ideas for you Stuart I've seen wood suspended from the boat by a tail at each end, this spreads any point loading over several relatively delicate frames. I would guess something like 4 x 2" (1.5 x .75mm). Rope 3/4" diameter ( 0.3mm) good quality sewing thread would cover it. A towing hawser 3" dia (1mm) folded into a ' U ' shape. Ends glued/lashed together and suspended from top of upside down 'U'. You could also go with a timber baulk 9/12" secured to and floating against quay HTH Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Another bumper idea - braided knitting yarn or cord. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Update time. This has taken a few attempts to do with much cursing along the way . The rings are tinned copper wire that I wrapped round a 2mm drill bit, removed the spiral of wire from bit and very carefully snipped down the middle. The joint was carefully soldered and cleaned up with small files. Enough done for the build and spares . Started at one end and secured the four Uschi lines with CA before moving to the far end and then in between. Then the end rings was held with reversible tweezers and lines 'spun' to draw the lines together and CA'd that point, et voila! And here we have the rear aerial fitted between masts. Time for beer me thinks. Stuart 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Man, that was a lot of work! Nice result, Stuart. At least two beers worth. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 A brilliant bit of work there Stuart. That and the other rigging really sets it apart. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Simply stunning! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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