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@Martian Hale  I've been giving a lot of thought to your invitation and your support on here and I'm feeling guilty . . . . .

So when it comes time for its MOT I'll be only too pleased to assist with the Vasco 

 

In the meantime I've been having a go at the steering wheel ( as some of you are insisting the the bridge should be open )

 

I use Aber etch wheels as the basis for this

The base wheel set out

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I forgot to take some pics but this will give you an idea, 0.2mm spokes laid out and held with tape. Tiny blobs of solder on the joint areas. I usually use solder paint but mine was rock solid. So I used solder paste well thinned with flux. The top wheel placed in position and then the whole zap with a small blow torch, just a second or two.

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Bit clearer

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Handles cut to length using 0.75mm card to ensure all the same length

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Et voila 

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To give you an idea of size

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and propped in position

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Thanks for stopping by

 

Kev

 

PS For those that don't know the Vasco is a jet ski 😉

 

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12 hours ago, JohnWS said:

what did you use to make the funnel?

 

Base was Aluminium, the base was made up from a couple of plastic tubes. The top of the base was formed by turning the tube using a batter screwdriver and a scalpel blade/sandpaper. The big advantage of the driver is the slow speed, typically around 200 rpm. Use a model drill at 20,000 rpm and all you're to do is melt the plastic

 

Kev

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22 hours ago, stevehnz said:

Shouldn't that be called "The helm"? :unsure:

 On reflection I think your right, 'steering wheel' sounds a bit Naf

You've got me thinking about terminology instead of building. I'm not sure about helm.

How about ship's wheel of more correctly boat's wheel.

 

What does the jury think?

 

Thanks for all your support

 

Kev

 

PS or perhaps just ' the  wheely ' as suggested  :whistle:

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Gidday Kev, superb job on that steering thingy. 

 

As far as terminology goes I think both are correct. The actual object you have built is 'the wheel' but 'the helm' I think applies to the overall task/position. When steering the vessel I was called the helmsman (sorry ladies, no offence meant but it was male dominated back then), and told to 'take the helm'. But it was the 'wheel' I hung onto (particularly in heavy weather!). But the term 'wheel house' can also apply to the compartment the wheel is mounted in. Confusing? Maybe I could have explained it better. I understand that world wide there might be variations of this but that was my experience anyway.

 

And back to the model, your call obviously but it would be a shame to hide the wheel/helm/steering thingy out of sight within an enclosed bridge/wheelhouse. But then that will create more work for you - the other necessities such as compass, voice pipes, coffee mugs etc

 

Regards, Jeff.

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change 'sight' for 'site'
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Helm or Wheel one thing is for sure with out it you would be up the Creek with out your Paddle. :whistle:

 

Never to serious just a little leprechaun 🍀 at heart :drink:

 

beefy 

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5 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said:

it would be a shame to hide the wheel/helm/steering thingy out of sight within an enclosed bridge/wheelhouse.

I not sure I have a choice, see earlier voting

5 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said:

the other necessities such as compass, voice pipes, coffee mugs etc

Coffee mugs !! Coffee Mugs !! 

What do you think this is a pleasure cruise 😉

 

Thanks Jeff, Great description  . . .

 

2 hours ago, beefy66 said:

Helm or Wheel one thing is for sure with out it you would be up the Creek with out your Paddle. :whistle:

:rofl2:

 

2 hours ago, beefy66 said:

Never to serious just a little leprechaun 🍀 at heart :drink:

or mischievous leprechaun with a big heart. :nodding:  Enjoy your special day :drink:

 

1 hour ago, Courageous said:

Will you be weathering the TID then Kev?

Coffee, weathering !!   Whatever next . . . . crew??

 

Demanding bunch aren't you :fight:

 

Seriously thanks for all your kind comments 

 

Kev

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1 hour ago, longshanks said:

Coffee, weathering !!   Whatever next . . . . crew??

No such thing as a clean tug...:bleh:. I'm looking at getting some 1/96 figures for mine but I'm still waiting for an email response.

 

Stuart

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2 hours ago, Courageous said:

No such thing as a clean tug...:bleh:

It has to be a dirty Tug but nothing better than a good Tug Oh-Err Matron

 

you can tell it is getting close to the holidays  :thumbsup:

 

beefy

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8 hours ago, longshanks said:

Coffee mugs !! Coffee Mugs !! 

What do you think this is a pleasure cruise 😉

Coffee is essential. If this coxswain doesn't get his, the crew are in for a really miserable day! :chair: :whip: :hanging::rant:

 

Martian, Mars' Answer To Captain Bligh 👽

 

PS: I really must get @Mike to do us a cat o' nine tails emoticon.

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3 hours ago, Mike said:

What's wrong with :whip: ? :shrug: Can you really tell the difference with your eyesight? :nerd:

Can we have a keel hauling one then?

 

Demanding of Mars 👽

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2 minutes ago, Fizgig said:

Mind the barnacles chaps, I hear they can cause innuendos 

Strangely enough The Innuendos is the name of my band.

 

Martian 👽

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