Courageous Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Turn my back for an instant and now they are ALL building tugs............. You can always join the party, build one in 1/72... Stuart 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 23/01/2019 at 19:02, Courageous said: I'm particularly paying attention to the bulwark construction as I've yet to do this. I would suggest triangular pieces of plastic card kept at 90' to waterline . . . . 42 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Looking forward to seeing how you are going to facet those upper plates as per pic 3 T.I.D 164. Also keen to see how you tackle the tyres .. +/or the "rope" bumper/fender on the bow. Want want want . . . . . Work in progress as they say 😉 44 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Personally wish it had been 1/72 As Stuart said ..................... room for another tug Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Courageous said: You can always join the party, build one in 1/72... Stuart 1 hour ago, longshanks said: As Stuart said ..................... room for another tug Kev OK Kool kids - I hear you . At my current rate of progress - a tug will be arriving just about the same time the Glaciers roll south over Brecon again. Watching, learning and keen to see that bumper and those tyres Keep it coming Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 5 hours ago, robgizlu said: At my current rate of progress - a tug will be arriving just about the same time the Glaciers roll south over Brecon again. I heard there was a cold spell arriving tomorrow . . . . 5 hours ago, robgizlu said: Watching, learning and keen to see that bumper and those tyres Rolling south with the glaciers 😜 Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Starting fixing bulwarks @robgizlu don't think I'm going to have any problems replicating the battered bulwarks, Started building up the top of the stanchions. Using 0.3mm sq to form a laminate of the top rail The other problem was bring the bulkhead round in a nice sweep. Possible cunning plan Plastic tube the correct size Next size down use to locate and possibly location for forward samson post Once it's all secured and feathered in I reckon it will work a treat Thanks for stopping by Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Good work on the battered bulwarks Kev. Have you remembered the water run-off holes in the lower bulwark...just asking? Stuart Edited January 30, 2019 by Courageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, Courageous said: Have you remembered the water run-off holes in the lower bulwark...just asking? No Mate, Just want to get the top sorted, i.e. get it a rigid as possible before I start cutting holes in the bottom Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) That is starting to look most thoroughly tug like now Kev. I'm liking this a lot. Steve. Edited January 30, 2019 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 He's good you know Rob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Looks great! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Looks great! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Impressive work! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Work continues with bulwarks starting with a cock-up 😞 The port aft section got all out of shape so it had to be cut out This will give you some idea how much curve is reqd on the bottom edge to marry with the deck and incline inwards Don't you just love it when a plan comes together . . . As can be seen part one of the rubbing strakes can be seen A touch of filler, the stern capping rail and a clean up and I'm calling the hull done for now Thanks for looking in Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very nice work Kev! All the best, Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Great stuff are you going for the left to rust away look or the well worked battered look. beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Great result! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I find the way the frames show through the bulwarks very effective. Martian 👽 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Great work Kev. Not looking forward to doing my bulwarks but we're here to learn. Stuart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 14 hours ago, beefy66 said: Great stuff are you going for the left to rust away look or the well worked battered look. At this time probably thinking along the lines of well worked. Not sure if it will be RN or civy. RN I would imagine would be better kept . . . 10 hours ago, Courageous said: Not looking forward to doing my bulwarks but we're here to learn. If I might suggest a series of triangles with the top cut off, for fixing capping piece. The stanchions are set at 90' to the waterline and 90' to the ship side. To strengthen deck joint a thin of plastic can be added to deck/stanchion joint as a welded plate. The bulwark as you've seen from mine is going to be curved. Hold your soon to be bulwark against the hull side ensuring it leans into contact with the stanchions and mark along the deck. Cut and fair in. When you're happy trim for height leaving some spare, the cap rail is fixed to this and stanchions then trimmed. With the shape of your stern the bulwark is going to be almost circular in shape. I might be tempted to do this area first then fair the sides to these fixed points. Note the stanchions are at a more acute angle at the stern. I hope this helps you to get going in the right direction Thanks for all your kind comments Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, longshanks said: I hope this helps you to get going in the right direction Cheers for the pointers Kev. Your pics show your process well enough it helps to have clarity. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 4 hours ago, longshanks said: At this time probably thinking along the lines of well worked. Not sure if it will be RN or civy. RN I would imagine would be better kept . . . Nice work on the hull Kev. An RN tug would be a great subject. Reminded me of the movie 'The Key', filmed on board HMS Restive (W39) an Assurance class rescue tug. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Great choice! I'll be very interested in seeing how this progresses! Looking excellent so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Work continues with the superstructure I've decided it's going to be easier if I build this off the hull With this in mind I have formed a lamination that follows the sheer line with positive pin location Let building commence Got to say the wildlife is more colourful here and noisier Given the colour and the noise I was wondering if @Martian Hale was on a spying mission Kev 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Reading about these tugs, it looks like you'll have a lot of choice of how to finish this build. 182 were built for the Ministry of War Transport. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 That's really coming together nicely. I'm impressed by how much stuff you take away. Nice Parakeet! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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