Terry1954 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: Scuttle as in coal scuttle come from a totally different route; one is Old Norse, the other Old French Let's not forget one can also scuttle off! Terry Scuttling away to get his coat... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Ned Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 That's just scuttlebutt 🎩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I knew about sea cocks (snigger!) Before anyone asks 'coal Scuttle Helmets' are nothing to do with nautical thingies. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGL Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 So reading over the last 50 or so pages, I’d love to know where the builder’s plans are from and wondering what the Fit out would have been! Might be worth a try . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 The builder’s plans come from HERE. They are not complete - nothing for the port side - but they’re completely invaluable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Fab thread Crisp, just caught up! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Believe it or not, the Great Scuttle-a-Thon of 2020 is entering the final straight. There are two sizes involved, & I am within 3 of finishing the larger size - would have done it today listening to the rugby, but I found a bit of a gouge where I’d removed a Merit ledge so awaiting putty drying (see the white mark). Apart from the 3 on the putty, there are 19 of a smaller size to fit, & then we’re done. There will still be detail to add (ladder rungs etc) to the hull side, but it will still be a significant milestone... possibly even tomorrow They’re not that easy to see in these photos - the white putty (filling Merit’s holes) and/or pencil marks (showing where they should be in places where Merit don’t agree with my refs for 1941) show up more clearly than the brass; trust me, they’re there - all 250-odd of them on this side alone! More soon Crisp Edit: you can see more of them from this angle! 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Marvellous job, Crisp - once again, I really admire your patience Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Me too Good to see you’re almost at the end of the scuttle marathon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Admiring your patience and determination with those scuttles. It will feel like the end of an era when they are done! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Gidday Crisp, your dedication for accuracy and attention to detail is waaaay out of my league. Congratulations on reaching (almost 🙂) a significant milestone. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Ta-Daaaa! All done Note, this doesn’t mean the hull half is finished - just that the PE scuttles are complete. Still good, though. Crisp P.S. As if to demonstrate the difference, adding the rectangular ones took me all of 5 minutes: 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Take stock: the state of play as of this evening... 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 You have most definitely nailed those scuttles! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Amazing. Good job matey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Excellent progress, Crisp How long before joining the hull halves? Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 An epic - sorry EPIC! moment (it's all downhill from here!,,,you wish!) You are an inspiration to us all. Tom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 12 hours ago, giemme said: Excellent progress, Crisp How long before joining the hull halves? Ciao Good question. There are still a few relatively minor pieces of detailing to be done on the hull parts - a couple of ladders, some exhaust grilles & similar - but those shouldn’t take more than a day or two. Before the hull gets fully closed up (i.e. with flight deck glued) I need to finish all the hull galleries, many of which contain boats, paravanes & other details and there is no denying that once the two halves are joined this becomes a big, unwieldy beast. On the other hand, provided the flight deck isn’t glued in place, there’s quite a lot to be said for getting the hull together so I can sort the join with the inevitable filling and sanding, fit the DG cable etc. So probably only a few days. Though I reserve the right to change my mind, obvs... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Congratulations on passing that milestone, True Grit! Looking forward to all the decorations to be hung around the scuttles..... Stay Safe Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Looking forward to it, Crisp Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 17 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: So probably only a few days. Though I reserve the right to change my mind, obvs... It's all about deciding when the moment is rightripe for two halves to make a hullwhole I guess! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I don't know. 17 months and 56 pages and he hasn't even glued the hull together yet..... I'll go and sit in the corner shall I? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 Not glued yet (not even for you, Dave!), but... (Merit’s internal stiffening bulkheads work really well) The ruler is 12” / 30cm - this thing is big; over 2’ long. Crisp P.S. This is what I mean by the stiffening bulkheads: 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Holy cow! the good thing is that you can glue it from the inside too, I suppose... Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 That's a huge milestone passed. It must feel so good to know that all those tiny but very important additions are done with and major steps forward are now not too far off. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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