Today is mainly computer based work designing the parts to be 3D printed, which include capstans, bollards, the main deck guns with sighting hatch and the main funnels. The next job on the list is to start drawing up the hatches and various vents used by the stoves on...
Articles for March 2016
Propshaft Update
Today saw the completion of the propshaft install with the epoxy putty sanded and filled as needed, then the area was given a coat of primer to help identifiy any flaws in the finishing. I have added a screen shot of the CAD drawing showing the two propeller shafts...
Propshaft and Stabilisers
Today has been very productive firstly making two stabilising bars and then fitting them, with a little bit of filling and finishing they now look the part. The next job for the day was to fit the two propeller shafts and make the epoxy putty hull fittings, and after...
Structure Update
Today was another long day of about 10 hours and whilst not a lot seems to show for the work I have managed to complete the filling and sanding of the plastic where it meets the hull. This extra time spent allows me to get a good blend, and...
Deck Structure Starts
Its been a long day working on the making of templates for the wooden decking and test fitting it before we even think of marking it up, due to the fact it took three days of research to find the last 4 packs in the UK. Once the templates...
Some of the Fittings Arrive
Boxes have started to arrive with the ships fittings and I have added a photo of just a small selection of all these goodies. I have spent three days doing the research and talking with supplies around the UK to ensure we purchase the right items for this model. ...
Hull Finishing
After two long days the hull has been filled, sanded and smoothed using ever finer wet and dry paper. Then given more filler and more sanding to get a really smooth finish, finally a fine coat of primer to check for any areas that may have been missed. The...
The Materials Arrive
This week saw the first of many deliveries and this one was mainly the plastics, brass and paints required for this build. Still to follow are all the fine detailing items such as the Stanchions and railing, brass propellers and anchors, and the most important item is the laser...
Hull Complete
With the end of February 2016 fast approaching saw the hull finally cut and laminated, given a quick coat of filler to seal the MDF and remove the indentations made during the laminating process. Also the fixing points were added prior to the two halves being glued together, and...
Hull creation on the CNC machine
The end of February 2016 saw the creation process begin, after all the testing and remodelling of the CAD drawings to improve the cutting process we started to undertake the build. The CNC machine time would take about 9 hours and three cutting bits later we had all the...