Forceful Directors Class Paddle tug

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Kevin55 #11 of 26 38

Rudder update

Second part of the rudder in its final stages before making the rudder stock and bearing sleeve.

The bearing sleeve is to have a shaft seal to stop the water from entering.

Bearing stub arbours added today

More soon..
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Kevin55 #16 of 26 38

Fire monitor water intake

Not sure what’s the norm as a water intake so I just made something I thought looked ok. Stainless mesh to prevent to may bits blocking the copper tube ….
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Kevin55 #17 of 26 38

Steam formed bulwark bow and stern

First job was to make the steam box and formers.
Then onto the forming of the bow and stern bulwark sections. Straight sections made too.
All parts bonded on to the hull and trimmed
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Kevin55 #19 of 26 38

Finally finished the birch plywood sub deck

Fore Deck and walkways ready for planking when adhesive has cured.
Pin holes drilled via a clear plastic template prior to installation.
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Kevin55 #20 of 26 38

Walnut margin planks and king plank

Walnut margin and king planks installed
Next fill pin hole with walnut dust and glue
Sand flush when dry
Installation of main deck and chalking next
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