Because my bench is made from kitchen worktop I just CA some blocks along the keel line to keep it straight.
These will tap off sideways with a hammer and block and the CA residue will scrape off with a Stanley blade
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Because my bench is made from kitchen worktop I just CA some blocks along the keel line to keep it straight.
These will tap off sideways with a hammer and block and the CA residue will scrape off with a Stanley blade
As-bol-ute-ly Mike 😉
Wish I'd realised that 55 years ago when I scratched my 1:72 destroyer (1.35m), built from home made plans scaled up from micrometer measurements on an Airfix 1:600 model!!
(Had just learned Tech Drawing at school!😊)
The hull still has a slight twist in it, but ya can't see it when it's belting round on the wet stuff making all the expensive RTR plastic 'speed' boats look velly velly silly 😁😁😁
😎
Here the deck copied over from the original mahogany sheet was always going to be too narrow at frame 8
I will remake this with the correct shape and template the new part.
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Here the deck copied over from the original mahogany sheet was always going to be too narrow at frame 8
I will remake this with the correct shape and template the new part.
The deck is the same at frame 6 so it’s worthwhile cutting a new deck skin. Also if I make another Mercantic I want all my parts to fit correctly hence making templates.
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The deck is the same at frame 6 so it’s worthwhile cutting a new deck skin. Also if I make another Mercantic I want all my parts to fit correctly hence making templates.
Over the years from 1964 that this kit was produced I’m sure every modeller dealt with anomalies in their own way.
There are more issues to come yet but it will be a great model when finished 😊
More parts cut and fitted. That’s close to midship now
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An Internet forum friend donated this now equally rare winch. Among Mercantic builders this is the bees knees over the Billing kit fitting.
Thank you Bill if you’re reading 👍
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An Internet forum friend donated this now equally rare winch. Among Mercantic builders this is the bees knees over the Billing kit fitting.
Thank you Bill if you’re reading 👍
No assembly today but I managed an hour to jigsaw the rest of the frames out.
Fettling and assembly tomorrow.
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I’m getting close now to ordering my usual components that are so suitable for a wide range of models.
I won’t be using the very short prop shaft in the kit as per the drawing.
I will be using a much longer sealed unit, the extra length will allow more room for motor placement without overly affecting the angle of the shaft.
Overlander 2836 brushless will drive this ship perfectly in combination with hobbywing quicrun ESC.
I’m getting close now to ordering my usual components that are so suitable for a wide range of models.
I won’t be using the very short prop shaft in the kit as per the drawing.
I will be using a much longer sealed unit, the extra length will allow more room for motor placement without overly affecting the angle of the shaft.
Overlander 2836 brushless will drive this ship perfectly in combination with hobbywing quicrun ESC.
Notice picture 4 where I clamp consecutive bulkheads together to ensure the same shape at important points
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All the frames are assembled now and the lower fore deck is remade
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Working on the foredeck and companionways
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Rick
Wish I'd realised that 55 years ago when I scratched my 1:72 destroyer (1.35m), built from home made plans scaled up from micrometer measurements on an Airfix 1:600 model!!
(Had just learned Tech Drawing at school!😊)
The hull still has a slight twist in it, but ya can't see it when it's belting round on the wet stuff making all the expensive RTR plastic 'speed' boats look velly velly silly 😁😁😁
😎