A ship's wheel was marked out on plastic sheeting using a compass. The pieces were glued together and then carved to shape. The completed wheel we trial fitted before painting.
Finley found a 'Skipper' among his large box of Lego. The scale doesn't look too bad.
Lifebelts were also made from plastic sheet, turned on the lathe, painted and with ropes added. Handrails made from brass wire and small woodscrews were added to the main cabin roof.
Finally a quick test float in the 'domestic test tank' in preparation for the maiden voyage on the lake.
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A ship's wheel was marked out on plastic sheeting using a compass. The pieces were glued together and then carved to shape. The completed wheel we trial fitted before painting.
Finley found a 'Skipper' among his large box of Lego. The scale doesn't look too bad.
Lifebelts were also made from plastic sheet, turned on the lathe, painted and with ropes added. Handrails made from brass wire and small woodscrews were added to the main cabin roof.
Finally a quick test float in the 'domestic test tank' in preparation for the maiden voyage on the lake.
A cold, frosty morning with little wind provided ideal conditions for the maiden voyage.
As soon as the boat was in the water, Finley took control. He remembered the control functions from the 'bathtub' test and had little difficulty in sailing the model. It is fast and responsive.
Grandad was more stressed than he was, trying to ensure that there were no collisions with the other boats on the lake, or with the ducks!!
All in all, a nice kit to build with only a few small issues. A convenient size, easy to transport and store. It sails well and looks good on the water.
What's next I wonder?
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A cold, frosty morning with little wind provided ideal conditions for the maiden voyage.
As soon as the boat was in the water, Finley took control. He remembered the control functions from the 'bathtub' test and had little difficulty in sailing the model. It is fast and responsive.
Grandad was more stressed than he was, trying to ensure that there were no collisions with the other boats on the lake, or with the ducks!!
All in all, a nice kit to build with only a few small issues. A convenient size, easy to transport and store. It sails well and looks good on the water.
Graham what a lucky granddad you are! You must be over the moon! Sailing with your grandson. I. Shure your heart beat Will be over 160. But thé joy Will be immense.
Thought you would like the plastic 😉
Lots of switches for Finley to play with so it took him a little while to work them all out.
Graham93