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Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: Talisman on January 30, 2012, 07:02:12 AM

Title: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on January 30, 2012, 07:02:12 AM
Hi All,
well after a long delay and a Kit revision i think it is probably best that i start a fresh on this build.
For those that are interested this semi kit was launched in 2010 but since then i have made significant investment in machinery and as a result some of the production methods have been changed.
The previous start to this build remains on the Forum should you like to go see how this all started.

Anyway, a lot of Cad drawing and working out has been done since i originally posted. A looming deadline and want to get her on the water means i should be whizzing along ... famous last words...

Once MOL is complete i will re visit the other threads started on here.

I have less than 8 weeks to go so hang on to your seats ...  :hehe

Regards
Kim
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: PeeWee on January 30, 2012, 07:05:21 AM
5 point harness on and ready :weight
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on January 30, 2012, 07:19:27 AM
LoL Ian i was joking ...

But i should say ... if any of the original Buyers of the kit (you remember the guys that bought it at reduced price) would benefit from the improvements ... our to put it another way... Haven't got around to building yet then i will happily replace the parts FOC ...

Remember, i know who the original buyers were... please don't try it on ...

Buckle up Ian..

Regards,
Kim

Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: PeeWee on February 03, 2012, 07:49:41 AM
email sent ref mods.
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on February 03, 2012, 08:39:02 AM
Ian. sorry i have just had a dinner break and was just about to get round to repying to this post...

Now if you'll just let me get my knapkin .. and i will be with you in a min...

Yes, i did finish my last post rather inconclusively...
for the original buyers the upgrade (Foc) will include ...

Free laser cut Deck...
Laser etched deck..
Lasrer cut window inserts &
300rpm Motor mount

Approx total cost ...

£60.00
Postage & Packing at cost ...

Now, If you need it let me know.

Regards,
Kim

Now that has got to be at least ... 'OK' ... customer service?

Regards,
Kim

Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: PeeWee on February 03, 2012, 08:43:29 AM
I would say more than excelant customer service. 
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on February 03, 2012, 08:46:04 AM
Interesting that the new mods jump on me just as quick.. for a benefit in kind to original supporters of my venture! Yet make no mention / acknowledgement of my departure.
No hard feelings ,,,, either way!
Regards,
Kim
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Eddy Matthews on February 03, 2012, 08:52:00 AM
Interesting that the new mods jump on me just as quick.. for a benefit in kind to original supporters of my venture! Yet make no mention / acknowledgement of my departure.
No hard feelings ,,,, either way!
Regards,
Kim

Huh? Maybe you might want to explain that Kim? I don't know what you mean - Maybe via a PM or email rather than openly on the forum?

Hope all is well up there in bonny Scotland...

Regards
Eddy
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on February 03, 2012, 09:01:43 AM
Eddy,
First of all i'm really glad to see you posting again....

You know me .. i don't hide like to do business that behind closed doors..

Ian sen't mail sent ' ref mods' ... which i assume to mean moderators... so I & public can't see...

I gave up my post recently as Mod / Admin ...

So no idea what is being said ... never seen it on another post ?


Regards,
Kim

 
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: PeeWee on February 03, 2012, 09:11:55 AM
Hi Kim,

my apologies for the miss understanding, the post meant i had sent you an email reference the modifications to the kit, i posted as quite a few of my emails are ending up in peoples spam folder.  so i just wanted to let you know i had emailed you about the kit and its upgrade.  nothing to do about moderation/forum at all.

again apologies


Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Eddy Matthews on February 03, 2012, 09:15:14 AM
Sounds like your getting paranoid in your old age Kim  :hehe

Maybe it's time to take a break and have a holiday? ;)

Regards
Eddy
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on February 03, 2012, 09:40:02 AM
Sounds like your getting paranoid in your old age Kim  :hehe

Maybe it's time to take a break and have a holiday? ;)

Regards
Eddy

If only Eddy! Have you seen my work load....
:'(

If only i could get my camera to work ... but i think it's against me aswell ... Do i read to much into that ....

Help! I can hear voices ....

Don't panic Susan is shouting .... again
Speak soon,
Kim
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Hankwilliams on February 10, 2012, 11:48:13 PM
Hi Kim and all

my MOL, which I began in June 2010, will be finished soon, I think in the mid of march.
She is driven by steam with a Graham 2 cylinder engine and a home made boiler. The deplacement will not extend
6,5 kg, the boat dives only a little more in than the constructed water line, stability is sufficicent.

It was necessary, to use only very thin and light materials (for example 0,2 mm alu sheet for the funnel and 0,8 mm plywood which 0,5 mm mahagny strips for the decks and roofes) to avoide more weight.

In the next weeks I `ll finish the details. The boat will be well detailed. When it is finished, I hope to show you some pics of the model steaming on a pond in south Germany - but only, when the ice will be broken!

greetings to all

Tom
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Eddy Matthews on February 10, 2012, 11:56:46 PM
I'm sure a lot of people will be interested in seeing your MOL Tom, especially the steamplant installation...

Looking forward to some pictures soon.

Regards
Eddy
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: Talisman on February 11, 2012, 09:44:05 AM

In the next weeks I `ll finish the details. The boat will be well detailed. When it is finished, I hope to show you some pics of the model steaming on a pond in south Germany - but only, when the ice will be broken!

greetings to all

Tom

Hi Tom,
Looking forward to seeing the pics.
Regards
Kim
Title: Re: Marchioness of Lorne - 1935 ~ 1955
Post by: kiwimodeller on February 11, 2012, 07:24:01 PM
Looking forward to seeing her in action Tom. When you have a moment I would especially like some details of your boiler and also of the drive system you have used. Thanks in advance, Ian