P.S. Waverley --- My Build

[Tug--Kenny]

I'm going as fast as I can, chief.

Seriously though, I am unable to come to the big show, and will have to bow out. Please accept my apologies. I really would have liked to come up, but my hospital appointment has been shifted forward due to a cancellation. Being retired does have it's advantages but unfortunately, you need the body to keep up with it.

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

excuses excuses Ken! 

Seriously, I know you cannot make it, so I was only winding you up...... Nevermind, there's always the 2009 Paddler Day 

Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

I'll be with all in spirit.

Please post loads of pictures.

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

Today I thought I would make dome Air vents. First I cut blocks of wood for the tops and fitted them with some dowel rod. (206) When the glue dried, I turned the square pieces to a round shape, on a sanding belt and finished off with a file and sandpaper. I then drilled out the top holes to act as recesses. (207) and the 6 were then sprayed with primer and left overnight.

  Having nothing better to make or do, I decided to commit and start gluing the seats to the cabin roof. I also cut the Davits from their frames and glued these to the roofs as well. (208) (209)

Going by your pictures, I have made the inserts for the funnels and sprayed them black. These are different for each funnel, so were glued in their correct positions. The picture was black on black and didn’t show this feature very well, so I have altered the contrast to make it show up better. (210)

A loudspeaker has been fitted to the underside of the front funnel for my sound machine, and a suitable baffle box was fitted to the back of it, to project the sound upwards through the funnel.

I notice that the Perspex fitted inside to the fibreglass hull was starting to come adrift. I shall be applying P38 filler around the edges to seal it back in. Gotta keep the water out somehow !!

[Tug--Kenny]

The primer is now dry on the air vents (211) so they were sprayed a bronze colour and put aside to dry.

We decided to commit ourselves and finally glued down the deck (212) with epoxy resin. The gaps were filled later in the evening with P38.

Today was spent cutting the deck planking boards and fitting them to the boat. This took a lot of time and a lot of off cuts resulted!! All funny shapes left over, full of curves and angle cuts. (213).The finished result has transformed her and another mini movie was made. I forgot to take a few 'still' photos, so'll add them tomorrow.

We then decided to complete the upper cabin lighting systems and here is a start. (214)

[Tug--Kenny]

The deck planking came out well, so it was decided to proceed with fitting the extras on top. (215) (216)

First we glued the inflatable seating all around the place, as per photos in our collection. Next to be fitted were the air vents and anchor winch.

The platforms above the paddle boxes were then lined up and support rods were cut and partially glued to them. They will be lined up and cut to height as the next job.

A new rear hatch cover was then made to replace the old one, which was a bit high and also dark in colour. (217) a clip arrangement was made to locate and hold the piece in place. Although not quite waterproof, its not really intended for the high seas.  We have yet to populate it with the spare steering mechanism and pipes and boxes.

Further movie clips were taken, plus a few stills.

As we are leaving the build for then next two weeks or so, it was decided to place all the bits on the boat to encourage us to finish her off, on our return. (218)  

I'll shall have my laptop with me, so if you want a chat, I'll be here.

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

It really is coming together nicely now Ken - It look slike you have most of it done now apart from all the rails and the lifeboats.

Your not off on yet another holiday are you?

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

I knew there was something missing. I've been putting off fitting those rails and can leave it no longer.

Yes, Eddy, her indoors wants to get away again. I told her I was busy, but she wouldn't have it, so it's off to the coast for two weeks.

I suppose it will give the glue on my fingers time to wear off. It will be nice to turn the pages of a newspaper again. What with bleeding fingers and loosing my grip on smooth objects, I should have time to recover.  

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

I'm back. 

Loads of bits'n'bobs that have to be fitted, so it's down to the nitty gritty of stanchions and railings next. (might be quiet for a bit longer)

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Welcome back Ken, hope the holiday went well.....

Okay, pleasantries over - GET ON WITH THE BUILD! 

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Cheers, Eddy.

We came back early as I was suffering withdrawal symptoms. So much to do at home  

I've found some suitable boats in the RNLI shop (It was a pleasure to support them.) that I just had to buy. They have model lifeboats that seem the size of 1/48 scale, so I'll  photo it on board the "W" and compare. It only costs £3.99, fully complete, and to think I took two days to make four.

The 'Airfix' model "Severn lifeboat" (scale 1/78) will be in the production line for later in the new year.    
ken

[Channel]

Will call by soon Ken . . .

[Tug--Kenny]

I'm here   

Slight pause in production whilst I repair some more piano keyboards. This will help the finances, seeing as my shares have nosedived !!

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

Back from the holidays and straight into the workshop. I've been working on the little detailed parts, so have not had anything to show lately.

I have repainted the cabins to a darker brown of my own mixture. This came out rather well, as it tended to cover the small imperfections that were beginning to creep in to the build.

I have re sprayed the lifeboats (again) as, during my break, the wood stain was leeching through the previous white coat and looking awful.  Tip of the day don't paint on top of wood stain.

I have completed the moving radar unit. This was done with a miniature servo with the insides cut out. The reduction gearing was connected up and it rotated a bit fast, so I made a 2.8 volt speed control to slow it down to the correct speed. This saves adding silly little batteries, and can be run directly off the main 12 volt system.

All the air vents were painted brown and attached to the decking, and I even painted the inside edge red for effect.

The life rafts were sprayed and will be fitted later. I'm now working in the sliding doors as there are six of these to be glazed and fitted with tiny handles.

I have the latest pictures below, (219  to  225),  along with a Youtube Video of her sitting on our dustbin in the garden. This shows the latest stage of the build and promises completion by Christmas.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly6FOqISXtU

Onwards and upwards

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

All coming together nicely Ken - But can I just make one slightly negative comment..... Deck planks are normally 10'-20' in length, I don't think there were too many 240' trees around when Waverley was built! 

Sorry, but it's one of my pet hates seeing a model with huge long planks....

I know you'll take that in the spirit it's intended as you always do

Regards
Eddy