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Author Topic: Maid of the Loch  (Read 14158 times)

Offline marinemole

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Maid of the Loch
« on: June 01, 2010, 08:36:08 PM »
Lachie Stewart is up and running again, with the Maid of the Loch this time. Pictured with the fibreglass hull moulded from his own plug. Hope to add pictures as the build progresses.

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 11:58:25 PM »
What is the scale? Looks about 6ft in the photos. Geoff
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2010, 04:10:34 AM »
Quote from: R.G.Y. on June 01, 2010, 11:58:25 PM
What is the scale? Looks about 6ft in the photos. Geoff

Geoff

Apologies for delay in replying. Model is to 1:35th scale.

Work is progressing as can be seen in new photographs but the appalling weather here in Scotland has delayed balancing trials and I believe that Lachie is going ahead with the deck in the meantime. He has slowed up a bit in the last week or so due to preparation work to sail his Bismark at the 2010 National warship weekend. As you can see the hull is painted and looking good.

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2010, 08:22:12 AM »
It's a pity Lachie cannot take part in the forum, I'm sure he would have a lot to add!

The Maid of the Loch is certainly looking very good!  :clap

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2010, 08:17:50 AM »
Exciting news :goodnews Lachie trimmed and sailed the hull of the Maid today on a beautiful sunny day at Lomond Shores. Very crowded with power boats, jet skis etc., full size that is, but everything went well. The only real adjustment was to correct a slight bow down trim, evident at the start of the video. After this had been corrected she handled very well. The area around the slipway doesn't allow for easy turning and he was itching to get out onto the Loch proper but I played damp squib and persuaded him that caution was the better part of valour. ::) His Flying Fulmar was on hand, powered up, ;) just in case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm7E5TAs3OY


« Last Edit: July 24, 2010, 08:45:21 AM by marinemole »
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2010, 04:15:13 PM »
that's a lovely looking Maid and a very nice video.   :clap
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2010, 09:47:08 AM »
Andy,
She is looking great and hasn't taken long to get to present stage, I'm impressed.
Thing that puts me off a Maid of the Loch is the quarter spiral Staircase on each side. I would be very interested to hear how Lachie goes about them.
I also like the funnel construction.
Thanks to both of you for sharing.
Regards,
Kim
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2010, 07:46:30 AM »
Lachie's Maid is coming on very nicely. He was out in very windy conditions recently and had some problems steering but has subsequently had outings in calmer conditions where she handles very well. Some photographs with video to follow when I get around to processing the huge backlog of various clips I have amassed over the summer.

Andy

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2010, 07:57:22 AM »
Out again on Thursday and perfect conditions for sailing (Unfortunately still problems in transporting Connaught to the water >:() but Lachie's Maid looked superb. Steering in these conditions is not a problem and she handles very well. He has lightened her slightly and trimmed her down a little at the stern which seems to have helped no end. She also seems to steer better at a slightly lower speed, probably approaching scale speed. He has fitted most of the rail cappings and it's amazing the difference this makes.

Guess not many people can sail their creations against the backdrop of the real thing. ;)

I'm still trying to get him to use a computer so that he can pass on his expertise direct but to no avail so far.

Stuart. He was absolutely entranced the minute he laid eyes on Connaught and waxed long and lyrical about the build quality.

Video at long last! ::)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAdGn64bSsY


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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2010, 08:58:44 AM »
Please keep plugging away at Lachie, Andy.... I'm sure he has an absolute mine of information that would be useful to the Paddleducks members!

Not only his techniques for building, but his general knowledge of paddlers on the Clyde and the surrounding areas. It would be a crying shame if we missed out on that!

For someone that isn't used to computers, a website can be a daunting place at first, but please tell him I'm more than happy to explain things so he won't be on his own wondering what the hell to do!

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2010, 06:01:42 AM »

Superb film. A real pleasure to watch. Thank you for showing us

Ken

   
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2010, 03:25:21 AM »
Lachie had his Maid out again last week. Masts, davits, boats, ventilators and lots of other detail added. Looking really good.

In reply to a question from Kim I believe that he plans to cut the treads for the spiral staircases over-length, drill a hole corresponding to the centre of the well, assemble on a mandrill which will be withdrawn once the staircase is built and then cut off the excess tread. Sounds a reasonable plan to me. He has ordered the chequer plate but hadn't started the stairs last time I spoke to him.

Lots of pics and a new video.

Pictures are on Photobucket. Click on URL and not thumb to view.

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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2010, 11:40:19 PM »
Looks great.

Does Lachie ever sail at Richmond Park?

All the best
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2010, 11:43:55 PM »
Quote from: Sandy on November 18, 2010, 11:40:19 PM
Looks great.

Does Lachie ever sail at Richmond Park?

All the best
Sandy

Sandy
I believe Lachie is a member of Richmond and occasionally sails there.

Regards

Andy
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Re: Maid of the Loch
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2010, 09:41:06 AM »
Good to see Lachie has built her in the CSP colours, I don't like her black hull.
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