Lulonga - My first paddler build.

[15Bert]

This is my fly cutting thingy.



It's also known as a tank cutter thingy.

I got one side set up and glued.



I should really have made a jig but  they should come out OK.

If my legs play ball I should get the other four done this week and maybe assemble the paddle wheels. I bought some clear spray in B&Q to seal and protect the red oxide finish on the hull. I would probably been a lot cheaper in Wilco's.

Bert

[Spankbucket]

I have a similar tool that I own for cutting 'rose' holes in harpsichord etc. soundboards. I bought this some years back for my instrument building projects.

Its designed to be used manually but it's otherwise the same as the cutter described here.

Very much slower but much easier to control.

[15Bert]

Sounds a lot safer too, Spankbucket.

A bit more progess on the paddles. I couldn't find any 25mm dowel for the paddle centres, but I found that a cotton reel would do the job. I have simplified the construction a little and I don't think it will make any difference.



More to come

Bert

[LARRY W]

Hello Bert,
 paddles look good , i built mine from the plan as well but on test bed tend to run a little wobbly ..
    have tried the tank motors yet  mite go go done that rout my self where did you get your motors ?....
     i see your model will have wings are you on red bull.... ......
      hope the legs hold up take it easy cheers Larry.... 

[LARRY W]

Hello Bert.
 How's the build coming on ,.?.....
               been of line computer crash...........   but ok now ...cheers Larry...
                                                                                                                                                               
   
 

[15Bert]

Hello Larry

I've had some work done on one of my knees by the Bone Cruncher Man, it's getting a bit better now and I hope to get back in the workshop this weekend, so watch this space 

Bert

[15Bert]

Got some time in the workshop today, I glued the paddles on using slower setting epoxy. Fortunately I have enough clamps.



More to come...

Bert

[jelley_baby]

Hi Bert, And your Wife's pegs by the look of it, hope the result works well.

Graham

[LARRY W]

Happy new year BERT.....
           How is the build coming..........Larry...

[LARRY W]

   Hi Bert,
               have you give up ..?...nice to see the paddle detail , with tank gear boxes ,
                                             cheers Larry.....