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Franco
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Great job Mike- it's really coming together, using the brass is a sound idea as it looks special, but also because it will last!!  .
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Spokesmann
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It wont rust! 
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Spokesmann
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Some more images of the build. I have glued the other side of the hull on now - a right  tussell but got there in the end.
I have cleaned up the hull and shaped the decking strips, I have been adjusting the fit of the internal brass parts and checking for fit, the brass will protect the hull from any possible meths spills and burns. Next stage will be to prime the hull, but not until much more smooth and and general cleaning up of the wood.
Here are some images in no particular order...
Internals.
he engine screw onto the raised parts, leaving space for lead strip ballast.
The front drip tray is screwed in and helps secure the front bulkhead and side bulkhead brass covers...
Some overall views...
Rear brass drip tray is a press fit...
Brass bow has yet to be shaped...
Quality decal completes the finish to the stern....
Copies are available, dont use some of the tommy rot I have seen.
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Mamod Collector
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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Its coming on fast now Mike, soon be time for the launch
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Spokesmann
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Another month maybe.
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Phantom
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Love the drip tray to catch the mess from the engine.
The boat is going to be a pleasure to steam with touches like that. |
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Spokesmann
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| Phantom wrote: | Love the drip tray to catch the mess from the engine.
The boat is going to be a pleasure to steam with touches like that. |
Thank you, I hope so, Im more worried about fire than anything.
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steamyjim
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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That is looking truly brilliant Mike!
One of the best 'toy' boats I have seen in a long time
Toy boats are the only ones Im interested in Jim, once its got stop cocks, knobs, whistles bells and glass cabins and carpets - I just turn off.
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