Posted by FWAL |
Jan 29, 2013 @ 12:25 PM | 5,268 Views
I don't know what has happened here! I prepared the primed surface just as advised in the instructions but for some reason the Appliance spray has bubbled and cracked due to air bubbles forming under the paint whilst curing. On reflection I really don't enjoy painting, it seems to take weeks to complete.
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 20, 2013 @ 10:01 AM | 4,903 Views
BOR is all in one piece now. I used three differing types of Glue for the final assembly which included Aliphatic Resin for the rear deck, Epoxy for the deck bulkhead to kicker well and PU glue (gorrila glue) for the foredeck, top edge of the fin case and the kicker well to deck joint.
Since the glues have cured I have filled and faired the foredeck to hull joint, trimmed the rear deck and generally prepared the boat for the remaining layers of fibre glassing which will be taken over the main deck to hull joints finishing at the chine.
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 18, 2013 @ 11:01 AM | 4,969 Views
Programmed the BRC winch which was easy pips! Fitted the rudder control linkages, finished the battery box which consists of a small modified tupperware box, filler foamed around the battery which was wrapped in baking paper and sealed the cut foam top with GRP. I have also put the bottom of the winch in a silicone fairy cake mould. These mods are to help prevent water ingress or immersion. The winch circuitry will be located in the RX pot in lieu of the battery. This evening I'll be ready to glue on the decks and kicker well.
Yippeeeeee
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 18, 2013 @ 10:50 AM | 4,857 Views
Practically complete, just a little bit of hardware to fit and balancing. Then just wait for the weather to improve! During which time I might add just a little more decoration
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 17, 2013 @ 09:18 AM | 5,320 Views
The Dave Creed rudder has been scribed to the hull and rudder tube glued and now fibre glassed to the stock. I added a tiny amount of packing to the top of the stock to ensure that the trailing edge of the rudder didn't contravene the 1m rule. The continuous loop fairlead has been added to the midship deck bulkhead. I opted to use balsa parts rather than copious amounts of epoxy glue to hold it all in position. 3/32 brass tubing was used, the top tube will be trimmed a bit shorter post painting. The winch is bolted in position and the kicker well and foredeck are just resting in place. Although, it would be a bit tricky it is possible to remove and refit the winch from the rear access aperture. I just hope I never have to.
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 15, 2013 @ 01:13 PM | 5,072 Views
Whilst building an IOM I never throw away any excess resin. If I have mixed too much I'll always put it to good use for the future perhaps . Today was such a day when I was glad I had some preformed GRP angle and some laminated 3mm (1/8") sheet balsa.
Today I had the materials to hand to produce a winch bracket which can easily be glued to the fin case and still allows access for the winch via the rear access aperture.
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 15, 2013 @ 11:58 AM | 5,575 Views
Things have really progressed well recently. The Postman has also helped this recent spate of activity with the delivery of my new BRC 208 sail winch from Italy.
This winch appears to be of good quality. I hope I dont regret buying cheap! I use a phrase quite often which is 'buy cheap buy twice' This winch is relatively cheap at just over £125 inc P&P where as a RMG retails at £180+ But I have spoken to skippers who have had their RMG's for over 10yrs. Time will tell!
So why is it on the scales? I'll be postioning the winch on the Port side of the fin case with a 6V 2300mAh battery on the other side so I was just checking the difference in weights. 11grams difference shouldn't be that noticeable and the corrector weights can be positioned to balance things up a bit.
The fin aperture has been formed so it's now attachable, the pattern was taken off my Lintel and the Rig tension post is fixed in position near the bow in order to transfer the jib forestay loads through the deck to the hull. A shaped balsa block is glued to the underside of the foredeck to accept the glued dowel when final fitting takes place.
Posted by FWAL |
Jan 15, 2013 @ 11:47 AM | 5,254 Views
She's coming together nicely. 1400mm (55") wing