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Tug-Kenny RIP

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #150 on: December 12, 2009, 04:10:06 pm »

I also enclose a few pictures of the lighting inside the cabin for various folks who have enquired. They are 3mm Led's all wired in parallel through dropper resistors. You can also see the radar motor which is a bit of overkill, but it did have suitable gearing.

Ken
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« Reply #151 on: December 12, 2009, 11:08:04 pm »


The build video is now up and running on You Tube



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






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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #152 on: December 16, 2009, 08:34:10 pm »
Excellent build and excellent video.

Now that you have the experience, which make of surgical truss would you recommend wearing when lifting it in and out of the water. %)

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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #153 on: December 17, 2009, 11:55:39 am »

Thanks Geoff. I enjoy building these 'Big uns'

Launching is quite easy.   %)

I first of all remove the cabin and batteries (all three 7 amp/hr !) and just launch the hull with truss straps. The heavy stuff is put in afterwards.  I suppose the total weight must be around 45 Lbs or so.

There are still the fine details needed to complete her, but I was rather exited at the first sail before Christmas. I didn't sail far as she tended to tilt alarmingly on the corners, so perhaps another battery or some sheet lead on the floor.

Cheers

Ken


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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #154 on: December 23, 2009, 01:49:28 pm »
Hi Ken, I'm building a St Nectan using a Cheddar Proteus steam engine. I'm in a wheelchair so you can imagine the fun I'm having. I had a brass rudder system made up to replace the cast one. You building comments will be of a great help to me.
Ken
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #155 on: December 23, 2009, 02:31:17 pm »

Hi Hobie Ken,

I shall be here.

The only comment that comes to mind is you're gonna need some weight in the front section as she is stern heavy. All the weight is in the cabin. 

Mountfleet's suggestion is to make a flat floor all the way to the bows  (as low as possible) fitted with width guides centrally. This way, you can slide anything backwards or forwards to balance her up. ( a steam module springs to mind)

Hope this helps. Don't forget, we all like pictures on Mayhem.   :-))

ken
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #156 on: December 24, 2009, 03:10:47 pm »
Hi Ken,
I will attempt to place some build photos on the site. You may notice I will place the water tank and a pair of batteries forward.
Have a good Christmas. By the way I am just over the 'river' from you in Somerset.
Ken
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #157 on: December 24, 2009, 06:54:49 pm »
Hi Ken,
I'm still looking for my St Nectan photo's. In the meantine here are some photo's of my first build. It is a rowing dory called Oscar - the children love to see him rowing by.
Best regards,
Ken
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #158 on: December 25, 2009, 10:24:01 am »

I do like your rower.  :-))

I've fancied making one myself. Might get around to it next year.

ps,  Our family originally came from Curry Mallet, near Taunton, many years ago.

Happy new year

Ken

pps  What am I doing on here on Christmas day  %%   Just cleared the snow from the transport ready for the big trip and now frozen to the core. My good lady suggested a short break in the computer room before we go .  O0




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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #159 on: December 27, 2009, 01:49:45 pm »
Happy New Year Ken
Ken
Somerset  :-)
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #160 on: January 05, 2010, 02:21:17 pm »
Hi Ken,
Here are photos of my brass rudder which replaces the cast one supplied in the St. Nectan kit. A friend of mine suggested this  to avoid damage during transit or by those pesky rc submarines!
Ken
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« Reply #161 on: January 05, 2010, 02:45:05 pm »
Hi Ken,
Sorry about the size of the rudder..........here are (I hope) larger pictures.
Ken  :embarrassed:
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #162 on: January 05, 2010, 04:16:59 pm »
Hy Hobie
Nice job,
 have you got the gap wide enough for the stern tube to fit, ( maybe it,s just the angle on the pic ) I live just down the road from Ken., and that St Nectan of his is a big boat,  will watch your build with interest.
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #163 on: January 05, 2010, 07:49:34 pm »

A nice 'Proper' build.  The cast ones are a little weak. I also found the turning circle was not very sharp on mine and considered changing the rudder myself, but it's too much work now it's glued in.

Ken


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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #164 on: January 06, 2010, 12:22:32 pm »
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Best regards,
Ken
Somerset Cider is good for you.....!
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #165 on: January 06, 2010, 12:32:51 pm »
Hi Bosun,
Sorry my previous message got chopped off!
I now have the rudder installed and it swings just fine. It seems the angle of the photo was deceptive.
All the best,
Ken Somerset Cider......................OOOHLALA {-)
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #166 on: January 06, 2010, 12:37:31 pm »
Hi Ken,
I have a blowtorch which may help you remove your rudder!  ;)
Best regards
Ken
Knee deep in snow here
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Re: St Nectan build
« Reply #167 on: January 06, 2010, 01:25:59 pm »

That's one thing I don't own.   ok2

It's 3 degrees C in my shed so the missis said I could come in the house. I've just taken the dog for a trek in the snow. I think it's even too cold for epoxy to set, so it's relax in front of the computer, meethinks

Cheers

Ken

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