Topic: svitzer thunder .. ( the build so far ) (Read 18646 times)

ian-mccaffrey · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 02:14:10 am »

this will be the build log of my svitzer thunder !

chipchase · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 08:54:48 am »

This will be an interesting build Ian, I understand that Svitzer have six of this type of vessel on order. Have you got the line drawings for her.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:04:37 am »

Excellent!

What scale Ian?

Capt Podge · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:07:16 am »

Now, that's interesting !

I'll watch your progress on this one - enjoy the build

Regards,

Ray.

irishcarguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:08:44 am »

This is a very interesting build & I will be watching all the way, Mick B.

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2013, 12:08:28 am »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on February 13, 2013, 10:04:37 am

Excellent!

What scale Ian?

not sure of a scale mate .... but im having problems uploading pictures for some reason ....

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2013, 10:09:23 pm »

Quote from: ian-mccaffrey on February 15, 2013, 12:08:28 am

not sure of a scale mate .... but im having problems uploading pictures for some reason ....

its 1.13th scale . pics are being re sized now !

chipchase · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2013, 11:17:49 pm »

That’s a nice size Ian

I think that works out around about 3ft 4in long with a beam 1ft 2in.

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2013, 11:47:50 pm »

Quote from: chipchase on February 16, 2013, 11:17:49 pm

That’s a nice size Ian I think that works out around about 3ft 4in long with a beam 1ft 2in.

oi !!!!

have you been in my shed taking measurements

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:15:13 am »

here we go . the first pic !

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:44:20 am »

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:45:24 am »

planked

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:47:12 am »

kortz and rudders

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2013, 01:47:54 am »

Quote from: ian-mccaffrey on February 17, 2013, 01:47:12 am

kortz and rudders

all home / hand made too . also home made props coming soon too

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:44:04 am »

Looking good!

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:09:00 pm »

fiberglassing the bow and hull

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:43:06 pm »

every one has a little helper of some sort .... here is mine ... he sadly had to be put down a few weeks ago !!! R.I.P charlie

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:48:29 pm »

first coat

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2013, 12:50:02 pm »

home made Props in home made kortz nozzles

chipchase · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2013, 08:39:45 am »

You are making a great job of her Ian.

Davenotdone · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2013, 09:20:12 am »

Hi Ian, the tug looks great so far

Bit new to all of this so are you glassing the hull to take a mould from or are you glassing the hull as the finished hull? If so then what glass matt would you use and fibreglass resin. Do you ' waterproof ' the inside of the hull as well? Regards, Dave.

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2013, 10:42:29 am »

Quote from: chipchase on February 18, 2013, 08:39:45 am

You are making a great job of her Ian.

thanx chip . to be honest . this is my real first scratch build ! and im under the supervision of a true scratch build moddler !!

ian-mccaffrey · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2013, 10:47:19 am »

Quote from: Davenotdone on February 18, 2013, 09:20:12 am

Hi Ian, the tug looks great so far Bit new to all of this so are you glassing the hull to take a mould from or are you glassing the hull as the finished hull? If so then what glass matt would you use and fibreglass resin. Do you ' waterproof ' the inside of the hull as well? Regards, Dave.

hi mate . to be honest im new to all this too ... i have fiber glassed the hull and sanded it . then used filler . then more fiber glass then more filler then more fiber glass then more filler . and i have bought shares in the local sand paper company lol .... well thats what it feels like any way ... the fiberglass matt and resin is a top quality one from the local boat yard ... not cheap halfords stuff .. i have also fiberglassed the inside of the hull to make it waterproof . then i have added cement to 1 make it solid !! also to use for ballast . the shape of the hull and size of it . will take loads of cement to bring her down to the water line ! ill keep the pics coming as im going

thanx for all the interest guys

tt1 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:14:09 am »

A really interesting build this Ian - watching closely. Just out of interest, why 2? Thought doing 1 would be tough enough!
Regards, Tony.

adamD98 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:39:17 am »

Nice job Ian. Enjoying watching your build progress.

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