Divers Boat Scratch Build

[Guest]

HI Andy , yes we did wonder where you had got to, all clear now. Good to hear youve got a job again and things are taking a turn for the better -including getting back into building. The latest project looks fantastic , a complete scratchbuild ,should be a fascinating watch. Loving the downpipe inflatable sections, great to see you back mate , cheers tony

Hi Tony, Thanks mate. You are all making me feel worse for leaving... never mind im back now. Glad you like this one. there are lots to see as usual as we progress and I have some nice touches like the high powered outboard motor etc. All will be revealed in good time.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Good to read you're sorted job wise Andy and even better to see you working your boat magic.I'm sure the others are glad to be having a regular boat 'fix' from the maestro...I know I am!

I've bought 6 front row seats so I can stretch out whilst I watch the build.

Bring it on.....

Lol, how's my old mate getting on. I'm glad the gang are all here and especially my main man. Sure have missed you all !!! Good to have you in the front row Ron.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Welcome back!Glad to learn all is well again.

Looking forwards to thiss one.

Hi Ian,

Thanks mate glad your on-board with the rest of the gang.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Nice to see you back mateWill watch this if it's anything like your other builds it should be an outstanding build

Thanks Ian, your too kind mate. I will do my best to put on a great show for you all.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

I'll be watching this. Good start

Cheers Graham. The jaw dropping stuff is scheduled along with the drooling sessions as usual lol.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Hi Andy welcome back. Are you doing a Gemini or Zodiac, In case you don't have details, you will find Diver surface demand panel details here. http://www.divexglobal.com/products-and-services look up P for panels.Was involved in Saturation Diving Systems a number of years ago and we used Gemini in the early days for shallow diving but I think it is outlawed now for offshore commercial Diving, they use wet bells now. Cheers Derek

Hi Derek

Thanks for the info. This is just going to be an investigation vessel and the divers all have the usual scuba equipment. Hope you still find it a good watch mate.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Wouldn't miss it for the world mate. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Day 3

I have managed to complete the bending and have removed the sand so that I can cut the mitre at the bow.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

Day 4

Joint set it was time to sand it down and take away the hard edges with sand paper.

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Looking good, just before disaster set in.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 5

Dooms day. The excessive heat demanded by the heat shrink heated up the joint and it broke, waste of materials and costly heat shrink. Time for plan B.

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Got to admit that the rubber look was ideal simulation. Shame really.

Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

Day 6

Plan B. This was achieved by using external pipe lagging and a bit of 3/4" overflow as a spine. I think I will get away with it. Just got to devise a way to secure it to the hull now. I have a few ideas that will work.

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Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Ouch! Is a pity, the first broke piece

But you solve it very well Andy!! Looks amazing!!

I couldn't know where to start a project like that....is genial

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Andy, it looks very good.

[Guest]

Andy sad to see you loose that first piece but you sure did'nt let that slow you down,nice recovery.

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Great recovery andy , the pipe lagging looks spot on . I was going to suggest bike inner tubes filled with something as these can be cut and superglued no probs , but you beat me to it with the solution! looking forward to the next update , cheers tony