Divers Boat Scratch Build

[Guest]

Day 46

This is the method im using to get the cables and water lint into the outboard. I think it will look better than having Heat shrink on them.

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Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Everyday is looking better and better Andy!

The finish outboard looks very well, and the most important...useful

[Guest]

Day 47.

Thank Polux, We are almost complete on this one. Time to fit the ladder construction in place and you will now see the idea I had for the retractable side ladders.

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I think they turned out ok.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 48

I decided that the outboard should have some protection so I set to work on the brass again.

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Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 49

This is a good time to fit the motor, prop and water cooler having soldered the push fit connectors to the motor and cables.

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Cheers

Andy

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Day 50

At the end of the inflatable there are cones and these had to be simulated. I did this by purchasing a couple on nose cones from my mates model shop and modified them to suit.

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Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 51

Time to complete this rear end. Here you will see I fitted the outboard guard and finished painting the cones.

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Still a few bits to add yet before the divers go on-board so don't run away just yet.

Cheers

Andy

[papa 695]

Fantastic so far Andy looking forward to more

[Guest]

Outstanding build Andy, love the way this one has come together, are you going to fit a prop guard.

John

[Guest]

Thanks guys. I haven't thought about a prop guard. I will have to research them and have a look.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Thanks guys. I haven't thought about a prop guard. I will have to research them and have a look.Cheers

Andy

Where I work they use Safety boats & QHM (QUEENS HARBOUR MASTER) also use them and they all use prop guards on this type of boat.

Hope u don't think im sticking my nose in it was just a thought.

This is the type used by them after some one lost there leg while being rescued.

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John

[Guest]

Thanks John. I welcome ideas as they add to the detail. That looks great... I will have to see what I can use to make one.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Top quality work Andy, looks like photos of the real thing. Cheers Derek

[Guest]

Thank you Derek.

Day 52

I have been packing some flood lights for that flat looking rear end. Think the look ok.

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Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 53

Time to get them mounted. Some you will see have lamps in them.

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Cheers

Andy