Building the IMARA TUG

[Guest]

Day 54 Andy, how did you get from flat bits of plastic (PIC 8) to the first assembly of the boat (pic9).

I presume they were used as a template?

As per usual I'm just going to say this is "outstanding work" coz I've run out of innovative things to say

[Guest]

Day 54 Andy, how did you get from flat bits of plastic (PIC 8) to the first assembly of the boat (pic9). I presume they were used as a template?

As per usual I'm just going to say this is "outstanding work" coz I've run out of innovative things to say

Thanks Colin. You were correct in your assumption. I still have to build another yet and ill show you how I did it sort of lol/ I wanted to complete this one first to see how it turns out when finished, if its ok I will repeat the whole process.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

hi Andy just got home last night and just having a catchup and must say you have done an awsome job their mate she looks great as does the lifeboat pleased you got a work around for the problem

cheers steve

[Guest]

I still have to build another yet and ill show you how I did it sort of lol

That'll do nicely sir

Thanks Andy.

[Guest]

hi Andy just got home last night and just having a catchup and must say you have done an awsome job their mate she looks great as does the lifeboat pleased you got a work around for the problemcheers steve

Thanks Steve. It looked the quickest and easiest way of doing things and im always up for that.

Andy

[flyjoe180]

Awesome work Andy. I would be very interested in the life boat construction methods, and this 'lofting' method.

[Guest]

Awesome work Andy. I would be very interested in the life boat construction methods, and this 'lofting' method.

Thanks Joe. The next one will be coming up very soon. Almost finished the first one now.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 57

I decided that the hoarse supplied looked a little naff so it was time to make some more. This was quite simple enough to do and looks very effective. All done with toothpicks and lollipop sticks. Them with the use of a drill and a little file I made the handles on the ends of the toothpicks.

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Next I did a little wash on the outside.

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Now I roped in the hoarse. more to come still.

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Cheers

Andy

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[flyjoe180]

Brilliant Andy, just brilliant.

[Guest]

It's a piece of art Andy!

[Guest]

That is magic Andy. Real model making at the fine end.

Not 200 yds from our flat is the Jersey Heritage boat museum. They have a heritage workshop & recently completed a boat similar to yours & they made a fabulous job of it. Looking at yours I would put it on the same level.

The detail in there is to be believed. Those oars & attention to detail are very fascinating.

Laurie

PS how many lollies will you have to endure ?

[Guest]

the people of lilliput thankyou for the new oars lol,stunning work andy,made them look like the real thing

mobear

[Guest]

That is magic Andy. Real model making at the fine end.Not 200 yds from our flat is the Jersey Heritage boat museum. They have a heritage workshop & recently completed a boat similar to yours & they made a fabulous job of it. Looking at yours I would put it on the same level.

The detail in there is to be believed. Those oars & attention to detail are very fascinating.

Laurie

PS how many lollies will you have to endure ?

Thanks Laurie, None stop Lolly eating when the sun comes out, love it lol. If your passing again if like to see some pics of the model you have spoke about if possible please, might pick up some ideas.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Looking at your boat I thought must go across & have another delve into history in the Boat Museum.

See what I can do. Last time there were 2 carpenters working away in the workshop. Nice to see old skills. They will stop & chat & tell you what they are trying to achieve.

Laurie

[Guest]

Thanks Laurie, I look forward to seeing your post.

Much appreciated.

Andy