Bos'n
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Post by Bos'n on Jan 26, 2019 22:19:31 GMT -7
Long about a dozen year ago I's rund inta this site wi' plans fer a mighty small Brigantine adaptation fer a less than 8'dingy- shadyislepirates.com/?q=node/32 . Decided I could do better and worked up a design fer a slightly bigger tub that would support 4 scallywags on one of our manmade Az pseudo-lakes. Built a small mock up ta test the plans and then with things bein' what they was, hard times dictated shelving the project fer a few years. Well, plans was recently dusted off. Now bring me that horizon Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Feb 21, 2019 20:54:09 GMT -7
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Post by Bos'n on Feb 23, 2019 20:12:00 GMT -7
Danglin' a page 'O shiney ta lure in Capt Blackstrap. I believes even these could be brought to water using Stitch and Glue. Seating might require some ingenuity working around a quint 'o masts.
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Post by Bos'n on Oct 18, 2019 20:28:13 GMT -7
The boatyard has been cleared of weeds and the project has been given the green light. Will be posting progress pics as the build evolves. Objectives- 1. Build a hull suitable for both parade and small lake usage. 2. 500 lb net weight. 3. Occupancy- 4 in water, 6 while on the trailer in parades. 4. Captain McB wants a confetti cannon on each side. 6. To be powered by an electric trolling motor hidden in the rudder. Sorry , big square rigged sails on something this small would capsize instantly. 7. Will be finished in System 3 epoxy and E-glass with marine paint. The stuffs expensive and well worth it. Hull should last a decade before needing a repaint. 8. Masts and bowsprit to be removeable for transport. 9. Will be properly licensed and registered to the Fleet. Will be setting up a strongback jig for the bottom plywood this weekend. Photo was pilfered off the www and is VERY similar to the 2' mockup. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Oct 20, 2019 19:29:05 GMT -7
Found a cheaper supply of epoxy online. The System 3 was $109 per gallon for the base and $89 for the 1/2 gallon of hardener. Other source has base AND hardener (same quantities) For $69 total. The E-glass used with this stuff runs about $7 per yard at 50" width, will need about 8 yards. Fiberglass is only slightly cheaper but it's miserable to work with (itches like hades).
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Post by Bos'n on Nov 3, 2019 18:44:23 GMT -7
Will be tossing together another small scale model from the plans to present to organizations which might provide funding for the 1/1 scale project. The first one was very crude and didn't weather the fat cat sleeping in it very well. Crikey, only one hobbyshop left in town get sheet balsa at. Also need several of them artists bendable sketching mannequins (@12")for crew.
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Post by Bos'n on Nov 9, 2019 22:08:21 GMT -7
It's Saturday night...10 pm... watching Svengoolie and building a ...Pirate ship for tomorrows meeting. Deja-vu doing the same routine established in the 60's by watching Fright Night's Seymour and trying to finish up the next days model airplane project. Same B grade movies never go out of style. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Nov 13, 2019 21:35:30 GMT -7
Progress being made on the 1/6th scale model. Will be on display for a luncheon meeting with another nonprofit group next week. Masts, rigging and small details to be added this weekend. That's a 6' dummy in the back seat and a 4'er riding shotgun. The white drybrush over black is only for the model, lets the details stand out for photos. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Nov 17, 2019 18:30:18 GMT -7
Putting the finishing touches on the 1/6th model. Has been a really fun build.
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Post by Bos'n on Feb 25, 2020 20:51:57 GMT -7
Update: A few personal setbacks drained the fun fund this winter. Have new tires/wheels ordered for the trailer, the 10 year old originals were looking a little...ratty. The Boathouse/workshop has doors finally (and electricity).
Three and a half years to retirement, bring it on!
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Post by Bos'n on Mar 11, 2020 18:03:35 GMT -7
Making upgrades on the trailer this week. Stock fenders have to go. Gonna make up wider/stronger running boards over the tires that CAN be stood or sat on without collapsing. No hair left on the hands and I've set my shoes on fire twice with the welder. Will be worth it.
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Post by Bos'n on Mar 14, 2020 19:15:37 GMT -7
Finished welding and woodwork. Fenders can be sat on for parades without damage. Tongue weight empty is about 50 lbs. Thinking it needs fenderwell lights that cast shimmering water-like wiggles on nighttime pavement. Attachments:
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Post by Bos'n on Apr 18, 2020 21:26:34 GMT -7
Now contemplating making the aft cabin section removeable from the gunwales up. This would allow the lower hull to be turned on its side and passed thru a @30 -36" doorway.
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Post by Bos'n on Feb 27, 2021 11:20:24 GMT -7
Word is- the 2021 Celtic festival is on! Group decision, Do I throw this project in high gear for a late Oct christening?
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Post by Bos'n on Mar 2, 2021 21:44:01 GMT -7
Green light given.😁
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