Model Boat Building Part Three

[@rodgeyd6728]

A few tips for any " new be " modellers. The burnt edges , finely scrape or sand the burnt edges, helps wood glue stick better. The hull skins, lightly dampen inside the curve /glue side as this helps take the strain out. Tape or pin ( sewing pins ) In place. Allow to dry , then remove, glue and replace. The skins will need sanding flush with the bulkhead so to Allow the bottom skin to sit flush for a better fit. Don't use a dremel! On the side skin apply masking tape along the hull, then with a sanding block and fine grit paper, run it along the side skin sanding the edge of the bottom skin. If making an rc model, fibreglass resin the inside of the hull ( no matting ), this will seal any holes , bind the joints for strength and add wait for ballast. And remember, mistakes will happen, don't get angry.....leave it and try again.

[@scalestuff1066]

Nice build mate thanks for making it,Im just starting doing the HAKITS morston crab boat,and your videos gave me some food for thought when I get round to doing mine.Dont be dishearted by the holes,Iv just done a free sailing boat that is about 50% filler,and under 7 varnish and 4 coats of paint it floats just fine

[@trevejenkyn9888]

Looking really good

[@trevejenkyn9888]

Really nice job

[@siddo3698]

I built a 2' Cabin Cruiser during March 20 & also named it 'Lockdown' same colour as well.

[@alanchandler254]

Finish the hull with a layer of fibreglass tissue and resin, strengthens and seals it.

[@johnbellenger2916]

Would like to see how the rc equipment installaled and how it runs on the water

[@MarkW00dy]

Hi Andy, nice job so far , i hope to see how you fit the RC and running gear :-) ,...Please ?

[@danytalloen]

Reminds me very much of a kit I built a litle under 40 years ago, it was the "Triton" from a company that doessn't exist anymore, called Keil Kraft, the construction of those kits were identical to this one, exept that the supplied wood was balsa instead of plywood. All the plans of those Ezeebilt kits as that range was called are still available for free on the internet somewhere.

[@TheDavidtweddle]

Hi Andy it's all your fault, after watching part 1 and part 2 I just had to order one for myself. The Off Shore I am in the middle of building is RC. I did have to take the cabin apart (that was a pain as I used cyno) this was to allow room for the rudder servo and the lipo battery.

[@andyrads1096]

Hi David. Hope you had fun building it!

[@songbbo2876]

gees waited to see it in completed, ie running in the pond

[@malcolm3086]

Thank you the video, shame no RC or hardware was installed.

[@andyrads1096]

Hi Malcolm. At the time I was hoping to include RC but I was not totally happy with the finished boat so It’s just for display now.

[@songbbo2876]

why build a nice boat and not get her out there 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@willmason3452]

@@andyrads1096 What was it that you weren't happy with if you don't mind me asking?

[@andyrads1096]

@@willmason3452 Hi Will. Overall the kit wasn’t that good with some parts not fitting well. I had to use quite a bit of filler to ‘shore up’ the hull where it didn’t fit properly. I guess the old adage that you get what you pay for is true as this was a fairly inexpensive kit. Thanks for your interest in my video.

[@willmason3452]

@@andyrads1096 Thank you for your reply Andy and the insight into the quality of the kit, plus how well it builds. Thank you.