C.Ricko Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi Martin, I looked, she was number 2. (no joins)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Blimey! It has been nearly a month since I last posted about what has been going on, There has been much clearing scrapping and binning of what was cluttering the shed, on Monday our three Plugmakers/Boatbulders started work. There was some preparation along with the clearing by way of a trolley being made to support the 45 ft plug which will also have to take the weight of the mould on top of it, I had a trailer which has been in storage (a hedge) for about 12 years which we dragged out, cut some bits off then narrowed 18inches and put 3x 40foot RSJs on and a set of castor wheels, this was ready on Monday afternoon just ready for the work to start. the first job apart from clearing a tea hut was to level up the trolley, the concrete floor in the shed is far from level so the trolley was jacked off the castors and chocked up as level as possible. after this 3"X 9" beams were laid across the 3 RSJs levelled and bolted down then 3 more rows of beams were run the length of the trailer for the frames to fit on, these were also levelled and brought to a point at the front, while this was being done some of the frames were being assembled as now the bed has been made the next step is to fit all the frames at 600mm centres along it. As of Friday at 5 O'clock the first frame had been fitted the next 7 frames are ready for fitting and with a pointy bit at the front it is already starting to look like a boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Its good to see craftsment at work Clive, this is going to be a really good build thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmtree Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi, When making up the plug do you work straight to size, or do you have to build in any compensations for anything? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Clive just a quick note have you measured the door to see if the boat will fit out door once built no dowt you have probably done it already Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Fantastic to see the first stages of the new craft, Clive. We'll be watching every step of the way, for reasons you are already aware of. Pete and Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Ian, the finished plug will be the exact shape and size of the hull the mould will produce. Jonny, I measured the door so if it does not go through I will say that I knew it would not fit and the plan has always been to take the shed apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Jonny, I measured the door so if it does not go through I will say that I knew it would not fit and the plan has always been to take the shed apart dibs on anything that is left it that does happen Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Great stuff, though not convinced the front is quite such a flowing shape as the artists impression Look forward to seeing the different stages of development... must be exciting times for you all, as well as eager customers keen to get their hands on the finished product! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Clive will the windows in the RC35 & 45 will the windows be those tiny things or ones you can get a good view from? Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Jonny, The windows should be ok, also there is a minimum vision requirement from the helm for the RCD (recreational craft directive) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks Clive I look forward to the build updates. I have a feeling this will be a very popular thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 cant wait till the build gets going Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 This looks like it's going to be very interesting. I once saw a superstructure plug being built at Sealine for the F34 and they were checking the measurements by laser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 managed to log on at home! we are up to frame 14, funny isnt it that we had a slight problem with number 13 but is not one we cant overcome. I will try and get another pic up tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 That was frame 13 we got up to yesterday not 14, we are now at 18, I know this is only 4 more frames but other bits and bobs have been being sorted for the next stage after the frames are all up. Also when all the frames are up the transom, transom angle formers and transom quadrant formers will need to be fixed into place but I will get photos of that when we get there, I dont think I will be putting photos up every day but the last few days (and tomorrow) things have quickly started to take shape, soon it will look like things have slowed down but thats just the way the different stages go, also you cant rush a good job! Is it me or are some of the employees getting younger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodall_m1 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Is it me or are some of the employees getting younger? Clive, I think that you are employing the vertically challanged just to make the new boat look bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Indeed, that is my son Jasper, he is 6 foot tall and the boat is 45m long. well spotted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmtree Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi, I think your son Jasper has worked out the former where the mast needs to go Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi, I think your son Jasper has worked out the former where the mast needs to go Ian that will be the mast for the satellite dish then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmtree Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 that will be the mast for the satellite dish then :naughty: Remember to make it folding for PH bridge Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Well, lets hope she fits under anyway, Here is some progress for today, Dan will be happy to see that the front is looking a little more like the drawings. all the frames are up and the breasthooks (formers for the bows) are in, we had a slight issue somewhere along the design/ computer input stage that meant all the wood we machined up yesterday was in fact the wrong size not really our fault but nothing we cant get over so after a bit more machining today the first of the splines have started to go on. every stage is really exciting and every time we start another bit is fantastic as we seem to be moving along quite nicely dispite the minor problems, we will have to see how I feel when we hit a long dull stage or a major problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Great pics Clive. Being a technical numpty I've no idea what goes into constructing a boat so I'm finding this quite an education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfish Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Looks lovely Clive and good to see your little lad involved! But will it float, and what will you give me for Bobella as a trade in! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Great to see progress Clive. It is quite fascinating, seeing the birth of another Broads classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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