Richardsons RC45 and RC35

[C.Ricko]

Hi Martin,

I looked, she was number 2. (no joins)!

[C.Ricko]

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

[Brian]

Its good to see craftsment at work Clive, this is going to be a really good build thread

[Palmtree]

Hi,

When making up the plug do you work straight to size, or do you have to build in any compensations for anything?

Ian

[Guest]

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

[Guest]

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

[C.Ricko]

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

[Guest]

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

[Dan]

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

[Guest]

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

[C.Ricko]

Hi Jonny,

The windows should be ok, also there is a minimum vision requirement from the helm for the RCD (recreational craft directive)

[pks1702]

Thanks Clive I look forward to the build updates.

I have a feeling this will be a very popular thread

[Guest]

cant wait till the build gets going

Jonny

[NeilB]

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.

[C.Ricko]

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....

[C.Ricko]

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?

[goodall_m1]

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!

[C.Ricko]

Indeed, that is my son Jasper, he is 6 foot tall and the boat is 45m long. well spotted!

[Palmtree]

Hi,

I think your son Jasper has worked out the former where the mast needs to go

Ian

[C.Ricko]

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

[Palmtree]

that will be the mast for the satellite dish then :naughty:

Remember to make it folding for PH bridge

Ian

[C.Ricko]

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

[Broads01]

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.

[andyfish]

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

[mbird]

Great to see progress Clive. It is quite fascinating, seeing the birth of another Broads classic