grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 in hopes that i will get some time away from the forum, i have today started construction of the centre cockpit seating area 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 seat support backs in placed and clamped, plus the openings for the under seat cutouts drilled out using a 20mm forstner bit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 seat front support panels added 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 So, the whole floor section with seating fits nicely into its corner, this is the point model #2 overtakes (at least in this aspect) model #1 as that doesnt have any centre cockpit detailing other than the dashboard. the seat tops will be made (as in the real thing ) using thin sheet plywood (in fact they are receiving their edging trim as we speak.) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I was going to ask if the seats are upholstered and if you will be doing the same on the models..... and then I realised that I needn't ask! 👍 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Well lets see how you like this then, the seat tops are on and trimmed, this whole seating area is attached to the removable floor piece, upholstery, yes, i will have to find some cloth in the correct colour, this will be formed round 1/4" dense foam, and then the cushions can be put in, this will come at a later stage though. meanwhile a section next to the 'door' will have a patch of tread added for entry and exit. (the tread may well be simulated by a suitable grade of wet and dry paper.) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Beautifully done! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upcycler Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 That's a nice looking model boat you are making there and hopefully from upcycled wood? Is that your own design or is it based on something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 its being made from wood that was an offcut from repairs to the real boat - Broad Ambition, I have spent time aboard, measuring up and taking lots of photos, the wood used for the hull was lime from old ikea blinds this was before i got the burmese teak that all the main fixtures and fittings are being constructed from. I was given two pieces of teak, about 6"x1 1/2" x about 24" and the second 30", of these one piece is about 2" wide now as the rest has been cut down for cabin sides and to make fittings.. So i have now fitted the ships wheel to the bulkhead, and now for some pictures, the last few show the construction as the side bulkhead that covers the sliding sash leans inward accommodation had to be made for this, and then final adjustments were made with the vertical seat back. everything has been made to fit the space and the gaps round the edges are less than 0.5mm so its quite a precise fit. the front supports of the seat slope out just as the real thing does, so these seating parts were all precision angles, these were achieved using miniature precision squares markers and even tiny planes, acquired either at modelling shows or boot fairs, my only gripe with the adjustable square is the wing nut is too big and needs stopping in an exact spot or it sticks out and ruins the measurement of the angle. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 here are some pictures of part of the seating area on the real boat 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I have`nt caught up with this thread for quite a while. I just love those mini planes, they look amazing. To make such intricate and detailed work takes a lot of skill and dexterity, skills i have, a steady hand and dexterity i DON`T. I envy you to be able to do such fine work. I hope one day, our paths (or should that be rivers?) will cross, and will be able to see the model in the timber?. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 It’s an impressive piece of work and looks great afloat. As is BA itself of course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Trusting that the final touches will include the true to life sound effects of Griff regaling all and sundry with his awesome repertoire of awful jokes! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Trusting that the final touches will include the true to life sound effects of Griff regaling all and sundry with his awesome repertoire of awful jokes! its just a question of getting a good recording when he doesnt realise. maybe at this years wooden boat show, or even the may meet. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Now that is a plan! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, grendel said: its just a question of getting a good recording when he doesnt realise. maybe at this years wooden boat show, or even the may meet. Just a question of the right lubrication ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 of course the next problem will be the upholstery fabric, I need something to represent the upholstery with a similar pattern and colour, the best option I have figured at the moment is dolls house fabrics for the correct scale patterns, now the above upholstery has changed to a red with stripes, but looking through the scale fabrics available I have shortlisted 2 so far as being a similar colour with a small scale print to the original fabric, alternatively I will find a nice fabric then get Griff to re-upholster Broad Ambition to match the model. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Griff of course was posing with his best profile on display for this shot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, grendel said: Griff of course was posing with his best profile on display for this shot Searching for his tactically lost wallet by any chance? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Alternatively I will find a nice fabric then get Griff to re-upholster Broad Ambition to match the model. Many a true word said in jest. Hang fire on the fabric as we are indeed planning to recover the present soft furnishings in the wheelhouse. Out of necessity as they are worn through in places. Hope to get this done this year Griff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 No pictures yet (i will try and get some tonight), but the step area on the other side of the cockpit has been constructed to the other half of the floor, it just needs tidying up a bit and sanding down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 ok here are the pictures 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Superb detailing as ever! 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 you think thats bad, i have the helm seat to recreate at some point, all that spindle turning 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 That's quite a seat! You haven't started it yet but I can feel another wow coming on ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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