Guest Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 i have to say Clive even i could get my rump on there Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodall_m1 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Clive, When preparing the plug for the superstructure do you have to make any preparatory measures for mounting the cleats, fender points etc, on the side decks, so that these are "built in" at the time of moulding? Or are the "strongpoints" for these added to the moulding later after it is released from the mould, prior to or during construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Apart from the differing lengths, have you thought about a fixed "wrap round" type screen such as on the Bucaneer 37 mk2, and Hampton mk1, as this would allow more internal living accomodation. The only thing you`d have to do is incorperate a set of steps up to the side deck behind the helm seat, with a grab rail for safety, but they would only need to be 18" wide, so won`t take out any noticable living accomodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 All the strong points are added in at the moulding stage, also the gas locker and various bits of metal used to bolt into, the hull has all the service boards and floor bearers put in while in the mould. Neil, there is a massive amount of work in the frolt section, we have built what we feel will be the most popular but changing it would be a whole new mould unfortunately there is no such thing as a small change, we have tried plenty of small changes and they all cost a fortune in time and money, we will have to see further down the line if it is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 any updates Clive im going to hide myself in the sawdust when down in the new year Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sorry Jonny, All the sawdust has gone as the workshop has been hoovered, the plug is fille and faired ready for spraying on Wednesday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newf Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Clive, you have to stop building these boats,whatever Jonny says, there isn't enough room out there now without more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Col, have you not noticed the boat graveyard is now virtually empty that makes loads of room for new boats, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Col, have you not noticed the boat graveyard is now virtually empty that makes loads of room for new boats, GOODY RUBS HIS HANDS WITH GLEE Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Any updates on this one at all Clive, as i`m sure we`re all eager to know, and see of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hi Neil, we are making progress with this and are making the mould in about two weeks, however, we have decided to put the build off for this year and buld another Carousel which should be released in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 hi clive, well that clears that one up then looked at broadlander on hoseason web site over the weekend for sept this year and she appeared to be fuuly booked all season. will she be in the fleet for 2013 ? on personal level would rather broadlander had been built then far horizon that just me being selfish. really glad to see another rc45 being built, guess this goes to prove what everone has said she a fantastic design. clive keep us posted on the broadlander progress ( well all us bath tub fans ). andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi Andy, We are still pressing on with Broadlander, she will be in the fleet at the start of 2013 instead of the end of 2012, this way we will have more time to make her a bit more special, also I feel we over priced her a bit so will readdress this for the new catalogue. The Carousel is going to be a really smart boat, building 2 together will get the second in the fleet much sooner we hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Just realised I had not put any photos up recently, We started putting the first layers of Gel on the rear of the plug today, we are making the mould in two halves so that we can make a shorter back end at some point in the future, here are some photos from when the plug was nearly finished with just the tracking left to finish off on the decks and roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 look at that baby i want a cruise on her OW BOY Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Maybe this question is for Clive? How do you build/design a boat to go under Potter? Are there known measurements somewhere regarding the profile etc to work to and how do you check after the build is finished? I ask because I remember that there used to be a gauge just inside Herbert Woods yard by the foot bridge in the 60's for anyone to check that the boat would go through and feel it would be an asset to have it re-instated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Basically take a drawing of the bridge and put the frames of the boat in it, then ajust as neccessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Basically take a drawing of the bridge I don't have any paper that size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAYTONA-BILL Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Any updates on this one Clive, or have other projects taken priority?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi Neil, Carousel goes out in 3 weeks time, she will come out of the shed next week and have the canopy and engine fitted. She is looking really good inside and is going to be a cracking boat I will get some photos up when she is all cleaned with the upholstry on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Good grief! I cant beleive how long it is since I last updated this thread, Well, I cant find my pictures of the canopy plugs or the pictures of the finished peak plug but, I do have a couple of the peak when we started it, it was a tough one to work out, how we wanted it and how it was going to fit but I think we got it right. The moulds are now being made... The first superstructure was made a few weeks ago and was left upside down so that we could make the side liner moulds and some ventilation ducting moulds in the roof... She is now in the 'trim shop' which is where we do all the dusty work like cutting out all the window and door apartures as well as cutting off all the other unwanted bits, we then 'finish' it which is removing all blemishes which should not be there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks for the update Clive. Coming on nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Nice cut n shut horizon front end broadsman backside very nice Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 here she is in the shed all set up, the canopies and peak moulds are made, they have to have the release system put on then we should have a set within a couple of weeks.. We now have 3 boats in build in the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Wow would you look at that very sleek Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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