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8 hours ago, Delboy said:

I was saddened to read your last posting and I know it is a very challenging time for all concerned, my brother-in-law has just completed his treatment for cancer and there are signs that things are moving in the right direction so you must stay positive at all times.

As you know i am also looking to build a model of Tale Ho but having difficulty in locating the plans etc. and would be interested in continuing your good work.

I am not sure where you are based but i am in the UK and at this point in time i have no idea what the logistics would be but if you think this is posable I would be pleased to discus it further with you regarding price, shipping and so on.

My best regards Derek

I had another guy ask me to ship to New York.  I am in California.  The raw lumber I have for the project weight over 40 pounds.  The base and lofting boards maybe another 20. Don't think it would be worth it.  I was hoping for someone to come pick it up.

It is with a heavy heart that I am giving up on my model of the Tally Ho. I am dealing with cancer and the treatments. I don't want to toss this project and am looking for someone who thinks they can continue with it. I will sell all the parts wood and full size drawings and the many notes that I have. Sorry not my tools. If interested please contact me. I want to dispose as a complete project and not to piece meal.

On 4/5/2021 at 1:14 PM, Delboy said:

Hi, I’ve just come across model ship world and your blog, which is amazing, whilst looking for a set of plans for Tally Ho. I’m looking to build a model of Tally Ho in line with the original design and plans, then I came across your build which is exactly what I have in mind. I don’t know if you can help me but I’m having trouble getting a set of plans. I read that you got your set of plans from Albert Strange Association. I contacted ASA through their contact page but had no reply. As you where successful in acquiring a set of plans from them I wonder if it would be possible to advise me of the contact point that you used as it might be more successful.

Regards Delboy

This is a tough one.  When I contacted the ASA, they pointed me to the Mystic Museum.  But they want $40 per page.  I think there are about 20 pages in total. I was fortunate that there was a member at the ASA that had 1 set left for a reasonable cost.  I don't think that is the case anymore. 

On 2/19/2021 at 12:03 PM, Thistle17 said:

How am to ever get my modeling done? Now I have to follow your fine works, watch Leo and his build and Acorn to Arabella.

 

Indeed i find your "gems" amusing and it keeps me on my toes. You have a sense of humor.

 

Joe

 

I'll soon get back to it.  I just spent the last month preparing and attending a 6 day class.  I watch them both too.

Jim

@Thistle17  I take to slow.  Study how others do it.  Be patience.  Try my best.  Don't be in a rush.  Take my time and have fun.  Sometime I have to for Leo to come out with a video for details before proceeding.

 

Added mounting holes and alignment pins to secure metal keel to base.  I am also marking out the location of the FRAMES and 1/2 FRAMES (one in between STATIONS FRAMES (red).  Trying to locate the rest of the bolts so that they do not interfere with the FRAMES.

 

If you look back through the photos, you will see how I thread 1/16" rods.  I use a mini-lathe to hold the rod, and a custom jig to hold the 0-80 die.  Nice and square and repeatable.  FYI: I used to make cabinets and fine furniture.  Those skills help in this project.

Real LIVE OAK piece from the Tally Ho build that I am going to use in my build. The piece with the knot missing is WHITE OAK. Straighter grain than the LIVE OAK.

Built a alignment jig with a gantry.  Makes it possible to align the STATIONS and WATERLINES on different parts in the build.

Added the prop shaft, more shaping of the center line.

1 hour ago, GuntherMT said:

You could also simulate both ends $10 for 25 - 
Simulated Nut end - https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/small-parts-hardware/products/simulated-hex-nut-brass-nickel-plated-1-2-mm-sn12n

I could, but that would be cheating. 😁  No one but me would know.

2 hours ago, GuntherMT said:

You don't say where you are getting your scale hardware now, so hard to say where to get it cheaper.  The only place I'm aware of for things like this is https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/small-parts-hardware

 

Alternative method would be to buy the stock and buy tiny jewelers taps and dies and make your own, no idea where to source that stuff and I'm sure it's not cheap though.

I have been buying from Micro-Mark.  I am using 1/16" brass rods for the bolts and threading 0-80 on the ends.  I will look at the link above and see what they have.  Thanks

@Keith Black  0-80  Ya small stuff.

Just I few more progress photos.  Added the prop shaft.  Harder than I thought to drill a straight line through Purple Heart hard wood.  Long small drills like to drift a lot.  Tiny bolts.
Question for everyone.  Looking for a better source for mini hardware.  These are costing $1.80 for each nut and washer + shipping, not including the bolt itself, or about $4 a bolt (2 nuts, 2 washers & bolt).  Thanks for any help.  Have already got though 25, and have lots more to add.

There are lots of hidden in plain sight easter eggs.  Pancho, the forklift, tribute to Arabella.

Have not given up.  Just busy with life.  I still work full time to support myself.

So like other, I have been watching the rebuilding of the Tally Ho yacht by Leo of Sampson Boat  Co. in Sequim OR.  Looking for a new challenge, I thought of scratch building one as he his restoring the original one.  Adding his changes into my design.  So contracted ASA (Albert Strange  Associates) in the UK, and purchased a set of plans.  I have built many kits over the years, but never scratch built one.  So this is going to be an adventure in skills and learning.  I welcome all comments and ideas.  I forgot about this site, so I am going to upload my progress so far.  I am taking liberties on certain construction details.  Like instead of using a LEAD keel, I made mine out of 6061 aluminum bar stock.   If you are a fan of Leo's YouTube videos, you will notice hidden gems from the show in my photos.