NMBROOK

Wow. That looks great.
 
Bob

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Wonderful... just wonderful, Nigel.  

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thank you Michael Work may still be in fits and starts over the next few months but hopefully things should settle down by Christmas
A few pics.I have started to assemble the transom support work to reflect the kit's drawings.Not a great deal of changes required as I hadn't go as far as extending the hull sides to accommodate the overhanging upper deck and balcony.This is one area where I will be deviating from the kits design,mainly for ease of construction.There is supposed to be a piece of curved ply on the transom face with a large casting bonded on top featuring the windows.Careful study of the casting has made me realise there is an easier approach as I want my windows opening out instead of painted on.
Plan is to remove the vertical carved detail from the casting and bond it on afterwards.Also planking straight on to the framework makes the stern counter transition easier to accomplish as both faces will be covered by the same thickness material.The counter is carved from a solid block in the kit but I would like to have the option of having the gunports open.
I have started the transom framework paying attention that the vertical members fall centrally behind the window pillars and carvings.Epoxy and copper pinning has been used as this needs to be solid before I finish fairing the hull.Once this is complete I will move to the counter framing which will double as lining for the four stern chasers.Then,finally I came shape the round tuck and get rid of that square end to the filler blocks
Other conclusions have been drawn now I have the armament for my lower deck,but will cover these when I get to that stage,too much for one post  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thank you Nigel and Nils
 
No secret jig for this one Nigel,just patience,frustration and very tired eyes I will post some stage pics when I do the other side,I just wanted to check it was feasible before taking loads of pics.There are a couple of useful techniques I will illustrate that may help,but everything was based on cutting the half lap joints accurately to set the sizes of the panes.These two windows are more forgiving as I have flexibility on the overall dimension.The TEN!!!! windows on the transom will be less so as overall size and the fact they have to all line through should provide some entertainment!
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thank you Nigel and Nils
 
No secret jig for this one Nigel,just patience,frustration and very tired eyes I will post some stage pics when I do the other side,I just wanted to check it was feasible before taking loads of pics.There are a couple of useful techniques I will illustrate that may help,but everything was based on cutting the half lap joints accurately to set the sizes of the panes.These two windows are more forgiving as I have flexibility on the overall dimension.The TEN!!!! windows on the transom will be less so as overall size and the fact they have to all line through should provide some entertainment!
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Many thanks - S.Coleman - Nigel - Pete, and all the "likes"....
 
 
S. Coleman,
yes, it`s a bit tricky, but I think it will look quite good afterwards...
 
Nigel,
I`m thinking of applying a minimum bit of polyester  filler, where the wooden skin may become a little thin during fairing. Larry`s suggestion to use a spoke shave is still in my mind, but not for the narrow curves...
 
Pete,
thanks for your nice comment...
 
 
Nils

Some pics of the completed quarter badge with window unit bonded in place
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thank you Michael Work may still be in fits and starts over the next few months but hopefully things should settle down by Christmas
A few pics.I have started to assemble the transom support work to reflect the kit's drawings.Not a great deal of changes required as I hadn't go as far as extending the hull sides to accommodate the overhanging upper deck and balcony.This is one area where I will be deviating from the kits design,mainly for ease of construction.There is supposed to be a piece of curved ply on the transom face with a large casting bonded on top featuring the windows.Careful study of the casting has made me realise there is an easier approach as I want my windows opening out instead of painted on.
Plan is to remove the vertical carved detail from the casting and bond it on afterwards.Also planking straight on to the framework makes the stern counter transition easier to accomplish as both faces will be covered by the same thickness material.The counter is carved from a solid block in the kit but I would like to have the option of having the gunports open.
I have started the transom framework paying attention that the vertical members fall centrally behind the window pillars and carvings.Epoxy and copper pinning has been used as this needs to be solid before I finish fairing the hull.Once this is complete I will move to the counter framing which will double as lining for the four stern chasers.Then,finally I came shape the round tuck and get rid of that square end to the filler blocks
Other conclusions have been drawn now I have the armament for my lower deck,but will cover these when I get to that stage,too much for one post  
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thank you Nigel and Nils
 
No secret jig for this one Nigel,just patience,frustration and very tired eyes I will post some stage pics when I do the other side,I just wanted to check it was feasible before taking loads of pics.There are a couple of useful techniques I will illustrate that may help,but everything was based on cutting the half lap joints accurately to set the sizes of the panes.These two windows are more forgiving as I have flexibility on the overall dimension.The TEN!!!! windows on the transom will be less so as overall size and the fact they have to all line through should provide some entertainment!
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

good work Nigel,
 
you sure are upgrading that kit (quarter Badge) window, looks great
 
Nils

Hi Nigel,
 
Lovely work as always!
 
Did you use a jig to ensure such great alignment of the lap joints to form the panes?
 
Asking as one of my next jobs is to build some windows to replace some questionable cast ones so any tips you can share would really help me!
 
Cheers,
 
Nigel.

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

I had a bit of a 'late one' last night.Far to late to spark the saw up so I decided I would produce a 'prototype' window to prove my plans would work.The frame was made out of 0.8mm square box strip sanded a little further to reduce it's size.I managed to produce half lap joints using a sharp scalpel and jewellers file.I was keen to do this because otherwise the glazing bars never seem to line through no matter how hard you try.
The casting has been cut out and the back heavily reduced in thickness with a burr to thin out where the window will fit.
The frame was then bonded with a bead of CA around it's perimeter to a piece of mica.Matt poly has the then been applied ensuring a meniscus was formed inside the individual panes.As ever,a picture explains a thousand words,to be continued once the varnish has hardened off
 
Kind Regards
 
Nigel

Thanks Alex!

Here is an update on the progress of boatbuilding.

 

 

Many thanks,
 
and here goes on with the construction of the long boat.
The keel with transom stern was installed.