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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The kit consists of 5 sheets of laser cut wood, 2 of mahogany veneer, 2 of 1.5mm plywood and 1 of 3mm basswood (I think it is basswood). There is a 19 page booklet of instructions with numerous photographs. This is one area where I think there could be an improvement by adding some detail drawings. Not a big problem but it would make a few things a bit clearer. There is also a display stand of laser cut 3mm ply and a small bag of additional small parts and decals.
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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The seaflea is a 10 foot class A hydroplane. Osborn Models, mostly known for model trains, used to produce a line of static and RC model boat kitss of which this is one. I also have their 1:24 scale Miss Canada III and Mirror Dingy models which I hope to do build logs on in the future. Derek at Osborn Models has been a real help and tells me they have a few of their kits still in stock so if you are interested contact him at dosborn1210@rogers.com. I think he should start up production again but that is just my selfish desire to build more of these interesting boats.
The kit is overall is excellent. There are few things that could be improved but in general I think this is one the best small kits I have seen. The laser cutting is very good and the innovative use of laser cut parts including some profile carving using a laser cutter to produce the outboard motor is excellent.
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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Sorry about the long delay getting back to my build log. Had problems with my back and ended up in the hospital. Recovery from the surgery took longer than expected. Almost back to normal now and will start posting some pics soon.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Taking a short break to do my taxes. Uncle Sam gets testy if I am late with my tribute.
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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Finished putting the frame together
The process of building the frame was pretty straight forward. Clamping was a challenge for some of the stringers as there is very little room to get a clamp in. Ended up using mini bulldog clamps and pieces of scrap to get everything set.
Only ran into one issue and that was with the sponson rail (part 12) it is a two piece part that meets in the middle at the bow. It wanted to flex slightly into a shallow peak instead of making a smooth curve. This is a problem that can be solved by placing a short piece of stringer on top of the battens at the bow and gluing the top batten to it. The below picture shows the fix.
Next up is sanding all of the mating surfaces smooth and some initial paint work on the side rails and cockpit.
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grsjax got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Time to get down to building this model. First step is to build up the basic ladder frame that is the foundation for everything else.
These are the parts of the frame. The transom and frames attach to the side rails. The assembly is almost self aligning but care has to be taken that everything is straight before gluing things up.
First step is to glue the transom (6) to the transom frame (5) and frames 2 and 3 together. Next the frames are attached to the rails. The notches in the frames are cut so that a minimum of sanding is needed to get things to go together smoothly.
The addition of the 3 bottom battens and a couple of stringers and the basic frame is complete. I did make a mistake here. Although the notches all fit perfectly it is necessary to make sure that each frame is fully seated in the rails when you glue them. I failed to check this so had to go back and unglue a couple of frames and reset them. This is one reason I prefer PVA glue to CA. Much easier to correct these mistakes.
One thing I think would have been a small improvement is beveling the aft end of the rails. They fit fine as is but they actually join the transom frame at a slight angle and a bit of beveling would have made a better joint.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The kit consists of 5 sheets of laser cut wood, 2 of mahogany veneer, 2 of 1.5mm plywood and 1 of 3mm basswood (I think it is basswood). There is a 19 page booklet of instructions with numerous photographs. This is one area where I think there could be an improvement by adding some detail drawings. Not a big problem but it would make a few things a bit clearer. There is also a display stand of laser cut 3mm ply and a small bag of additional small parts and decals.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The seaflea is a 10 foot class A hydroplane. Osborn Models, mostly known for model trains, used to produce a line of static and RC model boat kitss of which this is one. I also have their 1:24 scale Miss Canada III and Mirror Dingy models which I hope to do build logs on in the future. Derek at Osborn Models has been a real help and tells me they have a few of their kits still in stock so if you are interested contact him at dosborn1210@rogers.com. I think he should start up production again but that is just my selfish desire to build more of these interesting boats.
The kit is overall is excellent. There are few things that could be improved but in general I think this is one the best small kits I have seen. The laser cutting is very good and the innovative use of laser cut parts including some profile carving using a laser cutter to produce the outboard motor is excellent.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Sorry about the long delay getting back to my build log. Had problems with my back and ended up in the hospital. Recovery from the surgery took longer than expected. Almost back to normal now and will start posting some pics soon.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Finished putting the frame together
The process of building the frame was pretty straight forward. Clamping was a challenge for some of the stringers as there is very little room to get a clamp in. Ended up using mini bulldog clamps and pieces of scrap to get everything set.
Only ran into one issue and that was with the sponson rail (part 12) it is a two piece part that meets in the middle at the bow. It wanted to flex slightly into a shallow peak instead of making a smooth curve. This is a problem that can be solved by placing a short piece of stringer on top of the battens at the bow and gluing the top batten to it. The below picture shows the fix.
Next up is sanding all of the mating surfaces smooth and some initial paint work on the side rails and cockpit.
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grsjax got a reaction from Canute in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Sorry about the long delay getting back to my build log. Had problems with my back and ended up in the hospital. Recovery from the surgery took longer than expected. Almost back to normal now and will start posting some pics soon.
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grsjax reacted to mtaylor in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Sorry to hear about the surgery but happy that you're getting back to normal.
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grsjax reacted to Jim Lad in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
She's looking really good, mate!
John
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grsjax reacted to Old Collingwood in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Hope your on then mend and out of pain, you have a nice interesting build going on.
OC.
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grsjax got a reaction from bruce d in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Sorry about the long delay getting back to my build log. Had problems with my back and ended up in the hospital. Recovery from the surgery took longer than expected. Almost back to normal now and will start posting some pics soon.
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grsjax got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Taking a short break to do my taxes. Uncle Sam gets testy if I am late with my tribute.
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grsjax got a reaction from bruce d in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Finished putting the frame together
The process of building the frame was pretty straight forward. Clamping was a challenge for some of the stringers as there is very little room to get a clamp in. Ended up using mini bulldog clamps and pieces of scrap to get everything set.
Only ran into one issue and that was with the sponson rail (part 12) it is a two piece part that meets in the middle at the bow. It wanted to flex slightly into a shallow peak instead of making a smooth curve. This is a problem that can be solved by placing a short piece of stringer on top of the battens at the bow and gluing the top batten to it. The below picture shows the fix.
Next up is sanding all of the mating surfaces smooth and some initial paint work on the side rails and cockpit.
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grsjax got a reaction from thibaultron in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
Time to get down to building this model. First step is to build up the basic ladder frame that is the foundation for everything else.
These are the parts of the frame. The transom and frames attach to the side rails. The assembly is almost self aligning but care has to be taken that everything is straight before gluing things up.
First step is to glue the transom (6) to the transom frame (5) and frames 2 and 3 together. Next the frames are attached to the rails. The notches in the frames are cut so that a minimum of sanding is needed to get things to go together smoothly.
The addition of the 3 bottom battens and a couple of stringers and the basic frame is complete. I did make a mistake here. Although the notches all fit perfectly it is necessary to make sure that each frame is fully seated in the rails when you glue them. I failed to check this so had to go back and unglue a couple of frames and reset them. This is one reason I prefer PVA glue to CA. Much easier to correct these mistakes.
One thing I think would have been a small improvement is beveling the aft end of the rails. They fit fine as is but they actually join the transom frame at a slight angle and a bit of beveling would have made a better joint.
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grsjax got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The kit consists of 5 sheets of laser cut wood, 2 of mahogany veneer, 2 of 1.5mm plywood and 1 of 3mm basswood (I think it is basswood). There is a 19 page booklet of instructions with numerous photographs. This is one area where I think there could be an improvement by adding some detail drawings. Not a big problem but it would make a few things a bit clearer. There is also a display stand of laser cut 3mm ply and a small bag of additional small parts and decals.
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grsjax got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Sea Flea by grsjax - Osborn Models - 1:12 scale - hydroplane
The seaflea is a 10 foot class A hydroplane. Osborn Models, mostly known for model trains, used to produce a line of static and RC model boat kitss of which this is one. I also have their 1:24 scale Miss Canada III and Mirror Dingy models which I hope to do build logs on in the future. Derek at Osborn Models has been a real help and tells me they have a few of their kits still in stock so if you are interested contact him at dosborn1210@rogers.com. I think he should start up production again but that is just my selfish desire to build more of these interesting boats.
The kit is overall is excellent. There are few things that could be improved but in general I think this is one the best small kits I have seen. The laser cutting is very good and the innovative use of laser cut parts including some profile carving using a laser cutter to produce the outboard motor is excellent.
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grsjax reacted to HardeeHarHar in Two useful reference books on knots and rigging I just scored =)
The young sea officers sheet anchor is absolutely a great book to have at hand when contemplating rigging a model ship.
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grsjax reacted to kurtvd19 in Badger airbrushes & compressors - sale
Badger Airbrush Co. is making a special offer for a limited time. This offer will be repeated again - watch their Facebook posts - in case I don't get them posted.
Read the info in the box below - note the dates and the requirement that orders from outside the US will need to respond to the email that will be sent upon receipt of the order - limited time to respond.
Badger is making this offer because they have not and will not be attending any shows during 2021. The prices shown are what the products would sell for at the shown - prices include shipping & taxes (except foreign supplemental mailing charge).
Note the compressor prices - many here have been shopping for a compressor. I have the TC910 unit and it is quiet and will handle any airbrush. Also have the TC908 and it's pretty darn quiet too.
http://www.badgerairbrush.com/Special_Offers.asp
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grsjax reacted to Ian_Grant in Divers Discover 2nd Century Military Ship off Egypt
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/divers-find-second-century-military-ship-sunken-egyptian-city-180978244/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210721-daily-responsive&spMailingID=45337671&spUserID=OTY4MjUzNzkyMTQ3S0&spJobID=2045187682&spReportId=MjA0NTE4NzY4MgS2
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grsjax reacted to steamschooner in Zipper by steamschooner - unknown scale - SMALL - hydroplane
Well it's time I wrap this one up. I have added a Burgee and a club pendent which I made from paper, printed both sides than glued together and mounted on staffs. The boat has been renamed It is now called Miss Mabel. The reason for that is that this little burg I live in is called Lebam. The first postmaster wanted to name this whistle stop after his daughter (Mabel) to which she did not want. So he reversed the spelling and the town of Lebam it became. I thought it only fitting that I rename by boat by reversing Lebam and calling it Miss Mabel. The club pendent letters L.Y.C. stand for Lebam Yacht Club not that there ever was one.
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grsjax reacted to johnp76 in Zipper by steamschooner - unknown scale - SMALL - hydroplane
Here is a copy of the original article published in Motorboating Ideal Series Volume 8, 1938
Zipper Plans.pdf
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