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  1. Diver
    This kit was a Christmas gift from my wife. Very unexpected. It is a simple build but accuracy and gentle touch are required. I first cleaned up the main frames, lubricated and installed the bearing. Next was onto the displacement piston and rod. The 2 parts thread together and I had to clean up the mail thread for a good connection. These were then installed in the in the Cooling head. Next the crank shaft was dealt with. It came assembled with the drive wheel installed, would not have been possible to slide that through the bearing. I took the crank apart and at the same time installed the short connecting rod to the displacement connecting rod. The kit comes with a jig to install the pin,it is very small. Next, the rocker arm bearings, shaft and spacers were put together and installed on the mainframe (right side) along with the cooling cylinder. Then the left frame was installed. At this point everything is moving freely, very important on a small engine like this. This is a very well built kit
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    Just going over you entire build. I hit a mental block trying to get a good fit on the forward platform. Have made 2 or 3 failed attempts. I just came up from the shop and am working on a template from a piece of sheet lumber. When I am happy with the template I will transfer to the built up piece, and work very slowly at getting it installed. My planking is not perfect, port and stbd new not end up perfectly level 4 planks down
  3. Diver
    Just viewed your build. Very impressive. I have been away from my build for to long, time to get motivated
  4. Diver
    Thanks all for the well wishes.. This virus has now taken down the Admiral. I do not know if it is our age, but this really knocks us down. I have had a healthy life for the most part but this takes every bit of energy out of us and ever joint aches, no appetite, and fever that could heat a house. I urge all people to follow all COVID protocalls and stop the spread of this virus.
  5. Diver
    Nothing to report on the build at this time. In March we decided to sell our house and down size. We listed the house and it was sold in four days, way over asking. I have set up a shop in our new digs, but it is considerably smaller, but big enough. I started to feel unwell on monday, and was down and out by tuesday morning. Did the Covid test and am positive. I am triple vaxxed and still managed to catch this horrible virus. Hope to be better soon.
  6. Diver
    What a job. Wow. Thats when F1 was interesting
  7. Diver
    When I went to high school and took shop classes, we were always told that Rulers run countries, and Rules are used for measuring. I like my Starrett rule.
  8. Diver
    I am closely watching you build. I am sure my next project after my Medway longboat will be a Vanguard kit. I like the Yellow cloth you are resting your build on. It looks like a Kiwi shoe polish cloth we used to use in the military back in the day to Spit Polish foot wear.
  9. Diver
    Just a quick question about card modells. Do they come colored or do you have to paint the pieces?
  10. Diver
    Hello Phil. I am really enjoying your build of Alert. I am at present muddling my way through the Medway longboat by Syren. I have decided that when it is finished my next project will be a Vanguard kit. Your build is inspirationel. The Medway is my first ever build and it is teaching me patience and skills.
  11. Diver
    My first ever build is the Medway longboat from Syren. It is challenging but the kit is excellent and the instructions are easy to follow. There is also the Group Project covering this build and lots of help from the people in the group, and Chuck.
  12. Diver
    I will attempt to do the belaying pins with this method, to Chucks dimensions. The one I did with the hardwood dowel was an excuse to try out the Dremel drill stand as a lathe.
  13. Diver
    Finally got back in the shop and installed the floor boards. With out a doubt I found this the most challenging step in the build so far. I had a difficult time getting the glue to take in some areas. I purchased new glue today and assembled the platforms. I will install the reinforcing pieces later this evening and make the templates. The Admiral bought me the Dremel drill press last year, so today I chucked a piece of dowel and turned a belaying pin. I made a small chiesell out of a drill rod and it worked very well. Hope to have more shop time now that the Honey Due list is complete
  14. Diver
    Great work. I finished installing my floor boards last night. I must admit that for some reason this has been the most challenging part of the build. I will be doing the platforms tonight. I will post some pics later on today. For some reason I had a very difficult time getting the glue to take on the floor boards, I wonder if it had something to do with the coat of WOP. Off to town today for new glue and eye glasses. Really enjoying you build. Bob
  15. Diver
    Beautiful work. I am doing the same project and will follow along on yours.
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    By the way, It is US made
  17. Diver
    I purchased my Pin Vise from Lee Valley tools. It cost $25.00 Canadian and comes with an assortment of Swiss made drill bits. I have used it regularly with no issues. Check out there web site.
  18. Diver
    Your build is looking great. I had to cut at least 6 new planks for my Medway. It is my first ever build so a pretty steep learning curve. I have made many mistakes but still look forward to the build.
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    I will follow along on your build. Like you, born in England, Yorkshire to be exact, and have been an Grand Prix fan as long as I can remember. Looks good so far.
  20. Diver
    Not much to report on my build. Have been installing some new doors in the house over the Xmas break and just have not had the energy to go to the shop in the evenings. I have got the floor boards in now and will be proceeding as per the instructions very soon. When I have a little more done I will post some pictures.
  21. Diver
    One more novice question. Do any of you builders use Tite Bond and CA on the same joint?
  22. Diver
    Hello Bob. No need to post pics. This evening I went into the shop, and soaked the 2 thick floor boards in hot water for 15 minutes. I then wiped them dry and with a bit off hair-dryer heat twisted and bent until they went in almost perfectly. I have now drilled all the holes for the nails and will install them tomorrow.I will wait until I have installed all the floor boards before I do the WOP. Your thoughts on that appreciated. Bob
  23. Diver
    I will post some pics tomorrow
  24. Diver
    A question for my fellow builders. I am having a heck of a time getting the thick floor boards to lay flat on all the frames. I have been heating and bending numerous times and no luck yet. Any and all suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bob the Diver
  25. Diver
    Good evening Bob. Sorry for taking so long to reply. In the last few days I have got the urge to get back in the shop. I just came up from working on the thick and troublesome floor boards. During the nice weather, most of my off time is spent helping the Happy Gardener and doing house renos, repairs and general up-keep. I have a birthday coming up and my wife is in the process of ordering the Mast and Rigging kit for me as well as some of the Lee Valley miniature tools. Thanks for asking and I hope to up date my build log soon. How did you go about shaping the thick floor boards to fit the frames? Bob

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