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Thanks Bob, May the Force be with you 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

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Hi bridgman, While I was researching and building the Volvo Open 70 (she can be seen in the gallery) I came across the drawings for the Volvo 65 ( Google ) wich is the same drawing ( lines drawing ) on posting # 1 of this build log. I generally use Bass wood for planking, along with West System Epoxy or Epifanes Varnish ( if I am going for a natural wood hull finish)  I thought I would try Balsa again after a disastrous experience and unfortunate end to the NZL-20 build log ( the 92 Americas cup challenger, designed by Bruce Farr ) The Balsa did work out well on this build along with Titebond 3 ( water proof ) and combined with sawdust made a really good filler

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
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 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

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Over the past few days, I Made the 2 Rudder blades Painted them Yellow ( as per plan ) Made the Keel and Bulb and painted it flat black . Today, I started by making the 3 grinders for the cockpit , I then painted them a flat black , along with the Bowsprit. I then turned my attention to installing the Rudder blades and Keel. I then masked off the Cabin top and painted it Black , I then installed the Bowsprit . Next will be to make the Nav/Com Tower  ( to house the Inmarsat ) and the 2 steering stations . Here are the results

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N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

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Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

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Today, I started the day by laying out and fabricating the Com Tower . I started by making the Base, the Middle shelf ( wich will house the Inmarsat/Sailor 500 Fleet Broad Band ) and the top ( wich is for the GPS and tracking that sits atop ) I then cut and shaped the Metal tubing , wich makes up the side rails. , at this stage just the shelf's and rails have been glued. I then turned my attention to making the Sailor 500 Fleet Broad Band Dome ( it sits on the middle shelf ) , Next will be to get the parts ready for paint. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
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 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

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Looking good.  What color will it be?

 

Bob

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                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

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Thank you Patrick, I am pleased with how the Tower turned out

 

Thanks Cap'n'Bob, The Tower will be Black and the com links ( Sailor 500 and GPS)  will be white 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY , I should be back at it after the holiday weekend

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Hi

 

Being following your build and just wanted to say you are making a beautiful job. Very inspiring! I love the detail you are putting in her. I was just wondering, do you have any concerns regarding the flatness ie lack of rocker in her? I was thinking of trying to build a rc one, but was just wondering whether their sections are a bit flat and need more depth so they won't submarine too much. Also, what was easier? The Volvo 70 or this one? Am only a beginner but have made a couple of models so planking is no probs :)

 

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Hello waikiwi, Thank you , This one is being built static and has been a pleasure to build , as far as the rocker, I am building her as per plan ( lines drawing on posting #1 ) There is a company that makes a RC version ( stock maritime ) and they followed the same drawings that I am using , ( with the forward or bow sections sealed off or water tight will add more buoyancy ) thus preventing submarine effect you speak of. the Volvo Open 70 was a lot easier  to build than the 65 , this has been a very challenging build ( I enjoy a good challenge ) Yesterday I started on a Sailing version of this boat so that she may go in the water. I have cut out all the frames and I am getting her set up in the building jig ( I will post photos later today) she will be the same Scale as this one. Here are a few pics of the stock maritime RC version

 

Best Regards,

Pete

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
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 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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First off, I hope that every one had a great 4th of July , that being said, we currently some horrible fires in the area. ( Bayview ID is the big one ) I started on a Sailing version of the Volvo 65 yesterday, By cutting out the frames and Bow section. ( As per plan, and she will be the same scale ) This morning I set up all the frames installed the Bow section, Keelson and Deck Clamps. Next will be to make the Keel box and fair the frames. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Slick paint job and I love the way you did the painting towards the bow. How did you do this?

The way you are building these boats.... you may want to start selling these as kits.

Marc

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Hi waikiwi,  On the Volvo 70 I used the plans for the Camper boat ( also a Farr design) for the Hull and Deck , The Volvo 65 has very precise lines ,( no margin for error ) where as the Volvo 70 has more rounded lines ( thus making the tolerance larger and more forgiving) 

 

Thank you Patrick, I may just do updates to the Sailing version in this log ( I have not decided yet )

 

Thank you Marc, First the Hull was painted white , I then laid out the design, in this case the lines are at a 45 degree angle from the waterline . I then cut strips of masking tape ( to match the plan ) and applied them to the Hull. I then sprayed 2 coats of Black and once the paint dried I removed the masking tape giving me the desired Paint scheme.  Very interesting , I had not thought about making a kit , you may have something there , I will have to look into it

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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Thanks  for that information. I think I might start building a Volvo 70 then! planning on making it a bit larger than yours - probably around 1m, just because of where it would be sailed. Is there any advice you could give me regarding any potential difficulties? Thanks

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Hello waikiwi, The best advise I can give is to take your time measure twice and cut once, All the Bulkheads are made out of Basswood, I only use Balsa to plank the Hull.

 

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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Today, I started the day by Painting the Com Tower, I then turned my attention to making the 2 steering wheels, I then started fabricating the Steering stations . At this stage none of the parts have been glued into the Cockpit section. Next will be to finish the steering stations, make the winches and Main sheet traveler. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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A busy day today, I started by redoing the steering stations , I then made the railing for the Port side. I then painted the Railings including the Rail on the Nav Tower a gloss red. I then made the Main sheet Traveler along with the winch box ( that sits forward of the Traveler) I then Painted the Traveler Flat Black and the Winch box White. I then laid out the Cockpit for the Grinders and steering stations. Next I installed a Volvo logo on the Cabin bulkhead, followed by the 2 forward Grinders the Winch box and Main Sheet Traveler. I then installed the 2 steering stations and lastly the Com Tower. The Cobham/Inmarsat along with the other com tower goodies are painted and ready for installation. Next will be to start Spar making. Here are the results

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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Your Volvo is really looking good.

 

What is the box in the top picture?  It looks quite handy.  Can you show more detail?  

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

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Thank you Patrick, I am pleased with how she is turning out , she's looking like the one in the picture

 

Thanks Cap'n'Bob, The box was something I made while building the Lobster Smacks, and was built around a old "C" clamp I had laying around. here is a pic of the " Clamp Table " holding the Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 for the Varnishing phase. it is a very handy tool, I use it all the time

 

Best Regards,

Pete 

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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What a handy little clamp.  Well done.

 

Bob

Every build is a learning experience.

 

Current build:  SS_ Mariefred

 

Completed builds:  US Coast Guard Pequot   Friendship-sloop,  Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard,   Spray,   Grand-Banks-dory

                                                a gaff rigged yawl,  HOGA (YT-146),  Int'l Dragon Class II,   Two Edwardian Launches 

 

In the Gallery:   Catboat,   International-Dragon-Class,   Spray

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Thank's Cap'n'Bob and Patrick, The Table clamp gets a lot of use and did not take long to make

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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Hello waikiwi, Thank you for the compliment, to get the drawings, I took the profile plan, copied it on my flash drive, I then went to Kinko's copies had them print it out, I then took my architect's scale and subtracted a percentage of the original drawing to get the drawings to 1/4" = 1' - 0" ( it took some trial and error )

 

Best Regards,

Pete

"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/                       http://www.msog.org/                      http://www.facebook.com/Peter-Kunst-Sailboat-Models-1524464774524480/ 

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  • 2 months later...

I have not posted anything in a while ( truth of the matter I have not been on the internet in a while) Kate and I have been sailing the past few months and are getting ready to go home ( in about 2 weeks ) here are a few shots of what its been like (very relaxing with some great Sailing ) the Boat handles beautifully ( even in a 30 knot breeze ) I should be back in the Boat Yard soon. BTW Thanks for all the birth day wishes 

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"may your sails be full of wind and the sun on your back"
 
Current Builds :

 

 

 

 

 Future Builds :
 

N.G Herreshoff 12 1/2 Scratch Build 3/4" = 1' - 0" Scale

 

Completed Builds :

 

Volvo 65 Farr Yacht Design

Herreshoff Alerion

Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14

Volvo Open 70

 

 Member : 

 

The Herreshoff Registry                                  Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group       Peter Kunst Sailboat Models 
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