HIPEXEC Posted August 3, 2022 Author #31 Posted August 3, 2022 Working on the gunnales. Tricky stuff! Canute, mtaylor and src 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 3, 2022 Author #32 Posted August 3, 2022 Deck grill looks nice in place mtaylor, ccoyle and Canute 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 3, 2022 Author #33 Posted August 3, 2022 I made some sanding sticks to fine tune the finishing hof00, Canute, src and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 4, 2022 Author #34 Posted August 4, 2022 Gunnales are close to finished. Some filler then more sanding then paint IMG_0787.MOV mtaylor, Canute and ccoyle 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 5, 2022 Author #35 Posted August 5, 2022 I finally finished the gunwales! Now i can move on the the superstructure more than met my eye! mtaylor, Canute, src and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 7, 2022 Author #36 Posted August 7, 2022 On 7/31/2022 at 11:02 AM, MrBlueJacket said: Hi, Give me your gummy paint color and I'll replace it Nic Nic Thanks for the new Flat Red. Where did you ever dig up my old address? I haven't lived on Carol Ave for ten years! Canute and mtaylor 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 8, 2022 Author #37 Posted August 8, 2022 Finishing up the superstructure. It’s not attached to the hull yet. a lot of little details yet to be installed mtaylor, ccoyle and Canute 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
MrBlueJacket Posted August 8, 2022 #38 Posted August 8, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 11:22 PM, HIPEXEC said: Nic Thanks for the new Flat Red. Where did you ever dig up my old address? I haven't lived on Carol Ave for ten years! That's where we sent the tug kit to. Give me your new address and I'll correct your customer file Nic mtaylor and Canute 2
HIPEXEC Posted August 8, 2022 Author #39 Posted August 8, 2022 No, you sent it to where i luve now 14810 N Fountain Hills Blvd Fountain Hills AZ 85268 thanks Rich Hippner mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 8, 2022 Author #40 Posted August 8, 2022 i finally adjusted the base of the superstructure to sit level on the deck so when i glue it later it won’t wiggle loose mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 8, 2022 Author #41 Posted August 8, 2022 Still adding derail to the superstructure mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #42 Posted August 9, 2022 i marked the deck with tape to make sured when i glue the superstructure it is centered king derelict, Canute, Ian B and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #43 Posted August 9, 2022 Adding details to superstructure and marking with tape to make sure superstructure is located correctly when glued mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #44 Posted August 9, 2022 Adding more detail. Decals and running lights. the superstructure broke off the hull so i had to re-glue it? Canute, mtaylor, Coyote_6 and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #45 Posted August 9, 2022 Ive installed three mounting posts for the water cannon mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #46 Posted August 9, 2022 Water cannons installed. They rotate smoothly king derelict, mtaylor and Canute 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 9, 2022 Author #47 Posted August 9, 2022 In case you’re trying to figure out how the water cannons suddenly appeared, well, I built them during the weeks i had to wait for the kit to arrive. Canute and mtaylor 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 10, 2022 Author #48 Posted August 10, 2022 Starting to install railings. Tiny tiny hole! No picnic for these old eyes and fingers king derelict, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 11, 2022 Author #49 Posted August 11, 2022 Moving right along with rigging and fittings, i raised the fire boat’s ensign today Canute, king derelict, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 12, 2022 Author #50 Posted August 12, 2022 I’m working on displaying the life rings so they don’t fall off. Tricky mtaylor, king derelict and Canute 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 13, 2022 Author #51 Posted August 13, 2022 installed life rings. Hope they stay glued Canute 1 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 13, 2022 Author #52 Posted August 13, 2022 Installed all ladders. king derelict and mtaylor 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 14, 2022 Author #53 Posted August 14, 2022 Installed sude bumpers mtaylor, src and Canute 3 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 14, 2022 Author #54 Posted August 14, 2022 Mr BlueJacket your kit didn’t provide enough grab rail rods F1159 to finish all grab rails. there is too much ladder rail rods. i need F1159 thanks Canute and mtaylor 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
src Posted August 15, 2022 #55 Posted August 15, 2022 well done Rich king derelict, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Current Build Constructo Enterprise
MrBlueJacket Posted August 15, 2022 #56 Posted August 15, 2022 Hmmmm..... I'll send you F1159 Nic HIPEXEC, mtaylor and Canute 2 1
HIPEXEC Posted August 15, 2022 Author #57 Posted August 15, 2022 Thank you mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 15, 2022 Author #58 Posted August 15, 2022 I made a display base out of mahogany with the brass supports I bought with this kit. I’m having a brass plate made that says “F.D.N. Y. Fire Boat” mtaylor, ccoyle, king derelict and 3 others 6 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 15, 2022 Author #59 Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: Hmmmm..... I'll send you F1159 Nic I have all these rail supports and no rods that fit thru the holes. Thats why I need the thin rods. I have way more of the fat rods then needed. Hmmmmm mtaylor and Canute 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
HIPEXEC Posted August 15, 2022 Author #60 Posted August 15, 2022 Too much if the fat rods! Canute and mtaylor 2 Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
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