Bedford Posted January 25, 2015 Share #421 Posted January 25, 2015 Hexnut I have not done that to any great degree, I will have to look into all that but might be moving again soon anyway so won't bother yet. Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegerber Posted January 27, 2015 Share #422 Posted January 27, 2015 Hello Michael Unfortunately I can not join the conversation - it is to much technically. Anyway, I love to sit in this workshop and watching - here there is much to learn! Regards Mike Salty Sea Dog, michael mott and Omega1234 3 Quote current scratch build 1:15 Colin Archer - RS14 "Stavanger" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted February 9, 2015 Share #423 Posted February 9, 2015 I have spent the last 3 days at the wooden boat festival in Hobart and was amazed to see just how common the reversing mechanism in this build is. There are heaps of examples here in beautiful old boats and thanks to Michael I know exactly how they work Salty Sea Dog, Chasseur and mtaylor 3 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywatt Posted February 12, 2015 Share #424 Posted February 12, 2015 hi Micheal i,ve just started today to read your log and i,m very impressed so far and i,ve only got to page 7 so far, i,ve down loaded your pdf and gone side way,s on your external link,s thank you for them i,m learning a lot i will be following your update,s i don't suppose there will a download for the full plan and just think your log will be a most invaluable building instruction,s and when i find the Watch button i will be pressing IT. gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 12, 2015 Share #425 Posted February 12, 2015 Gary, Upper right hand corner... next to the topic title.. labeled: "Follow this topic". Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywatt Posted February 13, 2015 Share #426 Posted February 13, 2015 Now looking at the engine and the tool,s your machining are there any end,s to your talent,s Micheal i wish i,d carried on doing metal work at school maybe i would be able to do a fraction of what you can do i,m inspired and envious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywatt Posted February 13, 2015 Share #427 Posted February 13, 2015 Thank you Mark found it and done it, it,s now after midnight time for bed i,m on log 14 i will start reading again tomorrow i can't wai't to see what happen,s next, goodnight all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share #428 Posted February 13, 2015 I have spent the last 3 days at the wooden boat festival in Hobart and was amazed to see just how common the reversing mechanism in this build is. There are heaps of examples here in beautiful old boats and thanks to Michael I know exactly how they work Steve I am glad that I have been of help regarding these mechanisms. Gary, thank you for your kind words. I have been very fortunate in my working career inasmuch that I have always been able to work doing the things I enjoy doing the most. The interesting thing is that while I worked building models commercially I did not have much interest in building models for myself. I have a tendency to work in spurts and am very focused during these times, I think it has a lot to do with solving ways to accomplish the next part. currently I am procrastinating about what part to tackle next. A little bit of "model-makers block" Michael mtaylor and qwerty2008 2 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Posted February 13, 2015 Share #429 Posted February 13, 2015 Michael, as has been said to me, sawdust is great for shifting the block. I find making a simple wooden component really helps get the head clear so a fresh view is available michael mott and mtaylor 2 Quote Ships built :- Schooner for Port Jackson Thermoplylae Bluenose II Full size Tammie Norrie dinghy 1:8 scale Miss Caroline, model of the full size boat I built Under construction :- Royal Caroline, this one is special as it is in memory of my 13 year old daughter, Caroline who passed away in 2005 Miane three masted schooner R/C, scratch build (on hold) Charles W Morgan (on hold) Scratch designed and built R/C Mahogany and Walnut speedboat (on hold) In the que :- S.T. Waratah, maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yambo Posted February 13, 2015 Share #430 Posted February 13, 2015 I think it has a lot to do with solving ways to accomplish the next part. currently I am procrastinating about what part to tackle next. A little bit of "model-makers block" Michael Haven't you got a cylinder head to make Michael? I love watching you solve your problems and like others greatly admire your talents. But take your time, we'll still be watching. mtaylor, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted February 13, 2015 Share #431 Posted February 13, 2015 A little bit of "model-makers block". Writers block, designers block, artists block, yes we all go through it from time to time. There’s usually something in the back of our mind nagging us. The car that needs to be fixed, the furniture that needs to be moved, the book we want to read, go do that nagging thing and come back refreshed. We will still be here. Bob popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty2008 Posted February 13, 2015 Share #432 Posted February 13, 2015 I have a tendency to work in spurts and am very focused during these times, I think it has a lot to do with solving ways to accomplish the next part. currently I am procrastinating about what part to tackle next. A little bit of "model-makers block" I get this same thing but I find the best way to cope with it is to work on another project (or mini-project) for a few days after which I can usually find inspiration on my model again. Lextin. mtaylor 1 Quote "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted February 13, 2015 Share #433 Posted February 13, 2015 But you've made the block, Michael: it's the cylinder head that's needed! Seriously, a few days off now and again ain't a bad thing. michael mott and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywatt Posted February 13, 2015 Share #434 Posted February 13, 2015 Hi Micheal on one of your ext link,s popular mechanic,s what a find i,ve book marked it i will be back to that mag a lot thank you for the link and don't forget more ex link,s very informative and the engine,s looking really good, can't wait to get back to the boat. i will be requesting a friendship i hope you will say yes michael mott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted February 16, 2015 Share #435 Posted February 16, 2015 I kinda went through a 'block' in the later part of this past summer.....I know what it's like. it doesn't last forever, my friend........you'll get some idea brewing.......and then , off you go! are you getting a lot of snow?..........we SURE are!!! cog 1 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share #436 Posted February 16, 2015 I am working on the spark plugs today, and it is not snowing. michael popeye the sailor, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted February 16, 2015 Share #437 Posted February 16, 2015 No snow today ... It's just freezing your n.ts off ... The snowdeck is probably thick enough not to have some more downpoor I cannot imagine how you will make the spark plug ... Will it have any porcelain insultaion ? Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share #438 Posted March 2, 2015 I was able to get a little break from driving today and was able to stay home. I had a couple of hours in the shop and worked on the spark plugs a little more. A few more bodies were turned up out of brass. the small diameter stub represents the plug body and will be filed to a hex section the larger diameter of the rest will represent the circular plate that is on top of the head covering the oval plate as in this picture Next I cut a strip 1/8th by 1/8th off the side of a scrap of Corian that I used as a cutting board in the kitchen using the tablesaw. Some time ago I made a special 4 jaw collet from a bolt in order to make square headed bolts out of 1/8th square stock This came in handy for turning down the Corian to .078" diameter after drilling a .028" hole about 3/8" deep I turned short sections 1/16 long down to the finish diameter and progressed toward the chuck, this helped to support the work. once the full length was turned I slipped the steel core rod into the Corian and then pressed the brass over the Corian, using the tailstock chuck to ensure a good alignment. and a shot with the finger for scale The electrode was tested with a piezoelectric crystal to see how the spark would work and it worked fine I will need to add a steel in for the ground so that the spark jumps from steel to steel and not steel to brass. I will do some more experiments on the fabrication next week if I get time. It was a good stress reliever today to focus on the model and take my mind of other things. Michael garywatt, Mfelinger, Sven and 26 others 29 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted March 2, 2015 Share #439 Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Michael, those are amazing ! Your machining skills are incredible ! P.S Hope your wife is doing better with her health. Edited March 2, 2015 by Jack12477 mtaylor, SailorGreg, jud and 3 others 6 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share #440 Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Thanks for all the likes, Thanks Jack, Judy sounded great on the phone this evening, I am looking forward to seeing her tomorrow. Here is the short clip of the spark test I suppose I could have waited till dark then the spark would have been more visible, when it is set up with the electronic timing the spark will be triggered by the magnet in the flywheel. Michael Edited March 2, 2015 by michael mott cog, davyboy, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSoane Posted March 2, 2015 Share #441 Posted March 2, 2015 Amazing, Michael. I would never have believed someone could hand build a spark plug that small, until I saw it in your video. Remarkable! Mark Quote Current build: HMS Bellona 74, ca. 1760, 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/196-hms-bellona-by-sjsoane-scale-164-1760-as-designed/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted March 2, 2015 Share #442 Posted March 2, 2015 Terrific, Michael. Working spark plugs! Who else would have thought of it? Sorry to read of your wife's health issues. I hope things will continue to improve for her. I'm sure it's a stressful time for you. Best wishes. Elia 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 2, 2015 Share #443 Posted March 2, 2015 Here, I was thinking the motor would be using glow plugs and model aircraft fuel... but, my jaw is dropping... working spark plugs. I hope it runs on regular and not premium gas. From the camming, (I went back and re-looked again) it looks like a 4-cycle then? Omega1234 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted March 2, 2015 Share #444 Posted March 2, 2015 Michael, Incredibale, I couldn't believe my eyes at the size of those sparkplugs. Don't know whether Judy will be glad when she sees that cut Corian board ... Take care driving, and best wishes to Judy Omega1234 and Elia 2 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted March 2, 2015 Share #445 Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Michael, amazing ! Glad to hear Judy is improving. Edited March 2, 2015 by Jack12477 Omega1234 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share #446 Posted March 2, 2015 "I would never have believed someone could hand build a spark plug that small," Mark I have seen a smaller one on one of the model engine sites. Druxey, thanks for the well wishes. "From the camming, (I went back and re-looked again) it looks like a 4-cycle then?" Mark yes it will be 4 cycle I still need to separate the cams from each other in order to set them properly on the cam shaft. "Don't know whether Judy will be glad when she sees that cut Corian board ..." When I have finished re trimming the edge no-one will be able to tell it being an odd sized piece of scrap to begin with Jack, thanks for the support. And thank you to all who posted the like option, it means a great deal to me to be able to connect and share our hobby. Michael Jack12477, qwerty2008, popeye the sailor and 1 other 4 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted March 2, 2015 Share #447 Posted March 2, 2015 We all need our hobbies to relieve the stress of caregiving. Bob Jack12477, Piet, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister Posted March 2, 2015 Share #448 Posted March 2, 2015 Michael, Engine builder extraordinaire!! Absolutely fabulous result with the spark plugs, very many congratulations on a successful test. Keeping fingers crossed that all health matters are resolved soonest, Regards, Row Omega1234 1 Quote 1:28 Scale J class yacht 'Enterprise' (R/C) Build log currently at: http://www.rcsailing.net/forum1/showthread.php?6264-1-28-J-Class-Enterprise-build-log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted March 4, 2015 Share #449 Posted March 4, 2015 fantastic job with the spark plugs Michael......how much clearance at TDC? very sorry to hear of your admiral's health problem.......I wish her the best Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mott Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share #450 Posted March 4, 2015 Bob, Row, Denis thanks for your great comments, and for all the likes recently. .how much clearance at TDC? I had to go back an measure it, it is set to be .047" I might need to change that, I don't know at this point. but the design will enable me to make a change if I need to. spark plug.pdf I will be making a small short sleeve at the bottom end of the plug that will thread in this will be then notched to creat a short stub to act as the ground for the plug so that the spark jumps from steel to steel. Michael Mfelinger, Carlmb, Piet and 15 others 18 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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