09-16-2012, 12:19 PM
First, the anchor windlass, constructed.....
The anchor came from the "Firefighter", and will have some minor alterations.
The Bitts, were built up from styrene sheet, and rod. I chose a dimension of 12" for the height of the Bitts.
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The small "positionable" gear, on the hand crank shaft, is moved clear of the large gear on the windlass axle, to allow the anchor to be dropped. It would be logical to assume that any motor, would engage that gear, when the hand crank was not in use, and be disengaged from it when using the hand crank. So the motor, and its clutch assembly, would most likely have to be
part of what is moved, to drop the anchor . . . . . . I'm working on that, and will probably mount the motor/clutch, on support rods, connected to the winch frame. ( or, just put a box over it....but where's the fun in that :?:
)
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The aft ladder needs stain, and some final adjustments of the hand rails so it sits properly in place.
Finally, a shot of the full ship, at this point in construction.
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I found a sheet of "patterned" paper to use as "Wallpaper" for the lounge/diner interior. My intention is to cut, fit, apply a spray adhesive and install the "wallpaper", before priming and painting the deck-house exterior. I can then cut out the window and door openings, prior to installing the windows and doors.
I also have a sheet, for the lounge/diner floor carpeting.....with so many windows, that detail would be visible. ( the absents of that detail would be even more visible
)
The anchor came from the "Firefighter", and will have some minor alterations.
The Bitts, were built up from styrene sheet, and rod. I chose a dimension of 12" for the height of the Bitts.
-----
The small "positionable" gear, on the hand crank shaft, is moved clear of the large gear on the windlass axle, to allow the anchor to be dropped. It would be logical to assume that any motor, would engage that gear, when the hand crank was not in use, and be disengaged from it when using the hand crank. So the motor, and its clutch assembly, would most likely have to be
part of what is moved, to drop the anchor . . . . . . I'm working on that, and will probably mount the motor/clutch, on support rods, connected to the winch frame. ( or, just put a box over it....but where's the fun in that :?:
)-----
The aft ladder needs stain, and some final adjustments of the hand rails so it sits properly in place.
Finally, a shot of the full ship, at this point in construction.
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I found a sheet of "patterned" paper to use as "Wallpaper" for the lounge/diner interior. My intention is to cut, fit, apply a spray adhesive and install the "wallpaper", before priming and painting the deck-house exterior. I can then cut out the window and door openings, prior to installing the windows and doors.
I also have a sheet, for the lounge/diner floor carpeting.....with so many windows, that detail would be visible. ( the absents of that detail would be even more visible
)
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!