discussion Billings boats ZWARTE ZEE tug

[peterairfix]

I have now put down everything plastic and decided to do a plank only on frame boat


On opening the box there is plenty to keep me going for a while including a full size plane and a large inscrution book the parts are printed witch makes for more of a challenge.


Also included is a big box of fittings.


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[PaulTRose]

look forward to seeing this go together cos ive always fancied one of these but always put off getting one

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Brave man....... I will have to watch this matey.

 

[Guest]

Blimey. Anything I do with wood usually splits in several parts.


This will be a really interesting build and look forward to seeing the results. Best wishes and well done for having a go.

 

[monica]

looks to be a nice kit will be interested to see this one

 

[Guest]

I'll be watching. Looks a nice model

 

[peterairfix]

Heres my first pics of what i have done so far the main skeleton of the ship is now do.


It was quiet easy as it was only minimal cutting needed so i hope the rest will be like it View attachment 122178

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[Guest]

Have all those formers and parts been laser cut these days? Looking at your first photo set, it looks like it - that'll save you a lot of tears if it has!

 

[peterairfix]

Have all those formers and parts been laser cut these days? Looking at your first photo set, it looks like it - that'll save you a lot of tears if it has!

On the newer kits they would be but this one is an older kit and every thing is printed witch makes for more of a challenge

 

[eddiesolo]

Great start and choice Peter, I built this and RC'd many years ago, sailed and looked superb.

 

[Guest]

Looking good.

 

[peterairfix]

I am on a mission to finish all my started kits and this ones next on my hit list.


I have just spent the last three days planking the hull and have just completed it and used a lot of filler on it so it still looks a mess.


But sanding is up next

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[Guest]

Great start Peter, thought you might like some photo's of it .


John

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[Guest]

This is what mine looks like, hope u don't mind.


John

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[peterairfix]

This is what mine looks like, hope u don't mind.


John


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I don't mind as i had already seen it as I needed some pointers so thanks for the pic's

 

[Guest]

I don't mind as i had already seen it as I needed some pointers so thanks for the pic's

Okies & good luck.

 

[Gwyn]

I like these plank on frame kits Peter so will watch this closely. Great start.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work so far Peter

 

[peterairfix]

Time for this one to come off he top of the wardrobe and I had finally got some paint on it its not the best of hulls but with paint on it looks OK and I have also got the rudder fittedView attachment 280350 View attachment 280351 View attachment 280352

 

[monica]

taking shape very nicely,Peter,