This is my new project - I will return to Artur (probably) later in the year. I wanted something reasonably straight forward for a change. These kits are very well presented, very reasonable, and with good instructions. For once I think I have all I require to complete the build, except maybe paint, so there should be no hold ups.
I do not intend to write up this build and will only be posting photos, unless I run into problems that need an explanation.
And this is the first stage
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Desks have been sealed with EzeKote to protect them
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:33 pm
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:37 pm
Two problems so far. There is a lot of ash on the cuts. Not only does this have to be sanded off, it makes the pieces dirty Secondly, I wanted to stain the cabin sides mahogany, but there are two different types of ply used each wit a different grain so stain wont look too good.
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:10 am
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:44 pm
Waiting for a coupling and rudder
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sat Sep 17, 2022 6:49 am
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:06 pm
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Sun Sep 18, 2022 2:27 pm
The side skins have been trimmed ready to fit, but I want to finish the rudder/servo installation and make a battery box while I still have side access. I also need to make a stand - usual problem - I don't have any material No more until October - off to try and get another dose of Covid
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Tue Oct 04, 2022 6:10 pm
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:57 am
Ready for primer if the weather holds.
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:02 am
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:19 am
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:53 pm
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:03 pm
Not sure about the colour scheme
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Subject: Re: Aylsham - a Broads Cruiser Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:35 pm
Construction finished. Stand to finish and rudder linkage to install together with ESC & battery.