Have just purchased this old kit that was going to be skipped after a house clearance. It's an all wooden construction so a lot of fret and jigsaw work. I think the kit is from the 80's, made in Eastern Europe.
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Have just purchased this old kit that was going to be skipped after a house clearance. It's an all wooden construction so a lot of fret and jigsaw work. I think the kit is from the 80's, made in Eastern Europe.
Frames now being glued to the keel.
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Hull planking is continuing as seen in the two pictures.
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Hull planking finished, now fixing and shaping stern and bow balsa blocks.
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Hi Dave
Mighy fine Lookin’ Artur. Doing a great job. Is this your first?
Artur was the boat that I had planned to build, but “changed horses” and chose NAXOS. I am rather happy I did that because it provides a build blog for each fishing boat type. I sort of wish now that I had a bit more experience In planking, because I now see how it all fits together and with better glue (cyano) I think I could a better job.
All the best to you in your build, and I am looking forward to see the final product.
This is the third model that I have made that has a planked hull, first was a static model of a Danish old cargo sailing vessel, second was a RIVA speedboat. This ARTUR is an old kit that was in someones loft for years and never been built so I am giving it life! All the best with yours.
Hull now ready for coating with EZE KOTE and glass fabric. First time I have done this.
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Funny, during one of my occasional sleepless nights last night I was looking at your build log and wondering when we might see some more. Fantastic progress and lovely work, well done. I, for one, am looking forward to more.
I had forgotten this was an old kit but if anyone is interested I believe I spotted the drawing on Aerofred.
"I think you will find using EZY KOTE a joy to use with glass fiber."
I like it Dave👍
Saved my bacon (and nose) restoring the hulls of an ancient Billing Boats fish cutter and an ELCO PTB.
Diluted with water it also makes a great wood sealer, hardener/stabiliser😊
Can't understand the problems others have reported having with it!
Each to his own taste (or sense of smell🙊) I suppose.
Cheers, Doug 😎
The hull is now painted white and red primer, build of the superstructure is also pictured.
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I did fibreglass the hull with Eze Kote and a very light sheet of silk like material. I didn't take any photos at the time, but it was a very easy process to do.
Completed build but when bath testing had to change battery position and type due C of G being too high.
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Lucky that you managed to save it from the skip.
Peter.
brian