Come a Cropper

I have got a bit stuck and am going to have to start again on the hull I still want to do it the same size and may still be able to use the base plate.
The problem is going to be housing the internal workings and being able to put the internal details in as well.
The batteries and running gear is going to take up approx half the length which will help with ballast but the motor and steering gear is going to sit to high not allowing me to put any detail inside.
So the plan is to lay it out and build up from the floor similar to the real thing and try to if poss build the hull out of ally plate but for now its back to the drawing board and I am going to do this project cos its got me a bit hooked now.

Boat update

Well I have been searching for an engine to power my little project and seem to heading towards a graupner all in one motor this seems to be the best option.
I have been looking at fittings and may have to scale down a wee bit but am going to sort the engine see if it will control the hull ok and then go from there.
So am making the outside hull with 3/4 mill marine ply to allow me to shape the bottom as it should be representing the original hull as close as i can.
A cahnge of job this week will hopefully allow me a bit of time to really crack on with the construction of the hull and controls.
Pics will follow soon as I have shaped the hull.

New project

I have decided to start a new project as I use to love making models mainly trucks and cars I thought I would attempt fromscratch a 1/16 scale model of My brothers boat DERWENT 6.
I have cut her the floor plate and the middle plate will be cut out to make the insides correct size as well.
I may make it radio control yet but it will hopefully have lights etc that work.
The baseplate is 12ml marine ply as is the middle plate for extra strength The sides will be a thin marine ply on the base and probably balsa or thin ply for the cabin roof and top.
I am planning to make it as accurate as poss and will blog every time I add bits so the progress can be seen.
Also I want to see how long she takes from start to finish so far this little bit has taken about 2-3 hours.
As I now need to go for the wood I packed up for the day and am looking at tools as I want a dremel or similar to do the small details and am scouring the net for parts etc to help.

Got normal broadband back

At last I have got landline broadband back so will get some new pics of the birds on asap.
now the clocks have gone forward I am able to get out and give Abbot his daily flying session.
His weight is still slightly over his ideal but that will come down as he gets daily (not weekly ) flying sessions I am going to try and get him to chase a dummy bunny to see what he will do it has been a waste last couple of times as he looks at me like I am a nutter(he knows me so well) thinking why chase that bloody thing you will feed me if i come sit over there anyway.
So we will see I am going to enroll one of the boys as flying photographer so be prepared for pics of half a wing the sky and some horse pooh......................

Appologies for slow blogging

Sorry been a bit busy not had time to update much although not a lot going on at the moment just getting Abbot flying fit he is a tad heavy at the mo so on a diet not that it bothers him he just loves company and getting in and cleaning out and doing bits in his aviary is fun as he tries to interfere or just wants to play.
Brian and Chelsea on the other hand is a different matter I think I will take a leaf out of eagle heights book and invest in a riot shield its like trying to past the whomping willow, wings and feet everywhere slapping and scratching and if he gets a chance a choice bite or two.
Just if you want to know a slap around the face off of him(his wing span is about 4 to 5 feet) is worse than a hard slap of the missus and it bloody hurts if he catches you just right.
I am hoping the devilish behavior is a good sign that they may be looking to breed so fingers crossed if that,s the case I can put up with it for a while.

A nice Pic

while sorting the cupboard out I came across this pic.
Taken last year at Lou's birthday we went to Tiffins in Cranbrook for a meal and it was a lovely evening.

Samuel is 4 today..........

Seems impossible but my little man is four time just flies by.
He was pleased he got a kitchen for his birthday seems to be taking after me on the cooking front soon I might get Sunday's off Samuel can cook.
We just have to make sure Ella does not help him we will all get Sam & Ella poisoning(sorry had to do it)

Kids and cameras

We bought the kids all cameras for christmas as you can see Thomas got the hang of it ok (Ella) and Jack(Amber) seems to but Matthew may need some practice god job I have 320gig on my hard drive to keep all the pics on.