I am to the point where I need to place the boom sponson blocks. One in front and 2 in the rear. Do the rear blocks (one is made to fit inside the tub, one goes all the way across) mount on top of each other? The build instructions leave too much to the imagination. Need more pictures. If you are a veteran boat builder it probably seems pretty straight forward. To a rookie like myself it is very confusing.
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yes, they are stacked on top of each other. the top, of the top block, should be even with the bottom of the hole for the tube. might be a tiny bit short....
did you download the newest directions from www.firefighterboats.com it might help you out.
did you download the newest directions from www.firefighterboats.com it might help you out.
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Jay, don't let yourself get frustrated. Just take your time, ask away if you're stumped(there ain't no dumb questions), and have fun. The anxiety of wanting to finish just makes the finished boat that much more satisfying. Hang in there buddy! Did you get the pics I sent you of how to install the stuffing box?
The sponson blocks are all the same thickness. Two are wider than the third I believe. The 2 long ones sit in the pre-cut notches of the tub's sides. The third (the short one) is expoxied to the "topside" interior side of the block that sits in the rearward notches. The third narrow block should slide in between the tub sides to lay flat on the rearward block's topside. The front block will be to high, so you will "block" or machine sand it down so its' profile is even with the bottom of the tub's sides. This picture is of the bottom side of the tub
hmmm, after looking at this pic, it looks like the stacked blocks are not even, but that a trick of the light. They should be lined up straight and true. In fact, pay close attention to keeping everything about the tub as straight and true as you can. No warps of off angles for sure. Try and use some aluminum angle, straightedges, various size wood clamps, FLAT table covered with wax paper, 123 blocks, heavyish weights (I like to use 123 blocks and mesh bags filled with lead shot for weights) to press down while curing, etc. to get things as straight and square as possible. You don't need some of this stuff, but my point is that you should do everything you can to keep it straight. I've stopped building at this point because I didn't have my hardware collected. Back on schedule now, just waiting on a teenie weenie drive dog.
The sponson blocks are all the same thickness. Two are wider than the third I believe. The 2 long ones sit in the pre-cut notches of the tub's sides. The third (the short one) is expoxied to the "topside" interior side of the block that sits in the rearward notches. The third narrow block should slide in between the tub sides to lay flat on the rearward block's topside. The front block will be to high, so you will "block" or machine sand it down so its' profile is even with the bottom of the tub's sides. This picture is of the bottom side of the tub
hmmm, after looking at this pic, it looks like the stacked blocks are not even, but that a trick of the light. They should be lined up straight and true. In fact, pay close attention to keeping everything about the tub as straight and true as you can. No warps of off angles for sure. Try and use some aluminum angle, straightedges, various size wood clamps, FLAT table covered with wax paper, 123 blocks, heavyish weights (I like to use 123 blocks and mesh bags filled with lead shot for weights) to press down while curing, etc. to get things as straight and square as possible. You don't need some of this stuff, but my point is that you should do everything you can to keep it straight. I've stopped building at this point because I didn't have my hardware collected. Back on schedule now, just waiting on a teenie weenie drive dog.
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Well , I had a little chat with my daughter's "Magic 8 Ball" about whether or not this .12 boat will answer the NEED FOR SPEED.... and guess what?
Preston, you're goin DOOOOWN buddy! heheheeeeee! w00t! :lol:
Well, um, OK, it might have said "Maybe next time"
Anyhoo, how about some competition action on the little rigger circuit with another production kit? Maybe call it a K-Zam! That sure is a sleek looking design.
All,
Preston had asked what I thought the demand for another .12 kit was.... If it's based on Kentley Porter's rigger, I say put me down for sure! I love these little boats. They're so economical, I'll set up a fleet for the whole family...hahaha
Preston, you're goin DOOOOWN buddy! heheheeeeee! w00t! :lol:
Well, um, OK, it might have said "Maybe next time"
Anyhoo, how about some competition action on the little rigger circuit with another production kit? Maybe call it a K-Zam! That sure is a sleek looking design.
All,
Preston had asked what I thought the demand for another .12 kit was.... If it's based on Kentley Porter's rigger, I say put me down for sure! I love these little boats. They're so economical, I'll set up a fleet for the whole family...hahaha
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