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Got a couple more bits & pieces done today, the anchor roller is now installed & the bow rail has been etch primed & undercoated ready for painting tomorrow.

I spent half the morning searching the house for the bait board from the rear of the Archer 650 only to find it exactly where I thought it should have been, just that it was in an old ice cream tub with another one stacked inside it.

Anyway, after finding it & making the mounting rail it has now been installed. This time I used the metallic silver paint straight over the sanded brass rod (rather than etch priming & undercoating) just to see how well it wears. If it doesn’t wear well it is nice & small to clean off and repaint as per the bow rail.

Also got the “Floatie” installed on the GoPro Hero 4 (shouldn’t need the stabilised Hero 9 on this boat) so not only should it save the camera should it accidentally end up in the water, it will also make identifying the camera heading when rotating at a distance.

I’ll most likely reinstall the FPV gear on this boat for remote control once everything else is finished.

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Yes, similar to the safety rails on the Mt Gay 30 but they used syringe tip covers on that.

I could get a pack of 100 of them from downtown China for a couple of bucks but I only needed 8 so decided to try and print them instead.

Syringe Tip Cover

 

Took a couple of goes to get the design right as they are only o.8 thick but now they print perfectly. I tried 0.6 but that was just too light.

3D printed version

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Looking pretty good Mr Kermit, well done.

I assume the marks down the RHS were where you hit the pontoon? Hope they polish off OK.

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Now that the A Class Wizzle Wozzle is finished (except for hull painting) and we are not flying for a few weeks due to the soggy conditions @ the field it was a perfect time to do some more work on Double Trouble, after all it’s only been a year since I fitted the now motors. (Can’t rush these things)

I’ve fitted the new 360deg pan mount for the onboard camera

 

Also made up the bow roller assembly for the anchor, its not fixed off yet but only needs a couple of screws.

and finally, got around to making & fitting the bow rail. It’s sitting a bit high at the moment but I don’t want to push it home into the sockets till it’s been painted as I suspect it will be difficult to remove once the 3d printed sockets grab. They are printed in TPU Flex and work very well.

The rails are all 1/8 (3.18mm) solid brass, silver soldered together.  First time I’ve attempted a bow rail but I’m pretty happy with the results. Get a coat of paint on them tomorrow & Double Trouble should be back in the water next weekend (if the weather is OK).

Might actually get it finished this time round.

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Absolutely perfect Shorty, there should be more of it.

Sounds like a fine day was had by all that attended. I was close to coming along today but it was white & very chilly up here this morning so I gave it a miss.

Turned out to be a nice day & with only a few short weeks to Daylight Saving again I’m hoping the weather will start to warm up.

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That’s no good at all. we were looking forward to seeing you & your A down at the Canal.

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Oh well it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one to do such silly things.

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Well Shorty, at least your mistake got you posting on the website and you did a fine job adding your updated score sheet. Well done.

Now all you need to do is remember your password for next fortnight and you will be able to do the whole lot yourself.

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G’day Chris, the Duck Pond looks a bit tight for flying, especially with all the trees around, the rice paddies look OK though.

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Very nice Kermit, worth the wait. Definitely far better in Full HD.

At least your shotgun mic and deadcat windsock works well.

I have a Rode VideoMini mic (with deadcat cover) on order. Hope it works as well to get rid of the wind noise.

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The Maiden Voyage can be seen here

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Thanks Ron, needs a little bit of fine tuning before the next outing but overall pretty happy.

As for carrying it, no use getting old if you don’t get cunning!

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G’day Tug, yes I’m pretty happy with the way she turned out and real pleased with the way she sails.

Just need to wait for the warmer weather & get the hull painted and she will be all done.

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The Wizzle Wozzle did not get its maiden on Saturday, the weather was crap so I stayed home and finished off a few more bits & pieces on the boat.

Spent a fair bit of time cleaning up the old sails & getting the old numbers off. They didn’t turn out too bad & now have my personal sailing number displayed.

 

Also drilled both the booms & fitted adjusters for the sheets, this system is the same as my N12 and makes it very easy to rig & derig the boat, also remembered to seal the hatch ring to the deck.

Thought I better install a bow bumper as well.

Also changed the stern labelling again (3rd time), its all got to come off again this summer when I spray the hull but at least I now have the templates the way I want them.

GoPro camera mount is on and the “Kristy-Lee” is ready to hit the water.

Note to self: don’t forget to weigh everything and make up the ballast weight (probably needs around another 4 kg for compliance).

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Yes not up to my usual performance but I have been on a bit of a roll with the Wizzle Wozzle (after 5 years) so that’s taken priority this week.

Well that’s my excuse anyway.

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