ORCA scratch build

[flimzy]

Shape are all locked in now it’s just down to all the fiddly little bits and tha mast.

 

[DCN]

View attachment 1816770View attachment 1816771Shape are all locked in now it’s just down to all the fiddly little bits and tha mast.

OMG.......That's all I can say. I'm stuned you've got so much done.

 

[batguy]

She's doing fine the way she's building the boat. Filmzy knows what she's doing. I doubt she'll have any leaks. The mast is an interesting part of both Orca 1 and 2. Orca 1 the mast was round and a real wooden mast off of an old Ywal. Orca 2's mast was an oval shape mast off of (are you ready?) a Hobbie Cat.

I'm not criticizing, just spitballing ideas. This build is amazing.


A Hobie Cat mast? Wouldn't that be an aluminum or fiberglass tube?

If that was workable enough for the Orca #2 then I wonder why they didn't use the same thing on the Orca#1. Seems like it would have reduced the stability problem.

 

[DCN]

I'm not criticizing, just spitballing ideas. This build is amazing.


A Hobie Cat mast? Wouldn't that be an aluminum or fiberglass tube?

If that was workable enough for the Orca #2 then I wonder why they didn't use the same thing on the Orca#1. Seems like it would have reduced the stability problem.

Here's some Jaws and Orca 1 and 2 fun. On YouTube The Daily Jaws just did an hour long interview with Marty Milner who helped build Orca 1 and 2 plus other Jaws props and buildings.

 

[joberg]

Wow...fast building here flimzy Are you using "GEEK1138 Speed-building tricks"?

 

[flimzy]

Started doing the moldings . Next one is 2mm x 2mm that’s 3/4 a grote or half a grain of barley to you American's

 

[flimzy]

Wow...fast building here flimzy Are you using "GEEK1138 Speed-building tricks"?

He would have finished by now an on to the next thing

 

[flimzy]

I should have shown this ages ago .

 

[flimzy]

it always take a few goes it the mold is hot for them to come out nice.

2mm molding made without loosing any fingers.

epoxy is on

 

[flimzy]

So here is where I come with cap in hand begging forgiveness form RayLuis, way back on version 1 he pointed out the my bridge was too narrow
I knew my cabin roof was a bit wide to accommodate having to make it removable and I defended my self buy saying it matched the reference I had. Well after all this time and redrawing I was so wrong, My Bridge was the right width but now knowing that it isn't centered brings a hole new spin to things We where both right.

 

[flimzy]

Epoxy has gone off sanding it back now, Here's where I find out if I've over done things. I need it to keep that rough planky look and not end up like a smooth surf board, which meant not being too neat with the planking, then not being too neat with the sanding an filling. Its so hard not to sand it all smooth its something in our brains, that tactile thing. but totally wrong for this old lady.

 

[flimzy]

Pretty sure the colour I mixed for version 1 will have dried up by now, so a little filling some places I missed then get the air brush out. Bridge is just resting as this time it’s bolted on with the hand rails like it’s should be

 

[joberg]

Epoxy has gone off sanding it back now, Here's where I find out if I've over done things. I need it to keep that rough planky look and not end up like a smooth surf board, which meant not being too neat with the planking, then not being too neat with the sanding an filling. Its so hard not to sand it all smooth its something in our brains, that tactile thing. but totally wrong for this old lady.

Looking so cool already Right you are: when do you stop being too neat for that kind of look?

 

[flimzy]

 

[chibobber]

Looks like you scored a rare beautiful day to work outside! Looks great!

 

[joberg]

Yes, so great to have the opportunity to paint/build outside for a change; looking mighty great

 

[flimzy]

so I did manage to fine an 8mm 2 pole magnetic connector. I'll put the spot light on a little switch hidden on the bridge, It not really that much different to having it on a switch in the lower cabin? I think the mast worked fine as a 2.5mm stereo jack.

 

[flimzy]

Temporary fit of the ORCA letter's. Still a long way to go before aging everything

 

[flimzy]

First day of the year I actually put shorts on.

 

[joberg]

Yes! Very good weather for the U.K. today Eager to see your next update