CUSTOM BUILDING AND SCRATCH BUILDING WOOD

 

POLYCARBONATE

Where Fiberglass Deck Moldings are not available, Loyalhanna Dockyard can provide polycarbonate sheeting to you.  Sheets are .09 (3/32”) in thickness and can be easily cut into shape with a jigsaw, sabersaw or hacksaw.

 

When cut to Hull Shape, and Deck Openings are cut out, Decking may be primed & painted to represent steel decking.

 

To obtain pricing for above, examine your drawings & estimate the area needed.  Multiply total length & total width (allow sufficient coverage).  Then multiply that area by 0.95 per square inch for yout total cost.  (Example:  HMS Hood requires 82” x 10” sheet equaling a total of:  $ 77.90).  If you need help, we will be happy to do the figuring for you.  Please contact Loyalhanna Dockyard.

 

CUSTOM CUTTING

For those who lack tools, time or patience, we offer a custom cutting service.  Depending on the model, this will be done in either Polycarbonate, Wood or Styrene at the same price.  Decking will be cut to general hull shape &  access openings cut out.

 

Charge for this service is $ 1.25 per inch of Hull length, added to the material cost as calculated above.  As in the example HMS Hood, this would be $ 102.50 plus $ 77.90 equaling $ 180.40.  For smaller Hulls, a minimum charge of $ 75.00 (materials included) is applicable.

 

SCRIBED WOOD-  (Note:  These Sheets are also available in 1/16” thickness)

Many of the ships in our inventory were fitted with wood-planked decks, especially during the WW II Era.  If you wish to apply wood decking to your model, we have scribed wood sheets measuring 3.5 x 24 x 1/32” for that purpose.  Examine your drawings to determine the number of sheets required for your particular model.  The scribing width is intended to represent a 12 Scale inch plank, and can be ordered in the following sizes:

 

84 –SQUARE  INCH SHEETS – SCRIBED WOOD

 

PART #

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

SW-01

3/32” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-01A

.025” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-01B

1/32” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-01C

.040” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-01D

3/64” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-01E

1/32” SPACING FOR 1/128 SCALE – PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-02

1/8”   SPACING FOR 1/96 SCALE –  PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-03

3/16” SPACING FOR 1/72 SCALE –  PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-04

1/4”   SPACING FOR 1/48 SCALE –  PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-05

3/8”   SPACING FOR 1/32 SCALE –  PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

SW-06

1/2”   SPACING FOR 1/24 SCALE –  PRICE PER SHEET

$ 6.00

 

 

CUSTOM BUILDING SERVICES

*We recommend that wood sheets be bonded to polycarbonate decking to provide sufficient stiffness & to avoid warping. 

We can provide the best adhesive for bonding fiberglass to polycarbonate and polycarbonate to wood.

*For an authentic finish, we recommend tracing each groove with a sharp drafting pencil to represent caulking,

then a thin wash of teak stain and finally a coat or two of polyurethane sealer for waterproofing.

*Please note that all Running Gear, Motor & Radio Gear Mountings should be installed in the Hull prior to cementing the Deck in place.

For Additional Information or to Request Special Custom Services, Please Contact Loyalhanna Dockyard.

 

SERVICE

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Display Stand

Built from customer selected wood, felt/carpet lined and stained/finished with the finest wood polishes.

Running Hardware Design

For models without available running hardware, all parts designed/fabricated from brass, bronze & stainless steel.

Complete Building of Commercial Kits

Labor & materials provided to complete design & construction of commercially offered kit.  Built to the highest standards.

Custom Scratch Building

Labor & materials provided for to scratch build any part, set of parts or complete model construction.  Built to museum standards.

Installation of Radio & Electronics

Labor & materials provided for and installed along with wiring for any kit. (Price reflects customer supplied radio & electronics suite).  Additional charge to purchase radio.

Custom Painting

Labor & materials (paint included), to prime & finish hulls & complete kits. (prices vary according to model size and customer specifications).

Hull Framing

Labor & materials included to install deck support around inside perimeter of hull & transverse supports as required.  Must be done prior to gear installation to prevent warping or shaft mis-alignment.

Running Gear Installation

Labor & materials included for installation of shafts, rudders, struts & internal shaft & rubber tube supports.

Superstructure

Labor & materials included to construct basic superstructure components from deck level upwards.  Bulkhead openings (Windows, ports etc.), cut out & integral structures added & incl. In price.  Masting & rigging not incl. Unless requested.

Threading & Boring

Custom Threading and Boring of Props.

 

In the pictures below, the customer hired us to install the Running Hardware and Motors in his Smit Nederland.  Further work included the installation of the Steering Servo and Linkage as well as the basic Wiring of the Battery and Speed Control.

 

In these pictures we were hired to install the Running Gear and Motors for a Yamato.  In addition, we Custom made and installed the Bilge Keels and Deck Support Framing.  Deck Framing is constructed out of high grade Aircraft Birch Ply to hold the Hull in its proper shape while supporting the Deck & Superstructure.

 

 

 

 

 

In this Custom Building Project, the Customer hired Loyalhanna to build to completion two (2) of these “Lesro RHIB Rescue Boats”.  Both Models incorporated additional custom made parts to enhance the final appearance.  Other changes were incorporated based on pictures provided by the customer.

 

 

 

 

 

FOR INFORMATION OR A PRICE QUOTE:

CONTACT US:

 

LOYALHANNA DOCKYARD

7527 GILBERT ROAD

BERGEN, NY 14416

(585) 494-0027 – Tel.

LHDockyard@aol.com

 

 

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