Wildfowler Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hello All. I'm new to the forum and joined as I stumbled across a post from another user looking for some information on punts and punt guns. Having been in the same situation myself and finding some useful info from both mudpattern and popgun on here to aid me in my endeavor, i decided to share my build in a bid to help future potential punt makers in the process. As i dont want to hijack that post further i decided to do one seperately. I've wanted to build a punt and gun since a young boy and have sketched different methods of construction since. Its only recently that i've been in a situation to finally put some of those sketches to good use. The punt is based on the slightly smaller version of the Payne Gallwey double punt design, as the gun i plan to use will not be a heavy one (1 1/4" bore) and i am not of particularly large build (c11 stone). I decided upon using the Payne Gallwey design following in depth discussions with other local gunners. The locals advised me of some issues with the the front end of the PG design, i.e. it not holding direction very well or require substantial ballast to do so. I'm in the fortunate position to have access to various types of design software the most useful for this purpose being CFD. This allowed me to model the original PG design and modify it to reduce sideways slippage. The result is a slightly different curvature to the floor forward of midship and a slightly deeper stem block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Anyhow, once the design work was done manufacture could start.... This was a piece of English oak that i came across several years ago and kept it aside for this very job! The stem and stern blocks (cut cross grained) The semi finished items, the taller being the stern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Some more of the 3D model, this time with wash boards. These are the frames. Cut from 18mm marine ply. This is the finished stem block installed (the whole boat is upside down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 This is the start of fitting the frames between the runners. The top runners fitted to give the base of the hull its spring All the frames fitted and turned back upside down. The gun beam and sides installed and reinforced with a further 2 laminations of 18mm marine ply. The first panel of ply fitted to the base. The entire hull clad Inside the punt before the 'cabin' is cut out of the ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 To make sure it lasts as long as possible i decided to glass the hull. So far it has a single layer of 4oz cloth and resin. Another layer of resin will be added once the top decks are fitted to ensure a completely water tight seal. Top decks fitted looking from stem to stern Top decks fitted with wash boards Top decks removed again and the first coat of primer on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice to see something so wonderful, thanks for sharing !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've spent so much time researching, designing and planning it... If i can assist in someone elses quest to build a punt then all the better! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thats is awesome well done Did you build the garage / shed also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowin Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 In a world where the majority of the population needs help assembling an Ikea wardrobe, that has put a massive smile on my face. I'm going to show my five year old son this when he gets up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thats is awesome well done Did you build the garage / shed also? Yes, i needed somewhere to build the punt so i built the garage to make it in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 In a world where the majority of the population needs help assembling an Ikea wardrobe, that has put a massive smile on my face. I'm going to show my five year old son this when he gets up tomorrow. I'm pleased you like it! My 2 sons have enjoyed coming out and 'helping' with it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wildfowler. That is fantastic. Well done. Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Yes, i needed somewhere to build the punt so i built the garage to make it in! Both garage and punt (especially punt) are fantastic...... am so envious of your ability !!!! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wildfowler. That is fantastic. Well done. Bryan. I know you were looking for plans at one stage. have you managed to sort some? If i can help please just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky gipsy Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 FANTASTIC JOB!. Well done you. We all look forward for more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 FANTASTIC JOB!. Well done you. We all look forward for more to come. Thanks. Well that pic was taken last night so might be a day or 2 until there is much progress! :-) but i will definitely post the updates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 That is superb well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Superb work mate - looking forward to seeing the next instalment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Both garage and punt (especially punt) are fantastic...... am so envious of your ability !!!! Great job This was one of the main stumbling blocks of building the punt! The container that i had used whilst renovating the house was leaking which just didnt do a punt justice! So i built a 'boat house' to make the punt in! Thankfully i have a fairly tolerant wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I feel suddenly very inadequate Good skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Brilliant stuff, cant wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 My Dad was a carpenter & joiner, I picked up a few pointers off him along the way so I can appreciate how much work has gone into this! The boat shed is a work of art just on its own! Very very impressive, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very impressive, keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Words fail me ! top man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl1959 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 what a great skill to have well done :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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