winchester79 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 A few more pictures of the punts progress the weather is still holding things up, I have just collected the fiberglass and resin so any tips would be gratefully received as this will be the first time that i have worked with it. my mate made these row blocks from 4x4" oak blocks he has an eye for wood work as you can see my mate made these row blocks from 4x4" oak blocks he has an eye for wood work as you can see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I will post some pictures of the gun soon, just had her bead blasted and undercoated an grey marine grade paint even guaranteed for 30 years marine use so should be ok for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hi Wow looking realy good glad it never got damaged in the storm blocks look good mate Just a great project Thanks for sharing All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Did those dvd`s arrive mate? Were they any good to you? I did say that the quality was a bit carp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Did those dvd`s arrive mate? Were they any good to you? I did say that the quality was a bit carp. yes mate i did send you a pm but maybe it did not get through? anyway yes they were both very interesting and even my wife has watched them with me! i hope you have had a good season and are keeping well all the best....ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Hi Wow looking realy good glad it never got damaged in the storm blocks look good mate Just a great project Thanks for sharing All the best Of Thanks of we are in the process of making another two for the stern like you suggested,,i will also be fitting the sculling block which will look similar to the row blocks but will be fitted with a side mounted rowlock to give that range of movement for my sculler. all the best fella....ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I will post some pictures of the gun soon, just had her bead blasted and undercoated an grey marine grade paint even guaranteed for 30 years marine use so should be ok for me Hi Any chance you could tell me the type of paint / make your using on your gun Could do with some to refurbish ous with Many thanks All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Lots of people nowadays are using the two pack paints used for painting cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Any chance you could tell me the type of paint / make your using on your gun Could do with some to refurbish ous with Many thanks All the best Of hello of. i had the gun undercoated when it was taken to be bead blasted they said they use marine grade grey undercoat its what they use on most refurb jobs axles ect, the tower paint i have been using you can buy its made by STOKES PAINTS and has zink in it to bond it to metal and makes it matt and non slip so very handy when moving the gun around i have a 5L tin that you are welcome to if a courrier could get it? All the best....ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hi Many thanks for the info I recon that's far better than two pack polly I like the sound of the non slip There's a agent near me so thanks for the offer but proberably best if you paint your trailer with left over and I do the same glad it's coming on well for you Look forward to seeing paint job on gun All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 hi fellas sorry its been so long since my last post just been flat out at work, here is where we are up to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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winchester79 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 This was the original seat from the old punt we covered it with neoprene from my old chestys really comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 chris with the spray gun on the first layers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The gun is ready for collection after having some work done also had brass cases made for her i have had a set of tools made that produce a cup seal wad that opens like an umbrella when shot down the barrel to produce a constant seal photos to follow soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wow looks great All the works come together at last Hope you have many happy days afloat All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anth6568 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Excellent work, the punt looks great! Can't wait to see the pictures of the changes to the gun, carts and reloading gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Brilliant I bet your well chuffed All the work paid off Thanks for sharing All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 the gun is home after her trip to scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 i have had a set of cup seal tools made to fit the gun, they sit over the powder and when fired they flare out in the barrel giving a total seal giving very hard shooting characteristics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester79 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 also had my brass heads that were designed for card tubes converted to brass, the head threads into the brass tube which makes priming, decapping and cleaning much easier the paddles all painted and the first of the ash pole ready for its steel shoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Looking realy great all coming together Thanks for sharing All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Great to see another punt and gun o the go. That's 3 or 4 on here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Great to see another punt and gun o the go. That's 3 or 4 on here now. Soon have more than the navy 😗😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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