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[Bunkerbarge]

Coming along there very nicely Rosythe.  I like the wooden housing for the tank with the valve protruding, very neat.  The brass fret on the floor looks the part as well, very Victorian style.

Don't you just love working with wood like that and you finally get to varnish it and see all those wonderfull colours emerge.

[ROSYTH]

Thanks Bunkerbarge, for the comments.
I have just finished rubbing the plank on frame Hull down for the sixth time and she is now as smooth as a baby's bottom!
Cleaned it down with white spirit a couple of times and then given its first coat of new Hard Glaze High Gloss Varnish. Then another rub down as you do again and again between each coat
until she has about eight coats to give her the finish I want. So it shouldn't take long then!!!!!! Oh the trials of boat building, can't beat it.
As you have noticed I have the Gas Tank housing yet to finish and that will be done this week sometime but I need to get out and buy some more Mahogany strips for edging
off certain parts then onto other things.
I haven't worked out yet what way the Navigation lights will go, shall I just stick with Port and Starboard lighting or do I go for the whole hog and put a small mast up for'ard and show the
white light too! Any thoughts on this anyone??
I will post a few more images as I go along in due course and look forward to hearing from you all on them, I like this type of build diary it gets everyone involved, well those that want too
anyway.
I like to build them and then once complete sell them in full working order with all the radio gear so the new owner can get it on the water and enjoy it then I can look around for my next project
which may be a bigger boat or something a tad smaller we shall see.
Thanks for now see you soon
Cliff

[craftysod]

You cant sell that beautiful boat,surely it would be a criminal offence,if i had put that amount of work in,the buyer would rip my arms off when taking her,as their is no way i would let go.
Mark

[ROSYTH]

Sorry Mark, but someone is going to rip my arms off sometime because it will be for sale when done and hopefully just before christmas or after depending on when I can do it.
I know it may seem a shame but some folks like to build 'em and some like to buy and steam 'em or maybe even both, I like the first option as there is always a challenge to your next project.
I want it to be something a bit bigger next time though and I am looking at a twin boiler and engine set up in a wide hull which with 2 props should make it go like the clappers and look totally different to anything else out on on the pond too.............so who is going to rip my arms off then!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again

[SteamboatPhil]

How about something like this, 1 metre long, 5/8 bore and stroke semiflash boiler, seen here doing about 15 mph 

[kiwimodeller]

Now that is how a steam boat should perform Phil, and much more appealing to the eye than any Springer!

[ROSYTH]

Hey nice looking speedster you show there, is it called Miss Daisy? by any chance.
At a metre long I reckon she will really shift on the pond, is that the fastest you have had her up to so far?

My Launch currently at 62inches in length is one big baby but I still reckon if I up the prop size more she will turn a fair amount of speed.
I have dragged a large sheet of Copper from the roof of the garage today and can I heller'z like find  my tin snips! so I have the material to work with but no snips.
Any how I am going to make a timber template up for an ornate rudder that will run from the prop itself along the stern line and up the stern itself and connect it up
to the Tiller arm yet to be designed to with an ornate finial on the top of the shaft. Once made it should look quite the part and i will polish it up and lacquer it so that it stays that way hopefully.
Lots to do and folks are firing all sorts of modifications to me to give it that certain look, but I stick to the principal of all steam launches/boats......K.I.S.S..........One chap said it should be made to look like a very expensive luxury steam yacht with masts to Bow and stern!!!! Any thoughts on that idea mayhemmers?
I can see where he is comming from on that with her lines and size but I haven't any pictures or info to refer to on what can be classed as Luxury steam yacht re visible fittings to the deck or cabin or whatever really so if no data or info can be found soon i will stay on track and 'keep it simple' stupid.

If you have any images to post for detail referral then go for it and I can have a look and see if it is possible in the timescale OK.............also if anyone has any spare brass fittings that would fit the bill and they wish to sell them I will endeavour to buy so again send some images please and we can go over the look i/we want to achieve, I would like as much input as possible from the hardened steamer launch builders on this scale as possible so please don't just look contribute and let me see what we end up with OK and THANKYOU in advance OK.

Keep it going and I look forward to hearing from you all.
Cheers for now

[ROSYTH]

I forgot to add a few pics of the Hull and her first coat of Varnish to start her on the way to some sort of finish.
I did this coat the other night and have since rubbed down with wire wool and cleaned with white spirit and then given her the second coat of eight hopefully to
get the really high gloss I want.
I will be putting some foam padding on the stand today so that as the coats build up she won't get to many scratches.
Okay cheers for now

[SteamboatPhil]

I have had the metre steamer do 18 mph, but you must remember that my boats are straight running, so radio gear, some brave soul has to catch the thing. Its quite strange that when I produce a new boat everybody gets out of the water !!!!!!!!!
Back to the plot--------really nice work Rosyth coming along well, I thoughyou might like a look at mine, 5 ft long single cylinder 5/8 bore and stroke steam  plant, fully fitted cabins (including the traditional tea-urn)

[MONAHAN STEAM MODELS]

The launch is really looking great. Keep the pictures flowing!

[dan]

both the boats look fantastic, keep the pics coming

[ROSYTH]

Nice one Steam Boat Phil, nice looking piece of kit looks the part to a Tea'. lol.
Thanks for the comments you guys, appreciate them and I will keep posting the pics in fact if you have a look at this evening's offerings you will notice
I have completed yet more detail of the open end part of the Launch and others may notice that I have extended the Canopy to cover the rear or stern section.
So if you have any thoughts on the Canopy change, ie is it to far back or should it not be their at all or should I stick to the original one let me know your thoughts.
The Hull has now had three coats of High Gloss Varnish and will get another tommorrow too.
The detail work is what is taking the time I am afraid and although its coming along it ain't quick enough, what was to be a half hour job takes hour an arf or so to get it right.
Anyhow I am nearly done with the Candy stripe as i call it, and the gas tank housing is now done except for the handrails to go either side for detail.
There are two dummy doors at the bow section which will hide a large onboard water tank for boiler feed, picture to be included next time if i remember ok.
Where the seats are each side I am going to be fitting Slatted seating boards in Mahogany which will compliment the backboard stripe, I hope.
If the new canopy is fine with everyone, then I am going to fit it with a full length of Copper sheet which will be polished and lacquered which again I hope sounds ok other wise I will
have to fit that nasty white plastic sheeting which I just hate on something like this, I feel it will bring the quality down to much so I don't like to use it if I can help it.
I may have to revert to Planking with Black Card in the middle or even better Get some decent sheets of Mahogany veneer to match the current deck and use that, but again its a lot of 'if's'.
I will wait and see what comes back first.
Anyone any thoughts on what size Navigation Lights to use or should I endeavour to make my own housing units for them.
I did pick up a key ring a while ago which was of Solid Brass and just for Starboard, couldn't find a Port key ring to match and if I take a picture of it I wondered if anyone was up to making me a set to match it then I can do the white nav lights too, I will take a picture and post it with dimensions just in case there is a kind clever lathe person out there wanting a challenge for a good cause

I got the Book out again today to look at for some reference, the one the Steam boat association produce for their members and although it cost 99pence it was worth every penny just for the images so if anyone feels the need to borrow it for their build references I will gladly oblige ok.
Thats it for now Steamers so don't forget to let me know your ideas and await the next batch of pics with special reference to the above items I mentioned before.
Thanks a million folks
Cliff

[ROSYTH]

Forgot to add this one in so here you go..............thanks folks.

[Bernhard]

hi........i have used this many times ,,  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brass-Port-Lantern-Keyring_W0QQitemZ140229324850QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item140229324850&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

and this   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHIPS-ANCHOR-BRASS-KEY-RING-NEW-LAMP-FOB-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ310106463712QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Antiques_Marine_RL?hash=item310106463712&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brass-Lantern-Key-Ring-Nautical-Keyring_W0QQitemZ250331670766QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250331670766&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Copper on the canopy will look fine,,,,,,,,or just paintet white,,,,,,,

Regards Bernhard

[tobyker]

Very nce. But with the canopy extended aft, how will the crew stand on the rear deck to handle the stern line? Let alone the crew's gf recline on the aft deck to catch rays.

[ROSYTH]

Hi Folks, well it is about time I got some more work done and so I have been busy getting things together and getting it finished off.
I am waiting to do the lighting which will be thursday hopefully so I will post when done.
Doing all those fiddly bits takes time so I hope the images do it justice and give it the right look for when she goes on the water.
But I guess you'll soon tell me won't ya'.

Thanks for the Links Bernhard and I managed to buy the Port light which will now match the Starboard side and the white lights to, so great.

Have a look at the pics and enjoy, but feed back please as usual.

Cheers

[craftysod]

Cliff,looks lovelier the more i see her and the work you are putting in,cant wait to see her finished.
Mark

[Bernhard]

Hey,,,ok...look great ..bot i dont like the new end of the canopy...look to big,,,,,,,,,

http://cgi.ebay.com/NAUTICAL-CAPTAIN-FIGURE-SMOKING-PIPE-SHELF-SITTER-NEW_W0QQitemZ310106365463QQihZ021QQcategoryZ41174QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

nice captain shelf sitter

[ROSYTH]

Cheers Mark, neither can I  that's for sure...............after all the time and cold I have been putting up with in the workshop I would like to see her create her first Bow wave.

Bernhard, as the master of Model Steam Boats you are so darn right. You know what though, even though I cut it out and used double sided tape to mount it on a temporary basis
it's only when I loaded the pics onto the forum and viewed them that I thought the very same thing. To big, LUCKILY THOUGH i always try to make two of some patterns and the other one is
a lot less bulky and will replace it first thing in the morning and will fit the bill altogether.

The Guy with the combat gear is going by the way, I just put him there for scale.
I will go and have a look at your latest link and see what's on offer maritime wise.

Thanks for now
Cliff

[kno3]

Cliff, looking at the pictures of your boat, it occurred to me that the railing seems too small in scale. Especially if you compare it to the height of the door, which is usually at least as high as a person standing. What do you think?

[Bernhard]

hi...Cliff........is it you there have a test run

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d56_UPwOw14&feature=channel

Bernhard

[ROSYTH]

Hi Bernhard, you sure do the rounds on the net kind sir.
Yes it is me, I have a test fit and thought why not run it and do a small video clip then drop it on
youtube for all to see.
Trouble is I forgot I uploaded until you mentioned it as I don't get on youtube often enough to look
at Live steam in any form really.
Glad you found it and what d'ya think?
I set her up last night in the garage and thought she was due another fire up, so after sticking on a larger 3 blade
prop she got filled up and fired and had her running for about ten minutes or so before I had to out.
I haven't had much time to do any more yet but as soon as I do I will upload the work straight away.

What are you up to these days, have you finished your latest project yet?

Kind regards

[Bernhard]

hey,,,,,ok,,it run real fine on the video,,,,,,,,yes i offen go to youtube,,,,to see if there are eny news steam launch...or model steam up.........what scal the Max2  be used fore,,,,,,and do it run,,real steam tight.....i just be working on my last launch.......and have the Anton ,,send to France to get a check up,,,i just did a gauge on the gas tank,,,,,work real nice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Bernhard

[ROSYTH]

Hi Bernhard, the plant runs real well and is brand new really so it just needs a good running in session which I intend to give it when she is on the water.
My Navigation lamps arrived a few days ago and I am in the process of wiring them up on the Launch and they look just great.

The Max2 is now no longer with me but yes she ran really really well and was steam tight too. Real nice piece of kit that was but I sold quite a few
bits to buy my First 2INCH Traction Engine which I also uploaded to U-Tube which you may have seen.
I am in the process of buying another one which is a full showmans engine and more levers than you can shake a stick at on it.
When It lands I will post pics on U Tube.

Keep up the good work and speak to you soon,
Kind regards

[ROSYTH]

Firstly Happy New Year to you all and I look forward to seeing what 2009 brings in all things Steam.

Sorry for the long lapse but what with Christmas and New Year, Kids, Grandchildren....In Laws etc etc you get the picture I haven't had time, no time whatsoever
to get out in the Hobby shed and do anything to the Build.
However things are going to change sometime soon as I do plan on making a bolt for the Garage under cover of Darkness soon!

Last year just seemed to fly by which now I think about it seems to happen every year as you get older and I am only 48!

The Hull got her final coats of varnish before I ended the session and also most of the upper decks etc got 3 coats of Satin just to seal her in really.
I am still working out a good route for the Navigation wiring and Battery pack etc before do a final check on the Cabin roof placing then that when I am happy
I will seal that with some Satin Varnish too and then it will start to come together.
The Attenuator Valve is fitted and working a treat, or it was last time I tested so it should still be ok.

On the other Launch which is progressing very slowly again down to time and commitments but I have now obtained all the necessary Launch Fittings like Name Plates, Rudder assembly
and all the other stuff along with a very nicely made Steam Oil Separator Tank which I was going to hide but it looks so nice It will now go on show. The other nice bit of kit was the
Lanuch Steering Wheel in solid brass and the sterring column too which will look great when fitted.
So I will get time and take a few pics then upload to the thread ok.

Okay update short and sweet and now I will get cracking and finish her ready for a good old steaming session.
Thanks