Topic: Loyal Class Tender New Build (Read 3132 times)

Voyager · « **on:** June 15, 2012, 10:25:42 PM »

Some years ago i stupidly sold a much loved model of a Loyal Class Fleet Tender which I'd bought already build from a fellow boat builder. From the moment I helped load it into the man's car i instantly regreted selling her

Luckily I managed to buy a new kit from Model Slipway (2nd to last one!) a year and a half ago and the following pictures are my attempt at a worthy replacement to the one I once owned...

Voyager · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:31:14 PM »

Rather crude jig made up for white metal soldering the liferaft supports. Some extra life raft containers I vac-formed as I'd made a poor job of building the included kit versions.

Voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:36:22 PM »

Started making some scratchbuilt wheelhouse instruments. Ships rowboat taking shape and starting to look the part though more details still to add.

Voyager · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:40:58 PM »

Satin finish sealer applied to seal the vinyl applied transfers.

Voyager · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:50:48 PM »

Wheelhouse construction underway....

Voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:56:57 PM »

I had the exhaust funnel made out of fibreglass and done away with the kit supplied vac-formed funnel. I plan on installing a heated smoke unit so thought the idea of a fibreglass funnel made more sense!

Voyager · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2012, 10:59:09 PM »

Light dusting of grey primer applied.

Voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:01:46 PM »

Test fitting and checking for adjustments.

Voyager · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:04:08 PM »

Other side of wheelhouse.

Voyager · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:08:57 PM »

Rear upper deck with built liferaft containers being test fitted.

Stavros · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:20:23 PM »

Thats a very nice looking boat keep up the excellent work

Dave

Voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:40:51 PM »

Thanks Dave. I hope to post more pictures when I get more time

Norseman · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2012, 11:48:37 PM »

I'm looking forward to seeing much more of your build

Dave

Voyager · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:08:51 AM »

Thanks Dave. I've done a fair bit more than when these were taken so hope to take some more pictures over the weekend if the rain holds off

And hopefully on a better quality camera too!

Voyager · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2012, 09:07:59 AM »

Built a light up working radar monitor with a transparency slide graphic. I was all set to fit until I was given some detailed pictures of a Loyal wheelhouse which doesn't have this style of radar monitor...oh well! Isn't it always the case though, you search and search for reference material and find nothing, then as you've gone with what you think should be in there you end up finding (or being given in my case) some super detailed photographic images and start ripping the model to pieces again!

Voyager · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2012, 10:42:34 AM »

Here's the semi finished rowboat tied down with waterproof cover folded back. I've added a few things like rope and bucket to make things look a little more interesting.

Voyager · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2012, 10:42:34 AM »

And from the opposite side.

Voyager · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2012, 11:26:43 AM »

Front hatch completed.

Voyager · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2012, 11:31:00 AM »

More sections completed (although not completely happy with the colour of the orange/red so plan on repainting)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:18:03 PM »

Incredibly neat work, well done sir!

oldiron · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:41:12 PM »

Beautiful crisp clean work. Excellent. Are you going to be weathering this one?

John

Tug---Kenny · « **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2012, 01:00:22 PM »

Very impressive job you are doing there Voyager. I'm enjoying 'seeing how it's done' properly.

More details please.

ken

deadwood · « **Reply #22 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:03:04 PM »

Hi Voyager,

I think your new build of LOYAL MODERATOR is a more than adequate replacement for her sold ancestor.

I am absolutely convinced that your rebuild will be miles better when once finished then the regretted loss.

So no time for regrets anymore.

DickyD · « **Reply #23 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:18:29 PM »

Hi Wayne, doing your usual excellent job, its looking great.

Glad you are back, have missed your builds.

Voyager · « **Reply #24 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:29:45 PM »

Quote from: oldiron on June 16, 2012, 12:41:12 PM

Beautiful crisp clean work. Excellent. Are you going to be weathering this one?

John

Thanks John. Only very subtle weathering, mostly on the winch and anchors but she's staying mostly shipyard fresh.

Voyager · « **Reply #25 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:33:03 PM »

Quote from: deadwood on June 16, 2012, 02:03:04 PM

Hi Voyager,

I think your new build of LOYAL MODERATOR is a more than adequate replacement for her sold ancestor.

I am absolutely convinced that your rebuild will be miles better when once finished then the regretted loss.

So no time for regrets anymore.

It's looking that way so far fingers crossed. At last my tormented mind can take a well earned rest

Voyager · « **Reply #26 on:** June 16, 2012, 02:41:37 PM »

Thanks DickyD, Tug Kenny, and Martin

I'm especially chuffed with the waterproof boat cover. First time i've ever tried working with this soft plastasine type material (It's a form of plastasine that is a two part mix which doesn't shrink as it hardens). The portholes were from the 'RB' fittings range with resin bolts glued on. The boat oars were from BBQ sticks stained and gloss varnished. The authentic looking rope was from 'Miskin' models.

Voyager · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2012, 12:06:38 AM »

Here's a pic I found of my old Loyal Class Tender that I regretfully sold.

Norseman · « **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:05:59 AM »

That's a nice boat you had there. I really liked your cover - any chance of a link to the product please?

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #29 on:** June 17, 2012, 02:50:42 AM »

http://www.modelslipway.com/

Norseman · « **Reply #30 on:** June 17, 2012, 03:08:28 AM »

thanks Martin but I only meant the plasticine type stuff for the cover.

Oops! sorry!

- Martin

Voyager · « **Reply #31 on:** June 17, 2012, 03:20:25 PM »

The product is called 'Green Stuff' which is available from this company

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/globalLanding.jsp?gotoGWSPage=http%3A//www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp%3FprodId%3Dprod1380024a

Voyager · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:11:21 AM »

A selection of built and painted fittings (lightly weathered)

Voyager · « **Reply #33 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:13:17 AM »

And another in primer form awaiting final colour.

derekwarner_decoy · « **Reply #34 on:** June 24, 2012, 11:38:48 AM »

Latest snaps display

.....they are so crisp in detail Voyager.....brilliant.....

.....Derek

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