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Steam Tug Static Model
« on: December 21, 2014, 02:33:31 am »

Howdy Folks,
Thought I would share a small winter build I'm doing for my daughter.  I am modeling an old Model Shipways kit of the Steam Tow Boat "Taurus". This is a first attempt at a waterline model, with the model "floating" in a sea of plaster.... should be fun.  I won't take up much of your time, but its been fun so far.  I have the hull started with deck in and hull and bulkwarks painted.  Framing timber heads are going in now. (scale is 1/8"=1')
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Dennis
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 03:21:27 am »

This should be interesting, I look forward to some more photos.


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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 03:29:37 am »

Here ya go Peter..... some color and timber heads going in.  Scale is a bit tight, but fun.
Regards,
Dennis
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2014, 08:31:16 pm »

If you were looking for a method of simulating water, here's one that appears to give good results: http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2002/11/stuff_eng_tech_sea_water.htm
The model of IJN's Akagi shows her with her island offset to port, which was an experiment intended to allow her to operate aircraft in close proximity to near-sister Kaga. I've read that this experiment was not very successful.

Of course, there are a dozen or more ways  %% to model water!

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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2014, 04:20:45 am »

Yes, lots to learn on making water realistic. That example was beautiful.. and real!  Tks for the link and info.  Scuppers and timbers are in and hull painted.
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2014, 05:36:48 am »

Bits are in and beard
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2014, 06:58:31 am »

More detail in.
Merry Christmas
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2014, 12:58:28 pm »

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,47702.msg482980.html#msg482980.

Check out this link to see what can be done when modelling sea using resin

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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2014, 01:03:09 pm »

PBR31 Boat Splashing Water & Running Boat Cloud o…: http://youtu.be/3NRpMGMjRJU

This link shows how to use the resin in a youtube clip.

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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2014, 02:47:43 am »

Wow!  That water is real!  Didn't realize they had a kit for it. Tks for sharing.  PBR is a real as it gets... reminded me of the day... I served with the PCF's in Vietnam for a year.. based in Qui Nhon.
Anyhows, lower cabin is done, upper deck to go on soon.
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2014, 05:54:01 am »

Up another level.  Pilot house going in.  I really like this little Toot.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2014, 09:50:02 pm »

I really like this little Toot.


So do I O0  Lovely job :-))


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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2014, 12:54:42 pm »

That looks rather nice, well done.


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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2015, 09:01:29 pm »

Tks Folks,
More progress.  I did manage to mount a cannon at the bow... dangerous waters these days.. actually it looks like a water cannon!  Stack is rigged, Towing lights rigged, Spot light on.  Left to do.... mount dinghy on davits, make engine room skylight, make water to float her in.
Happy New Year!
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2015, 09:02:38 pm »

more pics
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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2015, 09:40:30 pm »

I like this, looks superb and great painting, well done.


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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2015, 08:31:59 am »

Hello Dennis
She looks a treat and love the size, reminds me that I really must start building smaller boats. following this build with lots of interest.
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2015, 07:04:21 am »

Tks gentlemen.   Found a cool little glass case today that I think works great.  Am nearing completion of this build.
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2015, 07:05:00 am »

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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #19 on: January 09, 2015, 06:48:09 pm »

Well folks,  The tug project is now completed.  Have a commission to build a model of the St. Roch
http://www.billingboatsusa.com/68-605-st-roch.html from a Billings kit.  Should be a fun project.
Will attached some final pictures.
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« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2015, 06:50:01 pm »

more pics.
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Re: Steam Tug Static Model
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2015, 01:00:22 am »

Great job Dennis, very impressive :-))


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