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[model boat martin]

I have this desire to build a large model tanker probably 2 to 3 meters in length.  Scale detail will not be a priority as I am more interested in the dynamics of  boat of this type.  It would be run in less than calm water and have such things as bow thrusters and some kind of stability control.  The first thing I need to decide on  the method of construction for the hull.  Has anyone done something similar or got any good suggestions.

[gary r uk]

happy new year martin
how will this beast be transported ?
how much will it weight?
this would be a good time to use free flood chamber that way you won't have to carry around large numbers of batteries or house bricks
good luck
Gary

[BarryM]

Martin,

A tankers is basically a box with a long parallel section for most of its length and only starts curving at the extremities. That sort of form does not need any sophisticated hull construction.

Barry M

[cos918]

hi there here is a few links of interest and some German shops that might have plans.

http://www.modelltanker.de/index.html

http://www.hassemodell.de/bausatz/bausatz.html
http://www.kagelmacher-modellbau.de/
http://www.g-schmidt.com/
http://www.modellbauwerft.com/#
http://shop.modellbau-kaufhaus.de/modules.php?warp=categories&group=329

there this man making the Emma masker container ship might be of interest.

http://www.robse.dk/pages/Emma/EmmaMaersk.asp

john

[nhp651]

I built a plug from which a mould was taken, for a University in the south of England to be  used for Tank test studies ( by the tutor and student in marine design and dianamics) on the wave actions which split the real ship in half off Northern Spain, some time ago.
The ship was the bulk tanker "PRESTIGE" (google it and have a look).
I think the moulds for this ship/model (which was about 3 meters long and built to 1:100 scale) is now in the possession of Models by Design.
Hope this helps you in your quest.
Neil.
Looking at the model above, the mouldings were almost identical.

[Arrow5]

This is the tug towing guys department I think.  Norry and the Glasgow Richmond Club will be able to advise and the Ellesmere Port club towing team and others into towing all have large tankers.  What is your project going to be used for ?

[norry]

   ...Hi Guys...

Martin...We have built a large 4 metre Model of an Ore Carrier for Tug- Towing at our club pond...Glasgow Richmond M.B.C. in Scotland...

We built it in 4  x 1 m lengths that bolt together....It is very basioc but might give you some ideas...

There are some other postings about this boat on the Forum...If you want some pictures or information, Dont hesitate to contact me...

...All The best...Norry...

[toesupwa]

There is a 'build' of an 11 foot container ship over on RC Groups...
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889679
That may give you some 'ideas'... 

[model boat martin]

happy new year martin
how will this beast be transported ?
how much will it weight?
this would be a good time to use free flood chamber that way you won't have to carry around large numbers of batteries or house bricks
good luck
Gary

Hi Gary

Transport.  I will have to make it in sections.
Weight.  Fairly heavy I think.
Flood Chamber.  Yes good suggestion.

Many thanks

Martin

[model boat martin]

Martin,

A tankers is basically a box with a long parallel section for most of its length and only starts curving at the extremities. That sort of form does not need any sophisticated hull construction.

Barry M

Hi Barry

I am thinking of a large box section for the middle and bow and stern sections a bit more sophisticated.

Cheers

Martin

[model boat martin]

hi there here is a few links of interest and some German shops that might have plans.

http://www.modelltanker.de/index.html

http://www.hassemodell.de/bausatz/bausatz.html
http://www.kagelmacher-modellbau.de/
http://www.g-schmidt.com/
http://www.modellbauwerft.com/#
http://shop.modellbau-kaufhaus.de/modules.php?warp=categories&group=329

there this man making the Emma masker container ship might be of interest.

http://www.robse.dk/pages/Emma/EmmaMaersk.asp

john

Hi John

Wow, many thanks for all the info and links.

Martin

[oldiron]

 Last year a friend of mine built a built a plug for a modern container ship. I believe the tanker would have a similar hull profile. He made one hull, of fiberglass, from the plug, for a customer. He still has the plug. If you're interested I can contact him for details. The hull is in the size range you're looking at. I think its eight feet long.

John

[cos918]

Hi there found this article in Marine modelling December 2003. It about a model 1:100 vlcc tanker 3.42 m long. I have scanned it for you if no good il photo copy it for you.

john

[model boat martin]

Last year a friend of mine built a built a plug for a modern container ship. I believe the tanker would have a similar hull profile. He made one hull, of fiberglass, from the plug, for a customer. He still has the plug. If you're interested I can contact him for details. The hull is in the size range you're looking at. I think its eight feet long.

John

John

Many thanks for this, it is most unexpected.  Yes please I would like to look into getting one of these mouldings.

Martin

[model boat martin]

I built a plug from which a mould was taken, for a University in the south of England to be  used for Tank test studies ( by the tutor and student in marine design and dianamics) on the wave actions which split the real ship in half off Northern Spain, some time ago.
The ship was the bulk tanker "PRESTIGE" (google it and have a look).
I think the moulds for this ship/model (which was about 3 meters long and built to 1:100 scale) is now in the possession of Models by Design.
Hope this helps you in your quest.
Neil.
Looking at the model above, the mouldings were almost identical.

Neil

Thanks for this, I will contact Models by Design.

Martin

[model boat martin]

  ...Hi Guys...

Martin...We have built a large 4 metre Model of an Ore Carrier for Tug- Towing at our club pond...Glasgow Richmond M.B.C. in Scotland...

We built it in 4  x 1 m lengths that bolt together....It is very basioc but might give you some ideas...

There are some other postings about this boat on the Forum...If you want some pictures or information, Dont hesitate to contact me...

...All The best...Norry...

Hi Norry

That's a big one.  I have got some plans of the Bluewhale from MMI which looks similar.  Many thanks for your help, I've been on the club website and seen the photos which are very interesting.

Martin

[model boat martin]

Hi there found this article in Marine modelling December 2003. It about a model 1:100 vlcc tanker 3.42 m long. I have scanned it for you if no good il photo copy it for you.

john

John

Thanks for this, I did not know about this article.  Looks like a complex build.  I will read the article and I can see the print OK.

Thanks

Martin

[ggeorge]

Last year a friend of mine built a built a plug for a modern container ship. I believe the tanker would have a similar hull profile. He made one hull, of fiberglass, from the plug, for a customer. He still has the plug. If you're interested I can contact him for details. The hull is in the size range you're looking at. I think its eight feet long.

John

John

Many thanks for this, it is most unexpected.  Yes please I would like to look into getting one of these mouldings.

Martin

Martin:

  I've sent you a private email with regards to getting a hull done.

John

[Bartapuss]

There was a large tanker mould doing the rounds of the clubs a few years ago, after our club took one off, courtesy of Tyne Models, it was taken by a club down south. I noticed in pics' on this very forum of Wings & Wheels 2007 show, a club had done a bulk ore carrier version using the very same hull, I posted and enquiry for a club in Scotland who were keen to build a tanker but no reply was ever forthcoming.

See my post for large model for towing wing & wheels 2007, 25th November 2007