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[snowwolflair]

I normally build warships and post on the ModelwarshipUK site.  My latest build is a Clyde paddle steamer and as I have had several requests to see the build I am going to post the build thread here.  If anyone has any questions please post them and I will try to answer.

[snowwolflair]

A few more shots showing the construction of the floats/seats.  A bit fiddly but the end result looks the part.

[Peewee]

looking good.

peewee from modelwarshipuk

[snowwolflair]

Finally the railings.

[More Coffee]

My gawd thats well done..

[snowwolflair]

Thank you very much

[snowwolflair]

A few more shots of the railings.

[Peewee]

fantastic looking build, i look forward to the next installment. 

[snowwolflair]

Railings now complete

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

What a lovely job you've made of them. Well done.     

Ken

[snowwolflair]

Thank you.  Seeing double tonight after focusing on them.

I need to cast the Cowls next

[Martin (Admin)]

     ...... how much did that cost?

[snowwolflair]

It works out about 45p a stantion including the brass rod, but it is worth it.

[snowwolflair]

Cowl casting under way.  The master is a lash up of tube and a plastic cowl top that was close to the required shape.  A bit of green stuff and a lot of filing  and a reasonable result was achieved.

the moulding compound is the two part material available in most art/craft stores these days.  I mould it as a big solid lump round the master with a flat end so it sits up the correct way.  I then cut it with a sharp scalpel down one side to release the master.  I hold the mould tight closed with rubber bands.

[derekwarner]

 snowwolflair ...you should link your build thread up with Paddleducks    www.paddleducks.co.uk    ...the largest & only WEB site dedicated to paddlers .......the members would enjoy your work   

BTW....your brass railing work is  ....how have you secured each stanchion to the deck?........ Derek

[snowwolflair]

The stantions have a 1mm spike on their base that goes into an drilled hole on the deck.  I then use the very thin superglue and run it into the joint.  The stantions had to be drilled on top to add a further 5mm of brass rod to mount the wooden railing.

[snowwolflair]

Deck mats and cowls placed but not yet fixed.  The mats are cut by laser.

[snowwolflair]

Funnels painted.

[snowwolflair]

Progress, with the railings complete and painted.  I am now touching up the paintwork on the hull and I will add the remaining lining in the next few days.

[snowwolflair]

On the water

[marinemole]

Beautiful looking ship and an equally beautiful model. Green with envy.

Andy

[Perkasaman2]

Beautiful work! 

[snowwolflair]

Thank you, I hope to have here complete in the next few months. She needs boats and davits and a lot of small details.

After that I have 130 passengers to paint!  Thats a long winters night task.

[gondolier88]

She's stunning, well done.

I look forward to seeing all those passengers...

Greg

[Edward Pinniger]

Looks like a seriously impressive model  - great work! Not sure how I missed this build thread, didn't spot it until a few days ago or I'd have posted earlier.

Are the on-water photos taken at Black Park?