Topic: Waterline models (Read 119193 times)

wartsilaone · « **on:** March 10, 2011, 12:35:58 am »

As a fan and collector of North Sea Ferries stuff I thought I'd show you some models i made years ago which i am planning to reproduce in cast resin. The pictures show carved wooden 1:1000 scale fleet models.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2011, 03:37:13 pm »

Congrats and they look really great shipmate. Not being much of a Railway person but they would look great on some of the Model Railway Scenes, Ive looked at in books.
Hope when you do make moulds etc you show them again REBORN so to speak.

Chris

wartsilaone · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:12:54 am »

Here is a plan of the first cast I'm working on. Still got to finish the drawings and build the master, then make the silicone mould which is an art in itself. I want to put as much on the cast as possible but I may have to make a kit of detail parts. I'll keep you posted.

Ali.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:48:51 am »

Will look great I bet havent heard from you in a while. Yeah keep us informed as you go tks
Armo

wartsilaone · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:55:07 am »

I just hope I can come up with something before the big manufacturer's have the same idea.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:57:09 am »

your work is really good mate Im sure you will find a way keep it up and congrats.
Armo

wartsilaone · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:05:47 am »

Thanks Armo. I shall take my time and make sure I have a good quality master before thinking about casting. The cost per unit should be quite low on this one and it will be good practice.

Ali.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:13:19 am »

Anytime ali and look forward to seeing the progress and the finished product keep er goin matey..
Armo

carlmt · « **Reply #8 on:** June 08, 2011, 05:51:57 pm »

Hi Ali - sorry, not been around lately as we have been on R&R in France and Germany for a couple of weeks (needed, I can tell you!!!!!).

Very much like the waterline models you intend to produce......count me in as a customer!!!!! They would make a smashing collection for display. I dont think the major manufacturers will get involved......

BTW - the drawings are still progressing on Norland....

Will get back fully in the groove soon.........
Carl

wartsilaone · « **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2011, 08:00:39 pm »

Hi Carl. Hope you had a nice holiday. Iv'e been looking at waterline models and found that a company called Sextant used to make a lot of ferries but the ceased trading some time ago and their models are very rare and expensive. If I can reproduce some of these there may be a market for them. It seems the common scale for the models is 1:1250 so I'll go with that. I chose the Pride of Hull/Rotterdam to start with because not only is it a north sea ferry but there shouldn't be much in the way of bits detail to add once the basic model has been cast. Once I am happy with the product I'll have one winging its way to you.

Your Ali.

wartsilaone · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:08:46 pm »

So here we go with building the master model of Pride of Hull/Rotterdam.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:50:21 pm »

Yup, thats starting to take shape now isnt it. Like i said keep it up it's goin to look great when she is done and hit with that bottle of champers.
Armo

Norseman · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:26:53 pm »

Hi

any chance of just a brief explanation of your making a master, just for us newbies looking in?

Regards Norseman

wartsilaone · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:40:52 pm »

Hi Norseman. I'll do some more pics and show you my working out stuff. I could start a build blog if you're interested.

Ali.

wartsilaone · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2011, 12:57:20 pm »

So as requested, here is a little more detail on this project.

Once you've done the usual research, you know, trawling the internet for photos and getting the dimensions you are ready to make some plans.

I found these on my travels around cyberland and wondered if I could use them as a template so I printed them in the correct size for the model and overlayed them. the two matched almost perfect.

Next I needed the deck plan so I resized this image until the length and width was right.

Now the detail for both sides and front and back. I still have to do the back. The side view shape is sandwiched between each half of the waterline piece and the bow piece.

Only the basic frame is needed as the car body filler will do the rest.

The final draft of the detail is drawn on to tracing paper then transferred on to a sheet of plastic ready for cutting out and gluing on.

I'll keep you posted.

Ali.

Norseman · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:05:54 pm »

Hi Ali

That's was very interesting and I'll tag along for the ride with you. Maybe I'll work out how to make my kalakala plans while I'm at it.

Regards Norseman

wartsilaone · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2011, 11:17:35 pm »

Never seen the kalakala before, looks like a hard one. I'll stick to modern slab sided ships for now. Once this one is done I will be taking votes on which one to do next.

Ali.

wartsilaone · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:06:10 pm »

A quick update.

airwolf572010 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2011, 11:07:34 pm »

Great stuff Ali Im enjoying the learning experience too. I wont be attempting one however but enjoying what's happening and other associated comments.
Armo

wartsilaone · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2011, 12:06:34 pm »

Here is another couple of pics.

wartsilaone · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:22:21 pm »

Hi guys. I've had a couple of weeks off so the missus has had me redecorating. However I have managed to get a bit of proper work done.
I couldn't find a suitable container so I made the mould box out of some plastic off cuts.

The silicone takes a few hours to set and once ready is flexible, tare resistant and as you can see it holds it's shape well. The resin is Polytek Easyflow. The mix ratio is 1:1 and it pours like water. The only thing is that it sets ultra quick so I mix smaller amounts and fill the mould in three pours. You can also liquid poly on it.

The finished article. I'm working on some transfers so I don't have to hand paint the lettering and the flag on the funnel.

carlmt · « **Reply #21 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:34:32 pm »

I LOVE IT !!!!!!!

Excellent work there Ali

I can see a nice little collection of these being born!!!

It would be a fun challenge to paint and detail such a small model, but I agree with you about the P&O logos and lettering though....

Where did you get your silicone and resin from? Will be needing some soon myself for the fittings for FEV...

Carl

wartsilaone · « **Reply #22 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:54:03 pm »

Thanks Carl. I get all my stuff from here. mbfg.co.uk

wartsilaone · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:39:18 pm »

I am almost in a position to start taking orders for my first ship.

It will be available as a kit, complete with transfers and lifeboats or a finished model but any point in between can be requested if you don't fancy spraying it up.

Norseman · « **Reply #24 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:39:09 am »

Looks good - what are the dimensions please?

Regards Dave

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