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wartsilaone

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2011, 05:31:14 am »
length 170mm, breadth 25mm. 1:1250 scale.
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #26 on: November 08, 2011, 10:06:43 am »
Now that is the dogs danglies of waterline models in my view!!!!!  :-)) :-)) :-))

What a collection this could be - I can see it now:

Numerous ferries
Linkspans
Jetties
Breakwaters
vehicles
buildings.......

Imagine the diorama that could be built up at 1:1250......................

This is for me............most certainly!!!!
Carl
PS - Is it obvious I like ferries?????????
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« Reply #27 on: November 08, 2011, 11:22:14 am »
Yes Carl - you are a ferry fetishist, but it's ok to like ferries  8) just as long as you keep away from Seattle etc - their mine - all mine  <*<

Ali - you might have helped me solve a little problem here - I keep getting asked for models of The Kalakala - your method for scale waterline models may be the perfect answer.

I look forward to seeing you build a nice display cabinet filled with fabulous ferries - the sight of that might be just too much for Carl though  :embarrassed:


Slightly diferent note Ali - as you are selling your models (and I assume will sell other stuff) have you thought about Pop Pop Ferries for kids- I've not seen a ferry but saw this tug kit at
http://www.poppopboats.co.uk/toyshop/prod_1270002-Tug-Boat-Kit.html



Regards Dave
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« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2011, 11:28:37 am »
Errrrrrrrrm Dave? Have you seen this???

http://www.poppopboats.co.uk/toyshop/prod_806479-Kalakala-Ferry-PopPop-boat-Special-Offer.html

Perhaps we can have pop-pop ferry racing at Wicksteed next year???
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2011, 02:41:22 pm »
Hi all. A display cabinet is on its way and I'll give you plenty of warning before showing it off. Can't have anyone getting too exited.

That PopPop thing is nice but I'm set up for metal work unfortunately. I would probably need a massive press for something like that. If I win the lottery I'll let you know.

Ali.
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #30 on: November 08, 2011, 07:56:32 pm »
Carl

my guilty secret  %) - I bought one today - childish or what?  :embarrassed:
plus I bought a large pop pop engine (maybe a false engine for a springer I thought). All for just a few quid.


Ali - re pop pop - I didn't really mean make them as I think the others are all made in China - you could maybe design one and buy in?

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #31 on: November 14, 2011, 02:32:25 pm »
Another one on it's way.


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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #32 on: November 14, 2011, 02:48:50 pm »
European Seaway???? EDIT :(no - I dont think it is now....close though..) NSF ship...Norbank / Norbay?

Very, very nice Ali.........this is one on my list for r/c in the future..... the European Seaway

Drop an email to Brian Rees at P&O - I am sure he would be interested in these....
([email protected])..........mention my name, I have found him most useful and friendly in the past...

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #33 on: November 14, 2011, 02:54:17 pm »
M.V. Norbay actually, but not a bad guess. I am pretty sure European Seaway has been done but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to do another.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #34 on: November 16, 2011, 11:21:08 pm »
Not quite waterline models. Just a bit of fun really but could be worth developing.


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« Reply #35 on: November 16, 2011, 11:25:09 pm »
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Ali - what is that? I mean, is it a kit???? A souvenir from the ship???? Where did you find it???????????

Jealous? Me????? YOU BET O0 O0 O0 O0

I really LIKE that ALOT!!!!! %% %%

Please enlighten me <:( <:(
Carl
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #36 on: November 16, 2011, 11:31:11 pm »
I picked it up from Ebay. They used to be sold in the onboard shop.  If you keep your eye out I'm sure there will be more. the windows aren't correct but then they are just souvenirs.
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« Reply #37 on: November 16, 2011, 11:45:30 pm »
It would be relatively easy to cast a waterline mould from one of them. I guess they are not to the correct scale though?

I have only ever seen the toy souvenirs that P&O sold of the Pride of Dover / Calais before. I have one, but only because the full size ships are nearly history. They are not accurate at all.

Norfolkline / DFDS dont sell anything like these on their boats.
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #38 on: November 16, 2011, 11:57:18 pm »
I also have a metal Pride of Dover. Like you said the scale is not correct but with a bit of work they could make quite good budget models. As you can see I have started converting the cast from the original Norsun model to a Norsea model and different liveries are possible.
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« Reply #39 on: November 17, 2011, 12:10:04 am »
This is excellent Ali - really looking forward to them  :-))

This is something I can do in the motorhome when I have had enough of working in the workshop!!!

My wife and I 'full time' in our motorhome, and my workshop is here on the campsite with us - shared with a part restored 1972 Bedford CF motorhome and a 'just started' restoration of a CB250NB Super Dream motorbike.......just as well it is big enough to fit the ferry construction as well....

SWMBO will not let me work on the FEV in the 'van (understandable), so these waterline models will most certainly be acceptable  :-)) :-))
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« Reply #40 on: November 17, 2011, 12:18:43 am »
I know what you mean. I'm really pushed for space at the moment and these Ferry Small Ships are already starting to fill the area I have left.
I'd love to start another big build, but for now I'll have to stick with the little'ens.

Ali.
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« Reply #41 on: November 17, 2011, 07:01:34 am »
Superdream - they were damned heavy for a 250 if my memory of just one ride is correct?

Re space - oh u can make lots of space by giving me stuff - I'm very friendly like that  O0

Dave
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #42 on: November 17, 2011, 02:14:19 pm »
For those modellers interested  in 1/200 waterline modelling I shall shortly be taking down to Fleetscale in Cornwall my GRP moulds for Imperator , Aquitania , Mauretania, Empress of Britain, Normandie, United States, Queen Mary , Queen Elizabeth 1
Fleetscale will make them available to modellers to complete these Blue-Ribbon winners of the last Century.
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« Reply #43 on: November 17, 2011, 02:22:21 pm »
These must be quite large hulls then John, are photos available online anywhere either of the hulls or models built using them?

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #44 on: November 18, 2011, 10:18:49 am »
Most are around 5ft long . E of B is smaller . There is a shot of one liner in my Portfolio section of my site in the box "Other General models I have built" .
As a further note on these hulls , the models were built for Conrad Black and are now in the Library of his Toronto home. I do have files on all these builds and hard copies of photos . Nothing digital since they were built before this technology was widespread.
If you are interested in a particular subject I could scan pics to you but there are a lot to load on this site where I do not think there is much interest
Fleetscale may take a casting out and put a pic on there new site . Maybe you should be speaking to them at a later time ?
Of course I developed a ton of fittings for these models but have not put them in my on-line shop as I feel the market is not there.
In fact what is in my shop is a fraction of what I have developed over the years and sooner or later at my age now I will be looking to sell my business . At the moment what I am actively trying to sell is my 1/24 PT kits.
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« Reply #45 on: November 18, 2011, 11:02:15 am »
Thanks for the response John, I was just curious, that's all as I collect waterline liner models in 1:1250 scale. You have captured the Queen Mary model very well.

Baron Black is not in a position to appreciate your work just at the moment though.

By selling your business I assume you mean turning over the moulds of hulls and fittings to another producer - the biggest asset is of course yourself!

Colin
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« Reply #46 on: November 18, 2011, 04:53:42 pm »
At 5ft long there could be a market for full-hulled models for R/C, is this a possibility?
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« Reply #47 on: November 18, 2011, 04:59:19 pm »
Only if the possilble builder is prepared to fit a bottom section to my grp top but I guess that should not be too difficult . Also it would allow any builder to make a more suitable bottom section to take any RC gear and to be more stable in the water . However you should bear in mind that the top grp will be totally enclosed and would need an opening to be made to access any interior gear.
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« Reply #48 on: November 18, 2011, 08:06:27 pm »
5 feet is a bit small for you isn't it Duncan?- I've seen some of what you've got  O0

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« Reply #49 on: November 18, 2011, 09:29:46 pm »
Funny you should say that Dave, that is exactly how I got THAT one, a waterline model ...ahem, hulk. {-)
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