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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #50 on: November 28, 2011, 11:46:02 pm »
Well well well - I must have been a good boy this year as Santa has already paid me a visit................

Look what I found this morning....................

Absolutely first class waterline model of the P&O ferry Pride of Hull, courtesy of Alister (Wartsilaone)  :-)) :-)) :-))

The perfect Christmas present for a ferry nut like myself - can highly recommend these small waterline models of his.....and absolute delight to look at  :-))

Thanks Ali - just the ticket!!!
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #51 on: November 28, 2011, 11:54:47 pm »
Congrats Carl

I've just checked the doormat - - -  it's not x'mas yet in Liverpool  <:(

WRONG !!!!! I Santa'd myself this evening and bought two old boats  O0 but I have left them in the van until SWIMBO nods off  %) %) %)

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #52 on: November 28, 2011, 11:58:22 pm »
Sensible move Dave  :-)) :-)) :-))

My wife says I have two old boats - she refers to my shoes I wear in the workshop.....size 12's.

What 'old boats' are these then? I feel a new topic starting soon to see these (so we dont clog up Ali's waterline thread  %))
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #53 on: November 29, 2011, 12:32:08 am »
It's nice to see it arrived in one piece Carl.
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #54 on: December 14, 2011, 09:07:17 pm »
I made a start on the Pride of free Enterprise today.

It's early days yet but it's taking shape.




This is the Ostroski model. I will be aiming at this kind of detail and should be able to improve on the windows.
 



I hope to do a bit more tomorrow.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #55 on: December 14, 2011, 09:34:39 pm »
Hi Ali
I have that water line model .
I will put my name down for one Sprit class.

I went on Oleander ex Pride of free enterprise. I took a tone of photos. If you need them I can pop a cd in the post just let me Know.


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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #56 on: December 14, 2011, 09:47:47 pm »
That might come in handy thanks John.

The problem is that apart from the ultra modern ferries most have been done before. It's hard to match the detail and quality of these models but I'll have a go.

I have in mind a few builds.

Ulysees (Irish Ferries)
Stena Britannica
Bretagne (Brittany Ferries)

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #57 on: December 14, 2011, 10:20:40 pm »
Hi John

try Dropbox http://www.dropbox.com/downloading just zip your folder and pop the file into your dropbox - send the unique link - he clicks on it and unzips - simples. Dropbox will do other stuff but I only use it for this.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #58 on: December 14, 2011, 10:28:48 pm »
Thanks Dave. That would be even better as the machine I'm using at the moment doesn't have a disk drive and it's free.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #59 on: December 14, 2011, 10:34:14 pm »
Hi Ali

I sent Carl a shed load of kalakala stuff and it was quick and painless. One bit of advice - Each file gets its own link so if there are a few put them in a folder ....... now it won't send a folder only a file - so always put folders into a zip file. That's the only thing I had to work out for myself.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #60 on: December 14, 2011, 10:52:08 pm »
Thanks Dave.
I might try the Kalakala one day It's one of those ships that really broke the mould and definitely has a place in the history of the ferry. I hope it can be saved.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #61 on: December 14, 2011, 11:04:08 pm »
It is probably only days away from the end. I was told yesterday they need $100k super quick and several of the authorities have the knives out.
If I end up doing it with a mould your more than welcome Ali

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #62 on: December 14, 2011, 11:07:44 pm »
Boy oh boy oh boy!!!!!!

I will put my order in now please Ali  :-)) :-)) :-))

An unpainted one - I fancy having her in the first original colour scheme with TTF in orange on the funnel....

Cant wait!!!!!  It is looking great already - you have captured the hull shape so well.............

I have no doubt that yours will be clearer and 'crisper' than the other you posted the image of............

Sorry for the delay in responding to this - was in the workshop this evening creating filler dust mountains!!!! My god, the stuff gets everywhere....
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #63 on: December 14, 2011, 11:13:23 pm »
Needless to say you had a mask on Carl, can't have you a excuse to get out of finishing the Norland :}

Like you said, I don,t want to let you down.

Ali.

 
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #64 on: December 14, 2011, 11:13:55 pm »
Quote from: Norseman on December 14, 2011, 11:04:08 pm
It is probably only days away from the end. I was told yesterday they need $100k super quick and several of the authorities have the knives out.
If I end up doing it with a mould your more than welcome Ali

Dave

This is not good news Dave - without the backing of the city of Seattle, I cannot see how they can save her.  Unfortunately, ships are generally too large to preserve........

We will have to make a lasting memorial to her then by producing the ultimate radio control version  :-)) :-)) :-))

As for your mould - I think it may be a little too large for Ali's purposes........however, I am sure that the drawings I will do for the R/C version will be usefull for him to use to produce the waterline version.......
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #65 on: December 14, 2011, 11:20:47 pm »
Quote from: wartsilaone on December 14, 2011, 11:13:23 pm
Needless to say you had a mask on Carl, can't have you a excuse to get out of finishing the Norland :}

Like you said, I don,t want to let you down.

Ali.

 

Damn right I did - and full goggles!!! When that stuff gets in my eyes it gives me the mother of all headaches!!! And as you say, I cannot have an excuse for not getting the Norland done  8) 8) 8)

Time consuming though...........
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #66 on: December 14, 2011, 11:25:23 pm »
Quote from: carlmt on December 14, 2011, 11:20:47 pm
Time consuming though

So what else is there to do in Gillingham on a Wednesday night?  {-)

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #67 on: December 14, 2011, 11:31:40 pm »
Booger 'all Dave, Booger 'all.......
Still, each hour spent in the workshop means one hour closer to getting the mould made......... ;)
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #68 on: December 15, 2011, 11:28:54 pm »
A quick update.









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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #69 on: December 16, 2011, 09:32:25 am »
Hi Ali - looking damn good fella  :-))

Just one small observation - if she is to be Pride of Free Enterprise, then the area highlighted in red on your photo will need to be cut back to created an open deck. As the model is now, this represents Oleander with cabins built in this area....

Only trying to be helpful mate - certainly no critisism.........
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #70 on: December 16, 2011, 09:33:39 am »
Sorry - forgot to add photos......
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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #71 on: December 16, 2011, 09:36:31 am »
Thanks Carl. I did spot that one. Not too much trouble to cut it back. I'm sure there will be more little bits that will need a bit of tweaking.

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #72 on: December 16, 2011, 02:12:32 pm »
With the back bit cut down I've been doing windows. They are only a millimetre high so they're pretty hard to get right, I not happy with these so I'll do them again.
 


The windows on the front lounge and bridge are ok but I still might change them.



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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #73 on: December 16, 2011, 03:25:09 pm »
1mm I could never work that small Ali - big clumsy hands mate  {:-{
I admire your dexterity and patience  O0

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Re: Waterline models
« Reply #74 on: December 16, 2011, 03:47:32 pm »
Thanks Dave.

I can't find any info on how the professional masters are made. I think they use clay and just prick the windows using specially made tools, I might give it a go. With a bit of practice it turn out the best technique and would save time.
Some elements still have to be made from plastic so maybe I'll stick to what I know.

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