Topic: Waterline models (Read 118739 times)

carlmt · « **Reply #175 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:00:32 pm »

Hi Ali,
I think the idea of the packaging - especially for the smaller models such as these - is ideal. The delicacy of the funnel exhausts dictates that these really cannot survive the UK post system, and boxes will just increase the model costs and postage. I really like the packaging like this - I can just imagine a whole range of them hanging on a 'rotunda' at a show!!!!

Maybe you could try loose mounting them on card and then wrapping the kit in 'heat-shrink' plastic (something like a cling-film) - there must be something out there that is suitable.....shrink by use of a hair-dryer?

As for my kit - the lifeboats are fine and nothing (other than the exhausts) is broken. Simply, on the backing card at one end of the strip containing the lifeboats are either 6 or 8 (cannot remember how many) small rectangular plastic pieces.........just wondered what they were for.....

Cracking little model Ali - well done mate

Carl

wartsilaone · « **Reply #176 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:08:26 pm »

Oh yes now I remember. I think they are gangways. There's three on each side and are located on the bulwarks below the funnels.

carlmt · « **Reply #177 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:16:52 pm »

Got it

- They are actually boarding ladders, more substantial than the rolled up versions under each lifeboat.
Cheers Ali - mystery solved...
C

cos918 · « **Reply #178 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:27:35 pm »

Hi Ali
once I get my photo sorted out on this new laptop of mine I will get a disk to you.

John

Ps let me know when you have done the transfers any I will give you an order. The info on Superfast thats all I have apart from a ton of photos that I will put on that disk for you.

wartsilaone · « **Reply #179 on:** February 07, 2012, 02:41:25 pm »

Thanks John

Much appreciated.

Ali

wartsilaone · « **Reply #180 on:** February 10, 2012, 08:44:17 pm »

I got some of the decal paper I ordered this morning so I tried it out on the hull lettering for the POFE. This is the white type of paper so the edges of the decal have to be painted over but it dose help to hide them.
I'm not sure if you can use micro sol on white decal paper but I'll give it a try when I get some.

Ali

Norseman · « **Reply #181 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:16:44 pm »

Hi Ali

Just wondering - what got you started on waterline models in general, and ferries in particular?
Just being nosey mate ............. I'll move onto phobias, allergies, and exes' later

only kidding

Dave

wartsilaone · « **Reply #182 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:22:45 pm »

I've had a thing for ferries since I was eight. I only have space for two big models, I have one and the other will be the Norland.
The waterline models will keep me going until then.

Ali.

Norseman · « **Reply #183 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:44:51 pm »

Quote from: wartsilaone on February 10, 2012, 09:22:45 pm

The waterline models will keep me going until then.

Hey Ali - you make them sound like modellers methadone

I've always liked Flying Boats - since I was a kid too, but no idea what started it?
I don't ever recall seeing a real one, maybe it was in the old Tarzan films

just trying to remember the monkeys name .........

Back to waterline models - I liked Colins cabinet collection - a lot to look at but
quite compact.

Dave

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #184 on:** February 10, 2012, 10:15:54 pm »

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Back to waterline models - I liked Colins cabinet collection - a lot to look at but
quite compact.

Yes, it's like having a picture on the wall, I never tire of looking at them as it is so interesting to compare the different designs and sizes of all those famous ships.

I haven't put the Queen Mary 2 in there though as she is a bit heavy. She has her own little display case on top of the case of one of my larger models with the window of the cabin we travelled in picked out in silver paint - aaaaah!

Colin

Norseman · « **Reply #185 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:06:50 pm »

Hi Colin
Yes just like a picture but one with lots to look at, and not a central object as with most pictures.
I keep trying to talk my wife into a cruise - however there are so many choices I am not sure which to opt for.

Dave

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #186 on:** February 10, 2012, 11:42:30 pm »

Dave,

A cruise is great value at the moment. If you have not already tried it then I would thoroughly recommend it. As you say, there are a huge number of options. It really does depends on what you want out of it though.

Our first two cruises were with Thomson. The first was to Norway, the second around the Baltic. The first one was good but the Baltic one at 12 days was one of our most enjoyable holidays ever as you get to see so much in the time available with lots of great ports of call. Thomson also give you a full day at each port which many companies do not.

Last Autumn we travelled on the Queen Mary 2 to New York. The ship is stunning and there are some great deals including a BA or Virgin flight back plus a few days in NY as well. However you do need to be prepared to dress up a bit as Cunard is quite formal in that respect.

We have just booked another 7 night Thomson cruise around the Adriatic in May from Corfu which calls at Venice, Dubrovnik and other ports. http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise.html

Thomson aren't as posh as Cunard which means that the one optional formal night involves just a jacket and tie. Their ships are older and smaller than the main cruise companies which in many respects is an advantage as the whole experience is quite relaxed and very good value for money plus the quality of food and entertainment is every bit as good as Cunard. You don't need to worry abouit tips either as they are included in the price. If you haven't cruised before then Thomson offer a really good laid back experience. Your wife will absolutely love it and so will you.

Any questions, just PM me.

Colin

carlmt · « **Reply #187 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:50:12 am »

Quote from: wartsilaone on February 10, 2012, 08:44:17 pm

I got some of the decal paper I ordered this morning so I tried it out on the hull lettering for the POFE. This is the white type of paper so the edges of the decal have to be painted over but it dose help to hide them.
I'm not sure if you can use micro sol on white decal paper but I'll give it a try when I get some.

Ali

That seems the ticket Ali - just what is needed

Have had a busy week last week at the day-job..........and this one is not looking much better........just wish I could give it all up to spend time in the workshop!!!

Norseman · « **Reply #188 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:48:37 pm »

Quote from: carlmt on February 13, 2012, 11:50:12 am

Have had a busy week last week at the day-job..........and this one is not looking much better........just wish I could give it all up to spend time in the workshop!!!

Just burn the candle both ends, work like a madman for your boss and eventually
the nice doctor will give you six months off with stress / nervous exhaustion

That worked for me Carl ..............what an idiot I was (I don't do that anymore)

Sometimes I just need to do nothing and empty my head - plus that lets me
be more productive the rest of the time - so using that point I can avoid any of
those guilty feelings for a little laziness.

Work hard .................. but not all the time mate.

Dave

Norseman · « **Reply #189 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:21:28 pm »

Hi Ali

Just thought I'd give you a bump and ask what's happening re waterlines?

Me - I've just got interested in the Southsea or Brading ex BR (but you probably know already)
Kraftykid posted some model pictures and Southsea caught my eye ...... might look for the plans
for next year.

Hey Colin I've been to Venice twice .......... both girlfriends loved the Gondalas and we passed
Marco Polo's House and (so it was said) Casanova's. St Marks had scaffolding up both times though.
Loved Venice.

Dave

wartsilaone · « **Reply #190 on:** February 22, 2012, 10:43:18 pm »

Hi Dave,

I've put two kits of the Spirit together for John(cos918). I've also had a couple of enquires regarding some models but no bites yet. I'm making a Spirit model up to stick on Ebay just to gauge how much people will want to pay.

I'm looking into the Pride of Dove/Calais at the moment, these also have been overlooked by waterline modellers.

I've scaled down the plans for Spirit of Britain/France and will try to find the motivation to start a master soon. I am going to try a different technique on this one and I'll need to practice first.

As for the Southsea and Brading....... BR always did have good taste in ships.

Ali

wartsilaone · « **Reply #191 on:** February 23, 2012, 11:27:16 pm »

I'm very impressed with the Triton harbour accessories available from Skytrex, so much so I'll be buying more bits to make up a diorama.

Ali

cos918 · « **Reply #192 on:** February 24, 2012, 05:32:50 pm »

Hi Ali
Very nice ,like it a lot. They are Dover double deck link spans . I am going to get a set to.

John

Norseman · « **Reply #193 on:** March 03, 2012, 05:41:06 pm »

Hi Ali

Any news/updates? Any proposals on the 29th?

Dave

wartsilaone · « **Reply #194 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:02:48 pm »

Hi Dave,

I'm busy completing orders for the spirit class at the moment so I've not done much in the way of building. I am drawing some plans for Pride of Dover/Calais, have cast a hull for the Pride of York/Bruges. I want to get started on the new Spirits soon.

I will finish my training on the Norwich-London route next week. It's been a bit hectic but should settle down and I'll be able to get back into the swing again.

I have potential model coming out of my ears so I'll keep quiet for now.

Ali.

Norseman · « **Reply #195 on:** March 03, 2012, 06:43:58 pm »

Quote from: wartsilaone on March 03, 2012, 06:02:48 pm

I want to get started on the new Spirits soon.

Don't let your TOC hear you say that Ali -

Dave

cos918 · « **Reply #196 on:** March 03, 2012, 07:49:14 pm »

Hi Ali
on the pride of york /bruges will you been doing 1 north sea ferries and 2 the early P/O livery with the dark blue hull. On the pride of dover are you going to do her with open bridge wings like as built or with inclosed bridge wings in her later half of her life.

john

Ps you are doing great work

wartsilaone · « **Reply #197 on:** March 03, 2012, 09:03:36 pm »

Hi John,

I like the way you think!
I was thinking that I would sell more if I do the POY/POB in their current livery, however If I made the master for a NSF version it would be good for the interim P&O livery as well. Then I could make a modification to a cast before remoulding.

I am looking in to a separate cast for the bridge for Pride Of D/C as I can't decide which one to do.

Ali

cos918 · « **Reply #198 on:** March 04, 2012, 11:01:23 pm »

Hi Ali
If you did the NSF version and the early P/O I will take one of each. As for the the pride of Dover I would like to do her in her first livery. Townsend Thoresen. I dont know if see entered service with TT on her funnel or P/O I can do some research.

John

ps are you going to Wickstead this year

wartsilaone · « **Reply #199 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:56:28 am »

Hi John,

I plan to make all three liveries for Norsea/Pride of York so your in look.

I believe the TT was changed to P&O during fitting out as this was around the time of the Herald disaster. My model will come with TT or P&O decals.

This is the latest step in my waterline ship evolution.

And my latest acquisition.

Ali.

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