Topic: Big Rother Refurb (Read 7696 times)

6705russell · « **on:** July 14, 2012, 03:01:50 pm »

In between various builds I have made a start on this 1/8 scale model of the Mary Gabriel which was stationed at Hoylake, the model is a plank on frame build and skinned with fibre glass on the outside, the age of the boat is somewhere between 28-31 years old but is as solid as a rock still.

I have taken what fittings there were off the superstructure, up to now I have repainted the hull.

Russ

furball · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:32:28 pm »

Well, that's going to be impressive!

Did you build it? More pictures!

I've uploaded my photos of Mary for anyone who's building a Rother...http://www.coignlea.me.uk/lance/walkarounds/MaryGabriel/index.html

Cheers

Lance

6705russell · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2012, 06:09:36 pm »

It should be Lance when it's finished hopefully, no I didn't build it, it was built my an ex marine engineer who has sadly passed away....

Thanks

Russ

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:22:22 pm »

going to watch this with interest, always liked the rother class boats......( anyone got one thats looking for a new home ? - pm me if you do)

at that scale what is she powered with motor wise ?

6705russell · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:32:11 pm »

Hi Guy

With this one I think I may go for the same as is in the Clyde, a couple of mobility scooter motors, real torquey and should produce a good scale speed....

Russ

Guy Bagley · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:43:11 pm »

nice !- i await a you tube link one day to see her in action ....

6705russell · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:22:44 am »

A little update, the superstructure and deck have been sanded down and repainted, a new bollard was made for the foredeck and the next job is to make new aerials and a mast array from brass.

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:23:54 am »

Couple more..

john44 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2012, 09:54:59 am »

coming along nicely Russ

john

6705russell · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2012, 09:31:48 pm »

Thanks John

The new decals arrived this morning from Barrys Model Lettering (Thanks Barry, excellent service as normal..

) so these have been applied along with the scramble rope along the hull. The anchor as been put into position but need some work on the release mechanism to make it work...

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:23:26 am »

Seem to have trouble posting, here goes again..

I have finished repainting the deck areas and fitted the new masts/aerials, a new rudder as been made out of aluminium and fitted, this will be made to work through a gear/cog set up (pics to follow)..

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2012, 10:28:02 am »

Couple more

Number 6 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:34:04 pm »

Looking good Russ, not been on here for a while. I'll have to come round and have a look/drool, lol.

Dave.

6705russell · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:47:57 pm »

Thanks Dave

I have done quite a bit to her now, new doors fitted, all window frames fitted and the front side windows are openable now, finshed painting the stanchions and added the grab chain, wooden grab rails fitted, all masts/aerials hinged so as to lower like the real vessel, the anchor mechanism is finished and working so now the next phase is to start inside the wheelhouse.

Russ

6705russell · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:49:24 pm »

More pics..

6705russell · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:51:01 pm »

More pics..

6705russell · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:52:30 pm »

Last few..

Number 6 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2012, 06:44:37 pm »

Looking very nice Russ.

Dave.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2012, 08:48:51 pm »

Stunning, Russ.

ken

6705russell · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2012, 07:06:11 am »

Thanks guys

I have made a start in the wheelhouse, new floors with treadmaster and watertight door made.....

Russ

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