Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: hama on February 21, 2013, 10:46:06 am
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Oh boy!
Sat here for 15min and typing a story about my build, pushed the "spell check" button and everything dissappeared!!
I´ll do the text later, don´t feel too happy right now. Enjoy the pictures though!
All the best!
Hama
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So sorry to hear you lost your type written letter.
it's always a good idea to 'copy' the letter before doing extras like adding pictures or, in your case, checking the spelling.
It's a very touchy Forum system these days and keeping us all on our toes. :} :} :}
I do like your build. A pleasure to the eye.
Cheers
ken
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Thank you Ken for your encouragement, I'll have to learn to copy I guess.
Good thing that the boat doesn't disapear when you hit a button!
All the best
Hama
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OH BOY!!! This looks GOOD... :o :o :o
OK if I tag along for the ride?
Interesting method of producing the main structures. The hull does not look like glassfibre - is it ABS? Vacformed?
And the method of plotting the windows on the hull.....a printed sheet overlaid on the hull for marking out!! Plastic or paper?
I look forward to your words to accompany the pictures :-))
What scale is she? 1:100?
Beautiful lines............
Carl 8)
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Your welcome Carl, hop onboard! I´m following your kit development with great interest, we are many that´s been waiting for a ferry kit.
As for this one, yes she is 1:100. The hull, front, funnel and masts are ABS as well as some fittings. The decks are wood.
Nothing is premarked on the basic structures, only some of the fittings. The method used is a lasercut paper template, place it according to markings on the hull. Drill holes through some of the portholes and secure it with small nuts and bolts. Mark out the lines and windows and portholes. I was very sceptic to this method but I must say that it turned out okey. Wooden crossbeams and stringers are glued to the hull to support the wooden decks. The inner superstructures are made out of ABS plates. There are printed templates for all parts in the manual. I have copied them and cut them out, then place them on the plastic for marking. This is not a kit for the beginner, the manual is very messy and confusing, but with some experience you will prabably figure it out. There is a thread in the "Whats in the box" section with all parts in the kit shown. I love the lines of this old vessel and I hope to have her in the water this spring.
All the best!
Hama
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Hama, that looks so good :-))
No idea what it says but it was 19th Feb so still news
http://www.lofotposten.no/hurtigruten/article6507410.ece
Dave
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Thank you Dave, and thanks for that link too. How did you find that? It's more or less a summary of her career. I read somewhere that she's been laid up in Malaysia for some years.
All the best!
Hama
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A great modification to a hull.
I'll have to keep an eye on your build.
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Thanks Umi!
I think I'll have a testfloat soon, before I come too far.
Have a nice weekend!
Hama
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Hi Hama
This thread looks real good.
She is a real nice looking boat. I think it was this model built up I saw in a model shop in central Stockholm.
The build looks hard ,but looks like you are in full control on course to make a great model.
john
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Update!!
She´s had her first testruns and after some experiments I´ve now found a suitable motor. It runs best on 6v and the bowthruster needs 12v. Found a cheap converter and decided to test it. It is adjustable and worked great on the first test. Will this device "eat" power from my battery or will it save power as it reduces power to the motor?? Are there any other risks I should be aware of? Would be nice to have one 12v battery instead of one 6v and one 12v.
As soon as the technical stuff is done I can proceed with the next deck.
All the best!
Hama
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Hi Hama
she does look nice on the water. The only risk could be the converter getting hot. But if you haved fuesed it ,it should be ok.
John
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Thank you John!
I'll keep an eye on the temp, and fuse for sure.
All the best!
Hama
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For safety I would put it in the middle of the boat, the hull is too fragile
This will make a nice model :-)) :-)) :-))
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All devices eat power.
The proper way is measure the load taken from the battery, with or without the device.
Cheers
Ken
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Thanks for advise Ken and GAZOU!
Hama
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Very nice :-)) Not usually my type of ship, but a great build none the less :} Keep it coming.
Mark
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Thanks Mark!
I'm slowest of the slow I'm afraid but hopefully ut will proceed soon.
Hama
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Very nice model will be following this one with interest-Charlie
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Hello!
An update finally, put some paint on so I can see where I´m going.
Hope to proceed further soon.
All the best!
Hama
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Hello Hama,
your model build of the Hurtigruten Postal Ship KONG OLAV looks pretty neat.
She'll draw much attention when you will sail her on the pond.
A while ago I drew the hull lines of a very much look-alike Hurtigruten ship which could well have been her sister ship.
I.e. the PS FINNMARKEN which was built in the mid-50s at the Hamburg shipyard Blohm & Voss.
If you compare her lines (http://www.rc-modellbau-schiffe.de/wbb2/thread.php?postid=306526#post306526) with those of your hull I would say they look very similar.
I have the impression that the KONG OLAV's stem is slightly more raked, and then of course there are differences in the arrangement of the superstructure.
But as for the first cursory sight they could be taken for sister ships.
Albeit, I think that was a common Postal Ship design in that era, very much like if you compare contemporary Hurtigruten Ship designs which service the Norway round trip today.
What were the main particulars of the KONG OLAV?
Does your kit's manual reveal them?
Regards,
Ralph
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Hi Hama
very nice . she s looking good with thoes classic lines
john
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Hello Ralph and John, and thanks for your compliments.
Im no expert on these vessels, but I'll try to explain what I know.
M/s Finnmarken and Ragnvald Jarl were sisters and slightly smaller and older than m/s Kong Olav.
Kong Olav had 3 near sisters, Nordnorge, Lofoten and Harald Jarl. They had different layouts of the funnels and masts. All these six vessels are available from "Hobbyruten A/s", as well as a few others I belive. They dont have the best internet site around I'm afraid. Talked to the owner a year ago and he was developing a new kit of the m/s Narvik and sisters from late -70s early -80s. Very nice vessels and I hope he succeeds.
All the best!
Hama
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Hello Hama great looking model could you tell me Hutens full web address please
many thanks.
Paul.
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You find the Hobbyruten Website (http://www.hobbyruten.com/) immediately querying the usual search engines.
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As beautiful as this model promises to become, I find that a scale of 1:50 or 1:48 would have suited it much better, especially for "sea trials" in a little undulated habitat.
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Hello!
Some more progress, painting and detailing.
All the best!
Hama
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This is how I made the radar drive, two small pulleys and a rubberband. The motor will be placed under the roof of the topdeck. Anyone know of a suitable silent geared motor? Tried some servo mods but they are a bit noisy.
All the best!
Hama
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Hi Hama
She is looking realy good. What sort of RPM are you looing for and what voltage do you run on
john
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Thank you Dave, and thanks for that link too. How did you find that? It's more or less a summary of her career. I read somewhere that she's been laid up in Malaysia for some years.
All the best!
Hama
Actually she is laid up not far from me on the Thai Burmese border at Kawthong/Ranong , awaiting sale or scrap, she is laid up offshore and in a deteriorating state.
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Hello!
It's a pity that she's not being taken care of, but then again she's an old vessel with her glory days long gone.
As for the radar, well I think it will be a 12v system in her.
All the best!
Hama
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Hi Hama
have a look here. I havr never shopped there so not sure what they are like.
john
http://www.shop.kkpmo.com/index.php?cPath=299_335_340 (http://www.shop.kkpmo.com/index.php?cPath=299_335_340)
did an ebay serch loads on there. Key word 12v gear motor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=12+v+gear+motor&_sop=15
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Hi Hama
just found this might be of use to you
john
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADAR-Motor-and-Controller-Kit-for-RC-Model-Ship-Boat-/111369643215?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&var=&hash=item19ee25e4cf
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Great finds, thanks John!
Hama
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Some more done, lots of fittings to add still. Fake funnel and real funnel are now glued in position so time to do some more sea trials soon to establish correct amount of ballast.
All the best!
Hama
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Whoaw that looks nice O0
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Thanks! :-))
Hama
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Spotted on a Fjord in Norway! ok2
Hama
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Clever use of perspective. lovely model.
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Thanks both of you!
As you can see she ain't finished yet but the technical trials were okey, and the weather was great!
All the best!
Hama
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you have an excellent model--look very good
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Thanks :-))
Hama
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Hi Hama
I'm catching up with everything I was watching but missed over the last few months. You have been busy and what a nice looking model you have created.
Regards Dave
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Thank you Dave!
Well I had my doubts during the build, but it turned out quite ok in the end. She is a beautiful vessel wich is why I choose the kit in the first place. A lot more fittings to ad and some other things before she is done.
All the best!
Hama
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Hello!
Just to say if anyone consider building one of these kits, please have a look here first!!
http://www.rex-schiffsmodelle.de/shop.php
Typical to find this after your done, a company that produce what looks like a far superior quality kit of a sister vessel. Grp hull and cnc cut styrene parts among other things, and the price seems competitive too.
Well well.
Hama
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Hi Hama
i dont know how you do it, but you can all ways find thoes hard to find Germany companys that make all the goodstuff. I do like the look of the DS Wilhem Tham but I am waiting for that Finnjet kit you put a link to a few months ago. You boat looks great
thanks
john
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Haha, kind of sad don't you think! I must spend too much time surfing the net!
But I'm also amazed to see how much there is to find and I too liked the canal boat Wilhelm Tham. She's still trading the inland waterway between Stockholm and Gothenburg.
All the best!
Hama
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Well, I've come quite far with adding lights. Nav lights are done apart from stern light. Interior lights and some of the deck lights also done. Will make some deck lights on the main deck and some work lights on the forecastle and above the gangways.
Also added more details to the masts and got the radar running, although I'll have to replace the radar motor as it's far to loud.
All the best!
Hama
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Great photo - the 'lights from another dock' in the left background really add to the realism. :-))
Tom
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Hehe, your right! Didn't notice that.
Thanks for the compliment!
Hama
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Absolutely spectacular work on this vessel. :-))
What really sets it apart is the photography with the scale-appearing rocks in the background and underwater plant growth, etc. Real, open water too and not blue swimming pool water.
If you can, action shots next! In motion, with a wake and all.
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Lovely work here Hama!!! :-))
I agree about the photos - so realistic.
And I agree with John about the DS Wilhelm Tham - that is a beautiful ship and I am very tempted by her. Do you know if she is mainly berthed in Gothenburg? We are paying a visit to Sweden this year for the last two weeks in May, but I dont think she is running until June but would love to be able to at least see her on the berth. We will also be spending a few days in Stockholm, so am looking forward to a bit of a 'ferry-fest' in the archipelago!!!! Any recommendations?
All the best,
Carl :-))
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Hello, and thanks both of you for your compliments! Very kind. And yes, I will take some more photos when I can. There has been some more details added and more to come.
Carl, all three canal boats, Wilhelm Tham, Diana and Juno are usually moored in Gothenburg during the winter break. If you are coming to Stockholm, I can definitely recommend a suitable archipelago tour if that would be of interest to you. Unfortunately my boat, m/s Dalaro, is scheduled to be laid up for maintenance in May but perhaps a visit onboard could be of interest anyway?
All the best,
Hama
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That is one beautiful build Hama! Top marks! :-)) :-)) O0 O0
let me know what motor you finally choose for the radar as I've got one to do soon! %)
Pete
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Thanks Pete! Will do.
Hama
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Hello, and thanks both of you for your compliments! Very kind. And yes, I will take some more photos when I can. There has been some more details added and more to come.
Carl, all three canal boats, Wilhelm Tham, Diana and Juno are usually moored in Gothenburg during the winter break. If you are coming to Stockholm, I can definitely recommend a suitable archipelago tour if that would be of interest to you. Unfortunately my boat, m/s Dalaro, is scheduled to be laid up for maintenance in May but perhaps a visit onboard could be of interest anyway?
All the best,
Hama
Will send you a PM Hama :-))