Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: kiwi96 on December 05, 2014, 07:12:02 pm

Title: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: kiwi96 on December 05, 2014, 07:12:02 pm

I purchased a Scale Ship Yard Liberty ship hull many years ago. Had mad a start on her but then got carried away on the Richelieu. I have since passed her onto a friend to complete. Here I will post photos of her progress.
He has done in 3 weeks more than I had done in 10 years.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: ballastanksian on December 05, 2014, 09:47:16 pm

At least this way there will be two nice models completed fairly soon rather than one left gathering dust. If built to the same scale as the Richlieau, she will be an impressive ship.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: kiwi96 on December 06, 2014, 03:34:09 am

Yes she is 1:96 as are my Missouri, Fletcher and the Richelieu. I will make all my ships to this scale.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: ballastanksian on December 06, 2014, 02:37:52 pm

I would love to but space dictates that I look for subjects that max out at less than five feet. I am pleased to say that many Pre WW1 Capital ships work out to this specification, so i do not have to limit myself to destroyers and craft.

I might make a few larger models but will probably enjoy them for a season and then sell on to fund the next project.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: kiwi96 on December 09, 2014, 07:32:34 pm

Well received some more photos today of progress.
In all she is starting to come along and look quite impressive.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: ballastanksian on December 09, 2014, 10:49:25 pm

Wow the detail is beginning to pile up on that! I am impressed.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: kiwi96 on January 03, 2015, 08:30:20 pm

Well my friend has made cracking progress on her now.
She is painted and awaiting the rigging. Looking mighty fine and will be impressive on the water.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: Plastic - RIP on January 03, 2015, 09:42:09 pm

Awesome build!  :-))

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: ballastanksian on January 04, 2015, 02:02:56 pm

Cracking detail!

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: kiwi96 on January 21, 2015, 11:39:05 am

Latest update. She has been launched and sea trials conducted. All went as planned and sailed beautifully I hear. Now back in yard for final fit out.

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: mark w on January 22, 2015, 12:39:15 am

Looks great  :-))
 
Mark

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: spooksgone on January 22, 2015, 02:25:57 pm

looking really good. Not to long build time either. :-)) I am just so slow these days, getting older I suppose :((

Title: Re: Liberty Ship Build.
Post by: ballastanksian on January 22, 2015, 09:58:07 pm

Just like the real things! She looks a gem especially with the hold covers.