Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: tugmad on June 01, 2017, 01:31:28 pm
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I was asked if I could build a model of the Rumania ex Empire Susan from the hull of an old empire Ivy kit.
After some deliberation and a few tots of rum I thought yes this is possible, but the fibre glass hull will need some radical surgery first as the Ivy had a flush deck and the Rumania had a raised forward deck.
So first things first,the surgery I decided to cut the bulwarks and rubbing band off completely and reduce the sheer of the hull.
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The next task was to fit a good strong set of deck bearers and stringers to strengthen the hull,after which the hull was built up to give the raised foredeck,
The after deck was then cut out and fitted as well as the rest bulkhead of the raised focsle.
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Very interesting, thanks for sharing! 👍
Hama
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After fairing up the forward frames the fore deck was cut out and fitted ,the after bulwarks and knees were also fitted in place and a start made on the bridge structure.
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Getting on with the build now funnel,davits,engine room top and bridge all coming to life.
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That's some lovely work bring modelled. Was the wooden deck from the original kit or is it one you've made yourself?
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Hi Nick , it is all new woodwork,beams and decks, for the deck beams I slice up old bed slats lengthways ,and then cut them to the length required, this gives a nice camber to the decks.
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Very smart and professional :-))
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More detailing done now, handrails and rigging started.
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Nice build John :-))
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Hi chip chase it's Johns big brother George.👍👍👍
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Hi Brian i build the modern tugs and George build,s the old one,s he don't do a bad job though :kiss: .
Another nice one Bro :-))
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Hi Brian i build the modern tugs and George build,s the old one,s he don't do a bad job though :kiss: .
Another nice one Bro :-))
Ooh you cheeky little Bro you.👍👍👍
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Hi chip chase it's Johns big brother George.👍👍👍
pleased you have cleared that up George, put it down to an age thing {-) still a great build, you do like a challenge :-))
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Yes as John said I much prefer the older looking tugs,to me they have more character,plus I can remember a lot of them, Geo.
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I agree with you about the older tugs having more character George, as you know i have built a few of the tugs that used to work on the Tyne, really enjoyed building them I think the most challenging one that i built was the Cragsider. I think i would have kept her if i had built her at 1/32nd instead of 1/24th she was a monster {-)
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Cracking build :-))
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I agree with you about the older tugs having more character George, as you know i have built a few of the tugs that used to work on the Tyne, really enjoyed building them I think the most challenging one that i built was the Cragsider. I think i would have kept her if i had built her at 1/32nd instead of 1/24th she was a monster {-)
I know what you mean I have now built two of the Hendon at 1/24th ,not too bad if the battery is used as most of the ballast and the rest is made removeable .
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She looks very nice George what hull did you use ?
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The Orion mouldings one with a 6" home made kort and propshop prop eventually , it took over 12 weeks to get it though.