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Title: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on March 16, 2010, 10:35:25 am
I normally build warships and post on the ModelwarshipUK site.  My latest build is a Clyde paddle steamer and as I have had several requests to see the build I am going to post the build thread here.  If anyone has any questions please post them and I will try to answer.


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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on March 21, 2010, 10:27:45 pm
A few more shots showing the construction of the floats/seats.  A bit fiddly but the end result looks the part.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Peewee on March 27, 2010, 11:24:29 pm
looking good.

peewee from modelwarshipuk
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 01, 2010, 07:32:05 pm
Finally the railings.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: More Coffee on May 01, 2010, 07:37:56 pm
My gawd thats well done..
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 02, 2010, 12:57:51 pm
Thank you very much :-)
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 03, 2010, 08:04:55 pm
A few more shots of the railings.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Peewee on May 03, 2010, 08:59:29 pm
fantastic looking build, i look forward to the next installment.  :-))
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 07, 2010, 08:03:49 pm
Railings now complete

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on May 07, 2010, 10:10:52 pm

What a lovely job you've made of them. Well done.     :-))

Ken


Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 07, 2010, 10:41:31 pm
Thank you.  Seeing double tonight after focusing on them.

I need to cast the Cowls next
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Martin (Admin) on May 07, 2010, 11:13:36 pm

     :o...... how much did that cost?
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 07, 2010, 11:47:42 pm
It works out about 45p a stantion including the brass rod, but it is worth it.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 08, 2010, 12:23:43 am
Cowl casting under way.  The master is a lash up of tube and a plastic cowl top that was close to the required shape.  A bit of green stuff and a lot of filing  and a reasonable result was achieved.

the moulding compound is the two part material available in most art/craft stores these days.  I mould it as a big solid lump round the master with a flat end so it sits up the correct way.  I then cut it with a sharp scalpel down one side to release the master.  I hold the mould tight closed with rubber bands.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: derekwarner on May 08, 2010, 04:02:25 am
 snowwolflair ...you should link your build thread up with Paddleducks    www.paddleducks.co.uk    ...the largest & only WEB site dedicated to paddlers .......the members would enjoy your work   O0

BTW....your brass railing work is  :-)) ....how have you secured each stanchion to the deck?........ %% Derek
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 08, 2010, 03:11:51 pm
The stantions have a 1mm spike on their base that goes into an drilled hole on the deck.  I then use the very thin superglue and run it into the joint.  The stantions had to be drilled on top to add a further 5mm of brass rod to mount the wooden railing.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 09, 2010, 11:56:30 pm
Deck mats and cowls placed but not yet fixed.  The mats are cut by laser.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on May 15, 2010, 11:33:04 pm
Funnels painted.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on June 13, 2010, 11:08:20 am
Progress, with the railings complete and painted.  I am now touching up the paintwork on the hull and I will add the remaining lining in the next few days.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on July 18, 2010, 10:46:58 pm
On the water

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: marinemole on July 19, 2010, 10:15:56 am
Beautiful looking ship and an equally beautiful model. Green with envy.

Andy
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Perkasaman2 on July 19, 2010, 10:39:05 am
Beautiful work!  :}
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on July 20, 2010, 12:50:02 am
Thank you, I hope to have here complete in the next few months. She needs boats and davits and a lot of small details.

After that I have 130 passengers to paint!  Thats a long winters night task.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: gondolier88 on July 20, 2010, 05:49:34 pm
She's stunning, well done.

I look forward to seeing all those passengers...

Greg
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Edward Pinniger on July 24, 2010, 01:01:17 pm
Looks like a seriously impressive model  :-)) - great work! Not sure how I missed this build thread, didn't spot it until a few days ago or I'd have posted earlier.

Are the on-water photos taken at Black Park?
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on July 24, 2010, 04:44:07 pm
Yes Black Park last Sunday.

Here are a few more photos taken by my wife who has more of an "ART HOUSE" view of photography ok2

The paddle pattern caused by the feathering looks great in flat water.

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on September 17, 2010, 03:29:48 pm
Photo by Des at the Black Park Regatta

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: tony52 on September 17, 2010, 06:03:11 pm
Super model, well done.

Are the feathering paddles scratch built, bought, from the Glasgow kit or what?

Tony
 
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on September 17, 2010, 10:48:24 pm
They are a special order of brass laser cut parts from Waverly models.  They are bigger and full rimmed.

I then assembled them using model railway brass locomotive bushes to give very smooth running.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on June 07, 2011, 12:49:24 am
PS Glen Sannox at Alfold on Saturday

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Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on June 07, 2011, 02:29:38 am
Very nice and it looks like it sits nice in the water I really like the deck and rails very nice BUT I hate to say as I don't normally like figures on models but some people dotted about would be the finishing touch, looking at some of Bryan Young's boats convinced me about figures.

peter
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on June 07, 2011, 10:44:23 am
I agree

I have 200 waiting to be painted.  this is a winters evening task :-) 

There are already 25 in the saloons which are fully fitted out with seating and lights.

The problemhas been finding ladies in Edwardian dress in 1/48.  I finally got whitemetal Americal O gauge figures which I have recast in resin for weight saving.

I also picked up on Saturday a captain who looks like King George V.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on June 07, 2011, 12:01:02 pm
very nice, I had forgoton how nice the inside pictures are

Peter
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: nhp651 on June 07, 2011, 01:34:20 pm
what a beautiful looking model.so graceful and majestic.
lovely.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on June 07, 2011, 04:35:20 pm
Thank you
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Djcf on June 19, 2011, 08:24:18 pm
Very nice model, love the detail on the paddleboxes, how did you make the crests, is it layers of thin plasticard built up toget the "relief" effect?
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: snowwolflair on June 19, 2011, 08:45:43 pm
Its all wood and I used 0.4mm ply for the paddle boxes. 

I cut the model with a laser but a steady hand is just as good. 

I then used a drill with a diamond grit sanding ball to take off the edges and then rubbed in Squadron putty to give a smooth curved surface. 

After a light sanding I painted with a gloss white enamel paint to give it a good surface.
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Djcf on June 19, 2011, 09:07:04 pm
Thanks for explaining your methods, I have to make two similar crests soon. The putty sounds like a good idea....never thought of that!
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Snowwolflair on May 06, 2012, 02:01:59 am
This is my restored account
Title: Re: PS Glen Sannox - build thread
Post by: Norseman on May 12, 2012, 07:21:54 pm
Hi and welcome back - I don't think I had seen your thread before today,
but now it looks like I'll be reading it right from the start O0 :}

Dave