Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: wartsilaone on March 09, 2011, 05:48:08 pm
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Hi All, I ventured to the park today to put my model through some sea trials. It was a very blustery day and she coped quite well however at one point she resembled a sailing yacht. Thankfully no leaks but due to the weather it was impossible to get really fine control and scale speeds. Maybe next time.
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Looks great, very nice model. Any more pictures?
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:-)loving the model, more pics please
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as requested, another pic
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As you can see, A bit breezy. Probably equivalent to hurricane force.
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Super :-)) :-)) :-)) Does she have lights ? What great subjects the ferries are, stylish, modern shape without being ugly, colourful vessels that should be modelled more IMHO.
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Super :-)) :-)) :-)) Does she have lights ? What great subjects the ferries are, stylish, modern shape without being ugly, colourful vessels that should be modelled more IMHO.
Concur completely with ALL statements here - what a wonderful model..........congratulations!!!!! I see what you mean by the hurricane force winds :o - certainly gives new meaning to 'living life at an angle'!!!!
Arrow - more ferries to model are on the horizon!!!!! I promise :-)) :-)) :-))
Carl
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Thanks for your comments. There is a youtube video of the building of this ship and another will follow. If you are interested the link is below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ0ta6on58Q
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Hi there.
Great build just watched your you tube vid. Love alll the lights on her. She wears the NSF livery very well. My ferry role in the wind like yours , bit scary at times.
John
Ferries are like bus you wate for ages then two great build come in 1 week.
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Very nice model, good job! :o
I have a thing for ferries too, one day IŽll build one! O0
Hama
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Hi
Question. After watching your youtube vid again and looking at your photos. I can not see a joint line, Ie two half of the hull join together . so I am intreaged to why you made the hull in 2 halfs then join them?
John
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That is a beautiful ship..a well executed model..
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I may be bias but in my opinion she is one of the best looking ferries currently in service, even by today's standards. At 24 years old she is showing her age a bit. Clyde built to last!
As for the model, and the question about the hull. It was the frame work that was joined then plated over. This was due to a lack of space(length) when I first began the build.
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Fantastic!!! Brilliant!!! Any videos?
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A video is on its way but it may take a bit of time while I wait for good weather. There will be lots of different shots, both from the shore and aboard, day and night. Stay tuned, it will be worth the wait.
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Your makin it feel like christmas %% i want my pressy lol
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nice :)
how big is she?
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While the paddle on my bow thruster is mended by a friend, I thought I'd catch up on some bits and bobs that needed doing. You know the one, that little job that just keeps getting bigger. Anyway with the filling done it's time for a bit more anti-fouling paint,maybe a bit of French blue and a lot of varnish.
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After just one voyage?????? :(( :((
I would sue the shipyard if I was you...... <*< <*< <*< {-) {-) {-)
Carl
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That's better.
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Here is a little clip (I might not use it in the end) of Norsea in action. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_GsvlRpGOQ
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Absolutely excellent. :-))
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It may take some time to get the shots I need for the full video because the conditions have to be perfect. I am agonising over the music to use, down to three pieces. I have also upped the voltage to the lights from 3.6v to 4.8V so they stand out better. I have ordered some 1:120 scale Priser figures to populate the deck. If they are strategically placed they should look pretty good.
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Have you thought of using any of Enya's music ?
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Funny you say that! Without giving too much away something along those lines is on the short list.
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Really needs that model ferry port doesnt it???
Beautiful model......................
Carl
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I would suggest using the music from the film Titanic (My Heart Will Go On), but this could be tempting fate :embarrassed:
Jim.
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Here is a temporary dock I knocked up to protect the ship from the lake walls.
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That was a realy nice vid you filmed. Like the photo of her in dock. Are you going to be taking her to any shows this year?
John
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About the dock, here is a starter kit for typical simple quayside that could be scaled-up as a beginning. There must be other card model kits that could yield more ideas and details. Might need a new thread on this subject. www.papershipwright.co.uk/pf05/details.shtml
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About the dock, here is a starter kit for typical simple quayside that could be scaled-up as a beginning. There must be other card model kits that could yield more ideas and details. Might need a new thread on this subject. www.papershipwright.co.uk/pf05/details.shtml
What - like this one maybe?????
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=29491.0
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Carl
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Silly me , yes exactly. A common set of sections that members and clubs could have a couple of section in the car and clubs could have larger items for show and so on. Any thoughts on interlocking bits ? B&Q/Screwfix type bits , something we can all find countrywide.
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Was thinking of 'jigsaw' edge type interlocking..............core being made from blue foam for bouyancy and a thin sheet of ply on top for rigidity.....
Early thoughts as yet, but will continue discussion on the other 'topic'......
Carl
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Maybe the moderators could replace the last couple of posts there (on Ferry Meet thread) ? Agree jigsaw knobs and grooves should work.
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Hi guys. Norsea is now carrying passengers.
Also my video is on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VQWnF7ictI
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A very nice model and a very nice video - quite atmospheric with all the deck lights.
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Geoff
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Excellent ! Good video too. We want more ferries , we want more ferries O0
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Great model! Well done.
I am going to build Scillonian III when I get my 1/1 scale motor sailer finished. Hopefully this will be October time!