Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: okarakas on November 03, 2011, 11:13:05 am

Title: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: okarakas on November 03, 2011, 11:13:05 am

Hello,

I'm build 1/75 model Tug boat, name's Gazal, Gazal was Ottoman Tugboad in first Worldwar. I need help about rivet effects& metal coating (weldin and sheetmetal assembly effects) in boat hull. How can I buil with ~1/75 scale rivet and hull metal coating effect.

thanks  for all, from Turkey   

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on November 03, 2011, 12:06:06 pm

You could use 0.7mm plastic card and tap the rivets in with a blunt nail.

Here is the result which I did on my boat.

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: okarakas on November 04, 2011, 03:12:24 pm

Dear Kenny

Thanks for your Answer. I'll try 0,7mm plastic and another band.
 

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2011, 03:57:02 pm

Are we going to see photographs of the WW1 Ottoman tug, please ?

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: tugnut on November 04, 2011, 09:03:49 pm

Hi okarakas,i use car coach line ,or pin stripe, then use a hyperdermic needle filled with pva wood  glue.

regards John B

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: irishcarguy on November 05, 2011, 08:02:05 am

More pictures please, it looks like a terrific build you have got going, Mick B.

Title: Re: 1/75 static Tug model boat
Post by: tugs46 on November 07, 2011, 06:27:06 pm

Astounding detail!!


Well done. :-)) :-))