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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Norseman on December 03, 2011, 05:28:41 pm

Title: Red Ebay Hull - what to use it for?
Post by: Norseman on December 03, 2011, 05:28:41 pm

Hi Guys

I bought this red ebay hull for £15. I just need to work on some projects to build up some modelling skills. So my question is what cargo ship/s would be a suitable build for this hull shape? and if anyone knows what era the hull looks to be? If you have a particular ship in mind can you try and post a picture too :-))

Dimensions are 35" long, 6.25" wide, 5" deep. Re final built speed - this will be slowish so I get some run time.

It's not something I will start very soon - but I am very interested to see your suggestions. Thanks for looking.

Dave
(http://s10.postimage.org/aknpnytc5/Red_Ebay_Hull_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/aknpnytc5/)

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(http://s11.postimage.org/nvpcmpo27/Red_Ebay_Hull_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nvpcmpo27/)

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Title: Re: Red Ebay Hull - what to use it for?
Post by: Arrow5 on December 03, 2011, 06:49:59 pm

Any idea what it was going to be before you bought it ?    I`m doing a sort of small coastal container ship based on a stretched Springer. Lots of fun looking for cheap containers so I can have a big (ish) stack of them, maybe 50 or so.  I`ve cribbed somebody`s pic to show a nice one but bigger. Something like that for your hull ?

Title: Re: Red Ebay Hull - what to use it for?
Post by: Norseman on December 03, 2011, 07:19:05 pm

Hi Duncan
before I bought it - it was going to be for sale {-) Seriously it was, they are selling them on a buy it now, basis but for £20 now http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIBREGLASS-BOAT-HULL-MODEL-BOATS-RC-BOATS-ETC-/190599226387?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2c60996413. A few weeks ago I just thought a bid at £15 iwas worth a punt.

Dave

Title: Re: Red Ebay Hull - what to use it for?
Post by: Norseman on December 03, 2011, 07:27:19 pm

Sorry Duncan - I missed half my reply off

I won't go for the container idea just now, but that's purely because I want the experience of deck equipment, holds, derricks, etc. I am really hoping that by getting advice here I will avoid getting the era of the hull completely contradicting the era of the superstructure. :o

Let's see what else floats by  ok2

Dave

Title: Re: Red Ebay Hull - what to use it for?
Post by: Number 6 on December 03, 2011, 08:00:25 pm

Quote from: arrow5 on December 03, 2011, 06:49:59 pm

Any idea what it was going to be before you bought it ?    I`m doing a sort of small coastal container ship based on a stretched Springer. Lots of fun looking for cheap containers so I can have a big (ish) stack of them, maybe 50 or so.  I`ve cribbed somebody`s pic to show a nice one but bigger. Something like that for your hull ?

Containers? Seen these? Also Barry's Model Lettering now do self adhesive container 'wraps' in 1/96 scale. Dave.  :-))

http://www.scalescenes.com/products/T031-Shipping-Containers (http://www.scalescenes.com/products/T031-Shipping-Containers)