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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Tim B. on August 22, 2012, 05:44:14 am

Title: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 22, 2012, 05:44:14 am
I have only posted one build on this site ( lifeboat ) but I would like now to post another ...

I am building a Thames River Workboat from James Pottinger plans bought from Model Dockyard.

The hull was built by our Mate jeff, I will take the rest from here.

I can find No pictures of any boat that resembles this one so I am in the dark about how it should look other than the plans.

if Anyone has pics of work boats like this Please post them !

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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Artistmike on August 22, 2012, 08:20:20 am
Can't help I'm afraid but I wanted to say that that hull is looking just the job, very nicely built, I'm looking forward to seeing how you develop that  :-)...
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 22, 2012, 06:40:07 pm
Have a bit more time to post some more work, please understand again that the hull was made by another builder, the balance of the work will be in my charge.


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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on August 22, 2012, 08:13:52 pm
great to see you in here Tim.
Neil. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on August 22, 2012, 08:24:41 pm
Hi Tim.....It,s taking shape, it looks as if it,s going to make a bonnie model    Rod :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 22, 2012, 09:14:18 pm
Hallo Gents, hope you are a patient lot, it took me 1.5 years to finish the last one, a lifeboat...
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on August 22, 2012, 10:06:41 pm
well worth the time, tim.
put a build log on Lifeboats section............I'm sure you'll have many watchers.
neil. :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Norseman on August 23, 2012, 02:32:27 am
You might be right there Neil , Lifeboats sure are well supported O0
I'm looking forward to Tim's  Letters from America
(Alistair Cooke did that radio show for decades)

Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 23, 2012, 02:05:06 pm
Dave, you dont want to hear the current letters form America now, we've been overrun by the hordes and experiencing high chaos !

You might be right there Neil , Lifeboats sure are well supported O0
I'm looking forward to Tim's  Letters from America
(Alistair Cooke did that radio show for decades)

Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 23, 2012, 11:25:59 pm
Finally got the rub rails done, a much more tedious part of the build than expected.

They will be sealed and painted along with the hull when they are well dry.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Martin (Admin) on August 24, 2012, 08:33:28 am
Looks great Tim!  :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 25, 2012, 12:00:59 am
Thanks for the compliment !

Warm enough to paint today, *75 and 42% humidty, OK conditions.

Used Floquil again over Krylon, still amazed the enamel doesnt attack the Krylon.

Covered well, the heavy wood rub rails retained the grain as I hoped ( they had been sealed with Z-poxy and resanded ).

It will be several days at least before the bottom colour can go on, back to the Assurance Class Tug for now.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on August 26, 2012, 08:54:32 am
I told you earlier it looked good...It,s now looking better   Rod :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 28, 2012, 04:12:17 pm
Good morning all ( AM here, at least , 8:00ish ).

Weather was good enough yesterday to get the bottom of the hull painted, a proper shade of green.

I think a stripe now between the black and green, not sure if it would look best white, or perhaps a yellow or cream ...

Thoughts ?

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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Norseman on August 28, 2012, 10:40:58 pm
A darker cream option would get my vote Tim
Nice job so far.

Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 30, 2012, 12:20:26 am
Eveneing Gents...

A painted stripe has been added, a cream color ~( Looks possibly not straight and uniform, may have to actually use tape instead of paint ( if I can find tape that colour ! )
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 31, 2012, 01:42:26 pm
Sorry -

Here are pictures  of painted stripes !
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on August 31, 2012, 04:08:01 pm
Looks good Tim      Rod :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on September 01, 2012, 01:47:02 am
Thanks Mate...

Got some nice brass fittings today from a gent who has a company called Wet Goose Fittings...

www.wetgoose.com


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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on September 05, 2012, 12:41:29 am
An update:
Been a few days, had to create the liner for the cabin and work deck and internal supports for this liner ( to be removeable in one peice for motor/batter access ).

Also opened up the rudder servo area, made a seat with a lip to reduce the possibility of water coming in, hatch is in progress ( ready for planking ).

Found the transition from forward deck to rear deck ( tumblehome ) was wrong, that is the step down in scale would have been about two feet, not practical so I completely cut off the old curved transition, made a new/longer one, will add a step up to the upper deck later.

Lost one whole day at a Big antique show at Alameda Naval Air Station, picked up a cool little pulley with an anchor on it ( never seen one like it ) and an old 2 blade brass prop labled " Michigan 1942".
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on September 19, 2012, 03:54:18 pm
Hello all, I have some more done on the Thames River Workboat, some cabin details and the roof structure roughed out.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on September 19, 2012, 06:10:46 pm
Hi Tim...coming on a treat....Rod
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on September 19, 2012, 06:46:26 pm
loving it, Tim.....that woodwork is so superb.
neil.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on September 21, 2012, 07:38:04 pm
Thanks Gent's, I learn from you.

Got the interior of the liner planked, storage lockers roughed out, a LONG way to go.

Hoping you all have a dry weather spell coming soon.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on September 21, 2012, 09:27:23 pm
that is looking superb, Tim.................mind you.......it's keeping you away from restoring that TR2 of yours............

happy days.

neil.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Duckie on September 23, 2012, 12:58:53 pm
See what you mean about time from your other build with Assurance Tug.
I like this one better, you are so talented,  I've never attempted a wooden boat, only kits and I'm not any where near your class of builder!!.
Great work will be keeping my eye on it.
Duckie
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Norseman on September 24, 2012, 02:37:15 am
Certainly very nice Tim

Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on September 25, 2012, 12:47:51 am
Thanks everyone ...

I only follow what you tack sharp Gents are doing as best I can.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 03, 2012, 04:01:39 pm
Another post ...

Thanks all for the encouragement.

More done, even more more slow going, lots of little steps and details and scratch building.

Alot of brass pieces have to be made from raw stock and then treated with weathering chemicals along with fittings that have been purchased from various vendors, most conspicuously from Wet Goose Fittings.

Installed ventilation gratings in the equipment storage lockers as well as hinges for the lockers aft interior access door.

For deck access hatch/skylight done, trimmed with brass strips and treated.

Brass strips used for the engine access cover by the pilot's station as well as the steereage access cover ( servo access in this case ).

Front and back grab rails done, pegged to deck with brass dowels.

Putting off the cabin roof till last, not sure of a plan there yet at all.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: sailorboy61 on October 03, 2012, 04:17:45 pm
Excellent work, top quality.

I want to make one, great looking little boat that!
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: longshanks on October 03, 2012, 10:26:05 pm
Great build Tim  :-))

Couple of questions for you

What chemicals are you using to age brass?

I love your planking of the cockpit floor - how have you achieved the weathered / bleached look ?

Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on October 04, 2012, 11:26:15 am
it's looking superb Tim.......I especially like all the woodwork also.
it's a throw back to the 1930's and all those little ships that so valiently went to Dunkirk in 1940.

superb.
neil.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 20, 2012, 03:41:29 am
Thanks Mates, An update:

Thought I better stop buying boat models and actually work on one for a change …

The chemicals for aging the brass: " blacken it" is the trade name.

Using some old wood stain that was lyin about to "age" the wood.

Details on the cabin are coming together, inner and outer trim pieces are mostly done, not sure if I am gonna paint or stain the outer part of the bridge.

"Windows" are cut and shaped but wont go in till later.

The first layer of the bridge roof is on, needs trimming to shape after the Z-poxy has set up ( this is Not the final shape ).

Ships wheel and control console done, put down some floor grating where the pilot would stand to keep boots dry.

Steerage access and engine access hatches have had lift/lock rings put on, they are brass etched parts.

Put some weathered brass bolts in the rub rails to show where they would be secured to the hull.

Portholes are mounted but no "glass" yet as a a coat of matte spray may be applied after final weathering is done.

Getting there, though a long way to go.

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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: spongie on October 20, 2012, 08:38:16 am
WOW... I've worked on old wooden boats like this and your model is so realistic!!!!
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: derekwarner on October 20, 2012, 10:36:20 am
Hi Tim B.       

The limed deck planking when viewed is near life like......  congratulations  :-))

I am not sure about the horizontal planking within the hull...... {:-{ .....Derek

Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Norseman on October 20, 2012, 01:24:49 pm
not sure about the horizontal planking within the hull

It does make for nice contrasts, I really like it, but as I have no hands on knowledge of the type it's only my opinion.
Anyone got some typical photos within a hull?

Regards Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 20, 2012, 02:05:56 pm
Good morning Gents, Thanks for the encouragement.

On the matter of the horizontal planking inside, it was counterintuitive to me to orient the planks laterally as I did, but in researching I found only solid panels of wood or horizontal planks.

The solid panels were found only on small boats or large Very expensive boats, the high cost of large sheets of marine grade wood being prohibitive.

Tim
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: derekwarner on October 20, 2012, 03:06:53 pm
Again Tim B.......

1. the limed wash on the deck planking is life like.....  :-))....
2. the green  tarnished surface on the brass/bronze fittings is also life like :-))
3. the horizontal internal planking is questionable. :(( ......it should be vertical....... O0

Derek
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: John W E on October 20, 2012, 03:35:26 pm
hi there

totally agree with what Derek has said regarding the realistically looking planking - having worked on several river boats on the Tyne - May I make a comment.   Although the wheelhouse area was generally panelled similar to this model - on the well kept boats - on the very hard worked boats - there was generally no panelling, especially in the aft working area of the boat - from the wheel house to the stern.

The reason for this is work boats generally carried a variety of things, steel; rope; engine spares - you name it - it carried it , depending on what the boat was enlisted to do and this panelling would be damaged, broken and become quite a hazard.   The other reason panelling wasnt liked in the working area, is, if the hull was damaged (which they quite often were) it made life a lot easier to get to the area to either plug or patch the damaged area.A lot of workboats lived a terrible life as far as maintenance was concerned - i.e. the bare minimum was done on them to keep them afloat - when they werent working they werent making money and the owners didnt spend much on them - thats why the fenders are usually old tyres, old ropes anything they could lay their hands on.

I could tell you about a diver who worked his boat on the Tyne and it was the old fashioned diver with a 'hard helmet type diver'.

Keep up the good work its a lovely build this one.

aye
john
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 21, 2012, 04:44:41 am
I appreciate the perspectivs Gents, all I could do was build to the plans done by a Mr. Pottinger ( you may or may not have heard of him ).

have a look at the plans, he defines a "liner" that drops down in the hull, surrounded by a walkway / deck thusly concealing the inside frames of the boat and preventing the Sea from coming in.

I had heard that Mr. Pottinger was a well known and respected model boat ( and plane ) designer so I felt comfortable in following his pattern.

My only option at this point would be to re-cover the horizonatlly planked rear part of the insert with a sheet of veneer, that wouldnt be so hard.

Going without the liner at all to expose the inner part of the hull ( as in this pic ) ?

may as well start over.
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Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: derekwarner on October 21, 2012, 05:36:20 am
Tim......if you wished you certainly could vertically re plank the internals without removing any of existing material

As bluebird has suggested,........many Thames workboats would have been a little rough & tumble so this allows you a wide scope in designers licence

I am faced with a similar scenario some where down the track in that my build was never planned or intended to make the hull internals visible......but that now is a must <*<

Derek 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 21, 2012, 04:31:26 pm
Understood ...

And how wide otter these vertical planks be ( in scale ) ?

They are @ 5 inch wide now ( in scale ), I could see much wider than that, as much as 1 foot ( and now they would no longer be though of as planks, but remoeveable panels for access to the inner hull )
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: John W E on October 21, 2012, 04:42:28 pm
hi there Tim

Here's a thought for ya, leave the panelling in the working area after the boat; what you could is cut some small oblong panels; same length and size as your seat locker hatches and stick these on the panelling to represent side wall hatches - to enable access to the innards.   I have seen that done as well.   That's one thought.

Jim Pottinger used to build models too and he may well have gone back to that now - but I think he may concentrate on draftsmanship of model boat plans....he used to frequent the forum and he may well still do so.   Anyway, I have built several models from his plans and some of them are documented on this website such as the Frederique Spashette (you can find it in the masterclass builds - and somewhere else on this forum) was the Sea Lady, side trawler build and the tug MSC Archer, built in pics.   Jim Pottinger has a good catalogue of plans - if you find his email address (which I think I may have somewhere - and will try and find) he will possibly email you a list of the plans that he has.

aye
john e
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 29, 2012, 05:56:39 pm
pesky planks   Okay, the planking inside the cabin insert is no longer visible.

I covered over it with oak veneer then stained, put in deviders between would~be removeable panels that could come off for access to the hull interior on a real boat.

I will add details later that may improve the appearance.

I am fortunate enough now to be communicating with the creator of the plans, a Mr. J. Pottinger
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 01:52:03 pm
I have compressed the pics I tried to add, I am still unable to post ANY images.
It seems this is the end of my posting on this site, at least for now !
Cheers all, and thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: DickyD on October 30, 2012, 02:00:41 pm
If you use photo bucket to apply photos you will have no problem (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/tumb.gif)
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 04:36:07 pm
I will try that ...
Though I have already compressed them to the minimum here ( 640X480 ), and have been posting them "as is" this whole time in full density ..
I just now tried again, it loads to about 80% then the window closes, so they are not loading to 100% no matter what density.
There be no message/warning that the pics are too dense, it just doesn't follow through, shows "obtaining preview" ( used to show "fetching preview" ).
I will open a photobucket account.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 30, 2012, 08:37:56 pm

I've just done an experiment on Adobe Photoshop and resized a picture to 640x480 .  The picture becomes 900k in the memory.

This is too large for this site but if I save it for 'web use' in a GIF format it becomes 155k  which is suitable for this forum.

I enclose a picture of Titanic to see if it will work.

Cheers

Ken

ps
 I've just seen the result and it's quite a large picture  (for me)  as I usually set them lower down to around 90k

Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 09:10:35 pm
Here we go then ...
 
So, I've tried 90K, now the "% " of download complete doesn't even show anymore , the grey bar gets to about half way during download and the whole "add image to post" window closes by itself without any message at all ...
 
I'm afraid I'm adrift mates ...
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 09:21:41 pm
Here's a Tug pic, 105K bytes , avitar format...
 
I am not able to complete the download....
Most annoying, something's afoot with the software Sure.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 30, 2012, 09:36:21 pm

What do you mean,  "the grey bar gets half way" ??

Do you use this method

1   Click on Attachments
2   Click on browse
3   Scan your computer for the picture
4   Click on its location and press 'Open'
5   Its address will then show in the grey box
6   Click  post  and sit back and wait.

Ken


Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 09:59:57 pm
Hi Ken, these steps have been followed, when you say sit back and wait, the process begins but shuts off before the download is complete.
In all the previous posts, when I click download, there was/is a "bar" that travels left to right in the % complete window.
I could watch it load from 0 to 100 %, knew it was done at 100 then I could click on the preview to see the pics.
Currently the grey "loading" bar can be seen moving left to right, but no % indicator is visible, the moving ( loading % ) bar never gets to 100%, the whole download window closes before any pic was ever downloaded.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 10:04:21 pm
I just tried to dowln load a screen shot of the download window to show what is happening, but I cant even download the screen shot !
shows: "No decode delegate for this image format"
 
Frustrating.
 
No decode delegate for this image format
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 30, 2012, 10:23:37 pm

How about trying the smallest picture you can produce.  Say for example one around 5K.  Take a cutting of a simple object, not reducing a full size picture.

This would prove the system you're using


ken


(never lets go)


Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 10:25:41 pm
How to take this "cutting" ?
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 30, 2012, 10:29:14 pm

Have you got Photoshop or any other painting program.  ?


ken


Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 10:29:40 pm
In #49, I used 149 KiloBytes ...
Thats Pretty small, it would not load.
On your end, do you get a message when you try to download an oversized image ?
I get no indication of exceeding a limit for density, the whole thing just shuts down befroe it finishes no matter what size.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 10:30:11 pm
I have paint ...
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 30, 2012, 10:34:02 pm
I just tried to download 1.42kB, resized with paint...
The download window closed Emmediateley, no warning, nothing.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on October 30, 2012, 10:41:46 pm

That might be a bit too basic and cannot be used for modifying pictures.

Basically you'll need a program that takes a slice of a picture and cuts it out of the frame so that you have a separate image left of the cut out piece. Handy for removing peoples heads from wedding pictures.    {-)   But basically you get the idea, as you're left with the head which is much smaller in the K department.

I'll catch you tomorrow as it's bed time in the UK.

Ken


Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: montessa315 on October 31, 2012, 09:57:21 am
Tim,

Like many others, I use photobucket and am not having problems with uploading pictures.  Well worth trying.

As I also use PhotoShop for pic editing, I have no experience with other third party software, but I do know from many other forums I use,  that GIMP is a popular photo editing software used.  The link is below.

http://www.gimp.org/

As for photo resizing software try :-

http://download.cnet.com/Free-Picture-Resize-Starter/3000-12511_4-10297789.html

You've got to get it sorted, as I have just started reading this thread.   :D


Best of luck


                           Alan.................
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Martin (Admin) on October 31, 2012, 10:25:56 am

This resizer seems simple enough! - https://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/ (https://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/)
It says it works on all flavours of Windows.

Basically, install it, open Windows Explorer ( or find your photos on your PC / Laptop ) select the ones you want to resize, then  Right Click  _   Resize Pictures
(  NB. Make sure you select Custom Size to 800 x 600 )


2nd photo shows file size difference before - after resizing.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 31, 2012, 05:00:18 pm
Thanks so much Martin, I will try it now ...
 
Tim.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on October 31, 2012, 07:48:14 pm
I have just tried a 10KB image, the download window just closes by itself in just a few seconds.
It effectivley Crashes no matter What size image.
Are any others at all having this issue ?
Wev'e been going along without issue for months, Now I can't post pics ?
I will continue to try, thanks very much to all who have tried to help.
 
Cheers !
 
 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 01, 2012, 05:24:07 pm
Hello all, I have gotten a PM from a fellow member here offering to post pics, Ive sent them to him, lets see if He can post them !
Tim.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: essex2visuvesi on November 02, 2012, 06:49:46 am
Here you go.... hopefully people can see these now :)

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(http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee322/Essex2Visuvesi/Tims%20Bs%20pics/7.jpg)
Tim if you need any more pics added just email them to me and I'll post them

Have to say thats a very nice model you are building
I think I should give up building and just run RTR :(
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on November 02, 2012, 07:48:31 am
Hi Tim....That looks like a superb build....Rod :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: montessa315 on November 02, 2012, 09:21:43 am
Totally agree  -  looks absolutely fantastic, first class job.


     Alan...............
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: rmaddock on November 02, 2012, 09:28:50 am
Tim,

Your modelling is fantastic.  You've got that "real" look that's so very difficult to achieve.  Keep posting the pic's please...or getting your "agent" to do it anyway.

Robert.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 02, 2012, 02:36:47 pm
Thanks all, particularly the help with posting the pictures.
Its clearly not an issue of image density now, its something else.
I even created an account with Imageposte, that hasnt helped either, I understand there have been some changes here on this site recently, coincidently at the same time this issue occured ...





Please do not use Blue as it is reserved for the Moderators

Ken





Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 07, 2012, 02:00:59 pm
Good morning all, my good freind Neil is going to help me by posting some pics of the work done on this model in that past few weeks, I thhink we may see them following this message ( Thanks Mate ! )
 
Been three weeks since last post of anything done on this one, got the cabin top wrapped up, several layers of wood, some glass cloth, a bit of paint, some rivets, running lights ( had to make them, none suitable out there ) and horn.

Had to scratch build the search light, the body is a brass "bead", the protective grating is from another kit, had to make the "U" shaped bracket from strip brass stock.

Windows are in, not easy to find scratch free material.

Funnels are mounted to the fore deck.

Still have mast and mast mount to make, it has to be able to fold down ( as we know these boats have to go under Very low bridges in real work life. )

Need to make some sort of working crane for the boat and still trying to figure out an appropriate tow bar ( if it's to have one at all ).

sailing season here is about done so the "race" to finish it this year is over.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 07, 2012, 05:39:43 pm
here we go, by proxy, lol
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 07, 2012, 05:43:28 pm
and a few more.and may I say how lovely she is looking
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: unbuiltnautilus on November 07, 2012, 05:55:47 pm
Lovely looking model, whats your secret to getting authentic looking brasswork on both the workboat and the lifeboat?
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: derekwarner on November 07, 2012, 07:00:39 pm
.....Superb build [& photographs] here Tim B...... :-)) ...most life like..........Derek
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 08, 2012, 12:47:04 am
Thanks so Very much Niel for puttin up the pics !
 
As for the brass, there is a chemical called "patina it" sold here in the U.S. perhaps it is available there as well ...
 
I would put up an image of it but I CANT. >:-o
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: sailorboy61 on November 08, 2012, 02:48:15 pm
Tim, amazing work, I'm very impressed and continue to dream my skills may come close one day!
 
 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: trawlerman on November 08, 2012, 03:54:58 pm
Hi Tim......WOW!!!!!......Rod
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 19, 2012, 06:17:48 pm
Thanks again Friends for all the encouraging words !
This one is almost wrapped up, a few more details and some weathering.

Got some nice barrels form Mack's Moulding's in the UK, well done, hollow so not adding weight up top.

Made a crane-of-sorts out of some old stuff.

Made a tool cradle behind the crane, got a big sledge, spanner and monkey wrench.

Opposite side is a 30 gal. oil can and some hand pump stuff.

Mast is about done, it Does fold down as a one real must to go under the many low bridges on estuaries and small rivers.

Got some hand rails made for swinging in and out of the cabin area easily.

Still mulling over weather or not some kind of samson post should be put in aft....
My good Chum Neil will hopefully be posting some pics within the next few days, I am Still unable to attach images here !
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Norseman on November 19, 2012, 08:16:49 pm
Hi Tim
 
I really like this boat - I like the way everything looks a bit muted and a bit aged, nothing garish at all. Spot on  :-))
 
Dave
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 19, 2012, 09:06:13 pm
Here's some more of tim's boat......it really is looking absolutely superb. would live to see it in the flesh.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 19, 2012, 09:12:29 pm
And a few more.....outstanding paint detailing that I can only dream about.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 19, 2012, 09:16:31 pm
And the final few......
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 19, 2012, 09:35:15 pm
Thanks So much for your help Neil !
 
Tim.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Neil on November 19, 2012, 10:50:34 pm
no problems matey..........just been looking for a holiday home to let in Hampshire/New forrest for next easter so a bit behind times tonight, lol.
neil.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Stormbringer on November 19, 2012, 10:58:12 pm
superb i really like the weathered wood  :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: tt1 on November 20, 2012, 12:22:35 am
Absolutely stunning Tim, a real credit to you - love it.
                  Regards, Tony.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: derekwarner on November 20, 2012, 05:21:39 am
Well I have said it before ....but will say it again......"Superb build [& photographs] here Tim B......  ...most life like" ...... :-))
Just 2 questions........ %)
If you need to lift the metal drums overboard onto a wharf.....wouldn't the height of the lifting pole & arm have to be higher? .....so easy to extend the vertical tube with some K&S telescopic brass tubing

Congratulation again......... Derek
 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Footski on November 20, 2012, 07:25:46 am
This gets my vote for Mayhem build of the year.....Superb. :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: sailorboy61 on November 20, 2012, 01:00:31 pm
(http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39068.0;attach=116654)
 
Ok, you can stop now, I've got the message, I've a 'blinking!' long way to go on the skills road.
 
Very impressive model, lovely!
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: mark w on November 20, 2012, 04:40:26 pm



Tim,


Lookin' great  :-))  Great photography too  :-) .


Mark (THE GOON on rcg)
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on November 20, 2012, 09:02:11 pm
The Goon !
And Footski !
What small world it be ...
Thanks all very much, I have been wanting to build this one for Years, now almost done.
Went fo a swim today, got ballast set and she's trimmed, no leaks.
derekwarner_decoy (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9202), you are quite observant, the "crane" only lifts the Ale drums high enogh to get 'em on the storage lockers, from thier the lucky crew who got the refills has to yard 'em up by themselves !
 
Cheers all.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: stoppel on December 29, 2012, 10:15:03 pm
verry nice.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: hazegry on January 13, 2013, 02:38:52 am
I found ya Tim! this looks amazing and may change my mind about weathering boats.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on January 13, 2013, 02:48:14 am
Ive been found out !
What a Small world it is Mate !
Post your Carol Moran here, I assure you the good people who dwell here will enjoy a Yank Tug Build !
 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: jamesapottinger on February 01, 2013, 11:57:37 am
Some piece of work Tim!
Glad to see my model plan in the solid!
Jim Pottinger
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on February 01, 2013, 02:21:47 pm
Thank You Sir !
Coming form you that's quite a compliment, I do appreciate it.
Did our best to honour the design, she is truly one of a kind, this model !
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on February 01, 2013, 02:41:19 pm
I have a fine video from utube of the boat on the pond....
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7uLQBrU8Fg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7uLQBrU8Fg)
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: hazegry on February 02, 2013, 04:38:10 pm
museum or movie quality Tim your a true inspiration.
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on February 11, 2013, 02:30:16 pm
Thanks Haze, but your Carol Moran Tug takes the cake ...
I'll have to find a way to catch up !
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: hazegry on February 11, 2013, 03:42:34 pm
Thanks Tim,
 
hey how did you weather your brass and the wood deck I know you have said before but I cant find that post and its time to get the bent going and I would like to use the same method on the bents decks and fittings.
 
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on February 12, 2013, 01:48:15 am
How Do, I just put some old oil based stain on the decks, on the brass I put jeweler's acid, its called "blacken it".
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: jamesapottinger on August 23, 2017, 07:40:55 pm
Great Job, good to see my plans in the flesh
Jim Pottinger
Title: Re: Thames Workboat
Post by: Tim B. on August 23, 2017, 07:48:10 pm
Well !

Quite good to see a post on this one, it is one of my very favorite models, a Very good design, it is well liked on this side.

Tim