Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: benidormbob on October 31, 2016, 09:30:17 pm

Title: Newbie
Post by: benidormbob on October 31, 2016, 09:30:17 pm

Hi all,
Thank you for adding me to the site. It has been some years since I last had model boats as a hobby. I have time on my hands now so purchased a large 53" boat off ebay. It is need of restoration, So are looking forward to having ago and start to build up a collection of boats. I have had a brief look at bits and bobs on the site and so far thoroughly enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: canabus on November 01, 2016, 01:44:59 am

Hi Ben

Welcome to the  forum.

53" that's a big one!!!

We love pictures.

Canabus

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bfgstew on November 01, 2016, 06:44:44 am

Welcome Bob, you won't find a more friendly place for advice and assistance. Just ask away, no question is silly or stupid (only the ones you don't ask).

Pop some pictures up and lets see what you have.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: benidormbob on November 01, 2016, 11:13:12 am

Here is a photo of the boat. Not sure what make or model it is or the scale size

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: benidormbob on November 04, 2016, 02:25:46 pm

Hi, Anyone know what size figures I would need for this please :-))

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Arrow5 on November 04, 2016, 03:25:12 pm

Hmmm, an odd kind of craft, freelance at a guess.   Maybe based on a Continental river cruise boat.  The top passenger cabin doesn't look right, perhaps made the vessel a bit top heavy hence the oversize keel.  The wheelhouse would look better down on the next level with a 1960s style funnel.  There is  too much rake on the mast.  Judge scale by the size of biggest door. Figures from model railway suppliers, including crew in uniform and civvie passengers for most periods.  Could look good all white  flying Swiss flag or Lake Chiemsee in Germany. Keep us informed, with pictures of course. Post a couple more of the hull, prop, rudder etc.