Slow build or is it slow builder, I am continually being told it is not a race
A brief summary of where we are with this build.
Superstructure about complete, yokes for the hawsers done although I used plastic instead of alley tube was certainly easier, bollards on the bow and stern have been painted and glued on the deck.
Davits for the dinghy fitted and dinghy made and painted also davits for raising and lowering the anchors fitted with through deck and hull anchor chain in place, black and not chrome as supplied.
Mast fitted with supporting stays all adjustable using working brass turnbuckles, looks quite good
Crew have been beautifully painted by my modelling partner in crime and are in position waiting for the maiden voyage.
The advantage of having stacks of room below deck is that I have fitted a 12v battery and there is loads of room for esc and receiver. I will also have room for steamboat sound machine, I hear you all groan
Ballast to be added if needed at the lake.
I have ordered a Scottish Saltire as the flag to be flown, Graupner supply a Union Jack, cannot imagine why and also the lettering for the boats name 'Loch Ranza' after a lovely loch we have visited in the Clyde near East Loch Tarbert.
Nearly forgot I still have to build the anchor winch, I have discarded the Graupner supplied one in favour of one from Mobile Marine Models, I keep picking it up looking at it and putting it back in the packet
looks difficult.
Some pictures of what has been done.