Topic: Billing Boats Nr 424 Mercantic cargo vessel. (Read 29023 times)

Taranis · « **Reply #150 on:** August 03, 2021, 07:10:53 pm »

No idea Rich
All I know is Billing approached me for help and I agreed.
I doubt my blog would help with a different model either

Taranis · « **Reply #151 on:** August 03, 2021, 07:19:53 pm »

Henk Boogaard photos
https://techno.smugmug.com/Billing-modellers/i-XLHF99W?fbclid=IwAR0P0k8V0VUmO69PwcRFuRqDcTLJCdYXZYncsTljfaU5oRxZJnYVvcjz_D8

Mrs Stav · « **Reply #152 on:** August 03, 2021, 09:53:23 pm »

Hubby suggests that colour is very very similar to Austin Rover Pagent blue

Mrs Stav

Sinc55 · « **Reply #153 on:** August 05, 2021, 08:23:04 pm »

I wanted to this opportunity to thank Andy for providing such a detailed build log of the Mercantic.

I got a hold of the plans (both sheets) for the Mercantic a number of years ago but it didn't include templates of ribs, so I couldn't build the hull. I searched for a while and eventually purchased a hull from a gentleman in Belgium. Shortly after this I was able to get the templates. Should have known that would happen!
Anyways, I now have the time to work on it given this pandemic we all find ourselves caught up in. However, I haven't been able to get very much detailed information on the build, until now!
I have only build a couple of scale model boat kits, so my experience is limited and its been a struggle. So this came at a great time!

Thanks Andy![/color]I got a hold of the plans (both sheets) for the Mercantic a number of years ago but it didn't include templates of ribs, so I couldn't build the hull. I searched for a while and eventually purchased a hull from a gentleman in Belgium. Shortly after this I was able to get the templates. Should have known that would happen!Anyways, I now have the time to work on it given this pandemic we all find ourselves caught up in. However, I haven't been able to get very much detailed information on the build, until now! I have only build a couple of scale model boat kits, so my experience is limited and its been a struggle. So this came at a great time!

Thanks Andy!

P.S. I'm new to commenting in blogs, so hopefully this entry works out!

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Taranis · « **Reply #154 on:** August 05, 2021, 10:33:19 pm »

Edited

"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Andy for providing such a detailed build log of the Mercantic.

I got a hold of the plans (both sheets) for the Mercantic a number of years ago but it didn't include templates of ribs, so I couldn't build the hull. I searched for a while and eventually purchased a hull from a gentleman in Belgium. Shortly after this I was able to get the templates. Should have known that would happen! Anyways, I now have the time to work on it given this pandemic we all find ourselves caught up in. However, I haven't been able to get very much detailed information on the build, until now! I have only built a couple of scale model boat kits, so my experience is limited and its been a struggle. So this came at a great time!

Thanks Andy!

P.S. I'm new to commenting in blogs, so hopefully this entry works out!"

You are very welcome Gord

Taranis · « **Reply #155 on:** August 06, 2021, 06:52:08 pm »

Gloss first try, not totally happy yet so sanding it again.

Maquettes nav lights $$

hama · « **Reply #156 on:** August 06, 2021, 07:34:41 pm »

So very crisp and clean, fantastic!!
Hama

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #157 on:** August 06, 2021, 07:51:44 pm »

roycv · « **Reply #158 on:** August 07, 2021, 09:42:21 am »

Hi Taranis that is a very nice model. Not surprised Billing are interested again. Deans are selling quite a few merchant ships so there is a market.

I had a not not very happy experience with Graupner, the Gracia yacht had been forgotten (1957) and the plan number re-allocated. It is still the best looking yacht kit ever. I asked if they would like a spare set of plans that I had and they said yes, but that was just before they went pear shape. They never even said thank you let alone pay for them!

However following your Mercantic build with much interest.
Regards
Roy

Taranis · « **Reply #159 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:12:17 pm »

Thank you all

More pictures in the gallery but a jump forwards here.
Someone posted a picture of the real funnel on Facebook. The emblems are on shields and not directly painted on. This I recently did on Stevn's Arctic so I thought hey ho give it a go.

Using a photocopy of the transfers I made the shields from styrene.

So a red funnel with a black cap and black shields with white decals.

Billing report they have next to nothing in hand regarding Mercantic so I'll be sending them everything I can.

RST · « **Reply #160 on:** August 10, 2021, 11:37:21 pm »

I don't understand Billings conundrum unless it's lazyness or just waiting for someone to do work for them for gratis.

...Anyhow -looking great so far! Am a bit surprised youre still buying lamps though with a lathe and mill at hand? Woud have thought a 10" rod of the clear stuff would have made lots and lots for pennies, maybe with a few small brass washers added?

Rich

Taranis · « **Reply #161 on:** August 11, 2021, 12:06:23 am »

C’est la vie

Sinc55 · « **Reply #162 on:** August 11, 2021, 12:33:24 am »

Hi Andy,

I've been trying to find the name of the shipping company that the Mercantic sailed for. It's to track down their logo so I can create a set of decals for my build of the Mercantic.

Would you happen to have any information that might point me in the right direction? So far I've drawn a blank in being able to find anything.
Seeing you at this step brought this issue to mind.

[/size]Thanks for any help you can provide.
Gord.

P.S. Looks like it won't be too long before it's in the water for trials!

Taranis · « **Reply #163 on:** August 11, 2021, 06:40:45 am »

I believe it’s Mercandia

Does this help Gord?

If you email me I can send you a pdf scan of this

canabus · « **Reply #164 on:** August 11, 2021, 08:31:37 am »

Hi Taranis

The book on the company with all the info on the 16 Mercantics.

DANSKE REDERIER
BY
BENT MIKKELSEN

Volume 4

MERCANDIA

My mate has two of these boats !!!

Canabus

Sinc55 · « **Reply #165 on:** August 11, 2021, 11:36:58 am »

Thank you gentlemen. Your help has put an end to hours of searching.

Gord.

Taranis · « **Reply #166 on:** August 13, 2021, 06:59:35 pm »

The funnel kept giving me problems but got there in the end, only the top to paint black.

Railings painted today.

Steady away not rushing.

I'm painting the winches and motors in grey as black hides any definition and detail.

nemesis · « **Reply #167 on:** August 13, 2021, 07:08:05 pm »

Hi Andy, nearly finished, wish I was there when you baptise her, not that we going to break a bottle. looks great. May I request a PDF of the transfers please, something I have not got, thank you. bill