Paddleducks
Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: PaddleWheel on January 18, 2009, 03:42:11 AM
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Went and collected it today from Chris. It's a really nice model. Once the stations are on it and the seats that have fallen off are put back it'll be nice. I've also e-mailed John Megoran (captain of her) asking him for small details such as what the spacing between the stantions should be. I'll post some pictures of its progress when I get started.
Jack.
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Have started adding the stanchions:
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF3771.jpg?t=1233248440)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF3769.jpg?t=1233248455)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF3768.jpg?t=1233248465)
Jack.
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She lives...
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/?action=view¤t=DSCF4099.flv (http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/?action=view¤t=DSCF4099.flv)
Just need to fit everything in place. Camera makes my voice sound weird...
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Looking good. Lakeside next ??
ken
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Well I might be going to a large pond tomorrow at a farm. This afternoon we've got the battery fitted snugly in the hull and all the wires tucked down etc. so the top will fit, and fitted a switch turning battery on/off.
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First time in the water...well in a bath actually.
http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/?action=view¤t=DSCF4106.flv (http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/?action=view¤t=DSCF4106.flv)
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The motor keeps humming when I turn the controller on, and when not moving it hums. Is this good or not...
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Hmmm, don't know about that, maybe a 'side effect' of the speed controller? (my model trains used to do that when the control was moved very slightly from the stop position, if there was not enough current to turn the motor) or possibly it needs setting up in some way?
maybe someone with the same controller will know...
by the way, kept this one quiet, is it from the revell kit?
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Yes it is a Revell kit. It was in the eighties condition with squat funnel but I made it look older with the tall black funnel and the blue paddle box decoration. And a new wheelhouse.
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Looks good, I have one of those too, haven't started on it, I bought it really in case it disappears from the shops one day...
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Looks good, I have one of those too, haven't started on it, I bought it really in case it disappears from the shops one day...
I think it may be out of production...
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The motor keeps humming when I turn the controller on, and when not moving it hums. Is this good or not...
What Motor and speed control combination do you have?
If there is an option on the speed control to change rate(frequency) of the pulses it can stop the humming.
Also if you adjust the centering or dead band does it affect the noise?
Regards,
Gerald
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I've stopped it now ;D ;D. There is an adjusment thing on the controller and it was half way down-all the way down puts it in reverse. So it was humming because it did not have enough power to put it in reverse. So it's fine now.
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Just off for the first sail :towel :yeahbaby
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Well. I've just come back from an afternoon of sailing on a pond on a friends farm. After a few minor adjusments to the steering and sorting out a list, she performed beautifully. Here are some pictures, and a video will be posted on youtube later.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF4133.jpg?t=1235151960)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF4114.jpg?t=1235151979)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF4130.jpg?t=1235151996)
Me operating!
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF4122.jpg?t=1235152024)
Hope you like!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUmi2l0mwsM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUmi2l0mwsM)
Video ;D ;D
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Great. I like it a lot. Bet your pleased. :beer
ken
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Bet your pleased. :beer
How'd ya know? :sunglasses
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Regards you buzz noise, this is covered on the Model boat Mayhem's site. I had the same problem. Seems it's to do with the speed controller sending out high frequency pulses and cannot be got rid of until the motor starts rotating a bit faster. I had the motor clamped to a steel chassis, which amplified the noise somewhat. I changed the design and bedded the motor onto rubber which helped it improve a bit.
Hope this helps.
ps... Are you going to put little people on those bench seats? ;)
ken
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Thanks Ken. I managed to stop it completely because the controller was sending out a bit of frequency and the motor was trying to turn. So I adjusted it so it didn't. I might add people on the seats, I don't know where I could get 1/36th scale ones.
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Also where could I get life rings? Or could I scratchbuild some? And a ships bell...
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I might add people on the seats, I don't know where I could get 1/36th scale ones.
If you measure the height of the seat from the ground, multiply this bit 3 to get the height of the model person. Then your search begins. :D Your probably looking for some about 2 inches high.
My latest craft is 1/32 and I've found out that the people scale is the same as Scalectric toy racing cars people. Sitting down people can made by dipping them in hot water and then bending them to fit the chair. Mind you, I wouldn't like it done to me. ;)
ken
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1:35 is a standard military modelling scale, so there are LOADS of soldier figures available, and it's so close to 1:36 that no-one will ever notice the difference!
Just depict the model as it was during the war, and hey presto, job done! :)
Alternatively, if your selective on the figures you buy, you can modify them to look like civilians with careful use of a scalpel and small files - A bit of painting and your there.... Many of the tank crew figures are easily modified this way.
Regards
Eddy
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Thanks Eddy and Ken. I'll look for some military figures that can be (fairly) easily be made into civilians.
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Some civilian figures http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-35-Scale-Plusmodel-Figures-Civilians-Diorama-Resin_W0QQitemZ260367042166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN?hash=item260367042166&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-35-Scale-Plusmodel-Figures-Civilians-Diorama-Resin_W0QQitemZ260367042166QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN?hash=item260367042166&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318)
They're resin so will have to be standing. I found some Tamiya Army Generals who don't carry weapons so no work will need to be done on them. But they're very dear, maybe I can find some second hand. If not I'm going to have to cough up!
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Sorry about the lack of activity, I've not had the chance to do anything with her!
I did some work on her yesterday. This was the construction of the Fiddley (eased thanks to the brilliant photos on KC's website of the new boiler, with the new Fiddley before it was lifted aboard.), moving the winch foward (I don't know why it was on the main deck infront of the hatch). Anyway here are some photos.
New entrance to engine room. Looks a bit scruffy, I admit, but when you look at it on the model you can't tell.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7298.jpg)
The winch moved foward. You can see where it was on the deck. I need to cover up the hole, I'm thinking of a hatch or something.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7310.jpg)
She has now gained the paddle box carving.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7300.jpg)
The new fiddley. The cream seating on the side is just posed for the photo, the bits underneath need painting brown. The brown bit (which on the real thing covers the boiler) needs to be raised a bit, I'm going to put a few layers of card underneath, and it won't be noticable, you wouldn't see the card.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7308.jpg)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7309.jpg)
There is now a history of the real ship on the stand.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7301.jpg)
That's all for now, what do you think?
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If you measure the height of the seat from the ground, multiply this bit 3 to get the height of the model person. Then your search begins. :D
I saw some 1/36th figures the other day, and thought they looked a wee bit big. I've just done that and it turns out I need people 3cms high! The 1/35th ones are 5. Which means the model isn't 1/36th...
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If the figures need to be 3cm high, that equates to approx 1:60 scale....
Regards
Eddy
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More work done...
Sorry they're not rotated, I keep trying but they won't rotate...
Bow art
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7318.jpg)
Bell
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7338.jpg)
Door in the back of the wheelhouse now cut out.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/DSCF7336.jpg)
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KC will be appearing at the Isle of Wight Model Engineers bi-annual exhibition on 26/27th September at the Riverside Centre, Newport.
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I've made some new paddle box sides, what do you think? They are made from plasticard, but still need tidying up.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/26April2009100.jpg)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/26April2009098.jpg)
And I removed the green band, I didn't like that. I don't even think the real thing ever had one...
I needs touching up in places where some paint has come off.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/youngpaddlewheels/26April2009101.jpg)
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Does anybody know if I could get a paddle box carving made?
KC's looks like this.
(http://www.pskc.freeserve.co.uk/padboxfinished4.jpg)
Also, what about a whistle? And some proper portholes? And what about a name over the paddle box?
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For lettering, I use 'slaters' lettering (for model rail station signs) it makes raised lettering where as the real thing on a ship/boat is most likely recessed (ie. cut into the nameboard, not stuck onto it) but I think they look OK.
For portholes...well it's a bit long to explain here, you could take a look at 'Princess Elizabeth build' in the construction topics and decide wether to attempt it that way (very much like the ones it has already, in fact) - or get the ones from a model shop (much easier/quicker)
What I think I'd do is just keep the ones you have but paint the 'surrounds' black. Looking at the official website picture - http://www.pskc.freeserve.co.uk/ - the white paint is only a very thin line around the edge between the glass and the hull.... but it's your choice.
I'd try to make the carving using pieces of very thin styrene (0.5 - 0.75mm styrene sheet)...