Paddleducks
General => Chat & Off Topic Stuff => Topic started by: Eddy Matthews on October 31, 2010, 06:46:29 AM
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Well I've eventually decided on my winter projects. The paddle wheel lifeboat has been put on hold for a while until I get some more information - The Science Museum in London don't exactly rush themselves!
So I've chosen two entirely different vessels to model. The first is the paddle steamer Comet as she was originally built, with four paddle wheels. The second is a Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft called Penac.
I'll post my progress on both once I get started, as I'm waiting for materials to arrive just now...
Regards
Eddy
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Hi Eddy
A couple of interesting projects there....I will post any Comet info/model pics I come across. What scale are you modelling the Comet?
Clark
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Thanks Clark,
The Comet will be approximately 1:16 scale - I don't have any accurate drawings, and I just happen to have a keel and frames which are close that I picked up from a fellow club member, so that's what it happens to work out at!
I have photos of 4 different models, and they are all different! So with those and the other info I've gleaned off the internet, I will produce something that "represents" the ship. I have to admit that I'm not a rivet counter, so as long as it looks like a fair representation I'll be happy :)
Having said that, I'd be grateful for any other info you can post....
Regards
Eddy
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Eddy,
I guess your aware that there is / was a full size replica of the Comet which was built for her 150th anniversary. I think it is still at Port Glasgow - may be someone more local can correct me?
Regards,
Richard
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Eddy,
I guess your aware that there is / was a full size replica of the Comet which was built for her 150th anniversary. I think it is still at Port Glasgow - may be someone more local can correct me?
Regards,
Richard
Thanks Richard,
yes I know about the replica - I visited it myself a couple of years ago... But at that time I never thought about building it, so I never took any photos :(
It's also difficult (if not impossible) to see any of the deck detail with the way it's mounted.
Regards
Eddy
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here's my winter project............it's a 1;12 scale model of the Clyde class lifeboat RNLB Grace Patterson Ritchie, now owned privately and moored at Largs.
at 70.75 inches long, it's going to be a massive project, but i hope to sail it the length of Loch Ness next summer in aid of the RNLI.
it'll keep me away from the pub and that's for sure.
the model, and the real boat.
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That's one BIG model Neil - I wish you luck in the attempt, Loch Ness can get VERY rough at times!!
Regards
Eddy
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here's my winter project............it's a 1;12 scale model of the Clyde class lifeboat RNLB Grace Patterson Ritchie, now owned privately and moored at Largs.
She is a nice boat Neil, i pass her everytime i come out of Largs Yacht Haven ... Oh to win the lottery ...
I like the sound of a big model of her!
at 70.75 inches long, it's going to be a massive project, but i hope to sail it the length of Loch Ness next summer in aid of the RNLI.
it'll keep me away from the pub and that's for sure.
Let us know when your planning to do Lochness next summer ... good excuse to get the ribs out on the water & for a good cause :trophy- Last time i did the length of Lochness was in a Kayak. Not sure i could do it now lol
My own personal Winter projects .... no more i have way to much on my hands .... but next year i am looking forward to producing a T.S. Viper (later IOM Snaefell (IV) ) @1:48 = 238cm loa 25cm beam (approx)
Regards
Kim
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My next project, if I can negotiate a good price will be a 1" traction engine. An associates widow has plans, castings and a boiler for sale. Probably be three winters play.
I have been band from building an more boats unless I get rid of some. It is fair comment, I must agree. I have two paddlers 5 &6ft long. Four sail boats 3ft long + 3ft high, 5ft+6ft, 5ft+7ft, and a foote for the grandson. Last and least an electric powered coaster only 2ft3in. Geoff
P.S. None are for sale at the moment.
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Hi PDs!
I too have decided on my winter project after I have finished Hercules. The NMM have just emailed to say they have the drawings for a ship I have admired for a long time. She is the PS Cobra built by Fairfields in 1889.
I shall try to build her at least as big as Connaught - but until I see the drawings I don't know what scale thet will be!
All the best
Stuart
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The Cobra from 1889 - That's a bit modern for you Stuart!! ;)
Eddy
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Just got the price foor the drawings - may not be building her after all.
All the best
Stuart.
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Just got the price foor the drawings - may not be building her after all.
Pity. She is a beautiful looking ship Stuart. I've said it before I think, you have an eye for attractive prototypes.
Regards
Andy
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Stuart - I take it you have contacted the Mitchell in Glasgow who hold the Fairfield's drawings. I got a full set of about 10 drawings for Marchioness of Graham including a 4m long set of hull lines at 1:24 for £45.
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Hi,
I was in the Mitchell yesterday, and if I had seen this thread I could have had a look. I may be going back in next week.
Very helpful staff too.
All the best
Sandy
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I didn't know about the Mitchell holding Fairfields records! duh! Yard number was (I believe) 338.
ANY info gratefully received!
All the best
Stuart
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Hi Stuart,
it is now ten years a go since i went to the Mitchell library to find the drawings of the Jeanie Deans, they showed me a list of nearly 80 drawings about her everything except the boiler, the wheels and the steam engines.
But a very friendly and helpfull staff there and the price was really good, sorry can't remember how much but it was cheap :)
regards Hans
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Hi All
Stuart i have been trawling about and found this info -
http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/LNWSS1.html
It says - they (Cobra & St Tudno II ) were 'virtually identical' - although there are some pretty obvious differences in detail - which should help identify Cobra
Nice pics of a nice ship!
More info tommorrow i hope ...
Regards,
Kim
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Hi All
Stuart i have been trawling about and found this info -
http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/LNWSS1.html
It says - they (Cobra & St Tudno II ) were 'virtually identical' - although there are some pretty obvious differences in detail - which should help identify Cobra
Nice pics of a nice ship!
More info tommorrow i hope ...
Regards,
Kim
Oooh!! Just look at the number of passengers Stuart! They are going to cost a fortune to make the model look "right" :hehe
Eddy
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Thanks Kim!
I do think she is just beautiful!
All the best
Stuart
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Oooh!! Just look at the number of passengers Stuart! They are going to cost a fortune to make the model look "right" :hehe
Eddy
I hadn't even thought that far ahead Eddy the amount of lifeboats alone would put me off for a starter... ;D
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I haven't even got the craft Knife out and you're putting me off!!!! :P - should keep me occupied though!
All the best
Stuart
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Stuart not trying to put you off .. in fact your just the man for such a ship i think!
Certainly keep you out of trouble for a wee while ....
Kim
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Hi all,
Just had plans delivered to me for NEXT winters project PS Fair Maid of 1915.
This vessel was built for the NBR but was taken over by the Admiralty and sunk during WW1, so she never sailed in peacetime. I plan to model her as she would have looked had she survived.
Got the following plans from the Mitchell Library Archives
Main deck
Promenade deck & bridge
Lines
Longitudinal section, all 1/4" - 1 foot
Rigging 1/8" - 1 foot
Paddlebox 1/2" - 1 foot
and as a bonus, got a side elevation plan of PS Waverley 1899 in wartime rig!!
all for a bit over £25....not bad! Staff very helpful :D
Clark
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Hi All,
Stuart - thought you might like to see this -
I'm almost certain that this is Cobra but with her later name -
- as the house emblem ties in with the Cobra's Drawing (ship No.338)
- The cut away stern
Having seen St. Tudno II's drawings id be pretty confident in saying they could be used with alteration to produce Cobra. If the real plans can't be found.
She will be a stunning model indeed!