Paddleducks
Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: model tugman on November 19, 2011, 09:57:04 AM
-
Hi folks here is yet another waverley build blog, with thanks to kenny for his help so far.
the hull being used is one from models by design which I had to wait awhile for, so I started to make the deck houses from the plans that i had. I have made them from 1/32nd birch ply to keep the top weight to a minimum.
I also started on the seats.
-
while waiting for the hull I decided to use the Graupner paddle wheels and a chain drive from motionco,so to see how effective they were I made a jig uo to test them in the small indoor test tank ( kitchen sink )
-
Well the hull has finally arrived and I must admit to being a little dissapointed with it.
It seems to be very thin, and has been very roughly trimmed around the stern to the effect that the stern section is nearly 3/8ths of an inch too low and will have to be built up ,also the sponsons are moulded in which could save a lot of work , But they are mis shaped on the tops so that the outer dia is smaller than the hull end dia.which means they will have to be re worked.
-
Hi Geo,
Looking forward to this one. I like the way you have started .. get the seats out the way then the next repetative job, windows, out the way and the rest should be good fun.
I'm surprised you didn't start with a Padle tug .... :)
Keep us posted.
Regards,
Kim
-
Tokeep top weight down I have fitted 3/8th by 1/4 stringers around the top of the hull with 3/8 by 3/8 cross beams and a 1/8th ply sub deck on top of which will be 1/32nd ply planked deck, once these were fitted the hull now feels very rigid.
to get the graupner wheels to fit and also look correct it was necessary to remove the outer rims.
-
Thanks Kim this one is completely different and out of my comfort zone as it is only 1/53rd scale and I have hands like Malt shovels.
I am going to simplify the windows and ports on this one as the hull is so thin cutting out all of the windows will severley weaken it, this is a picture of my window experiment 20mm tape sqares with a thin wooden frame seems to look O K. also and this will upset the purists she is going to have a bow thruster.if I can find a wide enough bit to put it in,
the tape and false windows just peeled off this time, we will see how it works later.
-
Now the waggly bit at the back, I have decided to fit a balanced rudder si I had to modify the stern a little and build a platform inside to take the rudder post and servo. ;)
-
After running some trials in a friends swimming pool I have decided to change the drive system to a toothed belt drive I have also made a change to the gearing having the motor 1300 rpm with 18 to 1 and the belt drive 2 to 1 from the motor and it gives a more realistic paddle shaft speed, time will tell.
So progress so far the windows and ports are fitted and she has some paint on her,more to follow when I get more done probably after Christmas now, all the best to all George.
-
Well the hull has finally arrived ....
...what? on november 18th? today's the 20th and the model looks almost complete :o
took me about 18 months to get that far!
it looks great, I'm impressed ;D
-
Hi Mick No the hull arrived at the begining of October. I posted the pictures on the 18th nov. its nice being retired much more time time for models.
Now I have to decorate the model room before christmas .
Geo
-
Here is a link to a couple of short clips of video taken on the models first outing to test the drive system all seems to be O K.
http://youtu.be/YIr1HoiLxV8
http://youtu.be/jxyXCrHggHU
-
Very nice indeed....she sits well on the water 8)
regards
Clark
-
Thanks Clark, here some of todays pictures
-
Well done George. She looks great on the water :bravo
ken
-
Hi Geo.
Well done on not only a fantastic build but in such a short time!
I'd love to see you do a paddle tug i could learn a lot i'm sure!
Regards,
Kim
-
Hi Kim Pehaps I will build one next year after I have finished the Waverley and the next one that is on the drawing board , its a 54" tug called the Kingston Lacy.
Geo.
-
Well the Waverley is finally back on the bench,and I have been playing with some more detail work,making two gangways and attempting to get the handrails looking O K. not quite sure of them yet. :-\ :-\
-
Well I have done a bit more to her, and made a few more bits and pieces they are all just sitting there at the moment but she seems to be coming along well now, still not too happy with the handrails but we will have to see how they come out when they are all painted.
thats all for now G :-\ :-\eo.
-
Well I think she looks very smart. :beer
Well done
Ken
-
Thanks Ken. A bit more detailing done latest pictures ;D
-
looking good!!
-
Great progress, Geo, and so quickly! I think you have got the funnels spot on size and rake. Did you find some tube the right size or make them from scratch? I did a small Waverley many years ago and it took me about three go's to get the funnels looking ok!
Keep the pics coming
cheers
Clark
-
Hello Clark the funnels are black drain pipe 50mm Dia from B&Q. Really lucky with the size it matches her new funnels just right, thanks for your feed back matey. ;) ;) :c017
-
Thanks Kim this one is completely different and out of my comfort zone as it is only 1/53rd scale and I have hands like Malt shovels.date=1322527527]
I'd love to see you do a paddle tug i could learn a lot i'm sure!
Regards,
Kim
Hi Kim Pehaps I will build one next year after I have finished the Waverley and the next one that is on the drawing board , its a 54" tug called the Kingston Lacy.
Geo.
Geo,
Given your efforts so far I would be very disappointed if you didn't do a Paddle Tug in the future!
Keep up the good work!
Regards,
Kim
-
A couple more pictures of a bit more progress, Lifeboat davits made and undercoated,and a few more bits stuck on. ;D
and a couple of the internal workings. ;D
-
Managed to get a little more done this week, she is starting to look a very pretty girl now.
-
oh very nice, are you going to put any crew on her?
-
Hi Pee Wee No that is one thing that I really don't like to see on models just a personall thing I have seen so many boats spoiled by oversize annd silly looking figures, in fact it is a laughing point in our club , I often find little men hidden on my boats in all sorts of places ;D ;D so sorry no little men for me. Geo. :sunglasses
-
Very impressive, no such thing as too many Waverleys ;D
-
Well this is it for the build just a few twinkie bits to do and then wait for the ice to clear for sea trials Pictures to follow eventually I hope, thank you all for your comments and feedback it is always appreciated, George. ;) ;)
-
Smashing build. :beer
Well done
ken
-
Thanks ken Here is a link to some video of her under way upon completion, she needs a little more ballast removed and she will be fine. http://youtu.be/69hcT9abBQQ
added a couple of pictures as well 8)
-
She looks grand under way!! Looks very stable as well!
-
Looks great, - well done! Nice turn of speed too.
Regards,
Pete.
-
Thanks guy's I have gone back to large scale tugs now, Lovely. :bravo
this one is 1/16th scale and the motor is 5" long,and the tug is 54" long , nice work for chunky fingers. Geo 8)
-
wonderful model, looks just like the real ship, well done!
is that the chalk pond at bluewater by the way?
-
Looks great on the water. Congratulations!
Andy
-
Thanks guy's I have gone back to large scale tugs now, Lovely. :bravo
Now, please don't go telling everybody .. i do like tugs :shhh
But i do like paddlers slightly more so.
So please do hurry back with a Paddle Tug build.
As for the Waverley, well done she does look great and you might just have inspired me to look at her again as a model.
Regards,
Kim
-
wonderful model, looks just like the real ship, well done!
is that the chalk pond at bluewater by the way?
Hi mick we just know it as lake No 7 over the back near the police and ambulance station.
-
wonderful model, looks just like the real ship, well done!
is that the chalk pond at bluewater by the way?
Hi mick we just know it as lake No 7 over the back near the police and ambulance station.
George-I have to say I always love your avatar..not for the reason you may think--the sailboats behind you make it appear that you are indeed "Super Tugman" complete with cape---But then again I am bit bit off in my thinking :shhh