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Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: the bombus on April 18, 2012, 01:39:37 PM
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hi paddlers,
i had my first go at a scratchbuild steamwinch .
i needed one for my sternwheeler (also a scratchbuild and also a first one)
tell me what you think of it ,all comments are welcome .
pictures of the paddler will follow later
since i cannot build continously the intervals of a buildinglog would be to long .
greetings from Bombus
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Very nicely done
vnkiwi
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nothing wrong with that at all. well done :bravo
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Good job. I am sure you enjoyed the challenge of scratch building, it is very satisfying. :08 I will make a suggestion not a criticism rub down where the ropes will have worn the paint away. then paint silver or brown. This will add a little more colour. Your decision it is your project. Well done. :clap R.G.Y.
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thanks for the nice replies guys :)
R.G.Y you're right that's what's missing a little touch off colour .
i will add it this afternoon and post a picture off the result
perhaps also a small preview of the scratchbuild sternwheeler itself ?
gr Bombus
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hi R.G.Y. and fellow paddlers,
as you suggested the weathering on my winch(indeed it gives some additional depth as you said it would )
and as promissed the previews of my scratchbuild
as always I'm wide open for comments and positive criticism
hope to hear from you
gr Bombus
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I love all the little detail touches, the storm lamp, cooking pots, fully fitted bridge/pilot house etc etc....
Well done!
Regards
Eddy
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I also think the detail in all your photo's is fabulous, Please post more as you go through the build.
Well done.
Prentice.
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Nice work -I too just had a go with steam winches- Good confidence building- literally :clap
Your pilot looks ready to go!
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Hi paddlers,
as promised some more pictures of my scratchbuild
never mind the paintjob I'm still not finished ;D
as usual all comments are more than welcome
gr The Bombus
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beautiful work.
Wish mine looked that good
kiwi
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thnx Kiwi for the nice comment.
as i always say i'll try and maybe it will work ;)
as for detail i'm still lloking for a covered wagon or a nice old T ford to place upon the deck as cargo :P
but i'm sure they will turn up one day .
i will make a building log of the whole adventure one day but you know how it is , busy busy and busy
gr The Bombus
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Wow, I like that very much, the 18th century (?) people on board are perfect. Just wondered what scale is it in, I couldn't paint the eyes of the figures like that in 25th scale, let alone anything smaller....
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thnx so much , its always rewarding to get a nice comment
as a matter of fact it is 1/25.
the figures are from schleich but i repainted them an also adapted them for my steamer
i do intend to get some more crew and /or passengers but it's a matter of finding the right ones ;)
gr The Bombus
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Hi fellow paddlers,
for those who like it a few more pictures of the pilothouse .
And as always the more comments the better ;)
gr from The Bombus
PS :sorry it's my first telegraph ever ;D
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Bombus , Yes I am watching :sunglasses. R.G.Y.
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hi watching man ;D
and ? does it has your approval ? ;)
building has slowned down for a short moment (first things first ,you know ?)
(my foot slipped from the brake , slippery wet leader sole on iron pedal , and you know the outcome right?)
ow yes , i had a question :thinking
what would be the best way to make a paddlewheel (sternwheeler) from styrenesheet or however one names those white plates
i heard they are amazingly sturdy when finished
i figured something out but I'd rather checked first with other pd's
gr from The Bombus
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this is my sternwheeler so far
i know a awfull lot of work needs to be done
but i had some in between jobs that needed my attention first
a full building log will follow
greetings from The Bombus
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Very nicely done.
More photos required, when your ready
cheers
kiwi