Another 'Presto'

[PeeWee]

coming along nicely there 

[Spankbucket]

I have now done the new deckhouse.....pictures below.

Due to the larger size I'm not going to have room for the companionway forward of the galley or the other feature to the rear. It's them or the ventilators and I'd rather have the latter!

[R.G.Y.]

Burnie, I think all scratch builders are a bit "bodge as you go". surely that is the challenge and half the enjoyment R.G.Y.

[Spankbucket]

Good point...

Trouble is...my bodges/botches still look like botches/bodges even when botched!!!

[mjt60a]

....Trouble is...my bodges/botches still look like botches/bodges....

I'd have to disagree, I think it's looking great, I wouldn't know about the details on a ship like this and doubt many others would either, I say if you're happy with it then it's fine - I'm probably my own harshest critic where my build is concerned so I try to get things right  that I know about but things I'm not so sure of I'll do what I think best and just assume they look OK to the casual observer...

[Spankbucket]

Hi all

A bit more progress with new motors installed, the forward deck now in and the turtleback fitted.

Also a few small details like the upper skylight, ships wheel, 2 binnacles, the pumps, the forward companionway and anchor bits and the rear tiller which I've glued to the top of the rudder post so it'll move with it. This fits conveniently under the grille.

I was going to make the anchor winch but found one nearly right on Ebay.

I've also fitted pegs to the ventilator bottoms (these are cast resin and very expensive but a very good match to the original) and done a first coat. Will be fitted in a couple of days.

I'm still debating whether to go for expensive stanchions or use some of my spare harpsichord pins with some fine gauge wire rails (there is only a top rail so its not a big deal!).

More to follow.

Cheers...Bernie

[Spankbucket]

Hi all

Some detailing done and various fittings installed.

I forgot to mention last time: In case anyone was wondering about the little raised deck/box at the stern. This is to cover the steering linkage which is proud of the deck level.

I have decided to try to use 1mm cotter pins for stanchions....still to try these so more later.

And...I built a proper stand to replace the old expanded polystyrene one.

A couple of photos below:

Cheers...Bernie

[Don]

Looking very sharp Bernie!

Don

[Spankbucket]

Hi Don

Glad you approve.

I had a long break over Xmas/NY but got back to it about a month ago. I had wasted a lot of time on drive problems due to my own carelessness and have decided to fit a different speed controller later. So...for the moment its Fwd On/Off but it is steerable.

I am still fitting details as I write and have just done the railings on the main deck house and paddle boxes but there aren't as tidy as yours.

I'll take some pictures in the next day or so and post them.

Now the Spring is here I'm hoping to get out for a trial voyage.

Cheers......Bernie

[Spankbucket]

Hi All

Following on from my previous note here's a few pictures.

I did the scrolls on my Robocutter...I guess they were probably painted over on the original but I put them in in gold to add some contrast.

I'm now left with the Spars, rigging etc.....the bit I hate!!!!

Cheers.........Bernie

[Spankbucket]

Hi all

Have made progress on the masts and spars.

These are fabricated from bamboo barbecue skewers suitably shaped/tapered on my model sander.

The ratlines are made from very thin styrene rods welded together over a grid plan. They are deliberately made stiff and part of the foremast assembly allowing the whole to be removed to gain access to the forward service hatch.

The green blocks at the mast tops are to protect eyes as they are pointed....I need to make a couple of caps to top them off.

I have managed to find 3" lifeboats in the Graupner range which, whilst not true to prototype, will give the correct effect.

Now where's that pond?......

Still seeking that 'Nemesis' plan......for my next paddler project.

Some pictures below:

[Taifoon78]

Looks nice. Glad to see yet another beauty and fast paddle steamer. What are the hull length? 

[Spankbucket]

Hi there...thanks for the compliment.

She is about 36" (just under a metre) ... I chose the 1:76 scale to get this size.

Looking forward to your similar model progress.

Cheers..........Bernie

[Spankbucket]

Hi all

All rigged out ... just the bell to fit on the turtleback before the first voyage.

My next project isn't a paddler so I'll probably go quiet for a while until I have that first voyage accomplished and filmed.

In the meantime...If anyone has any info on HEIC Nemesis it would be greatfully appreciated.

Cheers....Bernie