P.S. Waverley --- My Build

[mjt60a]

Looks like it's all coming together nicely, the railings look an absolute nightmare to fit (this is one area where I tend to make a compromise - ie. mine are much thicker than should be for strength) 
The best thing to use for masts in my opinion, is fishing rod. I found a discarded one at work and then bought a 'beginners' one for about £5 just to get the end 18 inches or so, it's the only thing I've found that's thin enough to look right yet will bend a frightening amount before it breaks - certainly enough to withstand accidents that can happen when handling a model - and can also have grooves cut into it for wiring (though having seen the lines of electrical trunking that go up waverleys masts to the lights and speakers, and the lightning conductor, I now just superglue the wires onto the surface, it still looks OK)
*edit: oops, wrong picture!

[Tug--Kenny]

Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, the railing wire is thin (but quite workable).  I'd had enough by the time I got them all in location. Those holes were getting smaller. 

Tomorrow it's out with the pliers to straighten the kinks !! Then glue them all in place.

The extra life raft canisters arrived today and have been joined to the racks for addition to the rear upper deck.

Just a quick question ...... "How do you support the lifeboats"?  I have rigged up wire to the blocks, and put hooks in the boats, but don't know whether to glue the boats to the davits, or leave them swinging.

ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Glue the lifeboats in place Ken, they don't swing about on the real vessel, so they shouldn't on your model either...

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

 Thank you for that, Eddy. I'll do that as the next job.   (another job struck off the list)

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

I finally glued all the stanchions and wire together today. The job took over 5 hours with me on my knees, eye level with the bench and pliers and magnifying glass in hand.

It's time now to think about the railing on the top. I shall fit a wooden one until I get to the stern curve, where I shall probably substitute plastic.

The rear 'fender' has been fitted from a solid piece of rubber with a flat cut along its edge and secured with contact adhesive. (244) (245)

The rear life raft canisters were then fitted to the upper cabin roof and some 'little people' scattered around for effect. (246)

[Tug--Kenny]

I have been busy tidying up deck area today. The lifeboats have been strung to the davits and a few extra little parts added. The electronics was set up and the lights plugged in. 32 at the last count. Even the two spotlights on the bridge deck shone away backwards at the lifeboats. Just the railings to go, when I cut the wood.

I took her out to the sunshine for filming, so here is the latest position. (247) (248) (249)

I'm taking the day off tomorrow as I'm away to the boat fair at Warwick. Goodness knows what will take my fancy next.

Sunday, she hits the water. I have the batteries on board and it all checks out on the bench. What can possible go wrong!!

[Eddy Matthews]

Really looking the part now Ken - Not far to go!

I'm away down to Warwick myself this weekend, and I have a "list" of stuff as long as my arm to get for various projects!

The weather forecast isn't good for the weekend, so make sure you find a sheltered spot for testing until you see how stable she is! I'm really looking forward to hearing how the on the water testing goes - Hopefully it will make all the work seem worthwhile!!

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Thanks, Eddy.  I shall be on the lookout for strips of white lining tape. 

Looking forward to meeting you in person. Seems we are all meeting at Steamboat Phil's Stand at 12 o'clock. I shall be the one with traces of Paint and superglue all over me.

Seriously though, I'd better wear a name tag label.   

See you there and any other members who want to come along. I've been three years running and always find something I didn't know I wanted. (last year was a thousand pound fishing trawler !!)

ken

reference ....

http://www.warwickshireexhibitioncentre.co.uk/

[sandystrone]

Starting to look good Kenny, will I have opposition at Darlington paddle day next year!
Attached may be of interest to you
                                                      Sandy

[Tug--Kenny]

Thank you, Sandy. Wow, that is impressive. It gives me to much too much to aim for. That is truly a great build. Smashing ......

Eddy, I seem to have missed you in the crowds at the Warwick show. I was quite disappointed and really looking forward to meeting you. I asked around but no luck.

I managed to get the timber for the capping around my stanchions, so the day was not wasted. No white tape for the hull though, so I will have to look further afield. I did get a rear flagpole of the right scale, so I shall be changing mine as it looks a bit thick in diameter for the scale.

[Eddy Matthews]

Sorry we didn't get to meet Ken - Unfortunately I had no idea who the heck "steamboat phil" is, and it was too late to send you a message asking for clarification, as I didn't see your post until saturday morning at about 5am

Nevermind, I'm sure we'll meet up at one of the shows next year with a bit of luck! Maybe even at our 2009 Paddler Day with your Waverley?

Regards
Eddy

[derekwarner_decoy]

Hi PD's....& Ken says......Thank you, Sandy. Wow, that is impressive..... ...but is it a model or the real vessel ? ....Derek

[kno3]

It's the real thing 

[Barrie]

 No white tape for the hull though, so I will have to look further afield.

Ken, I'm pretty sure SHG had some tape on their stand, although it was pretty difficult to get near yesterday. If you need to order from the internet I think George Turner stocks it, or you should be able to get some from your local Halfords or car accessory shop.

Barrie

[Tug--Kenny]

Hi PD's....& Ken says......Thank you, Sandy. Wow, that is impressive..... ...but is it a model or the real vessel ? ....Derek

Hi Derek

Well it was 11 o'clock at night after a long days driving and chatting at fairs.   

I thought it was an impressive picture anyway, in it's own right.   ken