P.S. Waverley --- My Build

[Eddy Matthews]

*oh, didn't realise they were that big (Paintshop resizes them to fit in the screen) hope they're not too big - first one might make a good homepage 'random image' though

Consider it added to the random images Mick - Mind it may be a week or so until it eventually pops up! 

Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Just the 'ticket', mjt60a. Super picture, So clear and detailed. This is the sort of thing I need.

I really am trying to get her right, as I want it to be a record of the great ship.

Today I noticed the warping of a piece of my 3mm ply. ( ? )  see picture (65).  It took two heavy screwdrivers to split it off tidy, without damage.

This was due to my storage of the large sheet (8x2) on it's end. Silly me for ignoring previous advice about storing flat. I had to chisel the roof off (wonderful glue, this wood stuff) and now I shall have to buy another sheet of ply. This time I will cut it to more manageable sizes and store it flat.

[Tug--Kenny]

Off to the builders merchants for another 8x4 sheet of 3.6mm ply. A nice flat piece. 

This time I cut it into smaller pieces, so it's down to 4x2 sheets. These will be stored flat until I need them.  I then made a new roof for the rear cabin and have it under my 'powered' weights for the night. That should keep it flat.  (69)

I have bought a plastic steam engine kit and plan to use the piston side of things as a dummy above the electric motor. Here are the parts all laid out ready for construction. (66) (67) (68)

[Eddy Matthews]

Not sure about the dummy engine Ken..... I hope you'll take this in the way it's intended, and NOT as criticism.

Your already using fairly heavy ply for the superstructure and adding some internal detail and lighting etc. But you MUST keep an eye on the weight if you want to end up with a stable model to sail.... The dummy engine will add more weight, and could only ever be seen when the funnel section is lifted off. Secondly, the engine you have is nothing like those that are fitted to Waverley, it's about 100 years earlier in design...

I learnt the hard way about weight - spending almost two years building a paddletug which never ever sailed because it just wanted to roll over in even the gentlest of turns....

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Hi Eddy

You are correct in what you say. It's a very old type of engine and there would not have been many parts I could have used. I thought it was a bit 'over the top' when I posted the info. It will not be added now.  .  I've got enough to do already.

Ken

[Eddy Matthews]

Come on Ken, where's todays update? I'm getting withdrawal symptoms here!!

Only kidding mate 

Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Waiting for this wood glue stuff to dry.        I did try some superglue on some small bits and it seemed to work OK. Pictures tomorrow.

The sun came out, so I took advantage. I was getting a white palour to my skin.

Ken

[Tug--Kenny]

While I'm here, can I ask a question, please.?

The captains cabin above the front saloon has a curved frontage which sweeps out to the wings and then runs parallel to the ship. Then it goes back in towards the cabin, leaving a space to walk through.

Is this rear side piece the same height as the front wall ?. I have done the curve pieces and have yet to fit the sloping outwards top section, so need to know if the rear board is sloping or just straight with a banister on it.

At the moment, it's all on the same level level.

Cheers...ken

[Eddy Matthews]

I assume you mean the bridge wings Ken?

If so, then yes they are the same height at the back as they are at the front  - But the front section also has "weather boards" that slot into frames at about a 30 degree angle if the weather is really bad.

I've been trying to find a decent photo to show the bridge wings, but so far I can't  - I know I have some, but it's a question of finding the CD with the damned things on!!

Eddy

[sandystrone]

From what I can remember, Eddy, the weather boards are hinged and fold forwards/outwards on the bridge wings front and sides.
I always build a model to a specific period which could be interesting in WAVERLEY's case having had so many alterations during her career  Sandy

[Eddy Matthews]

I'll bow to your greater knowledge Sandy, you may well be right....

Eddy

[Eddy Matthews]

A couple of photos of the Waverley's bridge wings which may help Ken - Photos are from Hans Freund (scotfriend) as I still haven't found mine!

Regards
Eddy

[mjt60a]

good pictures! I have some too but no better than those (also, mine show only one windsceen wiper on the centre window with a circular type on the starbd window - and white deckhouse and bridge wing support frame!)

[Tug--Kenny]

Hi Pd's.

Thank you for the information. The pictures spoke a thousand words. I wondered what the bend was. I have built a shape to simulate this bit did not know the detail. See what you think as I continue the build.......

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Overnight, the gluing has taken place of the new flat roof on the rear cabin. (70) and I was able to proceed with the fitting of the Bridge deck and walkways. (71)

Here you will be able to see the 'wrap around shelter ' area, previously referred to. (72)  I have kept the height the same all the way around as advised. There is a gentle curve on the bow end, with straight sides and back pieces,

I have found a suitable pipe for the funnels and have cut and angled them to suit.  (hooray, a ship at last) (73)

[Tug--Kenny]

I have placed some furniture on board and taken a few snaps of the work so far. I enjoyed making the master staircase to the upper deck. This was made from 1.5 mm wood as steps, and was secured with superglue. (74  to  79)
Some mood shots from the waters edge are at (80) (81)