P.S. Waverley --- My Build

[Tug--Kenny]

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

My fault, Eddy. I expect you had a bit of searching around. Sorry about that. Hope you had a great time and didn't spend to much. I kept expenses down as half the stuff I needed was sold out.


@Barrie. There were several sellers of this tape, but all the white reels were gone by the time I get there. Not to worry as I can get some from Westbourne models.

ken

[Tug--Kenny]

                              Launch Day

Weather forecast: Windy from the North West, Rain squalls, blustery, and, Oh! Did I mention Rain?

I went to my Boat club's lake today and met a few hardy souls with their models. After sheltering under a tree and with members drifting away, I thought it was time for the Waverley's float test.

Well I'm pleased to report that she floats evenly and did look the part out on the water. The engine was started and off we went. The rain eased as if in appreciation of my plight and I was able to take some snap shots of her underway. I have also recorded some Movie clips for my build film, which is coming out by Christmas. The rear cover was then spotted on the bank, so worrying about water ingress to the boat, she was brought in. I wish I had varnished the decks as they were quite damp. The lifeboats were swimming in the stuff

As far as sailing goes, I noted that she was quite stable but manoeuvring was sluggish. The acceleration is also slow and gentle control of the paddle speed is vital as full speed tended to send water all over the place.

All in all, it was a graceful way of boating and I really enjoyed it. All that remains to do is the capping rails and the rigging and she can go on the shelf ready for next years sailing regattas.

[Eddy Matthews]

Great news Ken - I'm really pleased the on the water tests were succesful!

Now all you need is a nice calm day, and then you can fully appreciate just how relaxing it is to sail a paddler!

Regards
Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

Cheers, Eddy ....... This is the life eh !!!

               

145 days of work behind me now.

[scotfriend]

Hi Ken,

congratulations to you and your Waverley, what a nice model, i keep the fingers crossed you will have soon better weather for a propper "Maiden Voyage*

Regards Hans

[Tug--Kenny]

Thank you Hans. Yes, I enjoyed the first launch. It makes it all worth while.

I shall waterproof the deck and then not worry too much next time. 

all the best

ken

[mjt60a]

Looking really great!

[andy]

Very fast built! I take some years for a model, but I am always busy in my profession, too, what I sometimes have to regret.

Andreas

[rmcluckie]

Ken,
     I have been following the reports of your progress with this model with great interest. You certainly work fast and you must be very pleased that she has had her first trial in the water. Congratulations on a super model. Are you ready to start your next project??

Robert

[Tug--Kenny]

Thank you everyone for your kind comments and responses. I am very pleased you like her.

She is not quite finished as there is a list of things to complete, just to make her presentable. I'm not starting the next one yet awhile until I know she is ready (because she deserves it) 

Once again, thank you all

ken

 

[Dinosaursoupman]

Hey Kenny,

I wanted to chime in on how much I have enjoyed following your build. Congratulations on a successful Builders' Trials and I'm looking forward to seeing her maiden voyage upon completion. (avoid those icebergs).

Here is a list as to why I've enjoyed this build;

(1) Regular updates. Unfortunately for most of us, there are too many constraints on time or funds so interest even in our own projects can wain. But your regular updates kept our interest going.

(2) Lot's of pictures. The old proverb says it all; A picture is worth a thousand words. You not only showed us what you were doing, you allowed us to criticize (constructively of course) things that didn't seem to look quite right. Something we couldn't have accomplished easily with words alone. I felt as if I were part of the project.

(3) Step by Step instruction. There were no major gaps in the construction process. You didn't go from cutting the windows in the hull to fitting out the deck houses. Although in modeling it is possible to work on separate components simultaneously, you presented your build in a very logical order; something that novice builders can really appreciate.

Keep up the good work, and have an extra beer, you've earned it.

Randy

[Tug--Kenny]

Cheers, Randy.

Now to fit the capping rails and sticky tape around the hull. Then it's on to fitting out the lounge. These will be made on their own floorboards, so that they can inserted in one go. ( hmpph!! how do make 15mm wicker chairs?)    

[Eddy Matthews]

 ( hmpph!! how do make 15mm wicker chairs?)    

Out of straw of course..... Some people just have no imagination!   

Eddy

[Tug--Kenny]

There's a hole in my bucket, dear Eddy, dear Eddy .... etc.

[Eddy Matthews]

Okay Ken, I'll try to be serious for once

If you simplify the chair slightly, so it looks like the one in the image below, they would be easy to make from styrene sheet - Get an image of a flat wicker panel, and print some copies off on your printer at a suitable scale - Then wrap the images around the back, front, and seat panel..... voila, simulated wicker chairs....

Eddy