Author Topic: Long build.. Talisman 1 (Read 58603 times)

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #30 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:16:11 AM »

Kim,

I have to admit that I'm almost as excited as you about this model.... it's way bigger than anything I would attempt, but fascinating all the same!

Can I ask where you got your 1:24 railings and stairs etc from? I have an idea for another project where they could be useful!

Regards
Eddy

Talisman · « **Reply #31 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:31:51 AM »

hi, i used this site as they had all i needed in stock. 1:24 and smaller scales seem to be more popular with dolls house builders. never thought id see the day when looking at dols house stuff would keep me amused for hours

http://www.mollys-house.co.uk/

http://mollyshouse.wahmworld.com/store/

Talisman · « **Reply #32 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:46:18 AM »

I do like some of these carts they would look great loaded with luggage on deck but a bit expensive.

http://www.phoenixmodeldevelopments.com/acatalog/Carts_and_Barrows_1_24.html

Talisman · « **Reply #33 on:** March 26, 2009, 06:56:20 AM »

Some bits came through the door today.

I could be converted to work 1:24 the detail at this scale is good.
(Next project is going to be Denny's S.S. Sir Walter Scot at 1:24 - which gives a hull length of approx 42 inch )

First thing to arrive was some unpainted figures from a shop in China. Being sceptical about the standard of figures i ordered the min quantity i could expecting them to be of poor quality.
I was surprised for less than £7.00 delivered from china i received 24 assorted figures (inc 3 types Children). The quality is spot on and they are definitely of the prieser variety.

The only problem i have with them is some of them are a wee bit modern looking and will need some modification to fit in with the 1900 fashion. No ladies jump suits back then were there ?

Next up was stairs banister and newel posts. the stairs are a wee bit ruff / fluffy as they have been cut from MDF. Not to worry they will be covered with veneer and brass edging, stained and should come out looking good with a bit of effort.

A couple of pics of 1:24 people from China against 1:48 preiser people.

Talisman · « **Reply #34 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:17:02 AM »

Ok, now it starts to get interesting....

Today i collected the hull and brought it home complete with approx 25 years worth of dust and spiders web's. The wife allowed a brief stop on the dinning table for a hoover and a couple of pics before it was ordered to the bench.

I think I'm allowed to say this as it is not my handy work but it does look good to me.
I can only imagine that worked stopped on the boat as it is 14kg (2.2 stone) in its present form and a lot of work still to go.

This evening's plan is to start comparing the plans to the hull and make a plan of attack..

So far i have had little joy trying to get a company to laser cut the wheels for me one company has been messing me around for a month ... the battle continues

Hopefully not be to long before serious building gets underway, watch this space.....

Talisman · « **Reply #35 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:20:36 AM »

Just for ref the 1:48 maid is the same size as the full sponson

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #36 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:05:58 AM »

My god that's BIG Kim, but I bet it will look fantastic on the water!!

Regards
Eddy

Talisman · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2009, 05:29:23 AM »

This eve i had a play on the lathe. I say play as i have had no formal training and every project is a learn by discovery affair.

I made an insert for my pulley which Eddy supplied me with. it looks great and i was dead chuffed with myself until i found it is very slightly off centre $:-\$
So a trawl of the internet and i came up with this site.

http://www.motionco.co.uk/

A phone call to be made on Monday.

Now looking for some help / information

I really have been struggling to find a company to make my paddlewheels or at least the rims and floats.
I have produced the drawings in .dfx which i believe is what they need.
My problem is that despite making payment a month on and the company still cannot do the work. I'm at my wits end with them and now need to find a new supplier...

So, can anyone recommend a company who would be prepared to do this work for me, anyone you have used or recommend?

Thanks in advance
Kim

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2009, 05:41:44 AM »

A friend of mine is running one of these motors/pulleys in a large paddletug Kim - He made an insert just using a pillar drill and hand tools, so it's way off centre!! Not just a little bit, but maybe as much as 1/8"

Surprisingly, it still works perfectly - With the belt very slack to allow for the movement. He's never had the belt jump or come off..... it doesn't look very pretty, but it does work!

Regards
Eddy

Talisman · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:22:02 AM »

Hi Eddy, after doing the costing on running gear i think a little 'wobble' in the system might have to be acceptable. I have to say im not quite 1/8th out which for my low level of skill is quite an achievement.

Talisman · « **Reply #40 on:** April 28, 2009, 08:25:52 PM »

Blimey,i have just had a quote in to laser cut the rims, banjo wheel and paddle floats- to supply the material and cut i have been quoted £264.00

Now where did i put my hacksaw and files...

Talisman · « **Reply #41 on:** April 29, 2009, 08:28:46 AM »

A bit of work done ...

Bow and stern decks scibed lined and varnished.

Bushes cut for drive shaft and rudder.

Rudder assembled and roughly shaped.

Steering bracket fashioned from a spare Mecano sprocket.

Stern windows cut (not convinced this is right will need to do a wee bit more reaserch before putting them on - did she have windows at the stern??? )

Motor molded in silicone for the motor mount.

Doesn't seem much to show given the amount of time it has taken. Like i say its going to be a long build

Found a great shot of the Kenilworth, why do these pics fetch such a high price

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCOTTISH-PADDLE-STEAMER-KENILWORTH-MINESWEEPER_W0QQitemZ370193512452QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Nautical?hash=item370193512452&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #42 on:** April 29, 2009, 08:41:14 AM »

It is amazing how some bits seem to take forever to do isn't it?

But progress has been made Kim, so that's always good!

I can see a race coming.... Sir William Wallace and Talisman, which will hit the water first, and which will be completed first? Who wants to run a book on them?

Regards
Eddy

Talisman · « **Reply #43 on:** April 29, 2009, 09:02:18 PM »

No race Eddy just a deadline of September.if someone is taking bets i'll stick 2p on Eddy being first...
I would love to come down to the paddler day and to bring this old lady and Jupiter, would really make the journey worthwhile....
< runs back to the bench

Eddy Matthews · « **Reply #44 on:** April 30, 2009, 02:16:12 AM »

hehehehe only kidding about the race Kim - In fact my plans have been delayed a little, so you can get a head start on me.....

I was hoping to get my hull back today, but it isn't ready yet so it will be sunday....

Eddy

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