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Author Topic: Not a Glasgow Build  (Read 23275 times)

Offline PeeWee

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Not a Glasgow Build
« on: June 21, 2009, 03:07:52 AM »
Hi All,

I have started my Glasgow this afternoon, though it will not be named Glasgow.  would anyone be intrested in a build thread? I am also thinking of changing the colour scheme though not sure what would look right.  all ideas welcome.

The reason for the build is to have something for the Paddler Day :clap

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Offline Eddy Matthews

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2009, 04:13:12 AM »
Yes a build thread would be great....

The Glasgow has always been a popular kit, but I don't remember ever seeing a build article on it, so I'm sure it would be a very useful resource.

Eddy
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Offline Tug--Kenny

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2009, 05:37:22 AM »

I would also be interested in seeing your build, as you progress.

Sounds like you'll have a bit of freeway in her design, so it should be nice to see a change.

Ken
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Offline PeeWee

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2009, 03:10:25 PM »
Progress so far, not too much but progress none the less.





Not sure why this section is not part of the hull, surely its creating a weakness



Had to modify the rudder slightly as it was too tall



Also not keen on vac form so most of these items will be replaced



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Offline PeeWee

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2009, 02:22:39 AM »
Hi All,

I have just relised that i have never painted a plastic hull befor, always fiberglass or wood.  is there anything i should bear in mind?

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ian
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Offline Eddy Matthews

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2009, 02:25:21 AM »
You should treat it almost the same as you would a fibreglass hull - Give it a good wash in warm soapy water to remove any release agent from the surface, then a light rub with wet & dry to give a decent key for the paint to adhere to..... Any final filling can be done using car body filler....

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Offline Talisman

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2009, 03:05:53 AM »
I'm sure i read somewhere, sorry i can't remember where, that you should remove static from the plastic - i could be totally wrong as it was a long time ago when i was considering making a Glasgow.
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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2009, 03:45:22 AM »
Not sure it was this article i read but it might be of interest -

 http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/Paint+Shop/Painting-plastic-right-the-first-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/371504

On the subject of color scheme there is / was a Glasgow in my local model shop using the black and orange colour scheme as used on clyde tugs.
Some Clyde paddle tugs..... can anyone identify the paddler??  ;)
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Offline chipmonk

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 03:50:28 AM »
Hi There
I have built a number of boats on plastic hulls (including a Glasgow) and have found that "Halfords plastic primer" is the best first coat for ABS hulls. It adheres very well to this type of plastic and enamel paints stick like you know what to a blanket. The red version is a very close match for red oxide anti-fouling.
Hope that this helps.
Cheers Chris.
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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2009, 03:50:56 AM »
If you get a copy of P N Thomas's book 'British Steam Tugs' from your library - there are a whole range of wonderful colour schemes on similar tugs.

Stuart
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Offline mjt60a

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2009, 04:45:41 AM »
Great pictures, I never saw so many paddle tugs together! (in a picture, I'm not quite old enough to have seen the real thing)
The second pic intrigues me too, is that ship just after launch and awaiting engine and boiler installation under the big crane? (assuming that's the one you meant by 'identify the paddler')
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Offline Talisman

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2009, 04:46:18 AM »
Quote from: mjt60a on June 25, 2009, 04:45:41 AM

The second pic intrigues me too, is that ship just after launch and awaiting engine and boiler installation under the big crane? (assuming that's the one you meant by 'identify the paddler')
Yep thats the paddler i mean - my guess would be Jeanie Deans?? ???

Enough from me. Best of luck PeeWee, I'm looking forward to seeing your build take shape and any top tips you can share.
Regards
Kim
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Offline Talisman

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2009, 05:23:33 AM »
A very small waterline model of a clyde paddle tug in orange and black hull for an idea.
sorry its a bit blured but it was very small and a thick sheet of glass in the way.
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Offline PeeWee

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2009, 07:45:27 PM »
Thank you for the info and book suggestion, trouble with book recommendations is that i love any excuse to buy a book to add to the library. :gift

now awaiting for its delivery. :great

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Re: Not a Glasgow Build
« Reply #14 on: October 26, 2009, 12:13:02 PM »
The paddler under the big crane is GOLDEN EAGLE, built for the General Steam Navigation Co and used on the Thames between London, Margate and Ramsgate. The paddle tug RAMBLER was built for the Admiralty and lasted until 1953. The liner on the left is Orient Line's ORSOVA and I think the steamer in the middle is the Great Western Railway's steamer ST ANDREW. The picture would have been taken sometime in April or May 1909.
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