Well I've eventually decided on my winter projects. The paddle wheel lifeboat has been put on hold for a while until I get some more information - The Science Museum in London don't exactly rush themselves!

So I've chosen two entirely different vessels to model. The first is the paddle steamer Comet as she was originally built, with four paddle wheels. The second is a Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft called Penac.

I'll post my progress on both once I get started, as I'm waiting for materials to arrive just now...

Regards
Eddy

Hi Eddy
A couple of interesting projects there....I will post any Comet info/model pics I come across. What scale are you modelling the Comet?
Clark

Thanks Clark,

The Comet will be approximately 1:16 scale - I don't have any accurate drawings, and I just happen to have a keel and frames which are close that I picked up from a fellow club member, so that's what it happens to work out at!

I have photos of 4 different models, and they are all different! So with those and the other info I've gleaned off the internet, I will produce something that "represents" the ship. I have to admit that I'm not a rivet counter, so as long as it looks like a fair representation I'll be happy

Having said that, I'd be grateful for any other info you can post....

Regards
Eddy

Eddy,

I guess your aware that there is / was a full size replica of the Comet which was built for her 150th anniversary. I think it is still at Port Glasgow - may be someone more local can correct me?

Regards,

Richard

Quote from: Mercury on October 31, 2010, 09:36:23 PM
Eddy,

I guess your aware that there is / was a full size replica of the Comet which was built for her 150th anniversary. I think it is still at Port Glasgow - may be someone more local can correct me?

Regards,

Richard

Thanks Richard,

yes I know about the replica - I visited it myself a couple of years ago...  But at that time I never thought about building it, so I never took any photos

It's also difficult (if not impossible) to see any of the deck detail with the way it's mounted.

Regards
Eddy

here's my winter project............it's a 1;12 scale model of the Clyde class lifeboat RNLB Grace Patterson Ritchie, now owned privately and moored at Largs.

at 70.75 inches long, it's going to be a massive project, but i hope to sail it the length of Loch Ness next summer in aid of the RNLI.
it'll keep me away from the pub and that's for sure.


the model, and the real boat.

That's one BIG model Neil - I wish you luck in the attempt, Loch Ness can get VERY rough at times!!

Regards
Eddy

Quote from: neil howard-pritchard on November 01, 2010, 06:13:21 AM
here's my winter project............it's a 1;12 scale model of the Clyde class lifeboat RNLB Grace Patterson Ritchie, now owned privately and moored at Largs.

She is a nice boat Neil, i pass her everytime i come out of Largs Yacht Haven ... Oh to win the lottery ...
I like the sound of a big model of her!

Quote from: neil howard-pritchard on November 01, 2010, 06:13:21 AM
at 70.75 inches long, it's going to be a massive project, but i hope to sail it the length of Loch Ness next summer in aid of the RNLI.
it'll keep me away from the pub and that's for sure.

Let us know when your planning to do Lochness next summer ... good excuse to get the ribs out on the water & for a good cause - Last time i did the length of Lochness was in a Kayak. Not sure i could do it now lol

My own personal Winter projects .... no more i have way to much on my hands .... but next year  i am looking forward to producing a T.S. Viper (later IOM  Snaefell (IV) ) @1:48 = 238cm loa 25cm beam (approx)
Regards
Kim

My next project, if I can negotiate a good price will be a 1" traction engine. An associates widow has plans, castings and a boiler for sale. Probably be three winters play.
I have been band from building an more boats unless I get rid of some. It is fair comment, I must agree. I have  two paddlers 5 &6ft long. Four sail boats 3ft long + 3ft high,  5ft+6ft, 5ft+7ft, and a foote for the grandson.   Last and least an electric powered coaster only 2ft3in. Geoff
P.S. None are for sale at the moment.

Hi PDs!

I too have decided on my winter project after I have finished Hercules. The NMM have just emailed to say they have the drawings for a ship I have admired for a long time. She is the PS Cobra built by Fairfields in 1889.

I shall try to build her at least as big as Connaught - but until I see the drawings I don't know what scale thet will be!

All the best

Stuart

The Cobra from 1889 - That's a bit modern for you Stuart!!

Eddy

Just got the price foor the drawings - may not be building her after all.

All the best

Stuart.

Quote from: Stuart Badger on November 04, 2010, 04:33:56 AM
Just got the price foor the drawings - may not be building her after all.

Pity. She is a beautiful looking ship Stuart. I've said it before I think, you have an eye for attractive prototypes.

Regards

Andy

Stuart - I take it you have contacted the Mitchell in Glasgow who hold the Fairfield's drawings. I got a full set of about 10 drawings for Marchioness of Graham including a 4m long set of hull lines at 1:24 for £45.

Hi,

I was in the Mitchell yesterday, and if I had seen this thread I could have had a look. I may be going back in next week.

Very helpful staff too.

All the best
Sandy