New Construction, what are you building?

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

One of Four current projects trying to get finished,...

Click for Pics... The 1/72nd scale Japanese WWII T103 Class LST (http://groups.msn.com/ModelersAndHobbyForum/japaneset103lstbuildup.msnw)

I had to do the plans first, Now I am building.

What is your current project?

[David Smith]

Currently building a Caldercraft 'Talacre' Bought it 5 years ago, started it and then shelved it until last week. Hope to get it done before I run out of energy!

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Well if it turns out anything like this one it ought to look great when you get finished.

http://www.modelspot.com/cc/talacre1.jpg

[David Smith]

Yup, that's the boxtop picture; I have it on the wall by my workbench as inspiration. I'll try to get around to taking some pics of the model as it is and log my progress.

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Model boat people must come out and play, or
at least post more.
The weather is getting so nice!!:D

Another pic for this thread.
First paint. Sea trials set for Saturday.

[Ghost 2501]

how did she sail?

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Actually she sailed 3 weeks after construction. The T103 is one of the few ships that is actually finished. :p There should be images in the build up thread.

Here are some of the best ones.

[Kmot]

New Construction, what are you building?

Scratch 1/16 Hydroplane Racer
Scratch 1/8 Hydroplane Racer
Midwest Boothbay Lobster Boat
Graupner Jules Verne Yacht
Graupner Neptun Freighter
Midwest Elliot Bay Steamboat
Latina Amsterdam II Tug
Fire Tug (from Hobbico Atlantic)
Fischkutter (from Hobbico Bristol Bay)
Chris Craft Tuxedo Taxi (from Kyosho Harbor Star)
Midwest Coast Guard Lifeboat
48" Fiberglass Mono Offshore Racer (Custom)
Graupner B-28
30" Fiberglass Cracker Box (Custom)
BBY Tunnel Hull
Chris Craft Launch (from Kyosho Stream Liner)
Academy Sea Dagger
Miha Holc Aycula
Lindberg Diesel Tug
Revell PT-109
Thunder Tiger Victoria Sailboat

These are all kits waiting to be built and/or finished. :eek:

[pusar]

Holy cow Kmot! :eek: That is a long list!

I just added my Mister Darby and Foss Pacific Escort to e-bay because I can not see myself getting started on any of those boats for the next year.

I have a Robbe Survey Vessel Norderney that I will try next. I like to build in the winter and enjoy the boats in the summer.

Marty

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

I ran right off to look at your Foss, bummer you already have the hole for a single drive... I don't need a new ship, I don't need a new ship, :rolleyes:

[Ghost 2501]

K i recomend you get on with the neptun :)

[pusar]

Umi...

The hole came prefabricated from Harbor Models. All you had to do is drop it in. The hull was built up around opening and reinforced.I heard they put out quite a bit of thrust.

The sad thing is that as I have the two boats listed I continue to look at the other boats for sale. I am addicted. :D

[Kmot]

Marty, I already saw your boats on ebay. If you lived in my area, one would probably be mine by now. But, I don't trust shipping companies anymore because of past experiences.

[Kmot]

I continue to look at the other boats for sale. I am addicted. :D

Me too! :p

[jerryj98501]

This is a 1 1/2"= 1'-0" model of Ernest Gann's 35' trawler yacht STRUMPET. The model was started by my friend Rodger but when he passed away from cancer, his wife and parents gave it to me to finish and I said I would as a memorial to Rodger. The model is scratch built from plans from the Benford Design Groups book SMALL SHIPS. Jerry J

[Tug Guy]

Pusar, Timing is my enemy. If I hadn't just got my Cape Islander Hull and accessories I would buy the Foss Tug. As it is my budget is flat for a bit. I looked at both boats on EBay. Anyone that buys either of them will be getting a good deal. You do excellent work. Good luck on your auction.
Take care,
Don

[jerryj98501]

Here is another model of a boat built by Monson Boats and went to Lake Tahoe CA. I built the plug for the hull, pulled a mold and laid up several hulls which I used to model several of their boats. Jerry J

[jeepers1940]

Jerry, your marine patrol boat is neat, neat. What size is she? Presumably a static model? Very nice work.
Bill

[jerryj98501]

These are a couple of models of some fast ferrys being built in Tacoma. The larger is a 1/24 scale model of a 65' fast ferry. The smaller is a concept model of their new 85' fast ferry. The larger ferry is currently being built at 85' to make it competitive with other ferrys of similar size.

[jerryj98501]

Jeepers, The marine patrol boat is 28" long, radio controlled with a Graupner inboard/outboard stern unit. It is pretty scale looking but I don't know how long it will run as I think it uses a flex spring to get around the corners. Jerry J

[mike_victoriaBC]

Hi Jerry:
Nice boats - very clean! Where do you find the belt drive components? I'm always reminded of how loud my boats are - that may be worth a look at.

[jerryj98501]

Mike, nice to hear from you. I guess my first message didn't get posted so will try again. I bought my belt drives from a electronics surplus store in Portland, I bought all they had about six pairs. I keep looking when I get back there but haven't seen any more available. You might go do a google search for electronics surplus and see what you can find. You can also go to the origional suppliers and get their parts but they can become quite pricy. I also look at the thrift stores and find old computer printers for $8 to $10 dollars and just take them apart for the belts and motors and switches. Let your local computer store know you are looking for parts and many times they will let you have them for the taking to keep from paying to get rid of them. Keep your network going and see what you can find. Jerry J

[tim slocum]

Umi,

The tanks coming out of the LST is awesome!! :) How did you get the tank out on that rock???The tanks arent RC are they??How many boats do you have anyway?

[tim slocum]

Right now I'm working on a scratch built 1/128ish R/C predreadnought BB11.A long time ago I found a fiberglass hull that I "thought" would be fairly easy to convert for my model.WRONG!!Because of this,the project was put on hold,but now I've come to a conclusion.I will build this ship the best I can with this hull and if it isnt perfect...so what.I've wanted a r/c predread for soooo long I wont mind if someone says "hey,the armor belt isnt right" or some other rivet counter crap.It will look good from 10 feet and after all thats at least how far you normaly are from a R/C boat anyway.

My last boat before the BB11 was a Vac U Tug and the next ones I do in order will be:

1/350 Lusitania
Sterling 50'Chris Craft Catalina
Work on my RR layout
?

[ooby]

Jerry,
'knew the late aircraft mechanic that worked on EG's plane. Sad to see 'em go.
Absolutely great work on the trawler.

Even though the work on my scratchbuild 1:8 scale LNVT is not complete, work starts on a Newport 12M in about a week. Deck will be made from Bubinga. EC12 will continue to be the work horse.

Kmot, I'm at a loss for words, simply, you're a pro with Umi, et al. Salute!

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Umi,

The tanks coming out of the LST is awesome!! :) How did you get the tank out on that rock???The tanks arent RC are they??How many boats do you have anyway?

Come on,... I wouldn't load NON rc tanks... :p

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4432536&postcount=1
We had to upgrade the electronics and use a 2 channel futaba attack to get the range we wanted.

I think I only have 7 boats, another one is not mine, but is just visiting...
but the number can change everytime I get inspired... This group is dangerous.
No more boats no more boats no more boats... Maybe a submarine... :p

I suppose you want to see the insides of the tank.. :p

[jerryj98501]

ooby, where in the NW do you live? I live in Olympia. I tracked down the new owners on the east coast. Capt. Ott and they sent me updates of what they have done to Strumpet since they bought her. I have made some changes myself like alternate decking, extended the brow on the house and updated most of the electronics to what a new boat would have. I'm thinking I will call it Strumpet Too or Strumpet II, I don't know yet. Jerry J

[Kmot]

ooby: I'm nowhere in the same class as Umi_Ryuzuki. She is quite the accomplished modeler. I am however, a pro at buying kits, lol!!! :D

[green-boat]

Those timing belts and pulleys and tons of other stuff can be found at http://www.sdp-si.com if you don't want to raid photo copiers for parts.

As for what is on the ways, well I'm going to have to take a break for a while. Yesterday I was working on building a bedroom for my oldest son in the basement and I got a nail shot into my right hand from the nail gun. It shattered my index fingers knuckle at the palm.

[Tug Guy]

Ouch!! That had to hurt. As bad as this sounds I am glad it wasn't worse. how long is your recovery time?

Don



Those timing belts and pulleys and tons of other stuff can be found at http://www.sdp-si.com if you don't want to raid photo copiers for parts.

As for what is on the ways, well I'm going to have to take a break for a while. Yesterday I was working on building a bedroom for my oldest son in the basement and I got a nail shot into my right hand from the nail gun. It shattered my index fingers knuckle at the palm.

[ooby]

Jerry J.

I'm about 20 minutes from the Narrows Bridge on the Olympic Peninsula.

[jerryj98501]

We live in Olympia but have another place in Allyn. Send me your e-mail address to jbjulian@comcast.net. Your sailboats look great. Do you sail with the Gig Harbor group? I have a 50-800 that we modlified from a Stollery design and a Huson 36-600. I sold my Vortex Soling, Regatta and an open class boat that just took up to much space. I have always wanted to build a multi-hull but that will have to wait for another time. Jerry J

[tim slocum]

Greenboat,say it aint so!!Whats the prognosis??

Umi,you are a master at R/C!!!Where do you find xx sm recievers??Longbike let me know about a tiny motor that is less than a 1/4 in.long.Im going to make the props turn on my Arado floatplanes that are on my Bismarck!

[green-boat]

Don, Tim,

I've had other things hurt more but this is one is up there with them. I'm just glad that surgery wasn't needed to get the nail out, I hate hospitals and doctors. They are good for one thing though, Vicodin ES. As for recovery time about 4 to 6 weeks.

Tim,

Pager vibrator motors are nice and small, is that what you are wanting.

[Aerominded]

My list is too long but my latest project is US1M I designed with 'scale features' like a cabin top, cockpit and other 'big boat' details- it isn't really meant to be an ultra competitive racer, just fun! :)

[tsenecal]

here are photos of three of the current builds. I am not quite sure how many i currently am working on... but there are more...


Tim

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

tsenecal.

The Alvin looks great,... big...
How much does FXmodels charge for that hull?

[LONGBIKE]

Greenboat,

man! that sucks, Im sorry about that I know how you feel two years ago I was hit on my motorcycle and broke my ankle in 4 places I thought yes now I can stay home from work and just work on models WRONG!!! I couldnt get up to do any thing or felt like doing anything but sitting on chair and take pain pills. That really sucked.

But if you need any help with anything please call me remember im not to far from you.
take care of yourself!

longbike

[wingnut163]

:) :) :) ;)

[ropanach]

I am building a barge to pull & push for the tugs I've built I need practice for the regatta.
I found this drawing on one of the threads in here, this forum is the best for info. on just about everything.
The barge is 24" long and 10" wide, 1/48 scale witch will match my tugs in scale. It's made of mahogony so it will be heavy before I add ballast, I haven't thought of what to hall with it, or finish it as a portabel full dock.

Suggestions would be appreceated

Thanks Roger in Washington

[tsenecal]

When I bought the Alvin, FXModels wanted $580 + $45 shipping. don't know what he wants now.

[DanL]

Hate to admit it to starting the Dumas double kit since the Calypso is still sitting only about 2/3 finished. So easy to get started on something new, so hard to get momentum back on something stopped....

[Aerominded]

Yep Dan, that is why I torture myself with my sort-of-new rule of 'one project on the workbench at a time'- it doesn't stop me from buying too many kits, my rule is just one work in progress at a time, start to finish! :o

My now dormant static plastic model building effort is littered with half built models that will never see completion... :o

I now use the anticipation of starting a new project as motivation to finish the last "10%" of a current project! :)

[Tug Guy]

Thank God It's not just me then that stops a build and starts a new one. I just get hung up trying to figure out how much or what I want to add to the model to keep going.
I guess that is why the 2 Pats we have on these forums are so good at what they do. They persue to the end a build then start an new one. I need to start doing this as well

Don

[towboatjoe]

ropanach, since the barge is small, it would make a great crane flat. It should be easy to find a crane near 1:48 scale. Dicast Direct is one place that has cranes. http://www.diecastdirect.com/default.asp?c=True

You can also shop around for a Lionel crane at model railroad shops.
Here's some examples of crane flats. Also you could use a deck crane like in the bottom photo. Harbor Models has them.

[ropanach]

a dreging crane would work, hadn't thought of that, thats why I like suggestions, my brain don't work so good any more.
thanks Towboat joe

[CFDBASHER]

For quite some time, I've been planning a catamaran hulled fire boat in 1/24th scale. I got the idea from wathing the film "The Abyss". Near the end of the movie, they show the twin hulled reasearch vessel. I sort of liked how the twin hulls looked. I figure I can place a motor and large battery in each hull, and build some sort of daughter boat ramp in the center near the rear of the superstructure. I'll probably go for a 50 inch length, with a 18 inch beam. At first I was going to purchase two FH hulls of a Greenville Gunboat, but will probably have to design and build my own plugs (military hulls are just too narrow). I have all the power and control parts, plus the Robbie monitors and pumps. All I have to do is start the build (and locate a ACE RC 7 Channel for cheap).

Right now, I've been wasting time (and money) trying to get a surface effect hull to work. Each attempt has sunk, or fried the electronics. Can't get enough power to raise the hull, and when I do, its so unstable, the electronics get sixed. I think I'll change hobby to doll house construction.

[LtDoc]

CFDBASHER,
Does the "CFD" mean you put 'wet stuff on red stuff'?
- 'Doc

[wingnut163]

sub rescue two were made.

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

sub rescue two were made.


Nice, are you going to be able to drop the bouys and run the crane and diving bell?

Someone had me start one of the early ASR's the USS Florikan.
It's the boat that is here "visiting"
The guy ran off delivering vehicles around the country, and I haven't heard from him for nine months. :rolleyes:
I called him about radio equipment and how I planned on making the crane work, and he wanted to hold off due to funding. Apparently he bought a car carrier so that he could deliver more than one vehicle at a time, and the gas prices are killing his income. :(

So it sits here the ways, ARR, waiting for funding to be approved.

[CFDBASHER]

Hey Wing, thanks for posting that photo. I was at Miami library last month, and going through their collection of Janes books for ideas. But I do believe I'll have to build my own plug for the hull. I figure with a total beam of 18 inches (minus two six inch wide hulls), the six inch wide open area between will be enough room for the daughter boat and launching mechanism. But like any builder, everything always looks better during the imagination phase of construction.

As for CFD, thats Chicago Fire Department. I model their equipment in 1/64th and 1/43rd scale. I also do diecast in 1.43rd for Pensylvania State Police (PSP), and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

[jerryj98501]

Here is a picture of Gary Nelson's scratch built cat fire boat. (I think it is a cat) Maybe we can entice Gary to post more photos of this boat. I have them somewhere but can't find them just now. Jerry J

[mitchlandry]

Currently building the Joey Carol tow boat
Build thread http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=510420
This is my first ever model boat build.

For my next project i want to build a lift boat (aka jack-up boat), see pic

[Classic Capris]

I have 2 projects going on at this time, the 36" Runabout has just gotten a .15 nitro motor installed, haven't tried it out yet. The other is a 1956 Chris Craft Capri, hardware and interior needs to be mounted. Almost done!

[wingnut163]

CDF;
if you want the specks on the twin hull ill give you the link. i plann on useing two hulls from lindberg blue devil. since the real one was put on DD hulls.

[killick]

I'm still ripping and stripping the Bristol Bay, and marking out my Lobsterboat, but have already started to dream....

Here are two of the boats I'm considering as my "next project" --

The colour photo is of a Steam Drifter, 93' long, and is taken from a back issue of "Marine Modelling".

The line drawing is of a "Strath Class" Steam Trawler, 123' long.

Whichever one I finally decide to build will be constructed in 1/24 scale....!

Paul.

[LtDoc]

CFDBASHER,
Man! Could we have used you!
- 'Doc (<-- MFD)

[Bob D.]

this is my latest build as you can see still in drydock. the billings Zwarte Zee. along with some of my other sicknesses

[MILLERTIME]

My newest build, finished it yesterday.
Soon I will post a thread on trailer building. I will show all my tips and jigs.

Don M.

[jerryj98501]

CFDBASHER, contact me at jbjulian@comcast.net and I can send you additional information on Gary's fireboat. Looking at the pictures it is more of a tunnel hull boat than a true catamaran. Jerry J