F o u n d a t i o n F r a n k l i n

patmat2350 · Apr 05, 2009, 06:45 PM

OK, the next "big" project will be Foundation Franklin, a WW1 Dainty Class steam tug. She gained fame as a Canadian salvage tug in the following war, and her story was told in Farley Mowat's book "Grey Seas Under".

Picked up the 1:32 scale, 5 foot fiberglass hull from Microglass today... gorgeous work as usual from Karl. It will probably be a month or so before I get seriously started, but never too soon to start thinking...

There's been some discussion here before about FF:

Bluebell's 1:24 version, 6'-10" long:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1#post10928471

Double Rum's in 1:32:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937286

more coffee · Apr 05, 2009, 06:54 PM

GEEEZZ ...and i thought i was building a boat.... That thing is huge... Using a 3 and a half Briggs and Stratton for power or Honda..

Thats to cool ..

patmat2350 · Apr 05, 2009, 06:54 PM

I'm just starting to read the Mowat book, but it's clear this is going to be a great read about a brave ship.

Microglass's catalog images give a good taste of her shape:

Twin boilers feeding a single 1200 hp triple expansion engine... a tough boat designed to move battleships.

1050 ton displacement, should yield a 72 lb model in 1:32.

patmat2350 · Apr 05, 2009, 07:08 PM

Here's yet another model, the builder is clearly proud of his work:
http://www.shipmodelco-op.com/ffpay.htm

Prins Willem · Apr 05, 2009, 07:17 PM

Pat,

I have read the book and can guarantee you will enjoy it. We had a static builder in our club who did a model of the FF. The ship was impressive under glass. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of one on the water.

keith S · Apr 05, 2009, 07:42 PM

That is going to be one great build and one BIG model. Had a member of NWR/C Shipmodelers scratch build a model from photos in the book of the FF 20 years ago and it was impressive. Will be watching this one when you get started as the potential for a lot of great detail with those vintage lerge vessels.

jeepers1940 · Apr 05, 2009, 08:20 PM

I too read the book several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Mowat is an excellent writer about ships and the sea who is unfortunately under-appreciated today. Glad to see that it's going to be a large model.

osalvat · Apr 05, 2009, 08:33 PM

beautiful hull by karl, like the rest of his selection...& it looks brand new!
no doubt it will be a manificent model in that scale.
yes...the bigger, the better.

der kapitan · Apr 05, 2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osalvat

beautiful hull by karl, like the rest of his selection...& it looks brand new!
no doubt it will be a manificent model in that scale.
yes...the bigger, the better.

It IS brand new Oscar, I laid that hull up on last Tuesday night, just under the wire for my departing for Toledo.

woodybob · Apr 05, 2009, 10:25 PM

oh my aching back...

Kmot · Apr 05, 2009, 10:59 PM

60.5" hull. I like it Karl.

seaphoto · Apr 06, 2009, 02:20 AM

Hi Karl,

I know you do a lot of 1/32 scale hulls, but ever thought about turning that one out in 1/48 scale as well? It would be a lot more manageable for the average guy (easier on the old back too LOL)

Kurt

osalvat · Apr 06, 2009, 11:23 AM

hi karl....sorry missed toledo!, happy that pat won w that beautiful YTL, he truly worked hard in no time & was able to make a great model.
that FF hull is just beautiful...your hulls are the best, even harbor models says it!, he-he.

desron48 · Apr 07, 2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaphoto

Hi Karl,

I know you do a lot of 1/32 scale hulls, but ever thought about turning that one out in 1/48 scale as well? It would be a lot more manageable for the average guy (easier on the old back too LOL)

Kurt

yea.......to what kurt said........joe

der kapitan · Apr 07, 2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaphoto

Hi Karl,

I know you do a lot of 1/32 scale hulls, but ever thought about turning that one out in 1/48 scale as well? It would be a lot more manageable for the average guy (easier on the old back too LOL)
Kurt

1.48? Sure, when are you sending the plug for me to make a mold from---?

Apr 05, 2009, 06:45 PM	#1
patmat2350 5 copies for my mother... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Motor City Posts: 5,958	F o u n d a t i o n F r a n k l i n OK, the next "big" project will be Foundation Franklin, a WW1 Dainty Class steam tug. She gained fame as a Canadian salvage tug in the following war, and her story was told in Farley Mowat's book "Grey Seas Under". Picked up the 1:32 scale, 5 foot fiberglass hull from Microglass today... gorgeous work as usual from Karl. It will probably be a month or so before I get seriously started, but never too soon to start thinking... There's been some discussion here before about FF: Bluebell's 1:24 version, 6'-10" long: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...1#post10928471 Double Rum's in 1:32: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937286 Attached Thumbnails hmmmm... 33.3 KB · Views: 400 Last edited by patmat2350; Jul 04, 2009 at 09:00 AM.

Apr 05, 2009, 07:08 PM	#4
patmat2350 5 copies for my mother... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Motor City Posts: 5,958	Here's yet another model, the builder is clearly proud of his work: http://www.shipmodelco-op.com/ffpay.htm Attached Thumbnails by Robt. Payne 57.7 KB · Views: 220

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Apr 05, 2009, 06:54 PM	#2
more coffee Cheif Bottlewasher Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In an Igloo Posts: 797	GEEEZZ ...and i thought i was building a boat.... That thing is huge... Using a 3 and a half Briggs and Stratton for power or Honda.. Thats to cool ..

Apr 05, 2009, 07:17 PM	#5
Prins Willem WSBA member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 1,402	Pat, I have read the book and can guarantee you will enjoy it. We had a static builder in our club who did a model of the FF. The ship was impressive under glass. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of one on the water.

Apr 05, 2009, 07:42 PM	#6
keith S r/c ships and workboats Join Date: May 2006 Location: bellingham, wa Posts: 1,847	That is going to be one great build and one BIG model. Had a member of NWR/C Shipmodelers scratch build a model from photos in the book of the FF 20 years ago and it was impressive. Will be watching this one when you get started as the potential for a lot of great detail with those vintage lerge vessels.

Apr 05, 2009, 08:20 PM	#7
jeepers1940 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 1,749	I too read the book several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Mowat is an excellent writer about ships and the sea who is unfortunately under-appreciated today. Glad to see that it's going to be a large model.

Apr 05, 2009, 08:33 PM	#8
osalvat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 99	beautiful hull by karl, like the rest of his selection...& it looks brand new! no doubt it will be a manificent model in that scale. yes...the bigger, the better.

Apr 05, 2009, 10:25 PM	#10
woodybob WooHoo! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Balboa, California Posts: 2,581	oh my aching back...

Apr 05, 2009, 10:59 PM	#11
Kmot Grumpa Tom Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 5th & Main, Los Angeles, CA Posts: 13,696	60.5" hull. I like it Karl.

Apr 06, 2009, 02:20 AM	#12
seaphoto Kurt Greiner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, California Posts: 266	Hi Karl, I know you do a lot of 1/32 scale hulls, but ever thought about turning that one out in 1/48 scale as well? It would be a lot more manageable for the average guy (easier on the old back too LOL) Kurt

Apr 06, 2009, 11:23 AM	#13
osalvat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 99	hi karl....sorry missed toledo!, happy that pat won w that beautiful YTL, he truly worked hard in no time & was able to make a great model. that FF hull is just beautiful...your hulls are the best, even harbor models says it!, he-he.