|
|
|
Build Log
Thames River Workboat from England
Finally got enough done on this model to start a post.
The subject is a model of a Thames River estuary workboat to be built from 1/12 scale plans by Jim Pottinger of Scotland ! The real boat would be circa 1950. I can’t find any pictures of a real boat that resembles this one, so some latitude will be taken. This is a complete scratch build, the rough hull was contracted out to ( and well built by ) RCG member Longbike who did a Great job. I would recommend his services to anyone lucky enough to have some of his time. I was inspired to build this model by a similar one shown by RCG member ADAGIO, his boat is named "made of stuff". This is an image taken from the Model Dockyard site where the plans were purchased. |
|
Last edited by Tim B.; May 16, 2014 at 09:51 PM.
Reason: spellllling
|
|
|
|
|
Hull build
Here are images of the rough hull being built in Longbike's laboratory, he planed the planks himself !
Here is the link to that part of the build: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...hame+work+boat ImagesView all Images in thread |
|
Last edited by Tim B.; Oct 22, 2012 at 08:29 AM.
Reason: spelling
|
|
|
|
Part 2
The hull has arrived safely in California, Outstanding job of packing by Longbike.
Project manager Momo was not on hand to inspect the contents when the box arrived, he was on duty elsewhere ( suspicious activity in the yard ). |
|
Last edited by Tim B.; Mar 30, 2014 at 09:41 AM.
Reason: text
|
|
|
|
parts
Parts arrived QUICKLY form Harbor Models, had what I wanted in stock and got the order out the morning I ordered it.
Hull is in the background with more primer on, filling and sanding done, a heavier keel going on to fit against the large rub rails that will go on later. THANK YOU HARBOR MODELS ! |
|
|
|
|
|
forward deck work
After further sealing of the hull interior its time to get started.
Forward deck work being done first, arched supports have been put in, the temporary hull spreaders that were put in for shipping removed after a few permanent deck supports done. Made a sub-deck from 1/16 plywood, sealed with Z-poxy. |
|
|
|
|
|
Nice job hull looks good
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top side
Afternoon ( evening ) Mr. Brown dog...
I plan to keep the hole model simple ( like the Dumas 36 foot lifeboat ), this would be just an old tough workboat meant to get it done Now. It could push, pull tow, so it will have towing apparatus, heavy rub rails, etc. Some simple windows and a spartan but complete interior. I decided to get some cool Wet Goose fittings, had a long talk with Mr. Valk ( proprietor ) about what to do, he explained to me how he makes his parts ( lost wax, rough castings then go through a 4 stage tumling process ). http://wetgoose.com/ |
|
Last edited by Tim B.; Aug 10, 2016 at 03:25 PM.
|
|
||
|
I can see some weathering,a bit of rust,rope coiled on the floor very cool
Nice stuff, I like those bits Quote:
|
|
|
||
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | |||||
Category | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
For Sale | Vintage 96" Big Eagle Sailplane By Veron from England | LCS | Aircraft - Fuel - Airplanes (FS/W) | 1 | Aug 18, 2012 12:43 PM |
For Sale | Vintage 96" Big Eagle Sailplane By Veron from England | LCS | Aircraft - Sailplanes (FS/W) | 0 | Aug 17, 2012 09:39 AM |
Build Log | Thames River Workboat Ibis | LONGBIKE | Scale Boats | 60 | Jul 20, 2012 03:34 AM |
For Sale | 3 Complete-a-Pac kits from England | sagomon | Aircraft - Fuel - Airplanes (FS/W) | 0 | Jun 08, 2012 02:24 PM |
Tiger Moth notes from England | Bleriot | Parkflyers | 10 | Oct 30, 2001 05:24 PM |