MV Oldenburg 1/48th scale

Tim. It is very soft, but not when covered in resin or fibreglass/resin!!

Ashley

i like that, Ray........a nice subject with plenty of scope for "busy" detailing.

Hi Neil,

Thanks Neil, I find it's good to have a boat at each stage, so with 3 on the go I can have a change when I get bored or hit a problem

Here is the latest stage photos after some lightweight filler to cover the worst of the planking, I only managed to get bulkhead 3 the wrong shape and had to do some packing out, on with the glass cloth and water based resin, 5 coats later she is ready to be released from the board tomorrow so making a stand now.

Keep safe only 3 weeks before the pubs re-open

Regards Ray

Hi All,

Oldenburg, now we have a hull now the fun begins

Anybody else building at the moment ?? Except the usual suspects

Regards Ray

Swift work Ray, but as you say, that`s really the easy bit!

Currently umming arring over my next project. Its time to cut that first section of ply....and I am scared!!! it could all go horribly wrong.

Ashley

Evening All,

Lets get back to some boat buIding, Totally agree with Richard & Tim BTW regarding the mag

Thirteen is an un-lucky number anyway.

Disaster has struck !! how could I run out of my favourite 1/32" ply when we need some decks

Better get in touch with SLEC for a shipment !!

Regards Ray

Hi Ray - yes I am building a Murray River Drogher. I came across some photos on the internet, but couldn't find any plans so it is my own design. The hull is done and the drivetrain has been sorted. I'm cutting strips now for deck planking. It's keeping me busy during the lockdown.

Hi Steven,

That looks like a great project I should think it will be fast with those massive paddle wheels ! it's very nice to see something different being built, I hope you keep us posted.

I will build a paddle boat some day I have a small re-printed book of a variety of stern wheelers built by The Marine Iron Works of Chicago, they are brilliant subjects for a steam plant with their long stroke engines. I will post some pictures of them when I find the book

Regards Ray

Hi All,

The 2 surplus brand new 400 brushed motors found up the loft are nearly in place, they were originally destined for a B17 Flying Fortress but flying has moved onto brushless these days

The big investment these days are the 10" stern tubes & 30mm brass props so £56.00 later the engine room is installed, motors in balsa cradles with a dowel & elastic band to retain.

Ordered some ply from SLEC last week the good news is there is a container of balsa wood making it's way to the UK will keep the aeromodeller's amonst us happy...

Regards Ray

Hi All,

The new ply consignment arrived from SLEC so we are back in business with the decks Litho plate aluminium round the bow makes it look thin enough to be steel I hope.

Regards Ray