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Detailing the deck.

Some obeche coaming strips were added to the insides of the well deck and a piece was added at the rear which notches into the side coamings, this required shaping to the curvature of the deck so I wound some masking tape around a pencil to the required diameter and marked a line on the coaming to sand the profile down to. This piece won’t be fixed in place until I have added some internal detail in the rear of the well deck. Some thin strip was fitted along the sides of the deck which form part of the ‘treads’ that run the length of the cabin sides, these were glued and pinned in place after the edges and ends were rounded. At this point I applied some ‘Antique Pine’ stain to the bulwarks, rubbing fenders and deck strips. The position of the treads that run along the deck for the length of the cabin sides were marked by taking a measurement from the plan and transferring this to the deck strips. The tread angle from the plan was determined to be 68 degrees using a digital angle finder (another little bargain find in Lidl for less than a tenner 👍👍) and position marks pencilled on the deck. I chose to mark and apply these treads as per the model that is in the National which I’m following to recreate my version of the Police Launch. These ‘photos have been very helpful in detailing this model. They can be seen here: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/67590.html I used some temporary spacer strips along the cabin sides and deck strips and then cut and shaped each tread individually to fit in the desired positions, all the treads were fixed using a couple of dots of superglue making sure that no glue got onto the deck surface as CA and aliphatic glue does affect the way the obeche accepts the wood stain as I discovered when I did some ‘colour tests’ earlier. The whole deck was then given a very light rub down with a fine abrasive pad before the first of several coats of ‘Teak’ stain was applied. The contrasting colours of the Antique Pine and Teak stain works well on this model and is in keeping with the wood colours of the NMM model that I’m using as a reference. EDIT…..I have just noticed that the digital angle finder and digital callipers are back on sale at Lidl on 3rd of March for £9.99 each…….still a bargain 😁👍 https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl.htm?articleId=20539

5 years ago by robbob

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HMS EXETER

Cheers Doug for the compliment - she is 1:96 scale. I obtained the original plans from Greenwich - the plans that they hold are as she was 'proposed to be built' in 1928 - the same as her sister ship HMS YORK - but amongst the drawings they supply are the correct hull lines - which are the ones I used for my hull - then I used literally thousands of images from all over the place to do the rest of the superstructure. Also, I used the aid of a small online plan of her rigging which shows a fair amount of superstructure detail of how she was built.

5 years ago by JOHN

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de Mist Naval Tug

Hurray!! Located and received some plan scans for the "JR More" tug from an ex South African now living in the UK! Delighted! Apart from a few misaligned scans that loose some pretty important info for the stern, I have a lot to work from. The "JR" was built by Ferguson Brothers, Glasgow in 1961. 176.3ft LOA, displacement 1654.94 tonnes. She was the last oil fired steam tug in service in any South African port. Decommissioned in 1982. Now a poorly maintained (no money!) exhibit in the Durban .

5 years ago by Joburg-sailor

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de Mist Naval Tug

Thanks for info Doug. Unfortunately several of the websites get error messages or have dropped access to the address. I think the Sturrock plans route seems to be the way to go (a pricey plan though for our horrendous currency exchange rate!) and was the source of the Ralph Wilmot model. Looking at some of the pics of the rudder layout when she was on the hard pending being put into the , she had twin props and twin rudders...Sturrock didn't have twin rudders so obviously was built to the Sturrock plan. I have sent off a few emails and await any further guidance/info before I make any decisions. Thanks Glyn re Durban Club. I have mailed a member too.

5 years ago by Joburg-sailor

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de Mist Naval Tug

As I have made no progress on finding any drawings of the De Mist naval harbour tug ex Simonstown, and as kindly advised by Glyn as having been built by Dorbyl in Durban with VS propulsion, I am now switching my attention to the old steam tugs of the the late 50's and 60's...particularly the JR More (built 1961) that is currently decaying in the Durban . Again I am on the hunt for drawings that must be more easily available judging by the number of models build of this vessel. She had twin props (rather than Voith Schneider or Schottel) which is something that I can handle! Any help or advice gratefully accepted.

5 years ago by Joburg-sailor

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(Naval Ship) MV Krait

The MV Krait is a wooden-hulled vessel famous for its use during World War II by the Z Special Unit of Australia during the raid against Japanese ships anchored in Singapore Harbour. The raid was known as Operation Jaywick. The MV Krait is on display at the Australian National . (5/10)

5 years ago by rcmodelboats

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Mahogany in Scale

Here's a few toy museums https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Model+Museums+in+U+K&oq=Model+Museums+in+U+K&aqs=chrome..69i57.29993j1j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 The British has loads of models too

6 years ago by onetenor

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Prince Charming - Sam O. Berg

Hi Terry, glad to help, hope you found some decent plans. Yep, they have many great s in Scandinavia. I spent a week in Stockholm (yes I know that's not Norway😊) just before Christmas, visited the Vasa Museum - Fantastic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasa_(ship) Happy sailing, Doug 😎

6 years ago by RNinMunich

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Ship's Boats

I was talking to the man in charge of ship's plans at the National yesterday and apparently they have digitised most of the plans so they can now be used to make a 3D model. I now have to find out how much a 3D model would cost. A model maker quoted £7k for building a model from the plans.

6 years ago by SelwynWilliams

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HMS Dreadnought

Finally mystery solved. National had chanegd their e-mail set up! Spoke with them this morning, and they ahve all drawings, probably including modifications prior to commissioning. Their current address is plansandphotos@rmg.co.uk

7 years ago by Gdaynorm

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HMS Dreadnought

So you think similarly to me. Eberyone builds famous ships. Trouble is getting the info for an accurate build. I usually get drawings from the National , where they have builders drawings of just about every ship built in Britain, but for some reason they are not answering my e-mails. Very strange.

7 years ago by Gdaynorm

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What to do????

Hallo Kathy, my sympathies and commiserations, I also lost my Dad a little while ago. This a basically a UK site but we have very active members all over the world, including the US and Canada, so if you post some photos (or even a simple list (text catalogue with name of ship, type if you know! and size) you may get some responses from your side of the pond. Some of our US / Canadian members have connections to s and may be able to help you. Or may even want to buy one of the models! Even if static models many of us like the challenge of converting them to functional models. RNLI stands for Royal National Lifeboat institute, it is the UK organisation which provides and maintains the lifeboat rescue services around the British isles. it is totally funded by voluntary contributions, no government funding. All best wishes, Doug. In case you wonder about the site name RNinMunich; I'm English but have been living in Munich for over 30 years and my first radio control model was a Royal Navy ship!

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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Chesapeak Bay

This is way more than just a . The location in the heart the Chesapeak Bay Area, the home of the only sail ” fishing fleet in the U.S.A. No power drives at all with the exception of small ”pusher” units, kind of tiny, with room for a motor only! These are used to aid in getting to the fishery. The traditional boat is a Skipjack and the museum is a living boat yard. So even when there is no events there is always something to see. Model boat days are held around a large square tempary pool. One day is for scale and live steam, and another is free sail and model skipjack racing. We do not have control of the weather but I can not remember anything but sun on the days I have been there👍. The team at the museum are a great group of ladies and gentlemen who are passionate in their love of the sea and on model days you will find loads of helpful tips etc from all the “captains”. if you are visitors on holiday, Anapolis is no more than three quarters of an hour away, this is the home of the Rodgers collection of dockyard models and the worlds largest collection of French prisoner of war bone models (napolionic) in the world, it is a super nautical town! the Chesapeake museum is in St.Michaels, with lots of super shopping for the non model boating spouses. Further up the road on Tilghman island is a fantastic nautical book store who specializes in model ships and boats. However you need to visit the book store a day before the show day as everyone will be looking for that rare and special book!!!!! Hope this is a help.

7 years ago by pugwash1

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Chesapeak Bay

Cancelled Moved to May 19-20

7 years ago by Jerry Todd

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Chesapeak Bay

saw this ,a nice poster for next year.Cheers Marky

7 years ago by marky

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Chesapeak Bay

I am always interested in s/Centres and this one obviously plays to its strengths of location and events.

7 years ago by SelwynWilliams

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Chesapeak Bay

I hope to attend this event, it is a great location and the museum is really worth a visit. if anyone cares to write up some of the happenings and take a few photos, please send them to Journal@ssmana.org

7 years ago by Phrogphlyer

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(Tug Boat) J R MORE

1:48 SCALE Model of a Steam powered oil burning harbour tug built for South African Railways & Harbours in Scotland in 1960.Last of steam powered tugs built by Fergusons for South Africa.Decommisioned in 1982 and now on permanent display at the in Durban,South Africa. (Motor: 2XDECAPERMS) (ESC: 2X ELECTRONISE) (9/10)

7 years ago by RoyLorentz

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Mersey ferry Wallasey/Marlowe

There used to be a display of ferries models in the booking / entrance hall of old Mersey ferries . They were all in glass cases round the walls.I don't know where they are now but could help if you can find them .Try the .👍

7 years ago by onetenor

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Canning Tug - Tooley

Hi Tooley, Since you are now a member - Welcome aboard👍 - post in the Forum (e.g. Boat Specific or Build Blog) not in the Guestbook, we can't answer there 🤔 Re advice: 'quick' 😉 trip to Swansea to take some measurements and check details?? Good luck with the build, nice subject👍, and above all Have Fun! Cheers Doug 😎

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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Chesapeake Bay Model Boat Expo

You and me both, I'm also a Cussler addict! 😉 Have fun Jerry 👍 Cheers Doug 😎

7 years ago by RNinMunich

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Chesapeake Bay Model Boat Expo

CBMM's annual Model Expo http://cbmm.org/events/annual-festivals-and-special-events/

7 years ago by Jerry Todd

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Chesapeake Bay Model Boat Expo

Oh Lord, i wish my wife and I could visit to see that. Chesapeake Bay is one place I see in my minds eye through reading Clive Cussler novels. I would love to see if my vision is anything like reality. Just the picture on the heading gets my imagination going. Best wishes, Dave W 😊

7 years ago by rolfman2000

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arun 54

A quick 30 second look with my pal Google yielded:- Greenwich have the plans and sell copies of every RNLI boat Enjoy! Cheers Wayne

7 years ago by Midlife306

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Just Keep Swimming

The 's event, scheduled for October instead of May, was cancelled as a hurricane blew up the coast and pushed water up the bay flooding a lot of coastal bay towns like St Michaels. I couldn't make the next Port Expo in 2016, but I tried to be ready for the in October. I started making the forward bulwarks. The real ship had sections that folded down on bronze hinges a few of which still exist as she still had her forward bulwarks when she came to Baltimore. They could also be removed. I mad all the section as a single piece and I don't intend to make them functional, just something to snag and need to be repaired. As mentioned, the original winch drums warped and I made new ones with styrene drums instead of wood. These vanished around the time I moved and haven't been found yet, so I got some sheet plastic to take the place of the CDs and made a new pair. I have to say, I'm not happy with these at all. I did add a small block of Delrin to each winch to brace the drums against the pull of the braces/springs. Constellation's board at her entry port were carved. I took a photo of an original at the ship and traced it in PaintShopPro. Scaled it to the model and printed it. I glued this to some bass wood. I have some mahogany I can slice some thing slabs off of, and I may try using a rotary tool to carve a set for real, but till then, these will do. I tried to make the tops'l yard parrels which are iron hoops lined with wood. There's a pin for the yard's yoke to ride on, and the hoop can be opened and hinged to be removed. I wanted all that in case I need to remove a yard at some point without pulling down the whole rig. I tried it with some sheet brass, and again, I wasn't too hgappy with the result. We'll come back to that. So, I fiddled around with cutting combs to make hatch gratings, and actually managed to get something done, which led to making the main hatch cover. I had cut a bit of plywood as a cover, just to keep dust from going below while I was working - I based my hatch cover on this piece, framed the bottom; installed ledged for it to sit on inside the hatch coaming, and made gratings and fake beams on top. it's a bit simplified buy what the ship actually had, but it gets the point across. A couple of smaller gratings also got installed giving the deck a more finished appearance. I wasn't thrilled at bumping the bottom of a pool again, but the is on the Miles River. I needed to be able to launch and retrieve the model at a boat-ramp or shore, so I started designing a launch-cart....

7 years ago by Jerry Todd

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HMS Illustrious

I have decided to build HMS Illustrious as my next model. Apart from the National , which seem not to be helpful any more, does anyone know if Norman Ough did drawings of her? He did a model for the United Services Museum, so I would assume he produced a set of drawings. If so, where would they be available?

8 years ago by Gdaynorm

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Melik

Has any member ever made a model of the Melik, the river boat that took part in the battle of Omdurman. I did contact the national for drawings, now I don't know if I got this wrong, but I got the impression that they want £70 for the first sheet of drawings then £50 for any other sheets required. Sorry I cant afford that kind of money. 😭

7 years ago by french47

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(Naval Ship) MTB743

This is a Failmile 'D' MTB. This version and number were operated by the 65th Canadian MTB flotilla in the English Channel. I made the model as this version as my Uncle was one of the crew. This model hull is built from scratch in the in the same was the real boats were using double diagonal planking. The propulsion is with 4 props paired using a dual ESC by Action Electronics and 2 11.1v LIPO batteries. These MTB were powered with 4 Packard 4M-2500 Engines with a hull speed of 34.5kts. Armament:- 4 x 18" torpedo's, 2 x 6pdr Mkv11 guns, Twin 20mm Oerlikon gun, 2 x twin Vickers Machine guns on powered mounts, as well as other smaller machine guns on the bridge. For more info goto the Manitoba (Motor: COMBO 380) (ESC: ACTION ELECTRONICS) (8/10)

7 years ago by solo1274

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RAF rttl D2763

Hi, Looks like fun! I would have thought my first port of call would be the National then I would try the German equivalent. What scale are you thinking of? If you are going for a small model you could draw your own based on the photos of the boat and her sisters. Good luck Edward

7 years ago by cenbeth

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DAMEN STAN 4207

Am building this model to replicate HMCC Vigilant. Up until now have found that this vessel and the hull of the standard Damen Stan 4207 production similar, so the Damen drawings have worked well. Moving to the superstructure this is not the case, whilst the two vessels are broadly similar, there are many differences. The photos available on the internet enable these to be identified, but the pictures kindly sent by Liverpool proved enormously vaulable. These were so good that dimensions could be scaled off to help replicate details. The Canadian Hero class tends more towards the Damen standard, although have many pictures of this they confirm the drawing details. Started on the superstructure, using styrene as it is light and easy to work. The structure is now virtually complete, built from a combination of styrene sheet, strip and wood strip. Made the bridge and mast structure removable from the lower portion to assist any future repairs and to add interior detail. The mast was a particular challenge as it is quite complex. With the objective of reducing weight and thus heeling moment, made this from styrene tube. This material is easy to work, but an extra wire for the light grounds becomes necessary. Fitted a common ground using a bare wire with the various negative LED terminals soldered to it. The positive feeds are all individual and will need to connect beneath the bridge deck to install the correct LED & resistor combinations. All the wires were passed inside the mast legs. Hope to never replace a LED, that will be a real joy! So far, the weigh of the superstructure (less final wiring, glazing, paint and detail) is 14 oz. This should allow the model to be completed at around the 9lbs total, the target established from the earlier buoyancy tests.

7 years ago by Rowen

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DAMEN STAN 4207

Some years ago I visited the Liverpool and noticed a model of HM Coastguard cutter 'Vigilant'. This was an attractive static model, but one that seemed to have the potential to be made operable. After some research, determined the vessel was a derivative of the Dutch Damen Stan 4207 patrol boat. There are many pictures of this type of vessel in the liveries of several countries on the net. However, after numerous inquiries searching for plans or drawings, was advised they would not be available as long as this was a current production vessel. Thus decided to shelve the project and continue with building other models concluding with HMS Beagle, my previous blog. This was in the hope that eventually a lead on drawings would arise. Last winter our Club was invited to tour a Canadian Coastguard 'Hero' class vessel which is berthed locally. The tour reawakened my interest in a patrol boat model, particularly as the 'Hero' class is another Damen Stan 4207 derivative. My search for plans was initially unsuccessful, but a Dutch contact made inquiries directly with Damen and they kindly set him a set of sheer lines, sections and GA drawings. These contained enough information to develop a set of model plans.

8 years ago by Rowen

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Building Hull With No Bulk Head Lines

Hello all, I'm looking into my next build, I've gone for a Tramp Steamer (SS / HMS Clan MacNaughton) I'm managed to get the plans from the Nation which show the profile and over head view, problem is no Hull lines. Has anyone had any experience in figuring out the hull lines? Specifically around the Bow and Stern? I'm fairly sure I can get the bulk of the hull sorted as looking at the plans it kind of looks like a box in water 😊 If no experience then any thoughts / ideas? I had planned to get the keel and bow / stern cut out then a few mid sections and then just trial and error the bulk head down to the Bow and Stern. If anyone has a better idea I'm more than happy to listen. Best regards Dave

8 years ago by Pav403

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(Other) Sirius

Scratch built entirely from wood. Plank on frame hull. Very basic plan from the London Science Museum and photos of a model in the Liverpool . Sirius was first steam powered vessel to cross the Atlantic under steam power for the whole voyage in 1847. (Motor: Wurlitzer) (ESC: Viper) (10/10)

10 years ago by MAXTON

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Sirius Paddle Steamer

Sirius was the first vessel to cross the Atlantic under steam power for the entire journey in 1847. The model is scratch built almost entirely from wood with an plank on frame hull. She is powered by two geared electric motors on paddles. She is radio controlled by 40 Mhz Radio. The plan was very basic as you can see from photo, but there is a model in the Liverpool which I was able to photograph and copy. When completed she was purchased from me by the Beale Park, Child of Beale Trust in Reading and is still on display at that site.

10 years ago by MAXTON

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Seaforth Clansman

Thanks Peter. I think I am fine now. The Liverpool have a model of the S. Conqueror and they very kindly sent me pictures of the stern the other day.They answered my questions, but thanks for your offer anyway Rowen

10 years ago by Rowen

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Edmund Gardner Liverpool Pilot Boat

Decided to take a break from the hull construction and make the davits which are quite a complicated affair. There are two types of boats on the Edmund Gardner. Lifeboats and Jolly Boats.Both of which have different davits. I made plastic templates for the various parts and on the last model made of the Pilot Boat I got copies made on a CNC machine in plastic. I don't have access to the CNC now so these templates were used as masters for moulds and the parts were made in hard white metal, (pewter). I suppose I could have made them all separately in plastic but Steve at Scale Hobbies Skelmersdale offered to mould them for me. The photo shows the plastic masters with the number required on each part. For those of you who do not know what she looks like please see attached photo of the real thing in the Canning Dock within the Albert Dock complex at Liverpool part of the collection

10 years ago by MAXTON

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Oliver S

Hi! This is a scratch build from plans, of the "Angel's Gate II" , at the Los Angeles . This example has a bilge pump, diesel horn, and will be adding a fire monitor. My nephew is pretty excited about it, he is 4, and already has been practicing with the transmitter!

10 years ago by Squirtgun

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Plans, photos, etc

HI Martin, Sorry, I know nothing of the Kielcraft kits, but I would say that it is a copy of the original boat, and given the age, I am certain that if you could have the plans enlarged so that they are readable, this may give you a clue as to exactly what the boat was. On top of that, if you can ascertain the original type of boat, then the would be your best bet for Lines, General Arrangement and what the deck fittings are (size) and where they go. Happy hunting Bugler

11 years ago by bugler

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Thames steam launch.

If you know the original buildeers, it may be possible that they have plans for the launch, alternatively, if it was operated by the PLA, then you may be lucky there, otherwise, the only suggestion that I can make is the National at Greenwich, they would definitely have the originaal plans. How costly they will be, I do not know, but certinly try the PLA as a first port of call, if no luck have a look for the original builders. Happy Hunting

11 years ago by bugler

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Parma

Does this one qualify? it took me almost 4 years to build this one. Scratch built from underhill plans. Parma made the fastest single journey in 1933 of 83 days in the grain races. the model is on permanent display in the in Hull UK.

11 years ago by steve-fb40

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South African Stream Tugs

Anyone Interested In the old South African steam tugs, most of which were built on the Clyde. I have a lot of photographs taken of and on the tug J. R. More In Durban. For anyone Interested these photographs are available and can be printed In good resolution from:- http://picasaweb.google.com/SAtug.JRmore/JRMORESteamTugForModelBoatBuildersAndOtherInterestedInSteamTugs# Note the tug J. R. More still exists and can be visited at the Durban , though Is about to undergo restoration by local supporters.

11 years ago by ralphwilmot

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RC Model Tug of J. R. More

This Model of the J. R. More tug which was one of the very last large Steam Tugs built on the Clyde in 1961. Scratchbuilt from the 1:48 scale plans of a sistership the F.C. Sturrock with various modifications for J. R. More. Powered by twin 12v geared motors. The J. R. More Tug is a large tug and still exists as a Museum exhibit at the Durban and well worth a visit in South Africa. My thanks to Keith Marks who was a Master of J. R. More and the F. C. Sturrock among others for his photographs, help and interest during the construction of this model and is now a good friend. This video was taken at the Sumner Ponds which is used on alternate Thursday by the Southwater Dabblers MBC. Video is not very good quality but will remake with a better video.

11 years ago by ralphwilmot

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J. R. More

J. R. MORE - LAST OF THE LARGEST STEAM TUGS BUILT ON THE CLYDE. The best looking tugs ever built! This model is scratch build at 1:48 scale of the SAR&H Durban tug J. R. More, which was the last large steam tug built on the Clyde in 1962. It took over 2 years to complete this model, which was my first scratch build from the modified plans of a sister tug called the F.C Sturrock, which was also stationed at Durban as the shift tug for that harbour. Other tugs of the class were also stationed at Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The J. R. More was the newer day tug in Durban, most often used to service the Union Castle ships and others in, out of Durban and remembered by so many visitors to South Africa of that time. This model tug on the water has differential motor control, software linked with the rudder, can go about on the spot and a delight to sail as a model, capable of 6 or more hours on the water. Working Rotating Radar, lights and woop-woop sounder as per the original tug. I would also like to install the Telegraph bells, however these would drive fellow modellers to distraction, as they were a very distinctive sound and very regular, Implanted and well remembered by the crews and those in and around the harbour, even today. The engines on the other hand were almost quiet and by all accounts very reliable. This model is ballasted mainly by two 7 Ah 12 Volt SLA Batteries for the main drive motors and a 2 Ah 12 Volt SLA (Aft ballast) for the Lights, Radar and Sound unit. All up weight is 14Kgs and capable of above scale speed from the two MFA 6:1 ratio Geared Motors driving two 4 bladed 70mm screws. This model has onboard charge regulator circuit, built-in minature dual volt meter to allow quick on-board voltage inspection and single plug-in charge and regulator socket for charging all 3 Batteries together. The actual full size J. R. More tug still survives and can be visited at the Durban in Durban, South Africa. Local supporters are undergoing essential repairs, restoration and preservation with private and company financial support. J R More is the only surviving large steam tug left of this class and as Important to the skills of the Scottish shipbuilders of the Clyde.

11 years ago by ralphwilmot

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(Tug Boat) J. R. More

Scratch build of the SAR&H tug J. R. More which was the last large steam tug built on the Clyde. Over 2 years to complete the model. Great tug on the water with differential motor control, can go about on the spot. Rotating Radar, working lights and woop-woop sounder as per the original. J. R. More still exists at the Durban in South Africa. Although about to go under restoration by the good friends of the Durban . If you visit South Africa and Durban, it is well worth visiting and go aboard. If anyone is interested in building a model of JR More or the Durban Tug - FC Sturrock. Model Boats have plans available and I have lots of photographs taken a few years back, which I have made available - please contact me if you want to view or copy. (Motor: MFA919D Geared 1:6) (ESC: Mtronicks Viper Marine) (9/10)

11 years ago by ralphwilmot

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The COROMANDEL

Having got a picture of the ship, although not very good and the front half obscured by the jetty. I thought I would look to see if I could find any other models of small coastal steamers from NZ. I looked at a number of places on the internet with no result. I then contacted a member of the World Ship Socy. in NZ who replied with a detailed e mail on ships built in the area in the late 1900's and on a book " Servants of the North" that recorded the history of the Northern Steam Ship company. I was not able to get a copy from the library in Bristol, but there was a copy available from Amazon, which I obtained. He also gave me information on sources in NZ for maritime history. This gave me a good back ground to the coastal steamers and another picture of the COROMANDEL at sea ( attached ) from the book. From the pictures I determined the general hull shape of the ship and the information from the WSS indicated that it was not usual to produce drawings at the time the ship was built, but that they were produced by scaling up from half hull models. I remembered that I had seen a number of these at the Bristol museum, but on visiting there, found that all these had gone and no one seemed to know where. During my investigations I discovered that the ship had been built in 1879 by James Holmes in Auckland and on the New Zealand Maritime index its official no. was 78374. The ship had been built for the " Coromandel Steamboat Company", as this company was wound up in 1895 I do not expect that it had many other boats. The CORAMANDEL was aquired by the Northern Steamship Company on the dissolution of the company.

13 years ago by nasraf

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HMS Gambia

FijI class Cruiser, semI scratch built on a Fleet scale hull, plans also supplied by The Greenwich, built as refitted in 1953

13 years ago by jfstoker