discussion new ship build

[peterairfix]

i have just started a new build i won't say what it is i'll let you guess as the build goes on it will take some time as there seems to be a shortage of 3mm ply in devon.

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[Ian M]

my guess would be a white Star liner, Britannic....

Ian M

 

[peterairfix]

close there are three to chose from but i have decided to do the only one that didn't sink the oylmpic

 

[peterairfix]

new build hmt oylmpic

the new build ship will now be troopship hmt oylmpic and heres the progress so far and the no 1funnel in its war time paint and can anyone let me know where i can 64 plus 1/250 scale life boats i would most grateful to know as most site only seen to have 1/350 scale ones

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[Guest]

hi peter i'll be watching build closely i know i can learn a lot from you scratch build

my project of soverigine of the sea has taken a £ nose dive .

yet my local modelzone shop that is closeing down has £395.00 model kit going for £235.00

reducded too clear my heart is sailing with this offer ,maybe i'll win lotto eh

well sorry for that keep in there fello modeller .cry !!

 

[peterairfix]

I will be restarting this ship very soon iam just waiting for my life boats but i will be just plain old rms olympic

 

[eddiesolo]

You know I am thinking of doing a small scale Olympic in war camo on a little dio.

Interesting build, will be watching this one.

Si

 

[peterairfix]

I just got these in the post today as it's better than trying to scratch build them so i will be restarting my ship very soon so watch this space for more updates coming your way.

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[peterairfix]

I have now restarted my rms olympic after a break of 1 year up till now the main hull is complete and the second layer of planking is now going on,the port side is complete and the starboard is now under way.The build is in the same manner as the old partwork mag build the titanic and i intend to see this one to the end as i have all the bits to finish her and the length is about 104cm,so look out for more updates soon.

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[Guest]

Very nice

 

[peterairfix]

Here's the latest update i have all the outer hull planking done all that's left is some sanding down and the final shaping at the stern before painting,so once again keep watching this space.

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[peterairfix]

Here is pt 5 in my oylmpic build i have now got the hull painted more or less the upper white parts are thin plastic card with pre drilled port hole's placed over the black paint be hind and the rest of the port hole's in the main hull will have a drop of white paint dropped in to make them stand out,so keep watching.

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[peterairfix]

Quick up date i have now started on the promonade deck and have even managed the yellow stripe not gold as i was led to be belived if i have got it wrong some one let me know.

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[Guest]

very impressive indeed nice scratch work.

scott

 

[flyjoe180]

A lot of hard work is going into this Peter, watching with interest.

 

[spanner570]

Looking good Peter, you have the patience of a saint.....I think I would have trodden on it by now!

Good stuff.

Ron

 

[peterairfix]

Here is a big update the promonade deck is finished and enclosed,and i have now got all the major buildings on the boat deck also the wheel house has been curved as oylmpics was the bridge front is on and i have built a wheel and some telegraphs so comments on them please and the second class entrance has been finished,but still alot to do on this one.don't worry about the state as it will be tidied up at the finish

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[Andy2035]

Hi Peter,

Looking very good so far Sir, may I ask, is this going to be a static or R/C model...

Andy...

 

[peterairfix]

It will be static as i am not very good with r/c

peter t

 

[Guest]

That's quite a task you have taken on there but it is good to see traditional wood construction being used in the hull. This gives you a very realistic plating detail and makes the hull surface far more interesting.

Looking very good so far and great to see a scratch built ship, right up my street!!!