Project Glasgow

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Made a start on the rivetted card hull plating and a lick of paint. I specially enjoy painting over rivetted hulls, the effect is instantaneously pleasing!

The complex curves at the rear are not all that severe afterall….So it`s full steam ahead now

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Good morning Bob ,

Rivet detail is making a bland hull come alive what is the thickess of card ..?…..

also what is it stuck on with..?… i have used double sided tape on one model of mine …

once paint treated grey spray cans no problemes ……..Larry…

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, Larry

The card is about 0.015" thick and glued with PVA, but the shiney hull needs to be abraided with rough sand paper first. The PVA seems to soften the card and make it quite flexible too.

Only going down to the waterline with the card at the moment

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

I'm sure I've seen this info on one of your other threads Bob but, what do you use to create the rivets on the card ? A pin wheel springs to mind but not quite sure !

Phil

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil

You are quite right, all my paddlers have the rivetted card feature and I use a mechanical spring loaded centre punch. The type that can be adjusted for various impact strengths

Unfortuneately, each rivet is punched the hard way! …….ie…….One at a time!

I always use the same piece of spongy plywood as a workrest too

Bob

[Kimosubby ShipyardsParticipant @kimosubbyshipyards]

Hi Bob,

two more simple questions, the card referred to, is that paper card or is it plasticard, and where did you get an adjustable spring loaded punch? I can only find ones of a fixed tension so far.

Kim.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Kim

I use artist`s parchment paper, with the smooth side on the outside, for large boats, I use 0.015" For Glasgow, I`m using 0.010"

You need to find an engineering stockist for the punch, but I`m sure you`ll find one on the net somewhere

Bob

[Terry PlumridgeParticipant @terryplumridge66794]

That looks like an "Eclipse" centre punch, as stated easy to find on the net.

Terry

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Nearly finished the hull plating now

The tricky part will be painting a nice waterline over the plates and rivets!

I think the plating has improved the hull`s appearance and given it the olde worlde look?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello, what`s this then?

Work in progress, but displayed rather dramatically…..As a bit of fun

Enjoyed the exercise and should be the start of things to come?

It`s just a try out, the stripes are reflections from the window blind

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

At 1st glance that looks like a screen shot from a 3d ship modelling programe set to "zebrazone" mode Bob very dramatic indeed Mate

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Phil

It was a new PP tryout on Adobe Elements prog, which was interesting to explore

Will come in useful one day, no doubt

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Not part of the kit, but I`ve fitted a pair of bilge keels to dampen out any wobbliness and instability and provide something level to stand on!

Nice rivets….eh?

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Bob,

smart thinking and rivets , Larry…

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

We`re getting there at last!

The Eureka Moment paper waterline!

It was so easy applying it……..With plenty of time to juggle it about in 12" lengths before the PVA took hold…….The finished effect is very satifying

I suppose several coats of varnish will tone it down?

Bootifull?……..Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

As you rightly say Bob Boootiful mate. Just love your unique and imaginative ways round common situations

Phil

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Looking good Bob, like the colours as well.

Duckie

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you verymuch for your appreciative comments, Phil and Duckie

I was only thinking this morning, about the pimping I've done on the model so far, just for personal satisfaction and up to date, the mods seem to have paid off!

eg………The Naval effect, the Becker rudder, the riveted plating and the paper waterline

Still got a long way to go……Note the innards are still not installed yet!

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Hi Bob ,

Model is first class its good go out the box on kit items you add your personal touchs that s

scratch build about ,the becker rudder looks a challenge , and the naval touch is working ,

back on trawler again give up on the plan details adding my own touches ,

from download pictures of arctic trawlers………..Larry…….

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

A couple of WIP pictures……

Looking very pretty now and I`ve decided NOT to have a rusty model!………At the moment

Bob

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Looking good Bob, is that white boat in the stern the same scale as your "Jolly boat" on the other model, that would be a nice addition if it was wouldn't it?

Duckie

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks a lot, Duckie

They do look very jolly similar!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Have now replaced the feeble plastic Becker rudder with a more robust brass one and is looking better for it?…..

Bob

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

Good morning Bob,

very nice rudder , question how is it built and how does it work and whats the diffrence to a standerd rudder , sorry for the silly questions ……….Larry….

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Larry

Here`s the original Becker Rudder from Modelboats Magazine May 2008

And should be self explanatary……..Hopefully?

Bob

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