SS. Noggsund

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

I am planning on building this swedish coaster from the my hobby store plans and can’t find any pics of either the real thing or a model can any one help please

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Any one got any pictures

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Here we go again!

 

Looks like a controlled start?….all neat and tidy?………………..Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Doubt it’ll stay that way long Bob. And funny you should open with that comment! Her who must be obeyed said those exact same words . I am going to try the resin on card technique with this one just to see how easy/hard/impossible it is but 1st I need some deck shots of a completed model to answer a few questions left by the plans

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Phil,

 

The Noggsund is a “typical” Scandinavian coaster model designed by Glynn Guest and is not intended to represent any specific prototype. Rather it is an amalgam of designs and illustrations published in Mike Bent’s book “Steamers of the Fjords” published in 1998. You may be able to obtain a copy here: http://www.antiqbook.co.uk/boox/humm/01_5951.shtml

 

You imply that you have the plans but not Glynn’s accompanying article in the August 2009 issue of Model Boats which was profusely illustrated with photos of construction and of the original model (plus the free plan of course!). If you are intending to build the model then I would recommend that you purchase the August issue from the back issues dept on this website, or by ringing customer services on 0844 848 8822 or by emailing them at customer.services@myhobbystore.com

 

There is also a picture of a Noggsund built by Larry Whetton in the November issue of the magazine which is due to hit the bookstands tomorrow.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop on 01/10/2009 18:15:59

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

I had a copy of Steamers of the Fjords some time ago, and it is a wonderful book with amazing amounts of detailing……if you want to go down that road of Norwiegian steamers, it’s worth it’s weight in gold.

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for that Colin I will check the aug issue out that was one I missed a friend passed the plan to me and with it not being listed at my hobby store assumed it was out of print. as for the book well as they say xmas is coming

[Alan HarnoisParticipant @alanharnois52305]

Hello to all on forum:

I have built this coastal freighter as of the plans from August Magazine.

Not happy with it size I doubled it and completed a second one.

lenght 51 1/4″  width apx 71/4″ depth 8.0″

It is constructed on 1/8″ plywood and 1/8″ stripped cedar.

only problem I had was forming the stern.

Will finish the hull in fiberglass and paint it later.I have decided to do the rails in brass and solder them together. Just trying to figure out how I will attach them. If interested in photographs of the vessel contact me via my email.

 

Alan  at    alan.va3ah@sympatico.ca

My location is in southern Ontario Canada

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for that Alan I have located a copy of the august issue of the mag but a few photo’s of your larger scale version would be appreciated. I found the stern best done in narrow vertical wedge shaped strips. I have the hull almost complete in mount card waiting for a coat of resin and glass tissue to waterproof and strengthen it. how are you dealing with the rail junction between the cabins as i feel this area will be weak if its all attached to the rear cabin roof/sun deck.

 

The Hull so far

[Alan HarnoisParticipant @alanharnois52305]

 

 S S Noggsund

 

This is a photo of the boat that I have built it is double the size of the original

 

Alan   Ontario, Canada

[Alan HarnoisParticipant @alanharnois52305]

 

 S S Noggsund

 

This is a photo of the boat that I have built it is double the size of the original

 

Alan   Ontario, Canada

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Very good indeed Alan looking forward to seeing that finished

[LARRY WHETTONParticipant @larrywhetton68737]

hi phil as a complete novice i have built the ssnorgsund as plan but adirect drive small moter  wich centure of the hull icould find any info of the boat so imprised its a open book my is featured in this months mb inbuilders models also on my forum page log on and have a look also i have test sail my model needed a fair bit of ballest to get fair sailing trim just go easy on power it cruise round quite niclyr rear commands are bit iffy but i am working on that good luck with build cheers larry

Edited By LARRY WHETTON boatman73 on 10/10/2009 17:45:44

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for the imput Larry and congrats on your version. I’ve finally seen the article. sorry for taking  so long to reply my spare time has been taken up with a redesign of our kitchen (hence the unpainted wall in the following pic) I’ve managed to sneak a few hours in the shed so she is now ready for a coat of resin to strengthen the hull up a bit and water proof the card. 1st though I need to make a propshaft tube for her

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Back again ! I’ve found some time between decorating work and the club annual show on sat to do a bit more and now the hull is nearly ready for its 1st coat of primer.

 

using copper wire for the hand rails was a stroke of genius very effective. the grey is fine surface filler and the pink colour is grp resin which on top of the card has made a very strong hull

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Just another work in progress picture this time of the welldeck detail prior to painting

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil

 

You certainly know how to make a silk purse out of a sows ear!

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Thanks for that kind comment Bob. I have to admit to messing the grp coating up a little. The 1st coat went on very smooth and did its job well, but I failed to clean the wax properly before applying the 2nd coat and so it puddled/beaded hence the proliferation of fine surface filler  still I’ve just about got it right now and hopefully will be priming it soon.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil….I was only pulling your leg!……..I was referring to the mish mash of the materials!

 

I like to use scabby old wood, myself, then hide the fact with P38 and paint….very rewarding?

 

Stick at it!……….Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Seriously Bob I took the compliment exactly as intended. and to continue the theme here’s the latest WIP photos

I have to admit to haveing to buy the figures cos it was a little beyound me to model them

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Phil

 

The Ugly Duckling is coming on quite well now………It looks as though you`re really enjoying the build………But you`re going to be in for a right job, doing the paintwork!

 

It might be an idea, not to paint it?

 

Just a thought…..Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

the plan is to spray it Bob the funnel and veneer are only dry fitted at pres and with the superstructure removed the job will be quite possible

[mark burrows 2Participant @markburrows2]

hi,im on a scratch build and like your rails,where do you get coppper wire?great build you have there.

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Hi mark the copper wire is ex domestic flat twin and earth wire available in short lengths and various diameters from most diy stores to get it perfectly straight 1st strip the outer coverings off then grip one end in a secure vice and grip the other end with sturdy pliers or mole grips and attempt to stretch it. you will feel the wire give i little and presto when you release the tension it is straight and true and a little harder to just as a bonus.

 

Thanks for the kind words on the build. if you,ve got the August edition of MB the process to straighten copper wire is described in the accompanying article for the plans for this ship.

 

Phil

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Here we go folks the 1st coats of paint on  what an improvement (poor pic quality will do better next time)

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