Steam Tug WATTLE

[Amy jane SeptemberParticipant @amyjaneseptember49770]

The tug's really starting to come to life now Ian. Lovely work.

Aj

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi AJ..

Thanks again for the kind comments…

my method of build might be a bit strange, as all the parts on deck are loose assembled so I can back track and adjust. Then stray paint or brush paint, also looking for the parts to fit and be near to scale is on going.

At the moment I have been sorting out the gantry and life boat, this is coming together, but have been looking for the method used to rig the cables to hold the boat in position.

Hope Mick will jump in at this point think he is ahead of my build….lol

Ian

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

Hullo! yes heard that I think if you look at the pics in the magazine you will see that there is a metal bar system which holds the keel in place then its just a rope from the hole in the cradle end around the boat but cant figure out where it fastens to, there will be a double block and tackle originaly think there would have been one on each crane but I am only putting one on the port side,

there is also a bracket on top of the ball ending which has a wing out each side the photo only shows two links of chain on each side this may have been for the rope sling for the boat originaly, think I may have a go at making the captive bolt system to hold the keel looks easy enough, cant make up my mind as to putting a cover on the boat or leaving it open seems a shame to cover up all that detail,

look carefully at the photos details all there will take photo of what I have done so far,

laters

mick

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick…

>>metal bar system which holds the keel in place then its just a rope from the hole in the cradle end around the boat but cant figure out where it fastens to, …<<

That's the bit I am struggling with, as to …was there a crank and handle on the steel work to lower the boat?

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

As you can see the ropes on top seem to hold the life boat and do they fix to hoops on the front and aft..?

Also the two ropes that hold the boat in the cradle… I think!

>>cant make up my mind as to putting a cover on the boat or leaving it open seems a shame to cover up all that detail,<<

It would in your case be a shame to cover all the great work you have done on the life boat…

In my case its just a plastic kit so nothing lost in having the cover on….lol

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

aye there is a double block and tackle I think origionaly on both cranes of the davits but you could only use one ata time to lift and lower the boat from either side,

mick

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

all there is on the two wings are two links both oval thats two on each side of both wings,

the top block is hooked into the link, there must have been one on each davit so they could lower the boat either side

wouldnt let me send the pics here says its too long

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

will post it in mt album

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick…

You picture explains a lot and you have a great skill in making these small parts.

I understand now it makes lots of scene….

will you show the eye on the life boat front and aft, to attach the crane cable as you will not be covering the life boat with a green tarpaulin ?

You have lots of detail on the rig, mick, great work.

Regards,

Ian

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick..

John has very kindly posted a ST Wattle hull plating plan on his

Yabbie1

photo album

It looks very detailed, many thanks to John( Yabbie1) for his help and time, when he is so busy with the latest

input in the Winter Model Boat mag with his latest excellent build.

Regards,

Ian

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

Hi! now where would I find Yabbie 1 not a clue tried all I can think of no search comes up with "not found"

mick

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

**LINK**

Hope this helps.
DM

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick…

Thanks Dave…

>>Hi! now where would I find Yabbie 1 not a clue <<

On the front page of Model Boats on line it shows latest upload of pictures or

When you see a message sent by Yabbie1, under his picture is forum posts and photos.

I have sent the original message and file to you on your e-mail address..

Ian

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick…

I have re posted of your latest report on what's going on with your Wattle build..

>>Aye may put some more pictures up as I go,

I am having dickey fits trying to get the waterline just right as per the

drawing will get it in the bathtub with a few bits of masking tape stuck

on then try get a balanced line,



I have a lighter green on the deck which was a primer filler but I likes

it so may just leave it as is! just have to do the deckhouse roof floor

the same which is going to be awkward as I should have done it before

fixing the funnel etc.

<<

As you Mick I have gone from Primer to spray painting some parts ( cabin) and hand painting others ( gantry for the life boat and funnel intakes / air vents.

Started to make head way on the rivet panel / lower deck house, then will have to re spray.

Regards,

Ian

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

sorted the water line ma mate came round with a lazer level and it was all over in a few moments! it was lopsided so I am happy he came over, have given the bottom of the hull a quick blast over with primer just needs a light sanding then the red oxide and hopefully that will be that, (rubbing hands together) can then start building it all together, still have wheel room light to fit and funnel light as well then the deck can go down and start of the most boring job of all fitting the bullwark supports will just grit my teeth and get on with it,

am beginning to win at last

laters

mick

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick..

It sure does sound like its all coming together, you are way ahead of me, but in no rush.

I hope you can find time for a couple of pictures, look forward to seeing the assembled build.

Regards,

Ian

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Sorting out the portholes in the lower cabin..

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Fitting doors ..

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Lifeboat on its cradle..

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Started on the mast plinth for oil lamps.

Drilled some hols for the vent funnels.

Doors and hand rail on lower cabin.

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Found some beads for the lifeboat hoist.

[michael wilkinsParticipant @michaelwilkins74576]

well you have jumped in front on me now I still have some work to do which I cant finish until the deck is down and the main cabin is situated then all need is connecting wires up for lights on funnel wheelhouse and funnel its all done just needs connecting, I have a light green which I quite like so am leaving it as is (artistic interpretation) LOL!!

laters

mick

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Hi Mick…

I hope all is well up in the cold north….lol

Thanks for the kind comments, the hull is drying out and some of the lumpy bits are stretching back, so will move on to the hull and sanding with more filling and primer coats……soon… ish

I have not done half the work you have on the interior of the hull.. with shelf for batteries and smoke unit, also wiring not even thought that through as yet…lol

Still in the planning stage with, hull plates, but think I will be having a go, and as Bob once said… some one will come along and do a better build...

As you say mick….the colours are near enough and to your eyes pleasing..I think if we went back to the tugs active days in the 30s…It was all probably covered in soot and grime…

As one of the black and white pictures of its day show, it was a very active tug.

Ian

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

Have made a start on the oil lamps and electric lamps, I will have a three point switch so I can put on the cabin mast and funnel lamps with red and green port/starb..on

Also want to put couple of lights in the rear housing for the engine and lower cabin area.

[IAN_IParticipant @ian_i]

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