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Hi All,

It's been some time since I did anything on my much-sidelined Sansom tear-down and re-build.

(I had to decide if it was worth progressing or not.)

After the Bismarck, I pulled this out to give me a little relief from the intensive nature, the complexity and tiny parts.

 

I have pretty much re-painted everything and have had to resort to brush painting everything, Airbrushing would involve far too much masking.

 

The LED's still work and I have made up a Mast with LED's attached although I need to adjust this "Prototype" to conceal associated wiring.

I also need to construct some "Cans" for these lights, I thought small lengths of Brass Tube with small cut-outs to allow the light to escape.

(I also need to give the Wheelhouse roof a bit of attention.)

 

Next tasks will be to fit Bulwark Stanchions and Railings, Paint touch-ups and a coat Matt clear.

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

A bit of progress with Sanson.

 

  • Bulwark Stanchions and Main Railing installed
  • Re-Planked Wheelhouse with 0.5mm Ramin
  • Upper Deck Waterways installed
  • Stern Post Installed (Rudder, Prop and Prop Shaft "Placed" until second Planking complete)
  • Paint touch-ups ongoing

 

I think that I'll do the second Planking next, just for something different.... 🙂

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

Still working to complete my unfinished project. 

 

So, the 2nd layer of Planking is reasonably complete, just a fine sand and Sanding Sealer. (There are a couple of very tiny bits that have experienced the dreaded "Cut-Through" but I don't believe they will be noticeable after finishing the Hull. (Plan "B" is to paint the Hull if I am unhappy with it.)))

 

Anchor Winch, Bitts, Bollards), installed and have  also been mucking around getting the Bulwark Rails finished.

 

I have also started the Lifeboats. These are "Muntz," (White), metal but I think they'll be o.k. once they have had a bit of love. 🙂

No need to detail the interiors as they have a material cover installed. (I have decided Green covers and purchased some material today.

 

Things to work on in the next few days/weeks:

 

  • Complete and finish Hull
  • Touch up paint (Ongoing)
  • Lifeboats
  • Davits
  • Anchor Chain and Anchors
  • Mast LED Lighting
  • Funnel fittings
  • Plinth for the Model (I don't like the MDF A/L offering)

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

Bit of an update:

 

I got my Plinth made today, NZ Native Timber, Rimu. (My favorite.)

Work on Lifeboats continues, Covers and Grab Ropes to complete I also Planked the Skids.

Funnel almost complete, need to add the Steam Whistle and Pipe, (Assembled). and Ringbolts for Rigging.

Davits completed.

Walnut Hull sealed.

Tug temporally mounted, I can soon assemble some Topside stuff.

 

Cheers....HOF. 

 

Photos:

 

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Beautiful model, one note though, the inside of navigation lights is supposed to be matt black, this is to avoid any sheen that would reflect the light out out of its regulatory angle. I'm not sure however, when this matt black was introduced into the regulations. 

Towing lights are normally a combination of masthead lights, depending on the tow's length. Basic is 2 masthead lights on top of each other (tow less than 200m in length). The red-white-red means restricted in manoeuvrability (also carried by other vessels)

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3 hours ago, VitusBering said:

That's quite a beauty.

Thanks Chap,

It looks better than it did!! 🙂

(I guess that's what happens when you tear things apart and re-build them....)

 

Cheers.... HOF.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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3 hours ago, Paul Jarman said:

Looking good.  I built this same model a few years ago. Only difference is I painted mine.

Thanks Paul.

I reviewed your build not so long ago. (I too was considering paint if the Walnut was not up to par.

I also built this a few years ago, (2014 from the note I penciled in on the plan.  🙂)

It has been languishing for far too long and it'll be nice to get it completed.

 

Cheers....HOF.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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3 hours ago, Javelin said:

Beautiful model, one note though, the inside of navigation lights is supposed to be matt black, this is to avoid any sheen that would reflect the light out out of its regulatory angle. I'm not sure however, when this matt black was introduced into the regulations. 

Towing lights are normally a combination of masthead lights, depending on the tow's length. Basic is 2 masthead lights on top of each other (tow less than 200m in length). The red-white-red means restricted in manoeuvrability (also carried by other vessels)

Thank you Javelin,

Interesting regarding the Navigation Lights, I'll have to Google this stuff.

(I was rather relieved that I did not drill through my wiring fitting the Pedestals! 🙂!)

The Nav. Lights have Brass "Cans" to cover, probably lastish to be installed.

Masthead Lights: I have prototyped the Mast/Lights and will use this prototype to complete the Mast. Wiring is installed for this just in front of the Forward Superstructure. Towing Vessel: White - Red - Red from the top down if my reading is correct....

Anyway, much yet to do but getting there.... 🙂

 

Cheers....HOF.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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I checked and it appears the current rules for navigation lights were only implemented from 1969, so considering the age of your tug, they wouldn't have been applicable. 

Can't say anything useful on lights pre-dating that implementation, I assume it was regulated on a national (flag of registry) level. 

 

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14 hours ago, Javelin said:

I checked and it appears the current rules for navigation lights were only implemented from 1969, so considering the age of your tug, they wouldn't have been applicable. 

Can't say anything useful on lights pre-dating that implementation, I assume it was regulated on a national (flag of registry) level. 

 

Hi Chap,

Thanks for the information!!

Appreciated.

 

Cheers....HOF.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

Update:

Prop and Rudder installed, both articulate. 🙂

Anchor Winch , Chain and Anchors installed, Anchors would not stow as Shafts were too long, It would have been o.k. to trim them down but I decided to leave them deployed a little.

Cap Rao for Boat deck/Wheelhouse completed.

Wooden Bitts installed.

Forward Ventilato0rs installed.

Funnell "Bling" completed.

Brass Railings almost complete, I have to install the Centre Rail on the top of the Wheel house. (A/L provided Single Hole Stanchions, unfortunate. I did consider soldering the center Rail but bound the joins with very thin Brass Wire and CA'd.

 

Not too much to do to complete:

 

The Tug has an "Antique" type feel to it, I don't mind this at all. 🙂

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi Harry,

 

I just noticed your updates on the Sanson, and I will be following along. Your Before and After are impressive! Everything is looking much better. And everyone loves a tugboat. I am sure that your friends will like it better than the Bismarck, even if it is a much easier build. At least that's how it goes with my models.

 

Rod

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4 hours ago, rvchima said:

Hi Harry,

 

I just noticed your updates on the Sanson, and I will be following along. Your Before and After are impressive! Everything is looking much better. And everyone loves a tugboat. I am sure that your friends will like it better than the Bismarck, even if it is a much easier build. At least that's how it goes with my models.

 

Rod

Thanks Rod,

Yup, 100% correct, a little easier than the Bismarck!! 🙂

It is nice to be able to actually handle components and no PE.

I still need to be on my game as it were as there are a few "Foibles" as is the case with A/L stuff.

Waiting on LED's for the Mast, at the mo.

 

It certainly is an improvement on what it used to be.... 🙂

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

Bit of an update....

 

  • Mast and lighting complete (Not wi9thout issues and a re-build 🙂)
  • Lifeboats complete
  • Rigging complete (Lashings for Lifeboats the exception here
  • Last six Port-Lights added
  • All-over Satin Polyurethane 

 

Stuff to do:

 

  • Lifeboat Lashings X4 each consists of 2 Double Blocks Ring-Bolts, Etc.
  • Davit Mounting (I may need to lengthen the mounting shafts by two or three mm I can see if this is necessary after the Lifeboats are lashed down
  • Hull Buffers/Bumpers
  • Towing Rings (These are the slightly curved pieces that span the Rear Deck, they will be interesting 🙂 A/L supply a reasonably heavy Brass rectangular section strip for the two "Rings." I am still pondering how to accurately form these.

 

Anyway, almost there.

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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6 hours ago, rvchima said:

Lots of nice details on the lifeboats!

Thanks Rod,

Lifeboats are White Metal with Wooden Gunwales added and some nice Green Nylon Fabric glued on to a piece of ply.

I had to extend the Davits in height by about 6.0mm as the Handles/Pullies were pushed out by the Boats.

 

Last of the Fenders to be installed hopefully today.

 

Cheers....HOF.

 

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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Hi All,

Sanson is finally complete.

From a near wreck to a tear-down and re-build, languishing in storage for quite some time.... 🙂

I was contemplating ditching it but I think I'm happy that I didn't.

 

Anyway, I'll let some photos do the talking....

 

Cheers....HOF.

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Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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10 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Lovely result! The lights look fantastic.

 

1 hour ago, rvchima said:

Congratulations Harry, she looks great! I like the lights too.

Thanks gentlemen,

Much appreciated!!

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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20 hours ago, hof00 said:

Hi All,

Sanson is finally complete.

From a near wreck to a tear-down and re-build, languishing in storage for quite some time.... 🙂

I was contemplating ditching it but I think I'm happy that I didn't.

 

Anyway, I'll let some photos do the talking....

 

Cheers....HOF.

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Love the look of your build.  I recently purchased the up dated version of the Sanson.  When I finish rigging my Syren Medway longboat I will be staring on the Tug.  I was going to omit the lighting but seeing yours I have changed my mind.  Bravo Zulu on you build

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That looks like a lot of fun time, nicely done,  and amazing work.   :cheers:      Congratulations .

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4 hours ago, Diver said:

Love the look of your build.  I recently purchased the up dated version of the Sanson.  When I finish rigging my Syren Medway longboat I will be staring on the Tug.  I was going to omit the lighting but seeing yours I have changed my mind.  Bravo Zulu on you build

 

4 hours ago, Knocklouder said:

That looks like a lot of fun time, nicely done,  and amazing work.   :cheers:      Congratulations .

 

3 hours ago, Glen McGuire said:

Excellent build!  The working lights are a very nice effect!

Thank you, Gentlemen,

Yup, was a "Fun" build.... 🙂

 

I think that the only real issues I had with lighting was routing the Nav. Light wiring and the Mast Lighting required quite a bit of thought and a couple of prototypes. 

@Driver if you are thinking of lighting with your build, I may be able to assist with my method anyway. 

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.

 

 

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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On 7/7/2023 at 7:01 AM, hof00 said:

Hi All,

Bit of an update:

 

I got my Plinth made today, NZ Native Timber, Rimu. (My favorite.)

Work on Lifeboats continues, Covers and Grab Ropes to complete I also Planked the Skids.

Funnel almost complete, need to add the Steam Whistle and Pipe, (Assembled). and Ringbolts for Rigging.

Davits completed.

Walnut Hull sealed.

Tug temporally mounted, I can soon assemble some Topside stuff.

 

Cheers....HOF. 

 

Photos:

 

 

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nice build Hof,

did you scratch build the boats, they also look good ?

 

Nils

Current builds

-Lightship Elbe 1

Completed

- Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild

"Zeesboot"  heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB  clinker scratch build scale 1:24

Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE  ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild

Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build

Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) 

"SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild)
"HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan 

-"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96  (scratchbuild)

-"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) 

"Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild)  original was my grandfathers ship

-"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 

"Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32

under restoration / restoration finished 

"Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50

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1 minute ago, Mirabell61 said:

nice build Hof,

did you scratch build the boats, they also look good ?

 

Nils

Thanks Nils,

The Boats were in the kit, A/L instructions stated they were "Art Wood" (MDF?)

In my instance they are White Metal castings that I was not initially, very happy with but with a bit of "Love" and the addition of some Gunwales they looked a bit better.... 🙂 

 

I chose a Green Nylon fabric for the covers which are glued to 1/6 Ply.

(I like the Green as it gives the model a bit of life. 🙂)

 

Cheers and Regards,

 

Harry.
 

 

Completed Builds:

 

A/L Bluenose II

A/L Mare Nostrum

Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark

A/L Pen Duick

A/L Fulgaro

Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck

A/L Sanson

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well done Harry,

I`m looking for some fabric cloth I can do the covers for my boats as well. Also I do`nt know yet how I`m going to fasten the tying ropes to the cover`s trangle latches

 

Nils

Current builds

-Lightship Elbe 1

Completed

- Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild

"Zeesboot"  heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB  clinker scratch build scale 1:24

Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE  ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild

Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build

Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) 

"SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild)
"HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan 

-"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96  (scratchbuild)

-"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) 

"Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild)  original was my grandfathers ship

-"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 

"Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32

under restoration / restoration finished 

"Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50

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