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chborgm got a reaction from Cathead in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
Cathead
I just came out of model building retirement, and am trying to catch up. As usual you work looks great.
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chborgm got a reaction from Canute in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
Cathead
I just came out of model building retirement, and am trying to catch up. As usual you work looks great.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in Arabia 1856 by Cathead - FINISHED - Scale 1:64 - sidewheel riverboat from the Missouri River, USA
Cathead
I just came out of model building retirement, and am trying to catch up. As usual you work looks great.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from JayCub in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
As you can see by the attached photos I have started the build up of the hull. The quality of the plywood and laser cut are very good. As you can see I have added some hole in the bulkheads to accomadate wireing that I have added for lighting. I have puts lights in the last several models I have built and it adds a nice effect. Pls excuse the clutter on my work bench I am not a neatnick at heart. I have added a picture of the "Portland" (Bluejacket) to show the lights.
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chborgm got a reaction from etubino in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
I am surprised that there are not other logs on this ship. The only one I found is in the link below. There is probably an easier way to direct you to another log, but I don't know of it.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
After reviewing the kit my first reaction is: The wood looks good quality, but the quantity is going to be tight. The instructions are a set of assembly drawings (no words), but look easy to follow. The fittings are all in two plastic boxes that I am not going to open until I need them. If I opened them I am sure i would lose something. So I am happy so far, I just hope i am up to it.
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from yvesvidal in Esmeralda by Chborgm - Billing Boats No 730 - Naval Training Ship
Meant to in clude this picture of the box
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Mississippi Riverboat by chborgm - Mantua - Scale 1:50
Thought I would take a few pictures and show status. I have all the standing rigging done, and built a new paddle wheel. I now have the the search light mounted and operational. I still have a lot of details, and complete the top of the pilot house. Also I have two ten foot skiffs to build and mount.
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Mississippi Riverboat by chborgm - Mantua - Scale 1:50
I have made a little more progress, I have finished the railing all around.
I also decided to name it after my wife Joyce.
I also have taken a step backward. When I put the paddle wheel on it looked to big and bulky.
The kit was designed so that it could be an RC boat so the paddle wheel was big and heavy. As I mentioned before I cut it down to be a more realistic diameter, but didn't scale the structure down. Also I didn't like the red I had painted it.
Anyway I decided to build one more correctly scaled and either use a diferent shade of red or use a more natural wood color.
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in s/s Mariefred by chborgm - Nordic Class Boats
I am just about finished and this will be the last post.. I have a couple of pieces to add and need to attach the rudder, and I will call it done.
In the pictures below you can see that I have it placed a top of my “MSW Confederacy”. I have run out of space to place the models in the house so this will be the last. I was planning to scratch build “The city of Memphis” , but I don’t think I will. I just have to find a home for my remaining supplies and tools.
I have a couple comments on the kit for those interested.
The lack of instructions is not a big deal, because the eight sheets of plans cover all the details. You just have to keep looking ahead to see what is coming.
I do not like the positioning tabs. They are accurately placed, but do not allow the builder much freedom to modify here and there. I have added benchs to the forward deck. and place others were they were not called for.
I found the quality of the wood is great. Much of it was “Ayous”, and lazer cut sheets first rate. The plastic parts were ok.
There are several details missing. Such as the anchors, there is not a boarding hatch, no ladder to get to the roof were the lifeboats are.
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Portland by chborgm - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
Well it's done. I have placed it on a temp stand for pictures
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
I may semi retire . Going through all the junk I have I found that about a year ago out of curiosity I bought a paper model of the Australian Paddlesteamer "Penesey'. When it cam in the mail I never opened it, but just "filed it away". It says that anyone older then 12 ( I qualify ) and more experienced builders can build the advanced version included. I opened it up and it looks interesting so I am going to give it a shot. I see that there is a forum for paperboats so if I make decent progress I'll put something up.
a few more better pictures of the Monroe. I see that I have to make the name decals for the Wheel house so I will try to finish them.
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
I know that I am really not finished with the model, but I am declaring it done. I’ll be 87 in two weeks, and my hands and eyes aren’t what they were in the late 70’s when I started doing this.
I have the ship in it’s new home in my den so it is a little hard to take some pictures but have included some that give you an idea of how it turned out. .rough
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chborgm got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
Everyone must be on vacation. I haven't seen anything new in any of the riverboat threads. I think cathead is still in the drawing stage, but i haven't seen any update so I thought that I would add a small one. Looking back i also have not done any updates and really haven't taken any real pictures, but have made some progress as the picture shows.
If anyone is interested there are 719 railing columns.(60ft of 1/6 in dowel) That means 1440 1/6 holes, which used two 1/6" bits. I still have quite a bit of detail and fixture stuff to do plus all the stern. I have all the lighting done, and have toned it down a little.
You will have to excuse all the junk, but since the model is 49 inch long I don't have any place to put it for pictures. I gave my son my model of the "San Filipe" and going to use that space when completed.
The wheelhouse is done except for the roof. (neglect the junk on the roof.)
For those still out there stay in touch, and if there are any new threads I am not aware of let me know.
Clarence
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chborgm got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dennis Bus by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - OcCre
I use a stiff clea material that is use for clear divider in notebooks etc. I got it at office max. It is also great to use as a surface when you want to glue parts. since ca will not stick to it.
when gluing I set a sheet over the plans, Line the pieces up with the plan or sketch and glue it. When dry the parts just lift off.
It is called "presentation covers" on the box. Their web site is www.gbc.com. I have to buy a box of 100, but they come in handy.
Clarence
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chborgm got a reaction from pontiachedmark in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
Cathead and Bob
Thanks for the response, and the effort you put in to get the info. As a result I am going to leave them off my "Monroe". I put them on my previous two builds and they kind of detract from the whole boat. Your eye first goes to the red or green light rather then viewing the whole item.
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chborgm got a reaction from tarbrush in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
I may semi retire . Going through all the junk I have I found that about a year ago out of curiosity I bought a paper model of the Australian Paddlesteamer "Penesey'. When it cam in the mail I never opened it, but just "filed it away". It says that anyone older then 12 ( I qualify ) and more experienced builders can build the advanced version included. I opened it up and it looks interesting so I am going to give it a shot. I see that there is a forum for paperboats so if I make decent progress I'll put something up.
a few more better pictures of the Monroe. I see that I have to make the name decals for the Wheel house so I will try to finish them.
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chborgm got a reaction from coxswain in Steamboats and other rivercraft - general discussion
check out the video
River Boats on the Yucan
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chborgm got a reaction from hexnut in Portland by chborgm - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
Well it's done. I have placed it on a temp stand for pictures
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chborgm got a reaction from dvm27 in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
I may semi retire . Going through all the junk I have I found that about a year ago out of curiosity I bought a paper model of the Australian Paddlesteamer "Penesey'. When it cam in the mail I never opened it, but just "filed it away". It says that anyone older then 12 ( I qualify ) and more experienced builders can build the advanced version included. I opened it up and it looks interesting so I am going to give it a shot. I see that there is a forum for paperboats so if I make decent progress I'll put something up.
a few more better pictures of the Monroe. I see that I have to make the name decals for the Wheel house so I will try to finish them.
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chborgm got a reaction from mtaylor in City of Monroe by chborgm – FINISHED - Scale ¼” to foot - Western River Steamboat
Cathead
Thanks for the comments, but if you look at it close the workmanship lacks in several areas.
In all the models I have built I never used gloss paint or stain. I think it adds a certain “phoniness” to them. I guess gloss doesn’t scale to well.
I know that you were a big part in stepping up the interests in riverboats on this site. First with your log on the Bertrand, starting the General log on steamboats, and your current work on the Arabia.
Thank you I’ve learned a lot from your effort. Keep it up
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