Caledonian

Hi argoscelik,

The original kit is the 1/48 Caldercraft 'Milford Star it was heavily modified as follows: -

Rivets added to the Hull and Super Structure.

Wheel House scratch built and internals fitted.

Trawl Winch built and real wire rope fitted from scratch as were the Trawl Boards

Steering Gear was enhanced

Deck was planked

Scratch built new funnel

Navigation lights added

New propeller

Structure around the propeller added

Turnbuckles, shackles, thimbles added

Vinyl stencils added

Etc. Etc.

Thanks for viewing. Cheers Derek

Many thanks for viewing argoscelik. Cheers Derek

Thank you Piet, glad you liked it.  For the weathering I used Lifecolor's 'Dust and Rust' Diorama Set.  Cheers Derek

Thanks Duffer for your kind comments.  Cheers Derek

Thank you Popeye and everyone else that posted a 'like'  Yes I enjoyed the build despite the many problems, it took about 18 Months.  A lot of changes were made to the kit: -

Rivets added to the Hull and Super Structure.

Wheel House scratch built and internals fitted.

Trawl Winch built and real wire rope fitted from scratch as were the Trawl Boards

Steering Gear was enhanced

Deck was planked

Scratch built new funnel

Navigation lights added

New propeller

Structure around the propeller added

Turnbuckles, shackles, thimbles added

Etc. Etc.

The model was built in memory of my late Father who was a Trawl Skipper.

Cheers Derek

Thank you Nils, I am new to the Forum, so I am hoping that I am pressing the right buttons. Thanks for your nice comments and interest. Derek