Duanelaker

Well I put some primer down and also built the display stand.  My air brush abilities are limited and I feel like I need a air brush with a wider spray pattern...I will have to check my tips.  I’m thinking I let it dry, sand it then spray color on it.  

On 10/28/2019 at 5:57 PM, lili.marlene3945 said:

Thank you all, your warm welcome are appreciated.  Very nice your car, Duanelaker.  I just love car like this !  V8 DHC Motor 5,5 L, I suppose ??  (I know, I'm off topic.  Moderators, don't shoot me ! lol! )  

It is a 72 Chevelle Malibu, 5.7L , 5-speed...thanks for noticing!

Looks awesome!  Welcome to the site!

Welcome to the site!  

Welcome to the site! 

Very nice!  It seems like the Taurus tugboat has changed throughout the years!  

3 hours ago, jbelwood said:

Hi Duanelaker,

 

I've built four of these over the past 40 years. Original list price was $13.00.

Shaping the interior of the hull never got easier as I always struggled using a chisel.

My latest build, somewhat modified, sits in a river scene on my model railroad.

I believe the latest issue of the Taurus has an etched brass pilot and deck house.

That sure would make the build much easier and quicker.

 

Will follow you along to see what additional ideas you might come up with. I love

these little tugs as they add greatly to a maritime theme if in a diorama.

 

John Elwood

Very nice!  I would love to see a picture of one if you don’t mind.  I found the bulwarks were easiest to carve with a dremel tool, followed by a scalpel with #11 blade for some fine carving...my kit which was purchased about two months ago was laser cut basswood for the pilot house.  Any advice on fastening the windows?   It has a lot of nice details.

Did a little more painting...it’s very nice to get things put together.  Had a rough weekend finding out my 4 year old son has type 1 diabetes.  So hard only seeing him on the weekends.  Ok enough personal stuff, here’s some pictures.

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

So I tinkered with the air brush and it was easier then I thought!  Definitely need practice, and definitely to find a bigger or wider tip for larger items I think.

What a wonderful hobby to enjoy with your son!  Best of luck with your build, you should certainly start a log 😊

I definitely need to work on my carving skills lol.ah well I’m hoping the deck, cap rails and paint will cover any mistakes that could be seen over the inter webs 🤣 one side almost complete, one side left..

forward progress is always a positive, especially the way my job have been going.

Welcome!  

We are certainly our own biggest critics...I am not seeing the flaws you are seeing, looks beautiful!

Also the grate looks ok with circular holes drilled I think...I didn’t have a file.reamer small enough to square of the holes anyways...

Just for fun I cleaned up some fittings and laid them out to see what things will look like...this is actually a pretty nice model for the money!  Lots of details and since it isn’t a real boat as they state in the beginning of the kit you could go many directions or color schemes, which I am undecided still...thinking black hull and red cabins with white highlights.

I think for the most part I have gone as far as I can without picking up the dreaded paint brush.

Welcome!  Hope you find the answers you are looking for 😊

More progress..I decided to by the paint kit from model expo since they had 40% off sale..why not.

More work completed on the main cabin...amazing how the camera picks up all of the imperfections!  Ah well, certainly worth the time...

FYI...it’s only put together for the picture

Rub rails complete!

Welcome!  I too have a fair American kit, I’m hoping you start a log 😊. Best of luck!

As I stated when I first started this build, I was hoping for practice for my phantom...i installed the top rail today in one piece and I have to say it went better than I thought it would!  I also installed the splash rails...rub rails next and the hull is pretty much ready for paint 😊