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John Ruy

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About John Ruy

  • Birthday 03/11/1953

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    Biddeford, Maine
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    Became interested in tall ship modeling when we moved to Maine from California and visited the Maine Coast Line. Explored the wonderful Maritime Museums here in Maine with a great history of ship building. Love exploring all of the New England searching out wonderful local sites and history.

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  1.    Baker reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
  2.    Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
  3. John Ruy
    Interesting research… Klondike II was launched in 1937 and was retired in 1952. The S.S. Klondike II by W.J.McBurney.pdf Cheers 🍻
  4.    FriedClams reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
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  12. John Ruy
    Mike, that was my thoughts as well. Some sort of flood light for the shore line makes perfect sense. Thanks for running it down. John
  13.    John Ruy reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
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  15. John Ruy
    Thanks Mike… My intention will be to build all of the exterior lighting. John
  16. John Ruy
    Keith, I’m not sure when they were added but I do intend to build her as she appears today in her restored museum ship state. I am going to light this model. I am finding references in the manuscripts of all the lighting. I am going to try to build her with exterior and interior lighting. 😎 My OCD won’t let me not do so. LOL 😂
  17. John Ruy
    The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History by Arnold E. Roos Volume III http://parkscanadahistory.com/series/mrs/342-3.pdf Excerpts from this document of nearly 400 pages shows promise of amazing detail and confirmation they are lights. It also describes in amazing detail other exterior lighting. 😎 The light sockets located near the aft running lights on the port and starboard sides may have been added at a later date. The problem with these is that they do not readily show up in photographs, as they were white on a white background; however, it appears fairly certain that they were not in place by 1943. Running lights- center line is 115 feet 6-1/2 inches aft of reference point- set in a 1 foot 4 inch diameter hole- held in place by 3 metal clips Update there are 6 volumes of description 4 of which can be downloaded. Woo Hoo! Manuscript Report Series / Travail inédit 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. I. 1979. 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. II. 1979. 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. III. 1979. 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. IV. 1979. 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. V. 1979. 342 Roos, Arnold E. The S.S. Klondike, 1937-55: A Structural History. Vol. VI. 1979. There is still Gold in the Yukon Cheers 🍻
  18.    John Ruy reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
  19. John Ruy
    Most likely a light… Here is a photo of the engine room wall from the inside. @Ian_Grant posted this photo during our original discussions on building the Klondike. Here is an enlarge view… Looks like wiring to a light to me. 😎
  20. John Ruy
    You might be right, I’m still thinking some kind of work light.
  21.    John Ruy reacted to a post in a topic: SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat
  22. John Ruy
    Pm has been sent…
  23. John Ruy
    I do Have this drawing as well.
  24. John Ruy
    Here is a photo of the port side. Looks like it might be there?
  25. John Ruy
    The drawing only shows the starboard side. I have been assuming the port side is a mirror image. It’s not identified on the main deck drawing. I thought it might be a flood light. Are you saying Nav lights?
  26. John Ruy
    Does anyone know what this circle represents? Here is the best photo I have of it. Cheers 🍻
  27. John Ruy
    More Main Deck walls with Windows and Doors… Getting the hang of it… Steady as she goes… Cheers 🍻
  28.    John Ruy reacted to a post in a topic: Sternwheeler From the Susquehanna River's Hard Coal Navy by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale
  29. John Ruy
    Yes, As mandated by the Admiral. LOL 😆
  30.    John Ruy reacted to a post in a topic: Sternwheeler From the Susquehanna River's Hard Coal Navy by Keith Black - 1:120 Scale
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  35. John Ruy
    This Vintage Kit is complete. All parts have been inventoried. Instruction Booklet and 3 sheets of plans are included. Kit not started 200.00 (or best offer) + shipping from 04005. Shoot me a PM If interested I use PayPal. Cheers 🍻

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