SS Edmund Fitzgerald by BenF89 - Iron Shipwrights - 1:350 scale - PLASTIC - with Photo Etch Details

[GrandpaPhil]

I purchased plans of the Edmund Fitzgerald, in 1/192 scale, a few weeks ago.

 

I am planning on using them to build the Edmund Fitzgerald, out of card, in 1/192 scale.  I need to finish Victory first (to ensure that the Victory does not get shelved and left in half finished limbo).

Edited January 16, 2020 by GrandpaPhil

[GrandpaPhil]

On 1/14/2020 at 4:57 PM, wadayadoin said:

This is my first experience with resin cast models and will be the last. I got burned this one time and never again. 

 

It would be unfortunate if you gave up on resin models entirely.  I have built a few (never a ship).  My first couple of experiences with resin did not go well.  I actually hated resin models after those first couple of models.  However, I ended up with a bunch, in a lot of models, that I won in an auction, and learned how to work with them, and ended up really liking resin models.
 

There is usually a lot more flash and the gate usually has to be removed (and for a larger piece, can be the size of the piece, because that is where the resin is poured in and not injected, unlike plastic models).  That just has to be cut away (I use a scalpel for this).
 

I have also seen a lot of warping in the pieces.  To remove the warping, one must heat the model, preferably in hot water.  I use the microwave method for tanks and figures.  For something the size of a hull, I would put it in a bathtub with the hottest water that you can and let it heat for a bit.  After the resin warms up it becomes very flexible and you can shape it how you need it.

 

My personal last example involved the track piece of a resin R35 tankette (French, 1940).  I microwaved it in a cup of water for about 30 seconds to heat it up.  Then I straightened the track so it would fit on the hull and look right.  It worked beautifully.

 

 

I have not seen the Model Shipwrights Edmund Fitzgerald.  However, I hope this helps.  There is usually more work involved in resin vs plastic, but resin models, in my opinion, hold more detail and usually look good once built.

[historyguysteve]

 I agree with Grampa Phil above. You have a large model so some creativity is involved but heat up the hull in really hot water for some considerable time not less than 5 minutes or so. Have a piece of really flat, strong material and lots and lots of clamps and rubber bands ready. If possible clamp the hull to the flat surface first, then immerse. Another tip for the small parts. Put a small amount of superglue into the hole or on an edge of a part that has been broken off, right away tip on some baking powder. The mix will set up rapidly and become really hard- harder than the surrounding resin. Then sand to finish. For a larger area or to raise a damaged edge just repeat the process adding layer upon layer. It technique works really well and is structurally sound.

   Have fun!!! looking forward to seeing the completed ship!

[greenwilliam6752@yahoo.com]

I remmber the night fitz went was a kid but all the info on tv and other t became well know very sad 29 men died and ws never found 

 

 

[Toolman]

I just came across this build.  I built a 1/16th scale Fitz from a discontinued Carr's Hobby kit. Purchase 2 of them off eBay and only built one so far.  The kit was a bit primitive but I added my own touches to it.

[lmagna]

On 4/8/2020 at 4:31 PM, greenwilliam6752@yahoo.com said:

ws never found 

https://historycollection.co/23-photographs-cataloging-wreck-edmund-fitzgerald-dives-rediscover-wreckage/2/

 

[Red Rhino]

Mr. Carr retired over the winter and closed his wonderful hobby shop. I have one of his Fitz kits as well. He had a beautiful build of the kit as you entered his shop. I already miss going up to Duluth and visiting the store

Dave

[Roger Pellett]

I wonder what happened to his huge collection of stuff?

 

Roger

[Jparsley]

Was this the Hobbytown in Herman town ?

[Red Rhino]

Sorry Guys I just got back to this post. As I understand it, Mr Carr kept some of his collection, but most of it was auctioned off this past winter and spring in Duluth. The auction included alot of the collectibles and antiques from the store as well as his remaining stock of models. I will always treasure the time I spent wandering through his store over a period of about 50 years.

 

Carr's Hobby was down on Superior Street in Duluth and was not associated with the Hobbytown USA up in Hermantown. The store is now owned by a different party and they have a gift shop there.

[Roger Pellett]

Jparsley,

 

No, it was an old time  hobby shop on West Superior Street In Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.  It had everything, including a world class collection of model and antique railroad stuff.

 

Mr Carr died this spring or early summer.

 

Roger