Kishmul Posted January 11, 2017 #1 Posted January 11, 2017 Some details of the metalwork from the Model Dockyard plans. The lathe will start turning in April when sawdust will also be created. A build log will follow. PeteB, BANYAN, Red and 10 others 13 Quote
Cathead Posted January 11, 2017 #2 Posted January 11, 2017 Ooh, another steamboat. I can't wait to see more. What can you tell us about this prototype? mtaylor 1 Quote Eric Missouri River craft (scratchbuilt): 1893 steamboat Peerless; 1853 steamboat Arabia; 1865 steamboat Bertrand; Lewis & Clark barge; keelboat; 1876 steamboat Far West; Nautical builds (kits): USS Cairo; NRG capstan project; NRG half-hull; Viking longship; US revenue cutter; 18th century longboat; Bounty launch
Kishmul Posted January 11, 2017 Author #3 Posted January 11, 2017 Details can be found on this link- oops, I cannot paste links- search "Zulu sternwheeler". Navigate to the Steamboat Museum of models by Ralph Lossing and scroll down to view. mtaylor and Cathead 2 Quote
captainbob Posted January 11, 2017 #4 Posted January 11, 2017 This is from "Steamboat Museum" website: "A prototype of iron-hulled boats built on the Clyde by R. Duncan and Company of Port Glasgow and Dennys of Dunbarton in England. After completion of the hull and machinery, they were disassembled, crated up in sections and shipped to their operating areas in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America for re-assembly by bolting together the hull plates and installing the machinery. The cabins and superstructure were then built according to the needs of the operators. Some were located in Burma and India being operated by the Irrawaddi Flotation Company in the early 1900's; at least one was running on the Amazon River in Peru as recently as 1985." I've always thought the ZULU was an interesting boat. I'll be watching for your build log. Bob mtaylor, Ras Ambrioso, PeteB and 1 other 4 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray
kurtvd19 Posted January 11, 2017 #5 Posted January 11, 2017 It's another riverboat log - I am on board. The ZULU was a cover on an old Model Boats - the R/C magazine from GB - and a how to. I have it in my files and will be digging it out. If this is the same ZULU, it had two wheels at the stern that could be reversed independently for very responsive steering. I have a set of R/C sidewheels I intended to use on a model of this boat - but I think I am done with R/C - but as a static model I am very interested in this build. Kurt PeteB, Cathead, coxswain and 1 other 4 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS
Kishmul Posted January 13, 2017 Author #6 Posted January 13, 2017 This is where I am at. Kurt- you are correct, published in "Model Boats" April 1982 - that might save you some time! Ken Cathead, coxswain, Tadeusz43 and 5 others 8 Quote
Kishmul Posted January 14, 2017 Author #7 Posted January 14, 2017 Back to virtual metalwork with the left/right thingy. PeteB, coxswain, hexnut and 4 others 7 Quote
BANYAN Posted January 14, 2017 #8 Posted January 14, 2017 The left/right thingy, and all your other work, is very well done Kishmul, this will be a very nice model when converted from the virtual to metal and wood. cheers Pat mtaylor 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Kishmul Posted January 15, 2017 Author #9 Posted January 15, 2017 Windy thing for the pointy end. Ken coxswain, Tadeusz43, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote
Kishmul Posted January 15, 2017 Author #10 Posted January 15, 2017 The hot bit. coxswain, PeteB, BANYAN and 3 others 6 Quote
BANYAN Posted January 15, 2017 #11 Posted January 15, 2017 So, all these bits and bobs will sit on the wood things you walk on, which fit to the tub that keeps it afloat then .... Nice work! cheers Pat mtaylor 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Kishmul Posted January 15, 2017 Author #12 Posted January 15, 2017 Pat That is the plan, I am beginning to come to the realisation that it is easier to do this in the virtual world than it will be to do so in the workshop. This is not good. Ken mtaylor 1 Quote
Kishmul Posted January 16, 2017 Author #13 Posted January 16, 2017 Four hours just to complete the boiler piework. mtaylor, coxswain, Cathead and 2 others 5 Quote
BANYAN Posted January 16, 2017 #14 Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Not necessarily so Ken, for me at least, once I have conceptualised what it is I need to make, I find it is far easier in the workshed. Using your virtual creations you can experiment with copies of each piece and break them into manageable parts. I am in the very early stages of learning 3D just for this very purpose. Nice work on the virtual modelling; look forward to seeing it all come together. cheers pat Edited January 17, 2017 by BANYAN mtaylor and PeteB 2 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Kishmul Posted January 17, 2017 Author #15 Posted January 17, 2017 Nearly finished, but have discovered an error. Either in the plans or I have made a major boo-boo. Need to do thinking! Red, mtaylor, BANYAN and 3 others 6 Quote
BANYAN Posted January 18, 2017 #16 Posted January 18, 2017 That looks great; and side or front/bow views? the error is probably evident to you but I cannot see it cheers Pat PeteB 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
amateur Posted January 18, 2017 #17 Posted January 18, 2017 I dont see major errors, but then, I've only your version which looks pretty good. Will the model be live-steam? Jan mtaylor and PeteB 2 Quote
amateur Posted January 18, 2017 #18 Posted January 18, 2017 Is this th link you meant to include http://steamboats.com/museum/lossingmodels.html mtaylor 1 Quote
Kishmul Posted January 18, 2017 Author #19 Posted January 18, 2017 Got another few hours in. Images as requested. Boxbuilds, jchbeiner, Cathead and 4 others 7 Quote
Kishmul Posted January 18, 2017 Author #20 Posted January 18, 2017 Thank for all the likes and comments. Live steam is beyond me, nor do the plans include such information. PeteB and mtaylor 2 Quote
BANYAN Posted January 18, 2017 #21 Posted January 18, 2017 Now that will be one very nice model when made up. Thanks for the extra pics; shows off this little lady's lines very nicely. cheers Pat mtaylor 1 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
Kishmul Posted January 19, 2017 Author #22 Posted January 19, 2017 That is about it for this thread. I have added a few minor details (bollards, fairleads etc.) but they make little difference to the pictures. Next job is to make up the bill of materials, think about tooling, order up, and get started in the spring. Any further questions I am happy to answer or other views requested. Otherwise look out for the real-life build log around April. Not sure where I am going to put the log- scratch certainly- but POF or POB? It is neither! In the meantime I have the time to tackle another 3D CAD project, the problem is which- suggestions please? PeteB and mtaylor 2 Quote
Ras Ambrioso Posted July 17, 2020 #23 Posted July 17, 2020 Always liked Zulu as a representative of commercial stern wheelers. last post I see is from January 1917. What has happened to this work ? Ras Ambrioso Quote Ras Current builds: Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale Previous builds: Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit African Queen. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit.
Ras Ambrioso Posted July 17, 2020 #24 Posted July 17, 2020 Sorry, my bad 2017 not 1917 ras Quote Ras Current builds: Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale Previous builds: Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit African Queen. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit.
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Ras Ambrioso Posted July 4, 2023 #26 Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) I just ordered the plans for Zulu from Sarik Hobbies and will be using your 3D drawings to scratch build the model. There is not much information online for this boat. I will start the build log as soon as I get the plans fro the UK. Great job bringing all these details to live. Edited July 4, 2023 by Ras Ambrioso mtaylor and Nirvana 2 Quote Ras Current builds: Stern Paddle Wheeler ZULU-1916-1/48 scale Previous builds: Freccia Celeste-1927 350cc racing motorcycle-1:9 scale-Protar kit Boeing B17F- 1/72 scale- Hasegawa kit HMS Mimi-scale 1/24-Fast Motor Launch Amapá 1907-1/64 scale-Brazilian Customs Cruiser Scottish Motor Fifie. 1/32 scale. Amati kit Patricia. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/12 scale. Krick Kit African Queen. Steam powered R/C launch. 1/24 scale. Billings ki Emma C. Berry. Sailing fishing smack. 1/32 scale. Model Shipways kit.
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