mog Posted March 31, 2022 #1 Posted March 31, 2022 Hello all after a lengthy time away working on 1914-1918 Army Mule drawn ambulance 1:16, ready to start a new ship build. I want to add led lighting to this build however uncharted waters for me can anyone put me in the right direction on types, companies , or anyone who has some experience here. Thanks MOG Just a quick pic of my Ambulance I’m very grateful to Greg Krenzelok and U.S. ARMY VETERINARY CORPS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GROUP and the 27th Infantry Society for displaying my work and telling my grandfather’s story. Ian_Grant, Altduck, Knocklouder and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted April 6, 2022 Author #2 Posted April 6, 2022 First OcCre kit, basically a build with some good opportunities to experiment with. First impressions are it looks to be a well-made kit. Really like they have included just about all the hardware you need supplied in two nice compartmented plastic cases, very useful.. This kit supplies Sapelli wood for some of planking, not being a big fan of this type as I find it does not react well to heat planking of course it could be the builder also, in any case I normally don’t use it for planking, however I broke the bank,(really big time) on the PT105 build, so this build I have to make do with what I have and try to stay on budget ?? So the start basically a simple frame, false keel, deck work, plus double planking the small hull, single plank the flat bottom. decided to rough up the lower deck as its pretty much a working deck, did I mention the Sapelli thing Ryland Craze and ccoyle 2 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted April 6, 2022 Author #3 Posted April 6, 2022 Not very well I’m afraid, , I just do not like shaping & bending with this type of wood. Anyway I over soaked the strips, used strong glue and heat bended it to shape, steaming out the extra water helps form the shape, & seal the glue quickly, again 3 things this wood does not seem to like me for chipping & splitting is always a danger. early days Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted April 8, 2022 Author #4 Posted April 8, 2022 Just a quick mock up of the lower deck to get measurements & locations for the lights in this section bobandlucy 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted April 26, 2022 Author #5 Posted April 26, 2022 Updating the progress, as this is mainly a just for fun build , moving at a simple pace, experimenting with a few things along the way. Not really following the plans. Not a big fan of precast parts so I cover, replace, or toss as needed Have redid the doors & frames and the stage area. Did a makeover of the furniture, felt tops and wood strips attempting to give a used look? more to follow on the figures Prowler901 and Snug Harbor Johnny 2 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
bobandlucy Posted April 30, 2022 #6 Posted April 30, 2022 The interior furnishings look excellent! Quote
mog Posted April 30, 2022 Author #7 Posted April 30, 2022 Planked the second deck, 2 room areas with different planking, making more changes , starting to follow my own course Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted May 15, 2022 Author #8 Posted May 15, 2022 1st & Second deck almost complete. Need to install the lights on bottom deck before moving on. slow simple pace, playing around with different ideas, not really following any set instructions. Having some fun with this build Altduck, GrandpaPhil, Prowler901 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
Prowler901 Posted May 17, 2022 #9 Posted May 17, 2022 Really nice work on the interior details. I have the AL King of the Mississippi that I hope to add interior and lights on. So, it is nice to see how you are doing your interiors. Todd mog 1 Quote
mog Posted May 23, 2022 Author #10 Posted May 23, 2022 Working on the 3rd deck, my version of the bar room. If there's two things in the world I know about its the military and saloons. More to follow on this deck. GrandpaPhil, Knocklouder and Prowler901 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted May 24, 2022 Author #11 Posted May 24, 2022 Lower deck lighting test GrandpaPhil, Altduck and Prowler901 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
Prowler901 Posted May 25, 2022 #12 Posted May 25, 2022 Wow! I love the bar! Foot rest bar, tap handles... Amazing! Lighting looks great too. Quote
mog Posted June 17, 2022 Author #13 Posted June 17, 2022 Have been working on several projects so the Mississippi has been moving slowing Tested the lights for the first & second decks only minor adjustments needed Prowler901 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
Prowler901 Posted June 17, 2022 #14 Posted June 17, 2022 Really nice effect with the lights. Todd Quote
mog Posted June 23, 2022 Author #15 Posted June 23, 2022 Making progress decided to add some old street type lamps for the out side areas again not taking this build to serious, trying different things and having some fun ccoyle, Prowler901 and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
Prowler901 Posted June 24, 2022 #16 Posted June 24, 2022 The street lamps are a nice touch. I think they will fit right in with style of your build. Todd Quote
mog Posted July 20, 2022 Author #17 Posted July 20, 2022 Fooling around with some small touches Harvey Golden, Knocklouder and Prowler901 3 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted July 30, 2022 Author #18 Posted July 30, 2022 Did not like the look of the main stair case , so built a new one Paul Le Wol and Prowler901 2 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted August 5, 2022 Author #19 Posted August 5, 2022 Making progress Prowler901 and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted August 15, 2022 Author #20 Posted August 15, 2022 the starboard (Closed ) built with pillars & railings , Port side will only have a few for effect Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted August 26, 2022 Author #21 Posted August 26, 2022 Rigging set ups complete, rope stations in, build is hitting the finale stage Prowler901 1 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
mog Posted September 9, 2022 Author #22 Posted September 9, 2022 Completed The Mississippi paddle wheeler. This build was mainly about learning how to wire and use lighting. The build itself was straight forward and fun to do. The real challenge was the lighting, which was new for me. Much trial and error. Hiding & running the wiring required a different kind of planning following the written instructions for a step-by-step build was not possible all the time. The wiring termination points Aft starboard was a real test getting all 14 sets to connect into two 3-volt battery packs. All and all I believe the build came out all right. It was fun and I learned much. Stevinne, Snug Harbor Johnny, Prowler901 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
ccoyle Posted September 9, 2022 #23 Posted September 9, 2022 Congratulations! She looks great. I just now noticed that the US flag has only 20 stars, and I wonder if that was a nod by the manufacturer to the US state of Mississippi being the 20th state admitted to the Union? By the time riverboats of this particular type were being built, many more states had been admitted. Cheers! Altduck 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Altduck Posted September 9, 2022 #24 Posted September 9, 2022 Very nice job, and I really like the lighting and the open side. The interior furnishings and details to depict the features and uses of the riverboats, with the gambling hall, the stage for the 'Bur-le-Q", the stateroom, etc. really tell the story of these old boats. And Chris - good catch on the stars on the flag. I've enjoyed following this build. Quote Richard
mog Posted September 10, 2022 Author #25 Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks all. Yes, as far as the flag goes, I think a little leeway was given to historical correctness the 20th state as Chris mentioned is most likely the reason. The first stern wheeler was built around 1814 18 states, Mississippi became a state in 1817 20 states, after which the number of states raised quickly so there, we have it. To be honest as this build was mainly as good platform to learn the lighting process, I did not do too much research. So I complexly missed it. Quote Current Build: Not a ship Completed Builds: Mississippi River Boat OcCre 1:80 Bluenose, Model Shipways 1:48 Rattlesnake, Model Shipways 1:64 Dumas # 1233 PT Boat, Wood, 1:30 1914-1918 US Army Mule drawn Ambulance 1:16
Prowler901 Posted September 11, 2022 #26 Posted September 11, 2022 Outstanding work! She looks fabulous all lit up. It's been fun watching your progress. Todd Quote
kgstakes Posted September 21 #27 Posted September 21 After looking at all your pictures, it makes me want to get back in the shop and continue my build of this model. Great job !! If mine comes out half and good as yours, I will be happy. I'm thinking I will leave off the walls when I do all the outside "bracing" so that the interior is visible. I do have all those walls made up but will put them to the side so people know that they can be "installed" on the model. Which in reality, they can not unless some of the bracing can be removed. All in all, very nice looking model. You did a great job!!! Quote
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