SomethingIsFishy Posted February 10, 2023 #1 Posted February 10, 2023 I am developing an interest in Great Lakes shipping, and I wanted a model of a Great Lakes freighter. I don’t have the funds right now for a full-on build, so I figured I’d look for something simple in card. I came across this kit from Lake Freighter Minis and figured it was worth a shot… It’s only a water-line model, and I’m sure it’s not 100% accurate, but I’m ok with that. LFM doesn’t specify a scale, so I did some quick calculations based on the stated model length and the real thing and came up with about 1:550. What I received was a nice envelope with thorough instructions and nicely printed sheets of fairly heavy card stock. We will see how this turns out! Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil, Prowler901 and 5 others 8 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 10, 2023 Author #2 Posted February 10, 2023 The hull goes together quickly and without too much fuss… I have a feeling that the superstructure might be a little more challenging, but I don’t expect it will be too difficult… this is a fun little build so far! thibaultron, ccoyle, Canute and 12 others 15 Quote
wemattson Posted February 10, 2023 #3 Posted February 10, 2023 That looks like a cool little model (I can hear Gordon Lightfoot in the background). I can't wait to see how this turns out. thibaultron, LEGION 12, SomethingIsFishy and 1 other 4 Quote Current Projects: Kate Cory - Model Shipways - 1:64
LEGION 12 Posted February 10, 2023 #4 Posted February 10, 2023 That's really cool I've been looking for a model of that ship , never built a paper model . SomethingIsFishy, Canute and thibaultron 3 Quote
JKC27 Posted February 10, 2023 #5 Posted February 10, 2023 I built this kit a couple years back. The guy who makes these has them pretty detailed. I don't think they are to a specific scale, but they do have a decent offering of Great Lakes freighters. I might check out some of their other models one day. Too bad they don't have any Canadian fleet boats. Have fun with this though....looks like you are making good progress! thibaultron, Canute, Edwardkenway and 2 others 5 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 11, 2023 Author #6 Posted February 11, 2023 Decks installed! Didn’t have a lot of time so this is all I did tonight… ccoyle, scrubbyj427, Canute and 6 others 9 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 11, 2023 Author #7 Posted February 11, 2023 Hatches… and more hatches… There’s a lot of hatches… Prowler901, Edwardkenway, GrandpaPhil and 5 others 8 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 11, 2023 Author #8 Posted February 11, 2023 Hatches and crane done! thibaultron, hof00, Snug Harbor Johnny and 7 others 10 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 11, 2023 Author #9 Posted February 11, 2023 Rear deck! The funnel was challenging, but I think it came out ok… thibaultron, Cathead, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 12, 2023 Author #10 Posted February 12, 2023 Almost finished! (I might see about trying to hide some of the more obvious seams/edges with markers…) I really enjoyed this build! It was just challenging enough to be fun, simple enough to be a quick build, and has a reasonable amount of detail for its size! Ok, now I’m going to get back to work on my longboat project… kurtvd19, Cathead, ccoyle and 10 others 13 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted February 12, 2023 #11 Posted February 12, 2023 Nicely done! robert952, Canute, SomethingIsFishy and 1 other 4 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 12, 2023 Author #12 Posted February 12, 2023 Got most of the edge coloring done… makes a big difference! Snug Harbor Johnny, Canute, Riotvan88 and 11 others 12 2 Quote
Cathead Posted February 12, 2023 #13 Posted February 12, 2023 Nice job, that looks really cool! thibaultron, ccoyle, king derelict and 2 others 5 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
DonBMichigan Posted February 12, 2023 #14 Posted February 12, 2023 Thanks for sharing this. What a cool build! thibaultron, SomethingIsFishy, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------- In progress: Norwegian Sailing Pram by Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Model Shipways
wemattson Posted February 12, 2023 #15 Posted February 12, 2023 That came out great! I might have to look into getting one of these. SomethingIsFishy, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Projects: Kate Cory - Model Shipways - 1:64
SomethingIsFishy Posted February 13, 2023 Author #16 Posted February 13, 2023 Thanks for all the replies! I’m definitely going to have to do more of these! I think I might try the City of Milwaukee car ferry next, that one will cross over between two hobbies for me (ships and trains). Canute, Cathead, LEGION 12 and 2 others 5 Quote
GrandpaPhil Posted February 20, 2023 #17 Posted February 20, 2023 Very nice finish! thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Building: 1:200 Russian Battleship Oryol (Orel card kit) 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
SomethingIsFishy Posted March 7, 2023 Author #18 Posted March 7, 2023 Thanks for the replies! This was a fun quick build, and I’ve already started on the City of Milwaukee car ferry! Cathead, LEGION 12 and Canute 3 Quote
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