TSS Earnslaw 1912 by AJohnson - FINISHED - Paper Shipwright - 1:250 scale - CARD

[clearway]

 

2 hours ago, ccoyle said:

You really just need the tiniest of divots

 my admiral keeps calling me a right divot😁

[AJohnson]

2 hours ago, clearway said:

 

 my admiral keeps calling me a right divot😁

Wow, your Admiral sounds lovely, compared to what I get called when I mention the next model project! 🤣

Edited August 18, 2023 by AJohnson

[clearway]

11 hours ago, AJohnson said:

Wow, your Admiral sounds lovely, compared to what I get called when I mention the next model project! 🤣

Oh believe me it gets worse than that😁

 

Keith

[AJohnson]

Recovering from the ignominy of rigging disasters (I have patched things up and fortunately no huge scars visible)  I have completed the baseboard.

 

The working baseboard was cleaned up a bit and a cardboard template of the Earnslaw pinned to the board.  I then painted around this in thick Gesso to replicate the lake surface, nothing too rough as this is 1/250 scale and not the North Sea!  This took a couple of applications to build-up the surface as the Gesso relaxed a little as it dried.  It was then a case of many acrylic washes; some light, some dark to try and create a layered look.  Once happy with the colouration I started with layers of Gloss medium and little strands of cotton wool to add a little interest and hide the waterline seams better.

 

Overall fairly happy with the effect.

 

My styrene road has arrived so I can finish the Bridge canopy and start on the thread handrailing.  Hoping to do a better job of this than on my last build.  

 

Getting there, thanks for looking in!  

[AJohnson]

Small update today, showing progress with the railings; made from using the kit template and glued Gutermann white thread - top rail painted brown.  I have done the main runs for the promenade deck and have attached the forward section and a few life rings for good measure.

 

The styrene rod stock has arrived, so I have finished the main awning.  Just need to complete the bridge awning and tissue covering, handrails for the bridge and some more navigation lights.

 

Getting close now, if I can get a good evening or two at this, we might be getting to the finish line! 😲 

Edited August 22, 2023 by AJohnson

[AJohnson]

Well here we are folks, calling this one finished! 

 

Finishing touches were the Bridge framing, handrails, canopy and Navigation lights.

 

Altogether a challenging but fun build (in places!)  The limit of my paper skills at the moment.  I have the "Brighton" in stock to do next time I feel the call of the "Card Side" 😵

 

Thank you all for following along and the encouragement.  A final set of pictures for you.

[DaveBaxt]

Sorry I missed this build Andrew, however she looks a Beauty. What's next then Vanguard?

[AJohnson]

4 minutes ago, DaveBaxt said:

Sorry I missed this build Andrew, however she looks a Beauty. What's next then Vanguard?

Thanks Dave, yes, I think I might be Trial-ing a Vanguard model! 

[ccoyle]

A very credible build, sir -- well done!

[Kevin-the-lubber]

This is amazing, I followed the link from the 'At A Glance' thread and would never have guessed this was a card model. You have piqued my interest!

[mtaylor]

Beautiful.   Hard to believe it's card.

[GrandpaPhil]

Very nicely done!

[yvesvidal]

Fantastic presentation of that beautiful model. 

 

Yves

[clearway]

Well done- the base really sets her off

 

Keith

[Canute]

Very nice, Andrew. And your sea looks spot on. 👍

[Knocklouder]

Very nicely done,  Congratulations