SS Klondike II by John Ruy - 1/8” = 1’ (1/96 scale) - Sternwheeler Riverboat

[Jim Lad]

That's really looking good, John.

 

John

[John Ruy]

Paddle Wheel continues…

DETAILS… It’s all about the details, right? 
 

Cheers 🍻 
 

Edited October 29 by John Ruy

[Jim Lad]

Coming together very nicely, John.

 

John

[Baker]

Very nice work. 

[John Ruy]

Paddle Wheel continues…

Paddle Wheel completed. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

Edited November 4 by John Ruy

[Keith Black]

 She's a beauty, John. Great looking wheel. 👍

[Knocklouder]

Very nice, that sure grabs your attention.  Amazing work, 

Bob  M

[Baker]

Great detail and very realistic 

[Jim Lad]

Very nice, John.

 

John

[gsdpic]

Wow, the paddle wheel looks great.   I imagined it was a bit larger until I saw the picture of your hand holding it.   That was quite a project on its own.

 

[John Ruy]

2 hours ago, gsdpic said:

That was quite a project on its own.

Thank you all for your comments, likes and wows. @gsdpic your right, every piece is another project in and of itself self. Now it’s back to the windows and doors on the Main Deck. Remember those?

 

Seems so long ago, but these models don’t finish themselves, do they?

Steady as she goes…

 

Cheers 🍻

[John Ruy]

That said, I am headed back over to The Red Jacket for a while. She is begging me to pull together those masts and spars. 

If you all would like to follow along, here is a link. 
 

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35629-red-jacket-by-john-ruy-marine-model-company-116”1’-1192-scale-vintage-solid-hull-clipper-ship-kit/

 

See you back here soon…

 

Cheers 🍻

[KeithAug]

An enjoyable catch up John. A huge amount of work in that paddle wheel, very impressive.

[John Ruy]

Back on the Klondike…

 

Main Deck walls, windows and doors completed…

Cheers 🍻

Edited Monday at 03:40 AM by John Ruy

[Jim Lad]

Very nice, John. She's looking very riverboatish!

 

John

[Kusawa2000]

I really like the midship walls are looking... and thanks for not asking for any detail shots.. we are sitting at -38c right now..

 

MIKE

[John Ruy]

10 hours ago, Jim Lad said:

Very nice, John. She's looking very riverboatish!

 

John

As she should…

 

9 hours ago, Kusawa2000 said:

I really like the midship walls are looking... and thanks for not asking for any detail shots.. we are sitting at -38c right now..

 

MIKE

No worries, I think I have the pics I need. Maybe next spring, when it gets up to Zero  😆 BTW… those pictures were great, they got me to this point. Thanks

 

I have been in -40 degree weather on Indian Moutain in Alaska at an Air Force Radar site. What are your windchills?
 

We had signs posted that said exposed flesh would freeze in 5 seconds. No body was making any yellow snow. LOL 😆 

 

Frosted my bronchial tubes snow showing into a radio beacon shack. Fun times, stay warm my friend. 

Edited Monday at 03:27 PM by John Ruy

[Kusawa2000]

1 hour ago, John Ruy said:

As she should…

 

No worries, I think I have the pics I need. Maybe next spring, when it gets up to Zero  😆 BTW… those pictures were great, they got me to this point. Thanks

 

I have been in -40 degree weather on Indian Moutain in Alaska at an Air Force Radar site. What are your windchills?
 

We had signs posted that said exposed flesh would freeze in 5 seconds. No body was making any yellow snow. LOL 😆 

 

Frosted my bronchial tubes snow showing into a radio beacon shack. Fun times, stay warm my friend. 

John: We are sitting at -42c this morning with a wind chill of -52c -Jeep is still running but we arent doing any sun tanning today! Kidding aside, if you do need more pics do let me know as the Klondike is still accessible for pictures. We are getting only 4 hours of daylight but I can get over there around lunch.. but keep the jeep running! 🙂

 

MIKE

[John Ruy]

7 hours ago, Kusawa2000 said:

John: We are sitting at -42c this morning with a wind chill of -52c -Jeep is still running but we arent doing any sun tanning today! Kidding aside, if you do need more pics do let me know as the Klondike is still accessible for pictures. We are getting only 4 hours of daylight but I can get over there around lunch.. but keep the jeep running! 🙂

 

MIKE

Thanks Mike I do appreciate you being my guy on the scene. You can keep an eye on my build and let me know how I am doing. I really don’t think I will need any more photos until maybe we see some progress on the restoration efforts, which I am sure won’t be until spring. Meanwhile a drive by would be sufficient, stay in your jeep. 🥶

[John Ruy]

Stairs to the Saloon Deck…

1 of 2 stairs done… 

 

Cheers 🍻 

Edited yesterday at 03:13 AM by John Ruy

[John Ruy]

Painted staircase and templated walls for second staircase…

Cheers 🍻 

Edited 5 hours ago by John Ruy

[Ian_Grant]

She's looking great, John!  Are you going to detail the upstairs interior.....I recall the drawings even had the positions of the china cabinet's legs marked, looking forward to your 1/96 furniture!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[John Ruy]

52 minutes ago, Ian_Grant said:

She's looking great, John!  Are you going to detail the upstairs interior.....I recall the drawings even had the positions of the china cabinet's legs marked, looking forward to your 1/96 furniture!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sorry Ian… Not likely LOL 😆 

Last time I did furniture at 1/96 was on my USS Constitution. Hasn’t been seen since I finished her. 

[Keith Black]

1 hour ago, John Ruy said:

Painted staircase and templated walls for second staircase…

 The stairs and the whole main deck look fantastic, John. And the furniture you made for your Constitution is unbelievable. I'm currently working on Billy's stairs and how they transition into the boiler deck so I appreciate what you're going through with Klondike's stairs. 

[John Ruy]

3 hours ago, Keith Black said:

 The stairs and the whole main deck look fantastic, John. And the furniture you made for your Constitution is unbelievable. I'm currently working on Billy's stairs and how they transition into the boiler deck so I appreciate what you're going through with Klondike's stairs. 

Thanks Kieth… 

Here’s a close up of the stair construction. Kinda shows the step by step method I use. LOL 😆 

I have got to go look up your latest build and follow along on that one too. 
 

John

 

PS… 1/96 is really close to HO Rail Roading. If you know what I mean. 😉

Edited 17 minutes ago by John Ruy