Hallo @TJCampbell
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
How is your project going? Any update you could show?
Algoma Strongfield - present day - 1:250 by TJCampbell [COMPLETED BUILD]
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we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
How is your project going? Any update you could show?
Thank you,Hallo @TJCampbell
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
How is your project going? Any update you could show?
Been a slow go....but I will be posting updates soon.
I redid the lettering at the stern. First attempt was just too sloppy looking.
The final small details are tedious but coming along. Hatch crane is half done I'd guess....probably 3rd try at it to make it look right. Finishing up ladders and handrails as well as front mast and small parts like winches and fairleads. Still a bit to go but overall I'm happy. I am sourcing parts as much as I can and other parts are handmade. Still waiting on a couple more parts to arrive and hopefully that is it.
One thing that is kind of wearing on my mind, and purely for the pursuit of excellence/perfection/accuracy is thinking how I am going to create all the appropriate radars, masts, antennae that are both on top of the wheelhouse and also at the front mast. Lots of really small (at this scale) lights, and probably 2 smaller radars along with the main one, and then the different radio antennae....... trying to keep in mind that this is my first true, hardcore build, and those little nuances will come with experience.
I've got my Port Colborne fairleads ready to be attached, so just placed them to see how they look - they need to be moved and secured to the right place on the deck. The correct winches for this type of ship are not available in the fittings market, so went to BlueJacket and got what I figure is the closest to the real deal.
The final small details are tedious but coming along. Hatch crane is half done I'd guess....probably 3rd try at it to make it look right. Finishing up ladders and handrails as well as front mast and small parts like winches and fairleads. Still a bit to go but overall I'm happy. I am sourcing parts as much as I can and other parts are handmade. Still waiting on a couple more parts to arrive and hopefully that is it.
One thing that is kind of wearing on my mind, and purely for the pursuit of excellence/perfection/accuracy is thinking how I am going to create all the appropriate radars, masts, antennae that are both on top of the wheelhouse and also at the front mast. Lots of really small (at this scale) lights, and probably 2 smaller radars along with the main one, and then the different radio antennae....... trying to keep in mind that this is my first true, hardcore build, and those little nuances will come with experience.
I've got my Port Colborne fairleads ready to be attached, so just placed them to see how they look - they need to be moved and secured to the right place on the deck. The correct winches for this type of ship are not available in the fittings market, so went to BlueJacket and got what I figure is the closest to the real deal.
Sorry folks......got totally side tracked on this build log and haven't updated. I only did this in 1:200 scale, and have totally scrapped the slightly smaller build of the same ship.
I am in fact done with this model now. It is completed, and was actually entered in a local scale model show thanks to a good sell job of the local hobby shop I frequent. Placed 3rd in the ship category.
From the last set of photos, it was basically all small details, including the handrails, which are photoetched from BlueJacket. Freefall lifeboat was built by hand, as was the davit holding it. Front mast was scratch built as well (aside from the nav lights which are part of a 3d printed part purchased online). Radars are purchased parts as well. Handrails/ladders on superstructure are Plastruct parts that I found worked perfect for sizing for this, as there are no commercially available parts for Great Lakes freighters......such a small, niche market I suppose for us boatnerds.
Overall, I am happy with how it turned out, despite there being flaws that I see that I know I can improve on in future builds.
Also....because I have cats....I had to build the acrylic display case to protect my model, as the time/effort/care/etc put into building this is worth protecting from a curious pet, plus it will help keep it dust and dirt free!
I am in fact done with this model now. It is completed, and was actually entered in a local scale model show thanks to a good sell job of the local hobby shop I frequent. Placed 3rd in the ship category.
From the last set of photos, it was basically all small details, including the handrails, which are photoetched from BlueJacket. Freefall lifeboat was built by hand, as was the davit holding it. Front mast was scratch built as well (aside from the nav lights which are part of a 3d printed part purchased online). Radars are purchased parts as well. Handrails/ladders on superstructure are Plastruct parts that I found worked perfect for sizing for this, as there are no commercially available parts for Great Lakes freighters......such a small, niche market I suppose for us boatnerds.
Overall, I am happy with how it turned out, despite there being flaws that I see that I know I can improve on in future builds.
Also....because I have cats....I had to build the acrylic display case to protect my model, as the time/effort/care/etc put into building this is worth protecting from a curious pet, plus it will help keep it dust and dirt free!
Congratulations for finishing this model - very well done
I try to make a trip to St. Catharines, ON every year to check out the Welland Canal (lock 3 has a great viewing platform and museum). Plus, I live only a couple blocks from the Detroit River, so the big freighters have always been a part of my life.
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