That is going to look like a real paddle steamer, Jan.
Regards, Peter
Chaperon 1884 Stern Wheeler
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Regards, Peter
Good morning Jan. Yep you are owning this paddle steamer.Cheers Grant
Very nice Jan! She's looking fantastic!
Hi Peter, still much more to go, but it’s been fun getting to this stage.
Hi Grant. Yup, definitely a lot of “Jan” innovations so far.
Hi Paul. I think I do much better working with the bigger scales.
That is a great looking lady Jan
Thank you for looking in. I think it’s great as more and more bits are added that there seems to be a very nice model evolving.
Jan
The Chaperon is going on the shelf for a bit ( 
Summer company for several weeks)
But I had to give this part of the build just one more try (I've lost count on the Re-Do's for this part)
I think I've finally got it. Just a dry fit for the moment, I'm going to rework the the landing by the Pilot house before anything becomes permanent.
Jan
Summer company for several weeks)But I had to give this part of the build just one more try (I've lost count on the Re-Do's for this part)
I think I've finally got it. Just a dry fit for the moment, I'm going to rework the the landing by the Pilot house before anything becomes permanent.
Jan
Good morning Jan. You deserve some of Ron’s redo coins…..was worth it tho. Cheers GrantThe Chaperon is going on the shelf for a bit (
But I had to give this part of the build just one more try (I've lost count on the Re-Do's for this part)
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I think I've finally got it. Just a dry fit for the moment, I'm going to rework the the landing by the Pilot house before anything becomes permanent.
Jan
Hi Grant. It’s one of those small details that would have been in the “I wish I had done that” category. So…
Jan
Question on glue.
The Chaperon has a lot of PE trim. I've managed to glue up some bits but they pop off easily. Super Glue, etc. is not my friend, because of allergies. Any suggestions???
Jan
The Chaperon has a lot of PE trim. I've managed to glue up some bits but they pop off easily. Super Glue, etc. is not my friend, because of allergies. Any suggestions???
Jan
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Hello. Enjoying your posts. I’m building the Chaperon as well. I’m sure I’ll have lots of questions if you’re up to it. Was wondering if you placed window panes (acetate) behind the doors, windows on the main deck and if you plan to do so on the other decks? If so will you black them out or leave them clear?
Hi, glad my log is helping with your build. I did place clear acetate behind all the windows and used model airplane canopy cement to bond it. I left them clear. I scrounged the acetate from various packages that the Admiral brought home. You'll find that you won't need much of the stuff to cover all the windows.
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Thank you very much. I’ll probably be touching base from time to time. Your project is beautiful and your build is my bible. I’m not a newbee but this build is my most challenging so far. Best, Rick, Davidson NC
True story
What a fine sternwheeler you have going here Jan.
Thank you Daniel. Currently it's docked on a bookcase. I need to explore glue other than thick CA to add all the PE trim. My reaction using that glue was terrible.
Oh Boy, Major BRRRR here. It was -12F/-24C @6:30AM when we got up this morning. I had to go to an early medical appointment and when I got home it was already -4F/-20C. Good excuse to hibernate in the shipyard.
Todays objective is to start the placement of the Bull Rails in the Main Deck.
Thinking about "how to do it"and considering big fumbly fingers and iffy eyesight, I stated with
A temporary backstop to keep the Bull Rail receptors (sockets) aligned with the stationaries (columns).(Technical jargon printed on the plans)
The Plan
Part #48
Adding the Bull Rails
Two done and many more to go.
Off to get another cup of Tea.
Jan
Todays objective is to start the placement of the Bull Rails in the Main Deck.
Thinking about "how to do it"and considering big fumbly fingers and iffy eyesight, I stated with
A temporary backstop to keep the Bull Rail receptors (sockets) aligned with the stationaries (columns).
(Technical jargon printed on the plans)The Plan
Part #48
Adding the Bull Rails
Two done and many more to go.
Off to get another cup of Tea.
Jan
Wonderful work Jan on an uncommon subject matter.
MIG Ammo ultra glue is the answer to your photo etch issues.
It is water based and specifically designed for fixing photoetch. It can be thinned with tap water as it is gloopy in the bottle however you might be better using as is if gluing to an absorbent wood substrate as opposed to plastic
MIG Ammo ultra glue is the answer to your photo etch issues.
It is water based and specifically designed for fixing photoetch. It can be thinned with tap water as it is gloopy in the bottle however you might be better using as is if gluing to an absorbent wood substrate as opposed to plastic
Aha …. Good to see that the Wheeler is back on the working table, Jan.Oh Boy, Major BRRRR here. It was -12F/-24C @6:30AM when we got up this morning. I had to go to an early medical appointment and when I got home it was already -4F/-20C. Good excuse to hibernate in the shipyard.
Todays objective is to start the placement of the Bull Rails in the Main Deck.
Thinking about "how to do it"and considering big fumbly fingers and iffy eyesight, I stated with
A temporary backstop to keep the Bull Rail receptors (sockets) aligned with the stationaries (columns).
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The Plan
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Part #48
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Adding the Bull Rails
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Two done and many more to go.
Off to get another cup of Tea.
Jan
Regards, Peter
Thank you for the glue information, I will check it out.
Indeed, it has been trying to get my attention every time I pass the bookcase it's docked on.
Today is colder than yesterday, so I have a great "excuse" to work in the shipyard.
Jan