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Hi. I've been building 1:50 scale models of the "Alwyn Vintcent", the last operational steam tug in South Africa, from scratch for a couple of years. I've used both original plans and plans I made from photographs of the actual vessel. The actual vessel is undergoing restoration in Villiersdorp, South Africa. I've sold 4 of these display models in a display case.
I'm now making a 1:32 scale model for RC, which I plan to sell as a kit.
- I've made a silicon mold for casting the hull in fiberglass (sold 2 hulls already).
- Made a complete set of templates for the superstructure (to be laser cut from 3mm beech ply).
- Made a template for the decking, both for cutting of the deck and laser etching the planking on 3mm beech ply.
- Designed, and Resin Printed, 3D models of all the fittings.
Next step if putting it all together, to ensure everything fits, and then offering the kit, or parts thereof, for sale.
I'm now making a 1:32 scale model for RC, which I plan to sell as a kit.
- I've made a silicon mold for casting the hull in fiberglass (sold 2 hulls already).
- Made a complete set of templates for the superstructure (to be laser cut from 3mm beech ply).
- Made a template for the decking, both for cutting of the deck and laser etching the planking on 3mm beech ply.
- Designed, and Resin Printed, 3D models of all the fittings.
Next step if putting it all together, to ensure everything fits, and then offering the kit, or parts thereof, for sale.
