Rich, when you see the booms with the swinging stages and the main front mast, then its ready. But that is somewhere in 2021
. Still a lot to do.Regards, Peter
Paddle Steamer Robert E. Lee, scale 1:96, scratch build by the Alan L. Bates drawings [COMPLETED BUILD]
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. Still a lot to do.Regards, Peter
Stephen, thanxs for the reply, the likes and the compliment.
As I wrote above, it’s walking on the edge of my skills and material. But still satisfied
.Regards, Peter
Well Peter, 2021 is just a few days away and the pier is open to your arrival, whistles blowing. RichRich, when you see the booms with the swinging stages and the main front mast, then its ready. But that is somewhere in 2021
Regards, Peter
The pier may be opende, but without the swinging stages, no one can get on or off the ship
.Regards, Peter
Thanks for sharing your build Peter,
Also the knowledge you have shared, the amount of bracing on these larger river boats is not something I had any idea of and the size of that helm / ships wheel is a lot bigger than I expected seeing the rudder looks quite small. I would imagine that any sharp turns would be done by stopping one paddle wheel whilst the other carried on, even better reverse one side while the other side is going forward.
I am looking forward to the rest of your build.
Cheers,
Stephen.
Also the knowledge you have shared, the amount of bracing on these larger river boats is not something I had any idea of and the size of that helm / ships wheel is a lot bigger than I expected seeing the rudder looks quite small. I would imagine that any sharp turns would be done by stopping one paddle wheel whilst the other carried on, even better reverse one side while the other side is going forward.
I am looking forward to the rest of your build.
Cheers,
Stephen.
Got back to work on The Lee.
Working from back to front, I have to make the 3 rowing boats. 1 hangs on the back and is a bit more robust than the other 2. On the drawings and in the Cyclopedeum, Alan Bates says: it must be a yawl.
But when I Google on ‘Yawl’, I see only 2 masts sailing boats.
Can someone give me a hint?
But it's obviously the workboat.
The other two are on the decks, outside the railings behind the Wheelhouses. These are life-boats.
When I first had the drawings, so in the late 80s, I started looking for parts. Like the steering wheel (not used), ship bell and found 3 boats in two different sizes.
Dived into my material box and yes, found them.
The pictures are all almost macro's, so you see really everything!
Pretty rough.
I had in mind that when you see these boats, you should also be able to see some of the stucture. Like the ribs.
In the course of the months on the MBF and SoS see a lot of beautiful boats pass by. The latest weeks by @Ken and his AV and @Dean62 with his Cazador Xebec.
But to start looking again now some new of kits …..
First, the challenge if there's anything to make of it.
The longest two boats where to long to fit between the davits. Cut off a part and fitted a new back.
First a layer of base paint and something bent from Evergreen to see if it's something:
And all three:
There is a great deal to be done about this now.
While drying the next layer of base paint, once with the oars.
The parts:
Together:
Handles filed, but still a bit to tune. (And nr 3 turned around)
After drying, sanding and a new layer:
The two on the right look like flat bottoms, but from there side:
The front one, which comes on the back, is a little deeper:
Fitting a floor.
Anyway, more work to make it look like something.
Regards, Peter
Working from back to front, I have to make the 3 rowing boats. 1 hangs on the back and is a bit more robust than the other 2. On the drawings and in the Cyclopedeum, Alan Bates says: it must be a yawl.
But when I Google on ‘Yawl’, I see only 2 masts sailing boats.
Can someone give me a hint?
But it's obviously the workboat.
The other two are on the decks, outside the railings behind the Wheelhouses. These are life-boats.
When I first had the drawings, so in the late 80s, I started looking for parts. Like the steering wheel (not used), ship bell and found 3 boats in two different sizes.
Dived into my material box and yes, found them.
The pictures are all almost macro's, so you see really everything!
Pretty rough.
I had in mind that when you see these boats, you should also be able to see some of the stucture. Like the ribs.
In the course of the months on the MBF and SoS see a lot of beautiful boats pass by. The latest weeks by @Ken and his AV and @Dean62 with his Cazador Xebec.
But to start looking again now some new of kits …..
First, the challenge if there's anything to make of it.
The longest two boats where to long to fit between the davits. Cut off a part and fitted a new back.
First a layer of base paint and something bent from Evergreen to see if it's something:
And all three:
There is a great deal to be done about this now.
While drying the next layer of base paint, once with the oars.
The parts:
Together:
Handles filed, but still a bit to tune. (And nr 3 turned around)
After drying, sanding and a new layer:
The two on the right look like flat bottoms, but from there side:
The front one, which comes on the back, is a little deeper:
Fitting a floor.
Anyway, more work to make it look like something.
Regards, Peter
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Nice Peter, big improvement! Keep it up.
Before I could attach the rowboat on the stern, I had to replace the railing on the back of the Hurricane Deck.
A few months ago, a metal square tilted against the railing. I was able to fix it, but it wasn't tight anymore.
A few weeks ago, when I returned the display case over the model, I hit the same railing.
It was more of less total-loss.
So, printed a new one from the restored files, hit the 1mm rounds and cut the rest. After spraying it was ready to install.
First cut of the old:
Placed some new uprights:
Forgotten to make a pictures when it was replaced. But ……
So I was working on the rowboats. First, the one at the stern.
What you see:
As shown on the drawings.
Is what you get:
The small hand winch for the pick-up and lowering of the rowing boat can (just) be seen.
And the ropes for the turning of the boom, neatly hung on the railing.
But also a view on the replaced railing:
With a little overview:
Regards, Peter
A few months ago, a metal square tilted against the railing. I was able to fix it, but it wasn't tight anymore.
A few weeks ago, when I returned the display case over the model, I hit the same railing.
It was more of less total-loss.
So, printed a new one from the restored files, hit the 1mm rounds and cut the rest. After spraying it was ready to install.
First cut of the old:
Placed some new uprights:
Forgotten to make a pictures when it was replaced. But ……
So I was working on the rowboats. First, the one at the stern.
What you see:
As shown on the drawings.
Is what you get:
The small hand winch for the pick-up and lowering of the rowing boat can (just) be seen.
And the ropes for the turning of the boom, neatly hung on the railing.
But also a view on the replaced railing:
With a little overview:
Regards, Peter
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Nice recovery on the railing and excellent job on the small boat! The Lee is a real beauty!
Hi Dean,
Thanks for the compliments. Small boats, a lot of work. We both know it now.
Regards, Peter
Thanks for the compliments. Small boats, a lot of work. We both know it now.
Regards, Peter
It took some time and the necessary efforts, but also the 2 other rowing boats are fitted.
-4 oars with rowlocks;
-Rudder with 2 gudgeons on the transom;
-Eyes for the falls;
-A skeg to made the boat run straight.
Because the davits are simple booms that hinge right outward, I had to come up with something for the booms, when they are once upright, can't fall inside.
First dry-fitted.
On each little stand a holder with a fork and also a small winch, because the weight of a rowing boat you do not pull on 2 single discs pulleys.
The booms in place with already the ropes for the boat falls:
First the 2 booms, each with their guys attached to the floor/roof frame:
And with full rigging:
Because the 2 guys on the booms runs sideways outwards and backwards, there is a spreader between the 2 booms in the top, so they are not pulled outwards.
With more and more vertical lines, I have to pay more attention with the shooting. A little too close or a little too far wide angle and the outside sides bend very much outward.
The back is now also getting a bit fuller:
And just one more overview from behind:
Regards, Peter
-4 oars with rowlocks;
-Rudder with 2 gudgeons on the transom;
-Eyes for the falls;
-A skeg to made the boat run straight.
Because the davits are simple booms that hinge right outward, I had to come up with something for the booms, when they are once upright, can't fall inside.
First dry-fitted.
On each little stand a holder with a fork and also a small winch, because the weight of a rowing boat you do not pull on 2 single discs pulleys.
The booms in place with already the ropes for the boat falls:
First the 2 booms, each with their guys attached to the floor/roof frame:
And with full rigging:
Because the 2 guys on the booms runs sideways outwards and backwards, there is a spreader between the 2 booms in the top, so they are not pulled outwards.
With more and more vertical lines, I have to pay more attention with the shooting. A little too close or a little too far wide angle and the outside sides bend very much outward.
The back is now also getting a bit fuller:
And just one more overview from behind:
Regards, Peter
Excellent work Peter! She’s a real gem!
Thanxs Dean. I had to look up the last line. It was not in my vocabulaireExcellent work Peter! She’s a real gem!
.Regards, Peter
She looks fantastic Peter,
To me it looks like you aregetting close to the end of this build.
Cheers,
Stephen.
To me it looks like you aregetting close to the end of this build.
Cheers,
Stephen.
Hello Stephen,
At first, thanxs for the visites, the likes and the reply’s.
Perhaps for you always the question after a new posted chapter: what now?
But that's still the surprise.
A little tip: +/- 10 items to go ........
I was forgotten to answer on this reply:
Although the rudder is small, it does have quite a lot of influence on such a large flat bases boat, without a keel. But both of the engines / paddle wheels were able to run separately and gives a lot of input by turning or stopping.
Regards, Peter
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Ha ha! Gem or jewel...learned a new word huh!Thanxs Dean. I had to look up the last line. It was not in my vocabulaire
Regards, Peter
For a jem or jewel there are many carrots weight in this paddle wheeler!!!!Ha ha! Gem or jewel...learned a new word huh!
Rich (PT-2)
Thank you so much for sharing this labor of love, Peter!