Whaler RAU IX 1 : 45 - Graupner [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Wolle]

Hello

I've prepared a few more fans for installation.

I've glued reinforcements to the bottom again so they're more stable.

I thought this would take forever, but I'm slowly getting to the finish line.
Just glue the fans in, add some rigging, then I think I'll be ready

for the maiden voyage.

 

[Wolle]

Hello
The fans are also in place.

Now some rigging and of course the German flag.

I think one more session and then I'll be done.

 

[Wolle]

Hello

After almost 2 1/2 years I have finished my Rau.

I have to say it was a bit nerve-wracking but it was also a lot of fun, not least because of your comments, which always motivated me.
It's just a shame that Reinhard (a good friend and model maker who unfortunately passed away last year) can no longer see it and I would like to remind you of Reinhard again at this point.
I have him to thank for the model, because he found it on the Internet and pointed it out to me.

I will add driving pictures and of course a short film in the next few days.

I will do an extra lap for Reinhard.

Thank you all for your support and likes

 

[Jack Jäger]

Congratulations Wolle she is a stunner! You must be very proud.

Best wishes Jack

 

[Wolle]

Thank you Jack

 

[Uwek]

also from my side congratulations for fisnishing this great model
2 1/2 years - Mann - time is running - wasn´t it yesterday or the day before you started with this project?

 

[Jimsky]

Congratulations and Bravo, Wolle! Your 2-yeard effort was rewarded as a Great model!

 

[Wolle]

Hello
Thank you all for your feedback

 

[Wolle]

Just a heads up. This is my next project.

Pilot Boat Britannia | Mount Fleet Models

www.mountfleetmodels.co.uk

 

[Jimsky]

Looking forward to your next project

 

[Herman]

Hallo @Wolle, I wish you all the best and a very Happy Birthday .

 

[Uwek]

Hello today I would like to introduce you to my whaler RAU IX. I bought the easy started kit on ebay. That means the hull has been shaped, including the engine, frames and rudder. The deck is also almost finished and still needs to be glued in place. Everything else I need is included, including the fittings. Since I continued with the construction a while ago, I will describe the construction progress at the beginning and let you know when I have reached the current status.

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Hallo @Wolle
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Enjoy your special day

 

[Jack Jäger]

Happy Birthday

 

[Jimsky]

Happy Birthday, Wolle!

 

[Wolle]

Thank you all for your congratulations. We spent today in Stockholm, and among other things we visited the Vasa Museum.

 

[Wolle]

Hello, the maiden voyage of my RAU was successful. No water ingress, no sideways position, no Klabauterman.

 

[Wolle]

Videos to follow.

 

[Wolle]

 

[Uwek]

Really a nice location - and a very good model sailing there