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C.R. LAMB Sternwheeler in HO

Started by Rail and Tie, September 02, 2013, 12:35:53 PM

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Rail and Tie

Here is the prototype build of the CR LAMB which was the last operating Sternwheeler in BC, Canada.  She was 94 feet long and 20 feet wide at 124 tons.
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Darryl

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darrylhuffman

Beautiful work.

Steamboats are one of my favorite things to think about modeling.

I am happy you have actually built a model of one.

Thanks for sharing.
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marc_reusser

That is a very cool model and subject. Great character. Thanks for posting it.
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Gordon Ferguson

I really like that , sweet piece of modelling and nice degree of weathering.

I too, would interested in more details of how you built and finished it
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Barney

Now that is nice - nice detail and the weathering is just right not overdone details of the build would be good
Like the little guy just standing doing nothing
Barney

Rail and Tie

Yes, I did build this as the prototype of a new limited kit we have out at Interactionhobbies.com (not trying to plug the model)...

It is mostly build from laser cut basswood and Resin Board. The hull is planked up to show some swelling, rot and in need of some paint and care. I like to use the resin board as backer to the basswood as it really stabilizes and strengthens the basswood. Plus details like the window sills can be pre-painted before assembly in layers. I used some micro LED's the come pre-wired as we are including a lot of lighting in our kits to promote how easy it is to add lighting to models these days.

I did a build thread of this over on MRR forums and on the modelshipworld (not sure if it is ok to post links here on this site to other forums).

Here are a few pics of the work in progress.
The hull is planked up using white glue and CA to hold in place until the white glue sets up. Don't have to be perfect as it all gets sanded down and you want a bit of unevenness to show up later as swelling and rot.
Cheers!
Darryl

"Leonard, check it out. I've bought an N Gauge locomotive. Half the size of HO. Look...it fits in my mouth!"

http://www.interactionhobbies.com
http://www.facebook.com/railandtie

Rail and Tie

For weathering the hull, I used 6 ot 7 coats of AI solution to get slightly chalky to allow the paint to flake. Then I painted on some Golden Titan Buff in light coats and dabbing. Then a top coat and some more dabbing of Golden Titanium White and let partially set up. Then with some scotch magic tape I rubbed it down over the surface and peeled back to get some of the paint removed. The chalky AI underneath let go in some areas showing a nice peeled paint, especially along the plank edges where it built up more.

I should have painted the red strip first before peeling, but touched up later with swome dabbing of white over it.
Cheers!
Darryl

"Leonard, check it out. I've bought an N Gauge locomotive. Half the size of HO. Look...it fits in my mouth!"

http://www.interactionhobbies.com
http://www.facebook.com/railandtie

Rail and Tie

The walls are basswood and resin board underneath. I 3D engraved the hinges and applied them seperately. Also chewed some material from under the doors to show rot from constand water splashing up. The paint still looks fresh as they painted the boat about once every other year. Lots of coats built up and the hinges always rusted the walls. I thought the constrast of the fresh paint and the constant wear of the water was interesting. These boats only lasted for 10 to 12 years, though the LAMB ran for over 30.

I laser cut up some chairs to add to the interior.
Cheers!
Darryl

"Leonard, check it out. I've bought an N Gauge locomotive. Half the size of HO. Look...it fits in my mouth!"

http://www.interactionhobbies.com
http://www.facebook.com/railandtie

Rail and Tie

These make for some cool detail kits!
Cheers!
Darryl

"Leonard, check it out. I've bought an N Gauge locomotive. Half the size of HO. Look...it fits in my mouth!"

http://www.interactionhobbies.com
http://www.facebook.com/railandtie

Rail and Tie

I had some details 3D printed. The lifeboats, liferings, capstan and searchlight. Also did them in N Scale.

These were printed on an OBJET 30 which I find is better resolution from what I get from Shapeways. Also the chemical bath they do seems to remove most of the rastering lines without removing the detail. Very little clean up needed. Price for the services was about the same as shapeways, but local in Canada without the UPS $40 brokerage charge!!!
Cheers!
Darryl

"Leonard, check it out. I've bought an N Gauge locomotive. Half the size of HO. Look...it fits in my mouth!"

http://www.interactionhobbies.com
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Hauk

Quote from: Rail and Tie on September 04, 2013, 09:38:58 AM

Here are a few pics of the work in progress.
The hull is planked up using white glue and CA to hold in place until the white glue sets up. Don't have to be perfect as it all gets sanded down and you want a bit of unevenness to show up later as swelling and rot.

The work on that hull is awesome!

Regards, Hauk
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TRAINS1941

Very nice work.  Thanks for posting.

Jerry
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