Ripaman Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 After seeing Kev's (Longshanks) new books I thought I would show this Steam Oil Tanker which my farther built from scratch, he started the drawings when he was 14 1/2 years old back in 1940 by going down to Poole Quay and drawing sketches of an Oil Tanker he saw, he could not get any plans. Here is part of a letter he sent to my son telling him how he did it, writing is not to good but you can just about read it and he sent three drawings [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] Here are his plans, not bad for a 14 year old eh [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] So took it outside today to get a better shots [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] While I was out there I thought why not see if this boat still floats, so I put it in the swimming pool and would you believe it floated and no leaks not bad for 75 years old [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] My Farther has passed on Dec 2011 and my sister came out to visit in 2011 bought the ship to me (so it has crossed the Atlantic it's last time even though it was by plane ) so I'am thinking of trying to get this to work on steam again, any thoughts on where I might get parts? Regards Richard 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I asked Mrs Martian about this but she seemed to think she would have been too young to remember any ships like this. It occurs to me though that your Father must have used something as a basis for his model. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantGoodale Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thank you for putting a ruler along side. Many people post photos with coins as a reference but I have no idea of their actual size. The coins that I can use are North American, not European or Asian. I don't expect Europeans or Asians to know the size of North American coins either. A ruler solves all those problems. My pet peeve. Rant mode off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackAck Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A US quarter is 0.955 inches or 24.26mm (¬2.4 cm) in diameter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Impressive plans and a lovely build for one so young. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks for posting the above Richard, fascinating. The letter and the thought process of one so young is amazing. The clearest description of waterlines, buttock lines and sections I have read.. 3/16" to 1' by my calculations equals 1:64 making this a model of a 171' Coastal Tanker As to re activating the steam plant I would assume from this era that it would be scratch built. Might I suggest posting this on www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk they specialise in RC boats and there is quite a strong steam section. They would be better able to advise. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 It's a lovely model Richard but the link to your father is the most important thing, the insight into what he was thinking and building is a gift indeed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Your father definitely had a skill with the eye and drawings. For a 14yrs old lad, there cannot be many today that could match those kind of skills, one has to admire his dedication in what is surely a miniature work of art My father used to work on steam tugs after the war so I have a liking for such. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 15 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I asked Mrs Martian about this but she seemed to think she would have been too young to remember any ships like this. It occurs to me though that your Father must have used something as a basis for his model. Martian Hi Martian, I read his letter and see he sketched his drawings on the Quay (thought I would post a couple of pic's of the Quay) and in the last page of his letter which I did not post he says it took him hours and hours to get it right, but I think you are right because I am not sure how he worked out the lines under the water?? [/URL] Many a print has been drunk on this Quay I am sure you have as well. [/URL] [/URL] Regards Richard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 15 hours ago, GrantGoodale said: Thank you for putting a ruler along side. Many people post photos with coins as a reference but I have no idea of their actual size. The coins that I can use are North American, not European or Asian. I don't expect Europeans or Asians to know the size of North American coins either. A ruler solves all those problems. My pet peeve. Rant mode off. Hi Grant, I also like a dimension, you can build anything with a dimension and picture/drawing 13 hours ago, BlackAck said: A US quarter is 0.955 inches or 24.26mm (¬2.4 cm) in diameter BlackAck, I never knew that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 12 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Impressive plans and a lovely build for one so young. I thought the same Pete, and then actually build it has well. Must of got my modelling skills from him 10 hours ago, longshanks said: Thanks for posting the above Richard, fascinating. The letter and the thought process of one so young is amazing. The clearest description of waterlines, buttock lines and sections I have read.. 3/16" to 1' by my calculations equals 1:64 making this a model of a 171' Coastal Tanker As to re activating the steam plant I would assume from this era that it would be scratch built. Might I suggest posting this on www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk they specialise in RC boats and there is quite a strong steam section. They would be better able to advise. Kev Hi Kev thanks alot not sure how he worked it all out? my Granddad was an architect so I don't think he had any idea, I do remember Dad always read alot of books, thanks for the web site info have registered with Model Boats Mayhem and will post there to see if I can find some steam parts. 10 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: It's a lovely model Richard but the link to your father is the most important thing, the insight into what he was thinking and building is a gift indeed. Hi Juilian, always did like his ships/planes this is why it ended up here in Canada, and also most of his small tools he used, we got along very well. 8 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: Your father definitely had a skill with the eye and drawings. For a 14yrs old lad, there cannot be many today that could match those kind of skills, one has to admire his dedication in what is surely a miniature work of art My father used to work on steam tugs after the war so I have a liking for such. Ian Hi Ian, Thanks alot I think there was a different mind set back in 1940 you did not have the distractions of TV/Iphones which tell you what to do Thanks for all the posts, will be back once I see if I can this to work. Regards Richard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Ripaman said: Many a print has been drunk on this Quay I am sure you have as well. Fond memories of a misspent well spent youth. I shall raise a glass tonight in memory of your Dad Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 This model is awesome! Scratchbuillders sometimes say that once you can scratchbuild you can build anything you like. That's close to the truth - but the full story is, once you can scratchbuild, and draw your own plans, then you really can build anything! An extraordinary effort given his youth, wartime security ( that must not have been too keen on kids taking notes at ports) and wartime restrictions on materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 That is one great looking scratch build ship master class in mini engineering Wish you all the luck getting back to working order that would be something to see beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I really love that model, it's an absolute beauty. Superb skill shown from start to finish! I'm very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 That's a very touching story and an impressive build. Thanks for sharing, your father was clearly a talented man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 On 04/06/2017 at 17:35, Ripaman said: Many a print has been drunk on this Quay I am sure you have as well. I have been drunk due to many a pint there as well! If you can get this restored and running again, I think it would be the best possible tribute to your father. Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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