Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 This was, at times, quite a challenge. Partly because it was cast in resin, so there were a lot of cutting, trimming and sanding. Partly because the instructions were not as good as they could have been, I'm still convinced that the Port & Starboard PE was not correct. And partly because I've never built a Paddle Boat before. Also, the paddle wheels PE was not that good, there is a part that is used to 'feather' the paddle blades so there enter the water at an optimum angle, this part should have 7 arms, but the part supplied had only 6. Despite the instructions showing 7. If this had been my first kit from Neomega, I doubt I would have bought another one. All that said, it has turned out ok. But it is definitely not a kit for the novice. Anyway, on the the build. I used a mix of paints, primarily Colourcoats.... CO3 White NARN23 for the metal deck NARN46 the boiler house and deck fittings CO2 Black NARN44 wheel house deck ACUS27 Green for the hull All other colours were Tamiya Acrylic. The rigging was Infini 0.135 lycra thread, attached to the model with Bobs Buckles Eyelets and copper tube. The base was foam covered with coats of........ First Ammo MIG A.MIG.2204 Slow river water Second .............A.MIG.2202 Lake water Third..................A.MIG.2200 Deep oceans The wake was with AK8036 Water Foam. The mast, not supplied with the kit was a brass one from MASTER Seamaster set SM.350-089. The casting of the deck planks was very good, however I chose to add a real wood deck, which was from MK1 Design 1/350 1mm, the 1mm was determined with help from @Bertie McBoatface as being the nearest size for the scale. The crew were also from Neomega. The name plate was from NAMEIT. Thats quite enough waffle from me, here a couple of photos. Thanks for looking. Jon 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Gidday Jon, she's a beautiful build, very well done. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Jon, she's a beautiful build, very well done. Regards, Jeff. Thanks Jeff. It did come together in the end, although there were times when I was scratching my head. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Stunning build, with a real feel of movement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Excellent result Jon. I like the triple wake. Your detail work continues to inspire me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancona Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Simply lovely Jon !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Cracking job there Jon I have picked up a few tips when the time comes to get mine underway. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 25 minutes ago, beefy66 said: Cracking job there Jon I have picked up a few tips when the time comes to get mine underway. 👍 Stay Safe beefy You know where I am if needs must. Be wary of the wheel house deck railings, they are VERY delicate. Unusually, they don’t have a bottom rail that you would normally glue to the deck, just the stanchions, so I drilled some holes in the deck for them to locate in. Also, the lengths are a bit inaccurate and what is marked on the PE sheet as Port, is actually Starboard. Jon 2 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Stunning build, with a real feel of movement. Thanks. I’m very slowly getting the hand of ‘water’ Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Excellent result Jon. I like the triple wake. Your detail work continues to inspire me. Cheers. That wake does look quite good doesn’t it. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Dancona said: Simply lovely Jon !! I’d love to do more ‘Paddlers’ but they are a bit thin on the ground (or should I say water) Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 That's quite an excellent result on an unusual subject. Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: That's quite an excellent result on an unusual subject. Bravo. Thanks. It was interesting to build something that was a bit different. I’m searching for another Paddler, but they are a bit like hens teeth. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 A really nice evocative build! Paddle wheelers are fascinating! The Waverly is back inaction down here and I'd like to do the round island trip on her next summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dromia Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 The Waverly is where? Many's the happy day as a bairn I went "doon the water" on the Waverly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 minute ago, dromia said: The Waverly is where? Many's the happy day as a bairn I went "doon the water" on the Waverly. Based in Southampton - https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Beautiful job Jon, a quality finish and she conveys such charm as well, well done, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Exquisite boat model Jon. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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