Fraser River Tugboat

I've made a start. The first bit was easy 



The hull framework slotted together beautifully.
However, things then started to get more difficult



The bottom skins (if that is what these are) are not wide enough, and the side skins are too deep  I also think there should be a keel, but there is nothing supplied or any provision for fitting one to the framework.

I am reluctant to glue the framework until I am reasonably sure its correct, so more pondering and research.

Barrie

It looks as though I have been done



As you can see, the deck does not fit the hull 
I am fairly sure the hull has nothing to do with the other items I received. I suspect the parts other than the hull are designed for the plastic hull version of this model.
Unfortunately it was described as "for parts" so I have no recourse to the seller or ebay

I will have to try to find a plan or hull which I can use to use the superstructure parts.

For now I've started on Artur - so watch this space for Artur Mk 2 

Barrie

That is a bummer Barriew, good luck on your search.

Fred

Mobile Marine Models have a Stan Tug hull that I think I could use. It will be easier than trying to design and build a hull
I'll build Artur then have another think.

Barrie

Those bottom skins wouldn't make up a deck would they? your picture doesn't give a good view (no criticism) but the shape looks right.

They could do - but that's not the only thing wrong. There's too much ply in the structure. No space to install motors etc. Lots of it would have to be cut away. Its almost as though its designed to make a mould for a fibreglass hull - which would still be too big

Barrie

You love a challenge don't you?

Swab wrote:

You love a challenge don't you?

But not so big

Barrie

So having put Artur to one side during the hot weather, I started to examine what was left in this package after removing the components of the wooden hull.
It looks to me as though there are bits of a possible third model here as well.
I can see how to build a suitable wheelhouse with the remainder. There is a good selection of small fittings, two good prop shaft assemblies and two rudders. The props are 50mm, which I think is a bit too big.
On this basis I think it will be worthwhile ordering a Damen Stan 1605 hull from Mobile Marine Models, and making the superstructure fit that.
Watch this space - but don't hold your breath.   

Hi Barrie,

Interesting.

Would it be possible to see what else is in the kit box ?

Looking at this kit ( see link) it looks the frames fit into a pre-made hull.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174783601126

Martin555.

Hi Barriew,

I have been thinking about this conundrum and I think that possibly the two pieces of ply that look as if they go on the bottom of the hull are actually the main deck and the smaller deck section is the insert after the main deck has the middle cut out.

Looking as the shape of the smaller deck and comparing it with the link that i attached to my last post.

Martin555.

After a lot of thought I have decided that the large wooden 'hull' is not in fact meant to be used to make a powered model. Given the egg box construction there is no way that you could get a motor etc into it.
I now think this may be intended as a plug to make either a fibreglass or vac moulded hull. I also doubt it is for the other parts - the hull would be too big.
This will now probably go in the recycling bin.

This is the end of this thread. When I buy a hull and start using the superstructure items I will start a new thread.

Barrie