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Posted by: minerva
« on: 13 November 2020, 22:55:30 »

Hi, To those who remember me, I‘m back !
After moving house and personal circumstances. Then two builds that were my own hulls ( HMS Fareham and HMS Ickford). I have decided to build a DEMS merchant vessel S S Kirkpool which as sunk by the commerce raider Thor in 1942. Unusual for a DEMS it had depth charges. Along with the 4” gun. Good to be back !!
Posted by: FJF
« on: 23 May 2019, 15:00:36 »

Dear fellow modellers,
A few months ago I decided to pick up a project that I wanted to go for already long time ago. I wanted to set the scene for my SS Melanie II.
The attached shows the display at our annual model boat show.
More details and maybe some extension are planned...
I hope you like it and thanks for the many views and likes of this thread.
Regards,
Frank
Posted by: Carole M Pluckrose
« on: 10 April 2018, 19:40:41 »

Are you talking about the SS Melanie which was torpedoed off Robin Hood Bay in 1918?  If so, my Grandfather was a Leading Seaman on her.  He wasn't one of the 5 confirmed dead at the time.  Shortly after in hospital in Plymouth he surcommed to his injuries.  He was Leading Seaman Bond S G RNR.  I don't know much about her but think she was a c coaler out of Russia.
Posted by: FJF
« on: 20 September 2016, 15:08:27 »

Thanks. Looking forward to see your Tribal. Maybe in a video?
Posted by: Francine S
« on: 09 September 2016, 20:27:46 »

Very nice model and video.  Merchant ships do look good, if done properly and not run like speed boats. 
I hope to post photos of my tribal soon.
Francine
Posted by: FJF
« on: 17 May 2016, 17:20:58 »

Hi,
Eventhough not completely finished my SS Melanie II recently made its maiden voyage.
See a little video here:
https://youtu.be/5N-Vfo5U14g
English version will follow sometime soon.
Hope you enjoy.
Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 14 May 2016, 14:27:21 »

Hi,
In this update I added some supports on the bridge as well replaced the copper shrouds with coated steel cables (0.5 mm). I soldered the ends of the cables after having wraped them with brass wire.
Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 20 December 2015, 11:41:14 »

Hello all,
The latest update includes the steering chains, rods, pulleys and bullwark stanchions.
I used pieces of 1mm u-profile for the chain channels.
Regards,
Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 15 September 2015, 21:33:28 »

Thanks for the hint, Joe. This is actually going to be my first 2.4 GHz controlled model. So I will have both ways to place them. That's good. Once the model is watertight I will try inside and outside to check if there is any notable difference in regards to signal reception.
Frank
Posted by: radio joe
« on: 15 September 2015, 12:21:19 »

Looking good Frank, some nice detailing there, just a thought though if your using 2.4 Gig system there's no need to have the antennas above the deck.  ;)
Posted by: FJF
« on: 14 September 2015, 21:19:22 »

Hello,
Tried to work on a few more tiny bits recently. This time adding my interpretation of the washports.
Regards,
Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 12 April 2015, 22:34:27 »

Hello,
I did some of the 'wiring' of all four cargo booms...

The black antenna's of the receiver are currently sticking out of the deck. I intend to glue or bind them along the mast and paint them with the same colour as the masts.

While a lot remains to be done she looks again a bit more complete. :smiley1:

Best Regards,

Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 07 April 2015, 23:29:05 »

Hello there,

The following is my interpretation of a Bull's Eye and cargo boom rig.

Regards,

Frank
Posted by: FJF
« on: 09 February 2015, 22:00:55 »

Hi Arno,

I agree that it also depends on size and scale of the model of course.

One more mini update...(see pictures).

Frank
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 21 January 2015, 09:58:15 »

Hi Frank,

in my opinion stanchions are always a compromise regarding stability and detail. For my MV Muirneag I used the brass etched parts that come with the kit: very fine detail but flat. For the Lady of Wroxham (which is a larger scale) I used the white metal stanchions which look very realistic.

Keep up the good work :)

Arno