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Posted by: bkempins
« on: 22 March 2017, 19:32:29 »

I'm glad that you found that section useful.
Cutting a hole in the benchwork (baseboards)  for the ship's hold is much simpler that trying to cut a hole for the complete hull.

I am now looking at adding a section of the layout to accommodate the Liz Terkol tanker.

Bernard Kempinski
Posted by: daniel
« on: 22 March 2017, 17:59:42 »

Hi,

I got to the Anna Marie build in your book. And since I have a similar project with the Anna Marie, it was an useful chapter for me. I was going to cut a hole in the layout to accomodate the ship without touching the hull, but your remark about the partially visible rudder and propeller that would leave a "nasty" join at the back of the ship ... I didn't though of that !
I find the Anna Marie is a perfect ship for Heavy lifts and project cargo, with its massive onboard cranes. But I would like to depic an open cargo bay, with a loaded locomotive inside. And since the floor of the cargo bay sits below see level, even with a waterline cut, I still need to make a hole in the layout.  :-\

Daniel
Posted by: bkempins
« on: 15 March 2017, 19:49:37 »

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Posted by: daniel
« on: 15 March 2017, 18:28:08 »

Hi,

I got your book yesterday ! Nice reading  ^^^

Daniel
Posted by: bkempins
« on: 15 February 2017, 20:30:15 »

The book is now available for sale from various sources. If you want a copy signed by the author (me), the please visit www.alkemscalemodels.com

Bernard Kempinski
Posted by: bkempins
« on: 10 January 2017, 02:43:10 »

This ship model will be featured on the cover of my next book, Waterfront Terminals and Operations. It will be published by Kalmbach Publishing direct from their website. It will also be available on Amazon. They are taking pre-orders now.

 
Posted by: colin
« on: 27 July 2016, 11:12:04 »

certainly does look realistic, when one considers its only a Model..  ^^^
which film studios do you work for, or will they be looking for you, to do some of there scenery.. :)
Posted by: Troy Tempest
« on: 27 July 2016, 10:49:09 »

Excellent, Im impressed by the power of the loco to haul that prototypical length of wagons
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 27 July 2016, 08:00:11 »

Really awesome ^^^ :) ^^^
Posted by: bkempins
« on: 26 July 2016, 20:59:51 »

Here is a video of a train passing the ship, this time loaded with windmills.https://youtu.be/bP5_pOYGQXo
Posted by: bkempins
« on: 26 July 2016, 20:58:13 »

Here is another view of the model set up with containers. 

Posted by: ship's doctor
« on: 30 June 2016, 18:23:54 »

Outstanding model - photo realistic!

Posted by: bkempins
« on: 30 June 2016, 15:16:57 »

How did you make the fences?

They are photo etchings that I had made from stainless steel. They are now available from Alkem Scale Models (see www.alkemscalemodels.com). Modern ports are basically large parking lots surrounded by fences. So having realistic fences was a priority.

I really enjoyed the building the ship model. Since I did not know much about ships, I had to research every step on the way. So it took longer than planned. I also learned a lot.

Now, I am contemplating expanding this layout. I would like to add some more tracks to the bulk liquid terminal to allow more room in the sidings thereby increasing the capacity for rail cars. To accompany the liquid terminal, I would like to model a gas-chem type tanker. Liz Terkol is a possibility, but I wanted something about 5 feet long, so I may have to scratchbuild it. Is it possible to just get the fittings set for a kit?
Posted by: Troy Tempest
« on: 30 June 2016, 10:24:24 »

Stunning
Posted by: swiftdoc
« on: 30 June 2016, 07:24:26 »

Wow - looks like the real thing!!! ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
How did you make the fences?