Topic: SS Melanie II

[colin]

very nice...   

i try and leave the SLA's in the boat as well, by installing charging sockets 

[paul swainson]

Have to say very neat, nice sleek lines .  I too have my charging socket and on/off switch hinden  on deck.

[swiftdoc]

A really marvellous model
What kind of stanchions did you use? Did they come with the kit?

[FJF]

Thank you all.

The stanchions I used were included in the kit (white metal). The railings still need to be worked on.
I prefere the rounded  ones over the flat modern type typically brass etched for the 1920 era.

Regards,

Frank

[swiftdoc]

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

[FJF]

Hi Arno,

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

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

Frank

[FJF]

Hello there,

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

Regards,

Frank

[FJF]

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.

Best Regards,

Frank

[FJF]

Hello,
Tried to work on a few more tiny bits recently. This time adding my interpretation of the washports.
Regards,
Frank

[radio joe]

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. 

[FJF]

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

[FJF]

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

[FJF]

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

[FJF]

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

[Francine S]

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