Author Topic: Steamer build thread (Read 19954 times)

Christian · « **Reply #45 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:30:05 PM »

You can't make it out in the photo above, but the front shade is held up by two poles. There are better pictures on the blog

I'm planning on making them look a bit nicer than just a piece of convenient metal jammed in to hold it up, though.

I'm happy with the blankets, too.

I just have the bottom cabin to complete and the rest is just detailing! Not too far behind schedule

She just needs a crew!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #46 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:43:27 AM »

I see one of them now, the photo is taken so it appears at the angle as the lower frame

cheers

James

Christian · « **Reply #47 on:** March 06, 2011, 12:13:37 PM »

... that bloody photographer

Just a mini update without any pictures, yet. I have completed the final cardboard panels on the smaller (boiler) cabin, and have made two of the three doors that adorn it.

I'm so close to completing it I can almost hear the *chug chug chug chug*... oh wait, that's just me making those noises.

The most challenging part by far is the paddle. I have a couple of options ready to go so I'll make sure I post them up as the feedback would be great.

I'm still tossing up a few options for the crew present on her maiden voyage...

Remington · « **Reply #48 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:09:03 PM »

Sooooo... Any news?

Kinda itching to see this finished but also to see all the stages it goes through.

Christian · « **Reply #49 on:** March 12, 2011, 03:36:15 AM »

Just for you, Remington

http://intergalacticgames.blogspot.com/2011/03/colonial-steamer-pt-8-saga-continues.html

Although I'm getting really busy with work and other commitments... I'm going to finish this!

You will be seeing some painting soon

After I'm done with all these bloody rivets...

Remington · « **Reply #50 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:58:26 AM »

That looks great, Christian. Very nice details and with all the rivets on it will be a true beauty! Thanks for the special treatment!

One of my buddies started with a boat btw and he decided to cover the paddle in the back with wooden planks. That was he avoided finding some kind of wheels.

Christian · « **Reply #51 on:** March 12, 2011, 12:04:02 PM »

Yes it seems to be somewhat challenging. I had scoured eBay for wagon wheels, and got the ones I pictured earlier. They came with two smaller ones which are the ones I think I'm going to use. That will be for the next update though!

Silent Invader · « **Reply #52 on:** March 12, 2011, 12:09:54 PM »

Coming along very, very nicely.

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #53 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:26:17 PM »

I'm liking what I am seeing

(but you forgot the trim around the top of the sides

)

cheers

James

Christian · « **Reply #54 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:20:31 PM »

No I didn't

I'm... working on it...?

Can you see it in the blog posts? I reinforced it around the middle but I guess you're referring to the top rim of the front of the ship?

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #55 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:22:15 PM »

'Fraid so mate

Ignore me, if you don't want to do it then don't

It's a great little build as it is

cheers

James

Christian · « **Reply #56 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:51:11 PM »

Trust me, I have already started with the top trim so don't back out now

Hope to have another update tonight!

Remington · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:51:39 AM »

Now, you tell me you've finished! We haven't forgotten about it you know!

6milPhil · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:28:42 PM »

Yeah where's the update you slacker?

snitcythedog · « **Reply #59 on:** April 01, 2011, 12:43:20 AM »

Where has this thread been? Very nice work. The rivets will make it pop. Great job.
Snitchy sends.

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