MDF Tramp Steamers?

[Argonor]

Does anyone make a good laser-cut mdf tramp steamer model?

I Have seen Miniature Scernery's very steam-punky 'modified pirate vessel' take on it, and I know TTCombats cargo ship, which can be modified to have the bridge midship, but is too low for my taste (for this purpose).

[Elk101]

Sarissa Precision in the UK do one.

http://www.sarissa-precision.com/Boats___Launches/cat1603369_2504956.aspx

They have a 10% sale on too. It looks pretty decent.

[FramFramson]

I'm not seeing a tramp steamer on that page, Elk?

I see a "colonial river steamer", but that's not the same thing.

It's not MDF, but Tin Soldier has the SS Minos paper kit: http://tin-soldier.com/ssminos.html

[Elk101]

Oops, you're right, I was thinking paddle steamer not tramp steamer! 

I'm sure there is a UK company that did on in resin. I'll try and find it.

[Argonor]

Oops, you're right, I was thinking paddle steamer not tramp steamer! 

I'm sure there is a UK company that did on in resin. I'll try and find it.

I would prefer an mdf model - both because it costs much less in postage (weight), and because I like the sheer possibilities for customizing and pimping, as opposed to working with a big lump of poisonous resin. Much higher chance of full interiors, too.

[pocoloco]

edit: Never mind, should have read the 1st post more closely 

[Hitman]

If you can get your hands on the Playmobil cargo ship, with a bit of modification they are just right.
Regards,
Hitman
 

[Elk101]

Not quite a tramp steamer or mdf but this is the one I was thinking of:

Clyde steamer

http://www.minimi.co.uk/product.aspx?product=model28puffer.inc%20&title=28mm%20Clyde%20Puffer

[dinohunterpoa]

Argonor, I think that for the price, details and overall easy of customization, the TT Combats ship should have given a second consideration... Have you ever considered leveling up her waterline with foam or something?

I would prefer an mdf model - both because it costs much less in postage (weight), and because I like the sheer possibilities for customizing and pimping, as opposed to working with a big lump of poisonous resin. Much higher chance of full interiors, too.

Agreed 100% 

[gary42]

Right on the verge of buying this... Among other bits.

http://ttcombat.com/collections/city-scenics/products/cargo-ship

[flags_of_war]

Not quite a tramp steamer or mdf but this is the one I was thinking of:

Clyde steamer

http://www.minimi.co.uk/product.aspx?product=model28puffer.inc%20&title=28mm%20Clyde%20Puffer

The Clyde puffer is great. Always wanted this for my VBCW Glasgow forces.

[draxx66]

I got the TTcombat cargo ship and it was a little low in the water line so I got a relative to cut a piece of scrap wood to heighten it.



Then with some sand paper and plastic wood to fill the gaps it looks reasonable.

Hope this helps.

[Doug ex-em4]

I got the TTcombat cargo ship and it was a little low in the water line so I got a relative to cut a piece of scrap wood to heighten it.



Then with some sand paper and plastic wood to fill the gaps it looks reasonable.

Hope this helps.

i mus do that on mine - thanks for the tip....

Doug

[Argonor]

Damn, now you have me thinking about how to make nice cargo holds in that kind of construction 

I have seen an alternative build using an add-on section behind the bridge for an even more 'tramp steamer' look. It should be possible to add a funnel/stack some how, too...

[gary42]

That hull looks way better!