Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
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Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
Originally started two years ago, much work was done before I ran out of spares and momentum.
Based on the Revell boxing of the Pyro model of the Mississippi side paddle steamer "Robert E. Lee", and destined for a place on my yet to be built model railway.
By increasing the deck heights a 300 foot long ship at a scale of 1/271 has become 170 foot long ship at N scale.
I'm calling her done, though I would like a couple more benches on the front of the top deck and also a few more people. Additionally, the flag poles (Jack Staff's?) have not been fixed into position as I look for appropriate flags to adorn them.
Comments and criticism welcome.
Based on the Revell boxing of the Pyro model of the Mississippi side paddle steamer "Robert E. Lee", and destined for a place on my yet to be built model railway.
By increasing the deck heights a 300 foot long ship at a scale of 1/271 has become 170 foot long ship at N scale.
I'm calling her done, though I would like a couple more benches on the front of the top deck and also a few more people. Additionally, the flag poles (Jack Staff's?) have not been fixed into position as I look for appropriate flags to adorn them.
Comments and criticism welcome.
I wish, that I knew what was doing!
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Re: Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
That's a beautiful result. Well done.
David
David
Re: Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
Now thats a wonderful model.Well tidy mun.
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Is that a plastic kit-build, GR? Regardless, that is nicely done and I hope you'll post pics of it when you make it a part of your railway.
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That is one snazzy paddler! Very nice!
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Re: Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
Wow.
(I seem to recall you starting this some time back, worth 2 years to see it).
(I seem to recall you starting this some time back, worth 2 years to see it).
Hoping to return to modelling sometime this year!!
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- general rocket
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Okay, I admit it. Two years exactly.
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Re: Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
That's an impressive build and great vision for converting it's scale!
Best wishes
Jim
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Yes it is as Stated, a Revell boxing of a much older kit that is showing its age. If all goes well, I will be using some of what was left over from this kit in the krap kits group build.PropWash wrote:Is that a plastic kit-build, GR? Regardless, that is nicely done and I hope you'll post pics of it when you make it a part of your railway.
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Re: Rescued from the Shelf of Doom.
I recall when you first started this build, I thought you must be mad rescaling a kit like that, but you proved your totally sain and done a brilliant job of it.
When do we get to see photos of it on your railway layout?
Regards Splash
When do we get to see photos of it on your railway layout?
Regards Splash
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When it gets built.
At the moment I am working on (occasionally) a preformed base for me to learn and practice techniques (and make silly mistakes) required for a layout.
It was picked up cheap and badly started off ebay.
At the moment I am working on (occasionally) a preformed base for me to learn and practice techniques (and make silly mistakes) required for a layout.
It was picked up cheap and badly started off ebay.
I wish, that I knew what was doing!