KNP Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Kevin this is an excellent addition to a great thread. Apologies if you have already explained but how did you build Misty? Is she scratch built or did you use a kit as a basis? best wishes, Alastair M Alastair Thanks The basics of this model is a 1:72 steam drifter that was originally designed as a working model for radio control use from a company called Model Slipway. I have no need for that side as it was to be waterline model so I contacted them and they sold me the kit without all the internal bits and pieces - i.e. prop shaft, propeller, rudder, RC items etc. I then cut it down to a waterline model (easier said than done!!), braced internally and started from there. The other items from the kit I used were the lower part of the superstructure (grey item - but not the bridge), funnel, main hatch and stern housing under the lifeboat. The rest, including the bridge, ended up being scratch built except the lifeboat which came from Cornwall Model Boats.. It sort of started off as a kit which was my originally intention to build as one but with a few tweaks as I went along, then I sort of kept adding bits, or changing them, or building my own....! Not sure if this model is made anymore...doesn't appear as listed on their current website. Once I've finished this one I have the Gramodels Clyde Puffer to build but that will be next year now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Beautiful looking boat Kevin. Real masterly crafted and will enhance Little Muddle wonderfully. Derek Thanks Derek. It certainly turned out better than even I envisaged when I first started it, there are still a few more thing to add before I'm totally happy with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 A few more pictures from yesterdays photo shoot... The next picture is one of my favourites as I got the lighting/shadow and reflections of the grey backing board just right. This is it before I start messing about with 'tweaking it' and you can see the board behind giving back reflections and it standing on the cake stand which makes an ideal turntable for models. The camera has been lined up with the waterline. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Please Kevin if it is to be moored in your harbour, make sure it is moored correctly with spring ropes etc. Nothing spoils harbour scene ,to me, is incorrectly moored boats. It would be a shame to spoil such and excellent model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Please Kevin if it is to be moored in your harbour, make sure it is moored correctly with spring ropes etc. Nothing spoils harbour scene ,to me, is incorrectly moored boats. It would be a shame to spoil such and excellent model. Don't worry she will be...…. This was how she was tied to the harbour wall for the BRM article. No springs where used at this time for two good reasons 1 - I hadn't decided how tidal the basin was and 2 - Andy Y was arriving the next day for the photo's so I had run out of time...…!!!! Must retake that series of pictures just see how much more I have added to her, when you do it bit by bit you loose track of exactly how much extra has been added. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Well, not much activity on the bridge! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Well, not much activity on the bridge! M14.jpg Not even a BUS on the Bridge? Hat, Coat and GOOOOOONNNNNEEEEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerburnie Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I am in awe what goes into this layout, the attention to detail is first class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Misty at home........ 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Now for something completely different. I thought it was time I delve deeper into Serif Affinity and understood a few more basics. So here is an original picture Then I turned it B&W but selected areas I wanted in remain in colour Turned out to be rather easy using an adjustment layer. I can see a use where you would want to highlight an item from the background like 2322 for example Interesting, will appear again know doubt! Edited November 20, 2018 by KNP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Useful, sure, but quite weird! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Useful, sure, but quite weird! Best Simon Very weird, not sure it does the Layout any favours Kevin, but a different sort of experiment none the less. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted November 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2018 Might be useful for landscape shots to increase the apparent distance of background elements by making them slightly washed out and slightly bluer than the foreground (rather than full-on monochrome). P.S. The image of Misty at her home port is sublime! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) I like Affinity and it is definitely a cheaper alternative to Photoshop for us Apple users. G Edited November 20, 2018 by bgman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Just messing about learning the power of Affinity. I can see applications where this sort of thing would work but if you think the previous was weird try reversing it!!!! That I think looks strangely OK.....! Edited November 20, 2018 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Testing the engine in photographic grey. EDIT: Just noticed how light the buffer guides have been rendered. Odd. Edited November 20, 2018 by Martin S-C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Some more pictures of Misty that are sitting in the folder, thought I would post them rather than leave them there..... Same view but different angles 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Not tied up yet then, Kevin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Not tied up yet then, Kevin? Errr………. Just arrived!!!!!! or Just leaving....! No. no, I got it.... They forgot them, the skipper is very annoyed, that's why they are not around at the moment as he is having a chat with them in the main cabin about seamanship? Then the bombshell was dropped by Desmond the deckhand - who's looking after the ship !?!?!? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Errr………. Just arrived!!!!!! or Just leaving....! No. no, I got it.... They forgot them, the skipper is very annoyed, that's why they are not around at the moment as he is having a chat with them in the main cabin about seamanship? Then the bombshell was dropped by Desmond the deckhand - who's looking after the ship !?!?!? Hasn't he got a mate called Otis whose sittin' on the Dock near the Bay ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted November 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2018 Errr………. Just arrived!!!!!! or Just leaving....! No. no, I got it.... They forgot them, the skipper is very annoyed, that's why they are not around at the moment as he is having a chat with them in the main cabin about seamanship? Then the bombshell was dropped by Desmond the deckhand - who's looking after the ship !?!?!? Desmond Dekker! Very good... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamwig Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Ah my ears are alight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Kevin, If you've enjoyed the boat build and knowing how frustratingly enjoyable it can be have you thought about a scratch build ? I would imagine with the skills that you've got it would be an interesting project for the winter months if you fancy a go. There are lots of frame plans out there that can be enlarged / reduced to suit and material are relatively inexpensive, other than maybe buying in a few of the more specialised bits. I have built quite a few boats over the years, having jumped in at the deep end and really found it fascinating, its also quite relaxing. I chanced upon a book detailing the restoration of the Tamar barge "Shamrock" during a visit to the NT Property at Cotehele, in the back of the book are two full detailed plans so.......challenge on ! Ironically it has sat there for about 5/6 years and needs finishing but its just to show it can be done by us railway modelling boys. Grahame Edited November 21, 2018 by bgman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2018 Kevin, If you've enjoyed the boat build and knowing how frustratingly enjoyable it can be have you thought about a scratch build ? I would imagine with the skills that you've got it would be an interesting project for the winter months if you fancy a go. There are lots of frame plans out there that can be enlarged / reduced to suit and material are relatively inexpensive, other than maybe buying in a few of the more specialised bits. I have built quite a few boats over the years, having jumped in at the deep end and really found it fascinating, its also quite relaxing. I chanced upon a book detailing the restoration of the Tamar barge "Shamrock" during a visit to the NT Propety at Cotehele, in the back of the book are two full detailed plans so.......challenge on ! IMG_0822.JPG Ironically it has sat there for about 5/6 years and needs finishing but its just to show it can be done by us railway modelling boys. Grahame What a ________( enter curse of choice) place that was to find and when we got there the place was closed typical NT property. Kevin stunning work as usual did I here rightly or wrongly your doing a book on modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Kevin - what is the wooden screen-like structure against the siding that lies between Misty and the GWR wagon being loaded from the van near the buffer stop? I thought they may be coal bins but I am not sure, looks like the lower sections have roofs over some kind of bunker or container...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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