RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 31, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) So have added some greenery to the scene, there is one thing about canals, weeds, grass and plants grow everywhere. Next up need to build the canal boat. Regards Paul. Edited October 31, 2017 by Howl03 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Stunning! Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2017 Next up need to build the canal boat. Will you actually have enough space to fit in a working boat? I believe that a number of the real ones were around 70 feet long. Whatever the score, your build is looking amazing. Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 Will you actually have enough space to fit in a working boat? I believe that a number of the real ones were around 70 feet long. Whatever the score, your build is looking amazing. Huw. Agreed re the 70 foot however.. Birmingham Canal Navigation Tugs were about 35 / 40 foot long. If you type BCN Tugs into google images. It does rather commit you to Birmingham and the Black Country however. Andy Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2017 As there doesn't appear to be any problem with the water flowing out of the open ends of the canal, I'm sure half or a third of a narrow boat would be able to float without any hint of sinking, irrespective of how heavy it's loaded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 31, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2017 Will you actually have enough space to fit in a working boat? I believe that a number of the real ones were around 70 feet long. Whatever the score, your build is looking amazing. Huw. Agreed re the 70 foot however..Birmingham Canal Navigation Tugs were about 35 / 40 foot long. If you type BCN Tugs into google images. It does rather commit you to Birmingham and the Black Country however.AndyAndy Hi, Andy / Huw. Will only be modelling the front of the canal boat coming out from under the bridge, if it doesn’t look right though will drop the idea. Thanks for your comments. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Great use of the Scalescenes mill! T026c_Gallery06R.jpg For those that have questioned the height. It really is fantastic, can't wait to see it with that canal bridge finished! Cheers Ian ( In pedant mode! ) ... To stay within the "regulation" height of 200mm the MDF base needs to be 12mm thick max.... Since it is painted to represent the canal water, it would be construed as part of the model..and fall foul of scrutineering if thicker... ( pedant mode off! ) Your canal boat would seem to be ('Oss-)horse-drawn in your earlier picture, "Tug" implies motorised, I would refer to it as a "Barge" (more pedantry! Good luck with your excellent entry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_kilgore Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wow ! What more can you say ? , from the beautifully painted figures to the worn and weathered cobblestones it just drips atmosphere. If I can criticize one thing , might it have been better to have the building and loading dock butting up against the bridge just to give the illusion of there being more of a corner ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 31, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wow ! What more can you say ? , from the beautifully painted figures to the worn and weathered cobblestones it just drips atmosphere. If I can criticize one thing , might it have been better to have the building and loading dock butting up against the bridge just to give the illusion of there being more of a corner ? Thank you. Yeah I think your right about the building , sometimes you can be to close to a project to see the obvious. Oh well. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 It does rather commit you to Birmingham and the Black Country however. And that is a problem because.... ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 ( In pedant mode! ) ... To stay within the "regulation" height of 200mm the MDF base needs to be 12mm thick max.... Since it is painted to represent the canal water, it would be construed as part of the model..and fall foul of scrutineering if thicker... ( pedant mode off! ) Your canal boat would seem to be ('Oss-)horse-drawn in your earlier picture, "Tug" implies motorised, I would refer to it as a "Barge" (more pedantry! Good luck with your excellent entry. I'll match and raise your pedantry. Barges are in excess of 15 foot beam (width). Smaller, like the tug are narrow boats. I don't think you would fit a barge on that strip of cut. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted October 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2017 And that is a problem because.... ?? Not a problem for me, it's only a problem if you meant it to be somewhere else. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted November 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2017 Finally got a Cakebox to chech it fits. It does, just. Regards Paul. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Howl03 Posted November 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2017 Couldn’t help but take a couple more photos. Regards Paul. 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Stunning x2!! Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff_nicholls Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 A pedantic question: shouldn't the horse be attached to a loop on the solebar, then it wouldn't need to walk in the four foot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted November 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) A pedantic question: shouldn't the horse be attached to a loop on the solebar, then it wouldn't need to walk in the four foot?Yes you are right Geoff it should really be attached to a loop on the solebar, although I have seen photos of it done the other way. And for the photo it was simpler to just attach it to the hook. Regards Paul. Edited November 1, 2017 by Howl03 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Paul, No need to apologize, please post more. The black and white photo is stunning! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Wow! Nothing more.... just Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 What incredibly modelling. Thanks for creating - and sharing - this little stunner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Very nice. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Couldn’t help but take a couple more photos. 7EA36CAE-F69C-4846-93B5-A6E090C2448E.jpeg3C549F36-11D8-4D6C-ABC7-359704082D93.jpeg Regards Paul. I recognise the Andrew Stadden figures but who makes the guy with the 'Oss' Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted November 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 I recognise the Andrew Stadden figures but who makes the guy with the 'Oss'Andy Hi Andy, the figure is from Dart Castings, monty’s models range. (MSV33: Worker). Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I recognise the Andrew Stadden figures but who makes the guy with the 'Oss'Andy " 'Oss' "..?? Definitely in the Black Country, then, ay it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Beautiful. One thing it needs is a protective iron strip on the corner of the bridge on the tow path side. This protects the masonry from being damaged by the tow ropes of horse drawn boats. The ropes were made of cotton, but even so the iron gets worn away over the years as you can see on the grooves in this picture. Mim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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