RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Welcome to Bovey Quay. My first layout, Kanator, was a small N gauge BLT, created in 1994. Then many years passed before starting on Bovey Tor, also a BLT but this time 4mm. So I guess the only logical next step was a 7mm layout which brings us to Bovey Quay. Still at a very early concept stage. The main reason being that my interest lies in modelling structures and scenery. And a need to scratch build everything apart from track and rolling stock, that is. I've now got a good idea of what Bovey Quay is? Unlike the rural, bucolic Bovey Tor, this layout will depict a small town, based around a harbour/quay. With a small industrial railway serving the the quay. As for locos, late steam, early diesel. I think we’re looking at the new Dapol 0-4-0 B4 dock tank. Along with Pecketts, Panniers and the odd 08 for starters. Set during the age of austerity and some years afterwards, 1945 to 1965. Bovey Quay, is a small working port based on a Cornwall/Devon/Somerset prototype. Trading mainly in fish and china clay. The town around the harbour will be built up on the surrounding cliffs. Using - Brixham, Fowey, Padstow, Mousehole and Polperro and Minehead. Based on the question. What if Polperro, for example, had an industrial railway working a small port/quayside? When planning Bovey Tor, I found that conforming to strict prototypical reference, stymied my scope. And to be perfectly honest, unless you have the space of Heaton Lodge, impossible. So this layout will feature a huge dollop of rule one in every aspect. Imagination over prototype. Creativity over conforms. My mantra is if it looks right, it is right. Being set after 1945, the layout will no doubt depict some war damage. In the shape of bomb sites, derelict buildings/shops etc. The town is struggling with the economy in tatters and this will be evident in the amount of decay, damage and disrepair. The plan is to model the quay at at low tide. And of course it wouldn’t work without a scattering of various sized fishing boats and dinghys. And that’s where this story starts, scratch building the first vessel, a 45’ stern trawler. Built from some very basic RC boat plans and a bunch of reference pics sourced online. Using 2.5mm plywood for the keel and bulkheads. And Obeche strip wood for the planking. It’s been quite a challenge building the hull. But the remainder should be quite straightforward. Or should I say, plain sailing? George Edited September 18, 2023 by Gedward Editing copy and typos 11 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 That's a nice start, George. I look forward to seeing your layout progress. Andy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 6, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2022 56 minutes ago, AndyB said: That's a nice start, George. I look forward to seeing your layout progress. Andy Thanks a bunch Andy. You and me both. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Nice start Hope you used Cascamite? I will follow with interest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 6, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, KNP said: Hope you used Cascamite? Sort of. A ready mixed version called Aliphatic Resin. Very popular with model boat building apparently. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2022 Welcome back George. Standing by. Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2022 Lovely idea and looking forward to seeing it progress. Nice trawler, too! And there was me, thinking you had made the Stover Canal navigable up to Bovey Tracy! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 6, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: And there was me, thinking you had made the Stover Canal navigable up to Bovey Tracy! Maybe in layout #3. Bovey Stover. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Welcome back George. Following this one with interest. I have just been recapping the Bovey Tor thread for tips on making gorse! Alex 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 7, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, wiggoforgold said: Welcome back George. Following this one with interest. I have just been recapping the Bovey Tor thread for tips on making gorse! Alex Many thanks Alex. It feels real good to be back building something again. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted January 7, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2022 Looking forward to this build. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 7, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Siberian Snooper said: Looking forward to this build. Many thanks, welcome aboard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 That is one very nice boat. I like the jig you’ve made to support it. Or is that how it will be held on the layout? How big is the real thing? I’m struggling to get a sense of how big it would be in real life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 7, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, Tortuga said: That is one very nice boat. I like the jig you’ve made to support it. Or is that how it will be held on the layout? How big is the real thing? I’m struggling to get a sense of how big it would be in real life. Thanks very much Tortuga. The plans are for a 45' stern trawler. The model is about 320mm in length. The jig was only made to support it in the early construction phase. When attaching the bulkheads to the keel. It won't be used for support in the harbour. Eventually the boat will be either leaning against the harbour wall, or else supporting itself with yacht legs. Some just lean on their hull. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 YEY ! And he's off again, brilliant George and very much liking the boat build. I condone the use of Alf Hattick glue it really does give a strong bond once cured. I used it on this shell whilst building / planking and gives a really tight seal too. You have another subscriber. All the best mate. G 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 7, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hey you G man! Welcome aboard! Excellent work on the boat. Do tell more about it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted January 7, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2022 Good to see you back. Fair winds and following seas! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Gedward said: Hey you G man! Welcome aboard! Excellent work on the boat. Do tell more about it. Ey Up George, You don't want my stuff clogging up your thread mate, suffice to say it has been shown elsewhere on previous occasions. However, the inspiration came after a trip to Cotehele House where I saw the book ( which it's resting on ) with a history and also a plan insert......so off I went ! It is made from 1mm ply cut / steamed and bent to fit the frames, which were also made on a jig much the same as you're doing. She is still at that stage as I never finished her due to moving house....one day maybe ? G Edited January 7, 2022 by bgman stuff 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Hi George, The boat looks great. Glad you are back in circulation. Follow button pressed. Looking forward to updates. On 06/01/2022 at 11:39, Gedward said: until I move to the new house Sounds like you've got a new spot? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 8, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Fishplate said: Hi George, The boat looks great. Glad you are back in circulation. Follow button pressed. Looking forward to updates. Sounds like you've got a new spot? Many thanks John. It's good to be back. The new spot is Minehead. 60+ years in the big smoke is enough for this man. 1 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Gedward said: he new spot is Minehead. 60+ years in the big smoke is enough for this man. I wish you well when you move George, I trust you will settle to a new life here in Devon. G 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 8, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, bgman said: I wish you well when you move George, I trust you will settle to a new life here in Devon. G Somerset and Devon, neighbours. And not too far from your neck of the woods I guess. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, Gedward said: Somerset and Devon Oooops! "my bad" as the new wave talk goes ! Zummerzet should provide you with a renewed start George I am so pleased you've got somewhere now. G now where did I put my atlas ? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted January 8, 2022 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2022 I've found the place, but not the property yet. But I will and then I'll have easy access to the Taunton shows. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 8, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gedward said: I've found the place, but not the property yet. But I will and then I'll have easy access to the Taunton shows. And some of the best preserved lines 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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