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Winans Cigar Ship Realised

Started by Robomog, March 04, 2025, 02:40:16 AM

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NARSES2

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Robomog

Hi all

Thanks for all  the comments chaps.

Some more progress on the ship

I've successfully attached the pontoons.

First marked out and drilled the side and inserted some plastic  rods for reinforcement



Then attached the pontoons



These square connections form the companion way to the pontoons.

Finally some tubular bracing to strengthen the instalation.



Next job is to tidy up the joints then on to the superstructure.

Looking at the ship as it stands it could easily be a submarine or a spaceship  ;D ;D

More when it happens....

Mog
>^-.-^<
Mostly harmless ...............

NARSES2

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

Some really SERIOUS styrene engineering there, most impressive.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Wardukw

If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Robomog

Hi all

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

Started on the superstructure.  I'm trying to keep it simple but, as usual, I've got into a "that would be a good thing to include" mind set, so it might get a bit cluttered if I don't curb my enthusiasm a bit.

Here's the story so far, nothing is stuck down yet, but it gives you some idea of how this build is shaping up. To be honest I'm completely winging it now  ;D



So what you have here is the main front superstructure with the bridge and two front gun platforms, the rear gun position and superstructure. Plus the top of what is to be the hatches of the  hold.



I still have to sort out the funnels, find somewhere to put the lifeboats and rig some sort of crane.

Thanks for looking

Mog
>^-.-^<

Mostly harmless ...............

NARSES2

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

Quote from: Robomog on Today at 05:54:04 AMTo be honest I'm completely winging it now  ;D


But that's JUST what this place is all about, so it's perfect.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit