Scratch built 1/32 SS Wilton Castle

[Guest]

Hi all well since my kit building seems to be getting very shabby i thought maybe going back to scratch building may get them back on track I had a choice of plans to pick from and I narrowed it down to 3 possible


I eliminated the St Louis Belle as I want a fairly quick build not a three yr jobbie also I eliminated the Kitty as it was a little too simple so I opted for the WC


Normally I like to build large scratch builds but due to space I'm reducing this by 50%
First problem is that the keel at the reduced size is very flimsy so I've changed the plan a bit to give some strength.

[Guest]

Hi all I don't know if anyone has any better methods but this is how I did the rings for the paddle wheels on the Pamela 3







Keep the centre bit to help with centering the spokes

[papa 695]

One to watch me thinks Ken. Nice start.

[Guest]

Hi all this is designed for electric motor rc but since I'm doing it as a display model I thought I would have a go at making an engine for it (Not a working one I hasten to add)
I decided to try and build this for it

Obviously it has to fit in the ship so I've just made it a gazillion times harder as I have to make it a lot smaller to fit in the ship. I thought I would try one of the simpler things to start with, this bit.

[papa 695]

Your mad Ken but I'm watch all the way.

[monica]

nice start will be keeping an eye on this one :smiling:

[Guest]

Thanks moni and Ian.

[dave]

Looking Good,

For cutting rings, for another purpose, i built a simple jig for my router from MDF.

[Guest]

Sadly I don't have a router:sleeping2:

[dave]

Sadly I don't have a router:sleeping2:

That does rather put paid to my approach.

[Guest]

Hi all well here is the bit

[papa 695]

Moving along nicely Ken

[Guest]

Painted the inside with pva glue to help stiffen it all up before adding filler.


Can anyone guess what this bit will become

[papa 695]

Is it something to do with the paddle wheel? outer casing.

[Guest]

Not quite. I made a start on the boiler for this.