[dick rowland]

The Revell 'Goethe' paddle steamer is an excellent model.

 

[madon37s]

Hi Al

What can I say "truly stunning work".

Kind regards

Paul

 

[Al]

It is a nice kit. Shame it's now out of production.
Down side is the kit is of the Goethe after it was rebuilt after the war. Striaght out the box it doesn't look right so I've altered much of the forward cabin area to make it more open decked. I'm also not happy with the funnel and bridge. Again too modern looking. I think both will come off and something slightly more retro fitted.

 

[Al]

Not really a lot of progress today, just the pier foundation and finally the chance to see how the two side frames look together.

I'm reasonable pleased with it. A couple of the cross beams are out of alignment and just need a bit of adjustment.

 

[dwb]

QUOTE I'm reasonable pleased with it

You must have very high standards, it looks great in the photos.

David

 

[Rowan]

Looking good mate.

 

[madon37s]

That is looking really fantastic mate, you should be very proud of yourself, It's a hell of an achievement.

Kind regards

Paul

 

[kiwionrails]

WOW!!!!!!

Looks Great

Regards

Kiwionrails

 

[Al]

The paddle steamer 'Rheinland' waiting for her passengers.

Although she's meant to look a bit war weary, but I think I've been a little heavy handed with the weathering...

 

[Brian Considine]

Simply stunning !

 

[upnick]

Hi Al,

She looks awesome cant wait to see her with passengers

 

[madon37s]

Hi Al

I think the weathering on the steamer is "spot on" mate, Excellent

Kind regards

Paul

 

[shedmad66]

Brilliant work as always, keep it up

 

[Al]

I've put on around 50 passangers so far. That's about half the upper forward deck.
It's slow going..... vey slow going

 

[A4 No.9]

I think all the work in the photos is outstanding.

I'll be keeping an eye on this project as it covers 2 of my interests............. WWII history & model railways

In the words of David Coleman............ "Quite remarkable.........!!"

 

[Al]

I got hold of a bit more river traffic the other day. I'm planning three of these S-100 E-Boats on a training cruise along the Rhine.

It's a 1:100 scale card model made by WAK in Poland. They do a whole host of stuff - ships, planes, cars - in various scales. www.wak.pl

I've reduce the sheets down to 1:160 scale on a photocopier and once I feel brave enough get started.

 

[Al]

An important milestone reached today. All three parts of the bridge are now one free standing structure and looks pretty dame good.....

 

[Brian Considine]

That, is certainly impressive !

 

[Al]

Latest update.

I've got the tunnel entrance clad and base coated. A bit of weathering and it should look ok.

Next job are the two piers.

 

[Chinahand]

QUOTE (Al @ 1 Mar 2010, 03:58) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>looks pretty dame good.....

That is the understatement of the year. It's absolutely awesome and almost seems a shame to paint it.

Love the tunnel entrance too. Is it a plaster of paris or resin cast ??