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[Colin Bishop]

Really glad to see that the launching went OK Ken. Look forward to seeing her at Wicksteed next year.

Colin

[chingdevil]

Ken

She looks great in the water, your hard work and patience has paid off. Nice to see her getting her bottom wet.


Brian

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Wow, what a response.     

Thank you, guys. It's like reaching a milestone.  GREAT

I've been 'off air' because I've been working on the 'Movie' This one has so many snapshots and videos to fit together. It will probably fill a CD, which be something to look at during my retirement and dotage.   

Once again, thank you for your comments.

ken

[swordfish fairey]

She's a beauty Ken, you have done a fine job.   Nice to meet you on Saturday............ ..........Smudge

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Smudge.

Thank you for the compliment. Don't you think she was bigger than the Waverley we saw at the show?
           Yes, it was nice to meet you and all the other guys at the show. That was the friendliest show I ever been to.  I spent so long talking to people that by the time I started looking around, all the stuff I had on my list had gone.

ken

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Today we drilled all the Lime timber with 1mm holes and placed the cut pieces on to the stanchions. This turned out to be quite a delicate job. As of yet, we do not have them secured or shaped to blend together, but the effect is shown here. (250) (251)   

You will notice that we have the name proudly shown on the bow. This was done with sticky transfers and looks reasonable from a distance, but close up is not so good. I had considered a thicker type of lettering but have not found a suitable product at the boat fair.

Also fitted is the new rear flagpole. (252)

Because we cannot bend Lime wood very sharp we have made a curved section from plywood for the stern, and have it drilled to fit the rear stanchions.

The masts have had their rings made for the rope supports to be attached. As Turn-buckles are £3 each, we decided to make our own. All 14 have been made from two sizes of plastic tube and a wire has been run through with eyes turned into the ends. These have been painted grey and when dry, will be attached to the deck and masts with suitable rope.

[pioneer]

Hi Ken

You have every reason to be very proud of this build! Very well done.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures of her sailing in better weather in the months ahead.

Kind regards

Andrew

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Thanks, Andrew.

I must admit, this is the fun part of the build. I keep thinking of things to add to her. 

ken

[barriew]

Kenny

I can cut plastic vinyl letters - depends on the size and font as to how successfully. PM me with what you want and I'll have a go. Failing that a local sign maker can almost certainly make them for you.

Barrie

PS FOC

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Barrie.

Yes please. I'd like one each side.

Here is a picture of the actual ship's name on the bow.

My letters need to be 9mm high and it looks like they are all capitals. The colour looks like light brown (where I have black  umphh!)  I notice that there is an edging shadow, but we can live without that. 

Very kind of you to offer. Won't they all be jealous.

cheers

ken

[SteamboatPhil]

I see the wood you bought at the show has been used already. Its a fantastic job and really looks stunning. You'll have to bring it to Wicksteed you know, because not only do I want to see her, but I know everone else will want to as well.
Great Job Kenny 

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Thank you Phil, looking forward to it, now I know you've got a pair of 'Waders'   

ken

[Stavros]

and the big question is are you going to bring it to the North Wales Boat Rally at LLanberis



Stavros

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

and the big question is are you going to bring it to the North Wales Boat Rally at LLanberis

Stavros

Hi Stavros

So nice to see you again. I thank you for the invite and will fit in a visit, if I can.

Whether I will chance 'that deep lake' is another thing.   

Gotta thin out the capping rails as they are reported to be too thick.

all the best

ken

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

To bring the model up in the field of accuracy, and authenticity, we have altered a few of the details.

First of all, the capping rails were a little on the deep side and sanding them wasn’t really an option, so they were ripped off. The substitute version has been made from cut plastic card and drilled and fitted to the stanchions. (253) (254) (255). These will be veneered to complete the effect.

You will notice that the rigging has been fitted to my home made turnbuckles and secured down with super glue. How do you get the stuff off from your lips? I was wetting my fingers to twist the ropes after gluing. Live and learn eh.

It was then on to the funnels, where the white band was to wide. This was actually measured from the original drawings as these sizes and dimensions. However, the ship itself shows a much thinner band of white.

As you know, it’s almost impossible to add paint to a structure without showing the join, so the whole lot was rubbed down. We started again with the primer and have started the colouring with the red coat. This will be marked off and the other colours added soon. (256)

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

The funnels have been re sprayed, (257) and then we then got on with veneering the capping rails. As you can see they are all taped down and have been left to set all night. They are very fragile in this state and it is hoped they will strengthen up when dry. (258)

The little people were then re painted in more realistic colours. These came from China, where they think we all wear yellow trousers and have black hair!!  (People)

The front mast was then rigged and secured, and we made a little flag pole for the bow. (259)

I had a go at sign writing the name on the paddle box sides. See picture 257. I don’t rate it very much, but it was a laugh.

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

                   The Home straight

Well, here we are at the end.  She is finished.

Although there are a few minor details to complete, the actual building work has come to an end.

Thank you all for your kind comments. It was a thoroughly enjoyable build.

If you remember, all I bought was the bare hull and a kit of paddle wheels. The rest was scratch built using only the drawings and loads of photographs. She is, after all, the most photographed ship in the UK, so no problems there with details.

Having re-read the complete posting, it was quite a journey, with many ups and downs. Corrections were made as we went along, and now we have a model to be proud of. Where on earth am I going to store her?

Work has started on the You Tube video and I will let you know when it’s up and running. I seem to have taken over 400 pictures, which now need sorting and collating into some sort of order, so I still have something to occupy my time.

Here are the final pictures of her in the workshop. (260-265)

Catch you again

Ken

[Martin (Admin)]

What a wonderful build Ken!
Can't wait to see it at Wicksteed next year!

[DickyD]

Wonderful model Ken 

[Peter Fitness]

Gold Medal material Ken, it's absolutely marvellous.  I'm green with envy.

Peter.

[Colin Bishop]

Absolutely first class Ken, and thank you for sharing the build with us.

I look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Colin

[bosun]

Nice one Ken
Well done mate, when are you going to sail her, give us a ring and I will bring my Imara.
PS keep the kettle on I will be over for a proper look.
Bosun

[barryfoote]

Ken,

You have brought a lot of pleasure to many of us and produced a superb model into the bargain.

Thank you very much.

Barry

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

What a wonderful build Ken!
Can't wait to see it at Wicksteed next year!

Thank you Martin. I wont say it was easy, but it was fun to do.

Allright if I come earlier next year.    I only had 3 hours there last time.

Cheers

ken

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Wonderful model Ken 

Thank you Richard. I knew she was a good looker when I saw the plans. Hope I've done her justice.   

Cheers

ken