Lovely lovely model, all the more poignant given the withdrawal of the actual ship. Treasure you memories and be really proud of the model you created of her.
Well done.I was on the ship recently on a school trip and I nearer realised that's I was on a ship that was built in my home land of Scotland.Keep up the good work.
@InternetCretin Even the cheap servos are reliable, You can get them in two sizes and I suggest using the standard size. You will also need speed controllers, there are various ampage ones available depending on you motor and prop choice.
@MrNapolitano1 Not at the moment. The radio gear and batteries fill the hull up plus the steering servo is just behind the stern loading door which is blanked off to keep the boat watertight. When I retire it from active duty and just have it as a display model I can strip out the radio gear and fit a car deck.
Absolutely fantastic! Loved watching this and it brought back memories of a card model I made with wooden ribbing to a similar design of yours. I built one of the old Thoresen Viking ships. Nowhere near to the standard of yours though!
@InternetCretin For a surface boat I suggest going for a 2.4 GHz system. With these kind of systems you don't have to worry about what frequencies other people are using. I use the Planet 5 which is cheap and reliable.
@InternetCretin For a model of this size you will need quite big motors with with gearboxes because the props you will end up using are probably quite big also. Big props grab the water more and make the motors work harder drawing a lot of amps, that's where the gearboxes come in. I used MFA 919D's which are 850 motors with 11:1 gears, this helps the motors out a bit and gives the model a better scale speed.
The model is my pride and joy. She's not for sale. A friend of mine is planning to produce Kits for a number of well know ferries. In the coming years Models of Pride of Calais, Spirit of Free Enterprise and many more will be available to buy.
@piebejanman Hi there. Thanks for your interest. I used tracing paper to draw the windows on to the side pieces then cut them out before assembly. Because the windows have rounded corners I had to leave a little bit of them intact so I could file them out after. The central columns are just narrow strips if plastic which are cut to length and glued to the front of some clear plastic which is behind the the windows. Hope this helps. Thanks again.
@InternetCretin The skin is styrene sheet which is cut into strips. I cut 15mm strips and glued them on vertically overlapping each strip by 5mm. the glue I use is EMA Plasticweld which you apply with a brush. On the inside of the skin it is a good idea to apply some resin to stiffen it before filling and sanding, put it on with an old brush to prevent you putting too much on otherwise it might get too hot.
The problem with building a smaller version is that you have to omit certain detail, the railings for example are already different from the real thing having four bars instead of five. Also it would still take time to build due to work commitments. Having said that I will be making some 1:1250 scale waterline ships which will be part of my Ferry Small Ships range.
Could you give me some general advice? How and where do you get plans and where should you get materials are some questions I have. I would like to get into this but I don't know anything about it, I'm just 17 so I have plenty of time to learn.
I do have a website but only for 1:1250 scale waterline models, just google ferrysmallships. As for my friend he has a web site for new business, search for linkspan models. To see the future products add /secret to the URL.
A good friend of mine is launching his business making ferry kits in 1:96 scale. Prices will be around £500 I think. Check it out! Google Linkspan models fallowed by a /secret.
My plans aren't that great. In fact I didn't make any plans for the hull but I can send you a few things to work from. Send me a PM if you're interested.
@InternetCretin Hello again. It depends where you live. if you are in Britain you can most of these things in good model shops or online from places like Cornwall model boats.co.uk. Good luck in your build, maybe I'll see on here one day.
@xsarah1986x Hi there, The only one I've ever seen is a 'Klabautermann' 1:1250 scale model. You'd be lucky to find one though because they are out of production. I make model ferries is this scale and may, one day do a Pride of Canterbury/Kent. Check out my 'Ferry Small Ships' web site.
Really nice I construckt and build RC-ships,too Not bad but not so good like your. You can see one of my ships at my profile picture. Best whishes from Germany!
Lovely lovely model, all the more poignant given the withdrawal of the actual ship. Treasure you memories and be really proud of the model you created of her.
That's a great looking model.
All I can say is "WOW!..." Excellent work.
Well done.I was on the ship recently on a school trip and I nearer realised that's I was on a ship that was built in my home land of Scotland.Keep up the good work.
It was odd seeing a ship I sailed on several time being built as a model. But satisfying to see all the same. Well done.
quite possibly the best think ive ever seen!!!!!! clap clap
You make nice ferries.
@InternetCretin Even the cheap servos are reliable, You can get them in two sizes and I suggest using the standard size. You will also need speed controllers, there are various ampage ones available depending on you motor and prop choice.
@MrNapolitano1 Not at the moment. The radio gear and batteries fill the hull up plus the steering servo is just behind the stern loading door which is blanked off to keep the boat watertight. When I retire it from active duty and just have it as a display model I can strip out the radio gear and fit a car deck.
Absolutely wonderful! Very beautiful model and excellent slide show!
Well done,.. also great documentation of the build! I enjoyed to watch it... Thump up for this....
WoW is what comes to mind........beautiful workmanship!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic! Loved watching this and it brought back memories of a card model I made with wooden ribbing to a similar design of yours. I built one of the old Thoresen Viking ships. Nowhere near to the standard of yours though!
you did an absolute amazing job on that build!
Congratulations !
She's a beauty.
Excellent video, great work. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thats really smart. Very talented.
Buongiorno bellissimo lavoro complimenti per caso vi trovate tutti i disegni per la realizzazione va volevo costruire grazie
@InternetCretin For a surface boat I suggest going for a 2.4 GHz system. With these kind of systems you don't have to worry about what frequencies other people are using. I use the Planet 5 which is cheap and reliable.
Fantastic! You are so talented!
Amazing model, is it still in your possession??
@InternetCretin For a model of this size you will need quite big motors with with gearboxes because the props you will end up using are probably quite big also. Big props grab the water more and make the motors work harder drawing a lot of amps, that's where the gearboxes come in. I used MFA 919D's which are 850 motors with 11:1 gears, this helps the motors out a bit and gives the model a better scale speed.
A question. Are you able to put little cars and trucks on it??
absolutely magnificent!!! I'm very impressed :)
Beautiful! You are forgiven for call it a boat at 3.40 !
The model is my pride and joy. She's not for sale. A friend of mine is planning to produce Kits for a number of well know ferries. In the coming years Models of Pride of Calais, Spirit of Free Enterprise and many more will be available to buy.
Amazing job....well done to you.
Very nice realisation !!
what material is used
could u share the plans for this,im starting a build and need the plans for the hull as everywhere i look wants u to pay for them
@piebejanman Hi there. Thanks for your interest. I used tracing paper to draw the windows on to the side pieces then cut them out before assembly. Because the windows have rounded corners I had to leave a little bit of them intact so I could file them out after. The central columns are just narrow strips if plastic which are cut to length and glued to the front of some clear plastic which is behind the the windows.
Hope this helps. Thanks again.
@InternetCretin The skin is styrene sheet which is cut into strips. I cut 15mm strips and glued them on vertically overlapping each strip by 5mm. the glue I use is EMA Plasticweld which you apply with a brush. On the inside of the skin it is a good idea to apply some resin to stiffen it before filling and sanding, put it on with an old brush to prevent you putting too much on otherwise it might get too hot.
i want to build this but i wonder what matterial can i used. :(
Very nice!
One question: What was the working order for making/cutting the windows?
@wartsilaone Nice!! That must have been quite some work... Good job and very nice model!
The problem with building a smaller version is that you have to omit certain detail, the railings for example are already different from the real thing having four bars instead of five. Also it would still take time to build due to work commitments.
Having said that I will be making some 1:1250 scale waterline ships which will be part of my Ferry Small Ships range.
No it doesn't, it just comes with the receiver. Standard servos are cheap enough though and a tiller arm is pennies. You could even make one yourself.
It is so amazing. Best job...
Thank you goes the video I will try to make a paper version of Norsea but smaller
Could you give me some general advice? How and where do you get plans and where should you get materials are some questions I have. I would like to get into this but I don't know anything about it, I'm just 17 so I have plenty of time to learn.
www.building-model-boats.com
bellissima veramente bellissima
@davemcteer Might see you on there then.
Amazing :) You said in the top, your friend was building cheaper ferries. Does he have a website? And do you?
@bentandgyan Not yet, but an planning more. some will be kits and some will be scratch built.
Very nice job, bro' !
finally you flew the ship off bro
@coolcon96 Do you mean Stena Adventurer? If so which one there has been at least three of them.
How much would u like to sell it for
Well done a credit to you.
@MrNapolitano1 She is fully lit. Check out my other vids.
@davemcteer I have some happy memories too. I'm going to book a trip on her next year for her 25th anniversary.
So, theres this ship called ms superspeed 2 and 1 i wanna build.
amazing, very nice :)
Beautiful :)
I want this model. How much you want for it?
I do have a website but only for 1:1250 scale waterline models, just google ferrysmallships.
As for my friend he has a web site for new business, search for linkspan models. To see the future products add /secret to the URL.
bonjour quel matière et utilisé
Plastic.
wow. thumbs up. nice i'm super inspire to build this even if i dont know what materials to use. somebody help me.
A good friend of mine is launching his business making ferry kits in 1:96 scale. Prices will be around £500 I think. Check it out!
Google Linkspan models fallowed by a /secret.
My plans aren't that great. In fact I didn't make any plans for the hull but I can send you a few things to work from. Send me a PM if you're interested.
@InternetCretin Hello again. It depends where you live. if you are in Britain you can most of these things in good model shops or online from places like Cornwall model boats.co.uk. Good luck in your build, maybe I'll see on here one day.
Car deck?
I could but it would cost £1000 and be two years before you could come and collect.
say to your friend that he must make the Stena Hollandica :-)
@xsarah1986x Hi there,
The only one I've ever seen is a 'Klabautermann' 1:1250 scale model. You'd be lucky to find one though because they are out of production. I make model ferries is this scale and may, one day do a Pride of Canterbury/Kent.
Check out my 'Ferry Small Ships' web site.
Very good but the ship is currently owned by p&o
nice job, I know how much work that was!,, fellow r/c boat , scratch builder,,!. u.s.a.
@InternetCretin Join the model Boat Mayhem forum, you will learn so much more.
Really nice I construckt and build RC-ships,too Not bad but not so good like your. You can see one of my ships at my profile picture.
Best whishes from Germany!
very nice well done