Gunze Sangyo 1/350 Lusitania

Yessir;

       The Normandie was a very large ship for the time. That's why she was in Process to become the U.S.S. Lafayette,( Troop Ship). I still think, No matter what the history says, she was sabotaged. Anyone with any sense would know that time of year, in that part of the country. Too much water fighting the fire would freeze making her top-Heavy.

      The result, the ice weight was to much and brought her over. I think if the Berth had been deeper she would've just turned Turtle!

Tanker-Builder

Yessir;

       The Normandie was a very large ship for the time. That's why she was in Process to become the U.S.S. Lafayette,( Troop Ship). I still think, No matter what the history says, she was sabotaged. Anyone with any sense would know that time of year, in that part of the country. Too much water fighting the fire would freeze making her top-Heavy.

      The result, the ice weight was to much and brought her over. I think if the Berth had been deeper she would've just turned Turtle!

 

I fitted and glued down some more wood decking on my 1/350 Lusitania today.

Some progress on my Lusitania. That big deck is giving me lots of trouble to install as the hull is a bit warped. Just making things worse trying to fix it after it's glued. Best to just leave it be.

ChriscSC;

    I have to add more to that. Although the Designer was on scene the Shipboard Pumps were inoperable due to no Steam Aboard. The Dock steam supply and pumping capacity was overwhelmed by the scope and speed of the fire.

    She was in what in the Navy was referred to as " Cold Iron " where steam plants were concerned.

Tanker-Builder

ChriscSC;

    I have to add more to that. Although the Designer was on scene the Shipboard Pumps were inoperable due to no Steam Aboard. The Dock steam supply and pumping capacity was overwhelmed by the scope and speed of the fire.

    She was in what in the Navy was referred to as " Cold Iron " where steam plants were concerned.

 

Adding some of the easier details to Lusitania. It's much more enjoyable than wrestling with gluing decks!

Hey Chris - like all the details - tks for posting.  So, never having done a model as large as this, how long is that sucker?  Also, curious, as mentioned, when tying the rigging like that, how much extra do you leave?  Finally, do you stain the decks?  Tsk much and looking good.  Wm

Mrchntmarine

Hey Chris - like all the details - tks for posting.  So, never having done a model as large as this, how long is that sucker?  Also, curious, as mentioned, when tying the rigging like that, how much extra do you leave?  Finally, do you stain the decks?  Tsk much and looking good.  Wm

 

Lusitania is getting some rear end work.

Looking fabulous.

My base looks almost exactly like yours!  Nice taste.  Great minds think alike?

Bob

Luvspinball

Looking fabulous.

My base looks almost exactly like yours!  Nice taste.  Great minds think alike?

Bob

 

Ya Know;

 Disregarding my earlier comment. I like the look those Decks give the ship! Artfully done!

 I didn't know about the break in the structure at that point and the two deck rise! Interesting!

 Note;

 Look at the rudder. That's one of the Design flaws that all the "ICS" Had. The Titanic was the worst though.

Oh;

      For Sure! I do believe that design wise and the time frame she was even prettier than the S.S. United States! Can You imagine what she would've looked like with only two Stacks? Much sleeker for sure! The Normandie will never be surpassed in that regard!

Thanks Tanker-Builder. I think the Normandie was a fantastic ship.

Some more progress on my Lusitania. Main mast, ratlines, some rigging, and more railings.....lots of railings!

Hmmm;

     Looking at your work and the subject. WELL DONE. I do think the Lusitania was a far better looking vessel that the three "ICS". They had kind of a Brutish look to them. The Lusitania has a more civilized, people friendly look to her.

      That particular look, you have brought out very well. One thing that I always wondered about the marine Design engineers back then. Why didn't they know that those rudders on many of those ships were too small for the ship's massive size. The Rudders on the " Big Three" didn't even properly disturb the force from the inner Props. The outers, None at all.

       Sadly, although bigger, but inefficiently designed rudders were present they hadn't learned that lesson by the time of the Lusitania.

Thanks Tanker-Builder. Well the rudder on Titanic certainly didn't do it any favors! I put on the front mast, ratlines, and some rigging on. The end is in sight. I just have a few more railings, the cranes, anchors, props, and more rigging to go.

Today I added the wireless spreaders and lines, the docking bridge and stairs, and the bow railings.

I'm in the home stretch on my 1/350 Lusitania. I put together and installed the cranes, davits, and lifeboats. I need to add a few more things but expect to be finished tomorrow or the next day!

Well;

 You certainly have presented us with a Beautiful Lady of the Sea!

Thank You Tanker-Builder. I just need to add the davit hardware, and a few more odds and ends and I'll call her complete.

I'm calling 1/350 Lusitania done. That's as much as I feel like doing.

Beautiful!  While I don’t have the talent or patience for something like this, I’m glad I know enough about modeling to really appreciate the skill and work that went into your ship.  

Thanks so much Knox and GMorrison, much appreciated.

Well Shucks! Ya Gonna stop now?

 That is Gorgemous. My Dolphins Splash for the job well Done. Been chased by them critters again! Your Ship is breathtaking. I can't say enough!

Tanker-Builder

Well Shucks! Ya Gonna stop now?

 That is Gorgemous. My Dolphins Splash for the job well Done. Been chased by them critters again! Your Ship is breathtaking. I can't say enough!

 

Such a great build Chris, I can only hope that mine comes out half as good.