Marine Modelling International - February 2017

FIVE BUILD ARTICLES, THREE SHOW REPORTS PLUS LOTS MORE QUALITY READING

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MV ‘STADT KÖLN’ THE HISTORY OF A BEAUTIFUL PLEASURE CRAFT MODELLED IN 1/50 SCALE

MTB 10 BARCHINO A MODIFIED DEANS MARINE’S MK1 ASR ENHANCING ITALERI’S 1:35 SCALE KIT TO MAKE A 1/24 SCALE MODEL

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EXPLOSIVE MOTORBOAT

HOVELLERS AND LIGHTERMEN THE MEN AND BOATS THAT WERE ONCE

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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2017 - ISSUE 359

Features

32 FORCEFUL P2

Completion of the Director class paddle tug and how it performed on the water

38 HOVELLERS AND LIGHTERMEN

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The men and boats that were once vital to the safety and comfort of countless seafarers

44 MV STADT KÖLN

The history of a beautiful pleasure craft modelled in 1/50 scale

52 BARCHINO

Enhancing Italeri’s 1:35 scale explosive motorboat

59 HMAS ANZACS

A rare opportunity to visit a frigate of the Royal Australian Navy

62 MMI VISITS THE MUCKLEBURGH COLLECTION

An insight into the very interesting collection of Model Boats at Muckleburgh

COVER STORY MV STADT KOLN

The full size version of this stunning model was initially designed as a personal yacht for the chancellor of the Reich prior to the start of WW2. It was lavishly designed for use on the Rhine but was stored on the river during the conflict and survived unscathed. When found by the Americans she was put to use as a recreational ship. The City Council of Cologne operated her for 30 years and hosted many distinguished guests including HRH Queen Elizabeth II..

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The history of MTB 10 and modifying the Deans Marine’s Mk1 ASR kit to make a 1/24 scale model

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DIARY DATES

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Maritime news

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Some of the events confirmed for the early part of the year

10 VINTAGE CHATTER Lobster boats

12 POWERPLUG

Looking after your I/C boats and your own body parts!

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18 PLASTIC KIT SCENE

A selection of newly released items for this month

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20 SCALE SCENE

Ian has a look at wooden hull construction

22 WATERLINES

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Elder Dempster Lines

26 MEETING POINT

Reports of events held over the past few months

31 READERS LETTERS

A delve into the editor’s post page and emails

74 COMING NEXT MONTH

Some of the articles planned for the March edition

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MESSAGE FROM THE ENGINE ROOM EDITORIAL CONTACT

how a 1/24 scale replica was built by modifying the Deans Marine’s Mk1 ASR kit. There are plenty of helpful tips for anyone wishing to copy this conversion. Lastly, there is the second and final part on Forceful a Director Class paddle tug which ends with a description of the craft’s performance on the water.

Among the regular articles we have Plastic Kit Scene reviewing all the most recent kits, Vintage Chatter looking back on the Lobster boat produced

by Midwest Inc., and Scale Scene starting a two part presentation on building hulls.

Waterlines takes a look at the Elder Dempster Lines, while Powerplug explains why checking on the little things can prevent serious problems at the lakeside.

All this together with other articles of a more general interest makes this edition a very good read.

MMI generally publishes commissioned articles, but will consider other contributions including news items and factual articles. It is important that contact is made with the editor before any material is written, as duplication of items may result in articles being rejected.

Prospective contributors can email or write for a copy of the MMI Notes for Contributors via Traplet Publications Ltd. Any other Editorial queries can be made by telephone to 01749 347172 during normal office hours.

HI EVERYONE,

It always amazes me that I still estimate room and furniture sizes in Imperial units despite having almost all my schooling using the metric system. I presume it is a function of the practicality of the old system which allows me to take my shoe as a foot and an open stretch of an arm as a yard. The danger comes when trying to convert from one set of units to another. I saw on an estate agent’s description of a property that the lounge was 4.6 m wide or 7' 97″!! However, it is in miss-interpreting the units that the biggest mistakes take place. The Cardiff council had to apologise to the public when the 40 m high (131 ft) decorated Christmas tree they had ordered from China was less than a third of the desired size as the manufacturer had read the size as 40 ft.

While model building I always try to work in metric units but even here it is so easy to mix up millimetres and centimetres. I know that under the SI Units centimetres are not a standard, but working in millimetres does produce such large numbers all the time. My only advice to anyone suffering from unit problems is to use the old adage “measure twice, cut once”. Then, at least you have the chance to spot measurement errors before making a serious mistake.

We have four interesting construction articles all of which outline the history of the full size craft. The article on Hovellers and Lightermen explains the important role played by small coastal smacks and describes the construction of a 1/24 scale model of Marie of Salcombe. MV Stadt Koln is a very unusual craft built to impress Adolf Hitler. Both the 1/50 scale model and full sized craft are impressive in their quality and design. The article on MTB 10 again gives an insight into the history of this craft and then explains

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GREAT BRITAIN

MASTHEAD NEWS FOR THE MARITIME MODELLERS MISSING PLAN IN JANUARY 2017 EDITION

Due to an unforeseen problem the free plan which should have appeared in the January 2017 edition of MMI was missing.

We sincerely apologise for this. For anyone who has purchased this magazine and would like the plan could they contact Traplet Customer Services either by telephone on 01684 588599, email: info@traplet.com or by post to Customer Services, Traplet Publications Ltd, Traplet House, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, Malvern WR13 6NN, UK. Please give details of where your copy of the January 2016 edition of MMI was purchased and your name and address and a copy of the plan will be posted to you free of charge. For readers who have a subscription the plan should be included in this issue.

MPBA UPDATE

The 2016 NEC and AGM meetings were held this year at the Holiday Inn Express on the outskirts of Bedford on Sunday 27th November. Mick Fields was in the chair for both meetings.

The NEC (National Executive Committee) meeting took place in the morning and the committee members submitted their reports.

There were two pieces of news that the committee were pleased to receive – one, that the Secretary’s vacant position had an applicant, and, on a similar note, the Treasurer’s position also had an applicant. As both of these positions had been looked after on a ‘caretaker’ basis for the last twelve months, the committee were delighted that these two pivotal positions would be filled.

On a similar vein there was a change of Webmaster with Peter Hanington standing down and Andy Coburn put forward for the role.

The committee was saddened to hear that Elayne Nex, Editor of Propwash for many years was unwell. All present wished her well.

Bill Hornby, Membership Secretary, introduced the beginning of a new range of MPBA merchandise for attendees to purchase. These included pens, badges, T-shirts and ties.

After lunch the Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place with members present. There was good news from the committee. They were pleased to report an increase in membership, the first since 2012.

Following work done by Peter Revill when he was acting Treasurer, the committee was advised, and pleased to agree, that membership fees could be reduced for 2017. He indicated that Full and Countrywide members would pay £20, Seniors (60+) and Disabled £15, Juniors (under 18) and non-boaters £10. The discount of 25% for more than one member at the same address also applies.

Wearing his Insurance representative hat, Peter advised the meeting that he was in regular contact with our insurance broker to make sure that our cover was at the best price and tailored to model boating needs.

The Hydroplane section is currently having difficulty with their present venue and has approached the MPBA for assistance with costs for a new purpose constructed site. Further details were requested.

The election of officers took place with the incumbents being put forward and duly elected. The committee were delighted to welcome Linda Buonaiuto to the position of General Secretary, and Glynis Fields as Treasurer. President Tony Willett relinquished his caretaker role as General Secretary and Peter Revill, after a spell as Acting Treasurer remained in his role as Insurance

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Representative. New committee members also included Mick Buonaiuto representing Circuit Racing and Steve Poyser representing Tethered Hydroplanes. The only committee role remaining vacant is that of National Press Officer.

The MPBA was established in 1924 with the simple aim of promoting model boating as a hobby. The Association is affiliated to the Sport and Recreation Alliance, Naviga and iMBRA. Membership includes Civil Liability Insurance. For further information visit www.mpba.org.uk

SS SHIELDHALL

The Steamship Shieldhall is Britain’s largest working steamship and is berthed on the Solent in Southampton. Launched in 1955 she was used as a sludge carrier with facilities to carry passengers in the Clyde and Solent until 1985 when she was retired. A group of enthusiasts prevented her from going to the scrapyard and they formed the preservation society ran by volunteers enabling the public to see and travel on a large steam powered vessel for generations to come.

The program of sailing in 2017 has been published and consists of 24 day cruise excursions in and around the Solent and Poole. The program for public sailings are from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 17th September. To view all the sailings please visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

LIFEBOAT RETIRES

One of the most photographed operational lifeboats in the UK was finally retired on the 12th November. The 47’ Tyne Lifeboat City of Sheffield has been stationed at the end of Poole quay for 15 years adjacent to the lift bridge and served the Poole harbour area, one of the largest harbours in the UK. During her spell of duty at Poole she was launched 550 times and rescued over 600 people. She will be replaced by a D Class high speed inflatable boat with all weather support lifeboats from adjacent stations at Swanage and Yarmouth. There are only 4 remaining operational 47’ Tyne Class lifeboats in the UK, this class is being replaced by the modern Shannon class lifeboat.

MODEL LIFEBOAT RALLY

Knightcote Model Boat Club are hosting a Model Lifeboat Rally on Saturday 13th May 2017 in the Midlands. Free car parking, clubhouse, hot food and drinks, large sailing water, model railway displays and local RNLI Guild Stand. Two excellent guest speakers are also booked – free entry to these talks. Gazebos and tables provided. The location is New House Farm, Knightcote, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2EQ. Further details from Adrian Clutterbuck, Tel: 01604 846461 or Derek Nelson, Tel: 01926 640045 or www.kmbcmodelboatclub.com

THE TURNING POLE

The latest edition of the Journal of the Vintage Model Yacht Group has been published for Winter 2016 and contains some very interesting articles on Vane sailing, restoring a Mimi pond yacht some 100 years old and restoring a Tea Clipper Ariel. Other articles and reports in this full colour 38 page journal is sent to all paid up members. For further information on the VMYG please visit www.vmyg.org.uk MMI

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