1/350 ID Flotilla T-2 Tanker Started Aug 2015 Launched 28 Aug 2020

[Marsh]

Lou it's coming on well, one of my favourite ships.

[lastvautour]

Thank you Marsh. I have yet to figure how to make the deck piping out of wood.

Lou

[Marsh]

Lou, Best with Brass. Marsh

[Marsh]

Lou, I think copper wire would be best. I use a lot out of cables, but burn off the outer varnish with a candle. It's better to paint with the varnish off. Marsh

[Gearup]

Awg 14 gauge wire (0.064) Would scale out to 22" at 1:350. 18 gauge (.040) would be 14". How big would the pipes be on a full scale  tanker?

[lastvautour]

Thanks for the tips.

Lou

[lastvautour]

.040" copper wire appears to do the trick. The main piping running fore and aft is a wooden dowel.

Lou

[Boomerang]

 Well done Lou! Looks great.

Gordon

[Gearup]

Nice. I always thought that the T2 tanker had an interesting profile. Also did not know it was called a T2🤔 
Fraser

[lastvautour]

Main piping done. Railings and life boats next.

Lou

[lastvautour]

Life boats are complete but not installed. Masts are in the making.

Lou

[Gearup]

The drill press gives a good impression of the models size.  Very nice.  I see also you have the same type of table lift on the drill press as my old craftsmen: 💪💪 required! Fraser

[lastvautour]

I gave shipwright double overtime to move construction along. Aug is the 5th anniversary of laying down the keel. I hope to be done by month's end.

Life boats are in and painted. Funnels and various deck pieces were left bare to show them off against the deck. They will get painted after I attach the remaining railings.

Lou

[lastvautour]

My T2 Tanker went down the slipway at 12 noon 28 Aug 2020. Just a mere 5 since her keel was laid down. Ships have a tendency to lag behind other projects on a continuing basis. Please note that all armament was deleted on purpose to qualify as a civilian merchant ship.

Lou
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[Gearup]

I really love the classic look of you model. I think you also captured the North Atlantic very well too🤢
Fraser