Steamer Ben Ain - Page 4

**Bunkerbarge** · 02-02-2006

Well I have to admit to feeling quite honoured that I have inspired you to buy the same ship.

I do confess though that I have sometimes wondered about the choice of steam plant for the propulsion. I am sure it will be worth it in the end but it has taken vast amounts of time, money and effort to get it together. The model has also required a considerable additional amount of work to accommodate it which has slowed the project down considerably.

You have certainly already obtained the best source of additional information in the form of the CV Waine book but I have also purchased a number of other books by the same author. They do not necessarily give ship specific information but do supply a wealth of additional pictures and drawings that I have used on the model. One such item was the correct layout of the rivets on the hull plating and another was the arrangement of the bulwark stays, which I didn't think were particularly realistic as per the kit.

Another invaluable source of information are from period pictures. One of the most usefull I found on a site called Rhiw.com. You will even find a picture there of the Ben Ain as the Doris Thomas which provided a couple of interesting points that I will be using. I also found a usefull period shot of the inside of a hatch that I will be using to complete the hatch of the model.

Anyway good luck with your kit, if you want a CD with the Mountfleet model pictures on it send me a PM with your address on it and I'll get one off to you.

Nigel.D · 02-02-2006

Richard it does lok the dogs danglies if i could suggest when weathering less is more!!! but a lot of people forget about the build up of green slime and algae that seems to cling to slow moving boats :-))

**Bunkerbarge** · 02-02-2006

To be honest Nigel, from what I have seen of period pictures, if I made it absolutely realistically the model would look a bit of a mess!

I have been convinced for a long time that the main key to the success of weathering is knowing when to stop!

frenchie · 02-02-2006

Hi would love the pics on the cd only problem is I am also new to forums so do not know about p/m's, took me quite a while to work out how to post a message ! Mark

**Bunkerbarge** · 02-02-2006

Mark,

Never be afraid to ask, I'm still relatively new to it all as well.

frenchie · 02-02-2006

I think i've sent you a PM but I'm not sure if you will get it? Mark!

**Bunkerbarge** · 03-02-2006

PM recieved, well done! CD on its way today.

frenchie · 03-02-2006

Many thanks Richard, let you know when I get it.

Regards Mark.

Nigel.D · 03-02-2006

less is more 100% of the time

frenchie · 06-02-2006

Hi Richard, many thanks for the pics cd got it on saturday but been away over the weekend so only just seen them, They will be a great help, now I will have to get started on the thing, speak to you again soon.
Regards Mark.