Shell Welder Coastal Tanker 1/130

LE BOSCO · Post by **LE BOSCO** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 4:46 am

Hello Bill

a very fine work

much attention on details, nice paint ...well done
cheers
Nicolas

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:25 pm

Greetings!

Many thanks for having a look and for your questions and comments!

More progress images today. Just a few details left to complete along with crew figures before some light weathering and subtle washes followed by rigging.

I have temporarily bolted the model to a scrap piece of wood to serve as a working stand.

All of the photos today were taken in direct sunlight. Most of the details and fittings are now fixed in place. I slightly damaged the foremast ladder just before taking these photos and will have to make a minor repair later.

Your questions and comments are always welcome!

Cheers,

Bill

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 6:46 pm

Several photos of Shell Welder show lengths of fuel/oil hoses suspended in racks on the railings along the upper mid deck area. The kit does not include these parts, but I think they are an interesting detail so I scratch built racks and hose sections as shown in the following photos.

Thanks again for looking, don't hesitate to add your questions or comments!

Cheers,

Bill

Post by **JIM BAUMANN** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:31 am

I very much like the hose sections-- they look very hosey!

Excellent work on this not-often-seen model!

Jim Baumann

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:38 pm

Almost finished now..... Here is the crew.....

Cheers,

Bill

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:51 pm

Some views showing details of mainmast rigging and blue tinted windows......

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:56 pm

And now some images of the foremast details..........

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:04 pm

Final pictures for today showing various views and second try at those spare fuel hose lengths......

Not much left to do now - basically just the boats, position the crew, general touch up and mount on permanent display stand with clear case.

Many thanks for having a look, your questions and comments are always welcome

Cheers,

Bill

biggles2 · Post by **biggles2** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:45 am

Looks like the kit can be bought for the hull only and throw out just about everything else, and rebuild it from the deck up as a 1/144 tramp steamer, or coaster. Fictitious steamer in neutrality colors being ordered for stop and search by 1/144 Uboat.

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:06 pm

I imagine that this kit could be adapted to a generic coastal vessel with enough scratch work. The hull is actually not bad and a few of the other parts can be used, but in general this kit is very poorly molded and requires a great deal of effort to build a decent Shell Welder. For those that enjoy scratch building and a challenge, this is the kit for you. I am relieved to be almost finished and am satisfied with the results, but I will not try this kit a second time.......

Cheers,

Bill

biggles2 · Post by **biggles2** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 12:26 pm

Out of curiosity, what era is this ship from (the ship, not the model

), '30's...or '40's?

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:16 pm

I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.

Cheers,

Bill

LE BOSCO · Post by **LE BOSCO** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:54 am

HI Bill

I like your tanker, realy realistic!! a good job

well done
cheers
Nicolas

biggles2 · Post by **biggles2** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:51 am

Red Devil Squadron wrote:I believe Shell Welder was launched in 1955 and remained in service until the early 1990's.

Cheers,

Bill

Oh. I thought recent tankers ('50's to present) were much bigger.

Dan K · Post by **Dan K** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:07 pm

Really nice work.

Brett M · Post by **Brett M** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:00 pm

Very nice work. Crisp and clean, I like it. It's definitely an interesting model and one we don't see often.

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:29 pm

Thanks everyone for your kind words! I decided to stop with a subtle black wash and not apply a heavy weathering treatment before sealing everything in clear flat. I plan to finish the last few small details and bring this project to completion in the next few days....

Cheers,

Bill

Post by **JIM BAUMANN** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:17 am

a truly fine and worthy model

I applaud your perseverance and look forward to seeing phtps pf the completed vessel!

Jim Baumann

Red Devil Squadron · Post by **Red Devil Squadron** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:16 am

Thank you Jim - I will be working on the life boats today....

Cheers,

Bill

steinerman · Post by **steinerman** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 11:00 am

A really nice build, Bill. I love all the attention to detail. Did you ever figure out what the little green, yellow, and red circles are for?

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