Topic: Anniversary for my model ocean liner RMS Canada (Read 8050 times)

RMS Canada · « **on:** April 22, 2009, 17:15:16 »

Yesterday was the anniversary for the construction of my model ocean liner RMS Canada (whom my username is named after). It was back in 2007 that I began to construct her following the completion of a 1930's Canadian cargo ship S.S. St. Thomas City. Last year, I conducted her sea trials on a very windy day in April 27 and her maiden voyage in August.

Unlike the other vessels I've built (Lake Muskoka, St. Thomas City, MS Ontario under construction), the RMS Canada is the most special to me. This year, I hope to sail her again on Lake Muskoka.

If you want to see other pictures of her, click on the link in my signature labeled "RMS Canada photos". For videos, look up my Youtube channel.

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 19:59:23 »

Im sure all RMS Canada's passengers have enjoyed her granduer and luxury!

The annoversary of a glorious, unsinkable ship!

great to hear, god bless all who sail in her

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2009, 20:18:41 »

My tug Hibernia's starting to clock some milage now, at 5 years old

Though, my other old one (Restoration project) is 62 years old now

However, since being in my hands (And I intend will be for the rest of my time), she has been running frequently, as before, she was never used. Yesterday I put some vaseline just inside her thrusters to keep them nice and smooth, replaced one of the fuses etc. she run's like clockwork now

Anyway, good to hear RMS Canada has clocked 2 years, might see you around

Keep your eyes peeled for the name "Hibernia"

Jack.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2009, 22:02:43 »

Fred loosely based the model on Hibernia, thats why

I helped him with some of the picture's and info.

Jack

RMS Canada · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2009, 16:53:24 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 22, 2009, 17:33:43

Is your model equiped with electric motor + batteries? RC? Could we have some images of her screws, rudder? She looks indeed interesting.

No, the RMS Canada doesn't have electric motors and batteries. That is too complex for me and not part of her plans. She doesn't have screws or rudders (I have drawed her with screws and a rudder); I have to push her freehand.

Quote from: RMSGreatBritain on April 22, 2009, 19:59:23

Im sure all RMS Canada's passengers have enjoyed her granduer and luxury!

The annoversary of a glorious, unsinkable ship!

great to hear, god bless all who sail in her

Are you crazy calling her an "unsinkable ship"? You make her sound like Titanic. RMS Canada is not unsinkable ship.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2009, 17:01:40 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 23, 2009, 16:58:39

So she's sinkable ship...

If she struck an iceberg, she would sink. However, she has compartments to slow down the sinking so passengers can get off in time, unlike Titanic.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2009, 17:06:33 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 23, 2009, 17:02:40

What kind of materials you were using in making your model?

Cardboard, milk and coffee cream cartons, popsicle sticks, packaging tape, white glue, cereal card, etc.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2009, 17:07:06 »

Quote from: RMS Canada on April 23, 2009, 17:01:40

If she struck an iceberg, she would sink. However, she has compartments to slow down the sinking so passengers can get off in time, unlike Titanic.

Can't say I've ever seen Ice Bergs in my lake....

RMS Canada · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2009, 17:08:51 »

Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on April 23, 2009, 17:07:06

Can't say I've ever seen Ice Bergs in my lake....

There are none here in Lake Muskoka. The only dangers here are rocks, sandbars, and shoals (wait, I forgot to mention logs!).

RMSGreatBritain · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2009, 17:52:53 »

Quote from: RMS Canada on April 23, 2009, 17:01:40

If she struck an iceberg, she would sink. However, she has compartments to slow down the sinking so passengers can get off in time, unlike Titanic.

surely she is unsinkable because shes never going to strike an iceberg, because she sails in lakes not the sea?

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2009, 18:04:21 »

Quote from: RMSGreatBritain on April 23, 2009, 17:52:53

surely she is unsinkable because shes never going to strike an iceberg, because she sails in lakes not the sea?

Trust me, I've seen Model boats like Hibernia sink-it may not seem like it, but, I've seen at least 5 boats go down, and 5 recovered from the bottom of the lake this year after routine emptying of the water. Mechanical failure's can be a problem, big waves etc. You have to make sure your boat is maintained, and the conditions are right-thats the main thing

Jack.

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2009, 18:09:01 »

Jack your tug is amazing. I wish my model boat was as good as that. I have a fast torpedo boat which has a fibreglass hull and a wooden superstructure. She's far from finished though

I might even model her in 3D one day actually....

llamalord · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2009, 00:02:14 »

The title makes it sound so personal.

Anniversary for my model ocean liner!!!

Master Captain · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2009, 02:14:46 »

interesting model rms canada, very creative using house hold parts to make it. I dont have any models made from scratch a few wooden boat models nothing nice like the Hibernia or even your RMS Canada maybe someday i'll find something

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2009, 07:29:21 »

Quote from: Master Captain on April 24, 2009, 02:14:46

interesting model rms canada, very creative using house hold parts to make it. I dont have any models made from scratch a few wooden boat models nothing nice like the Hibernia or even your RMS Canada maybe someday i'll find something

Did you know Hibernia is a Scratch Built model?

(Apart from moulded hull-Which is generally always the case)

In other words, she was just made by hand, she's the only one in the world, like RMS Canada

Jack.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2009, 17:15:51 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 23, 2009, 18:40:53

RMS Canada, I must say that you have a talent in making models of ships!

Thank you, you should see my other vessels I've built.

Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on April 23, 2009, 18:04:21

Trust me, I've seen Model boats like Hibernia sink-it may not seem like it, but, I've seen at least 5 boats go down, and 5 recovered from the bottom of the lake this year after routine emptying of the water. Mechanical failure's can be a problem, big waves etc. You have to make sure your boat is maintained, and the conditions are right-thats the main thing

Jack.

Oh, I maintain the RMS Canada alright. In fact, I will be sailing her this year once Lake Muskoka warms up from a cold, old-fasioned Canadian winter. I'll be inspecting her to make sure there are no damages and making repairs if needed.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2009, 17:27:31 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 24, 2009, 17:18:33

Classic! Bring them all here!

Here they are,

First one: S.S. Lake Muskoka (2005-2006) first model vessel I built. Orginally a paddle-wheeler but I changed the plans. Second: S.S. St. Thomas City (2006-2007) second vessel. A 1930's Canadian cargo ship, or tramp steamer. Currently destoryed. Last: MS Ontario (2008) a cruise ship I'm currently building and will not be sailing this year.

The next photograph is all of my vessels side by side, S.S. Lake Muskoka, S.S. St. Thomas City, RMS Canada.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2009, 17:34:32 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 24, 2009, 17:32:37

Just Awesome!

However, the S.S. St. Thomas City was...unsucessful

RMS Canada · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2009, 18:31:37 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 24, 2009, 21:14:39

Just be glad that they float!

The S.S. St. Thomas City did float, however, something bad happened...

RMS Canada · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2009, 16:49:37 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 26, 2009, 18:38:52

OMG! What happened with her?

The S.S. St. Thomas City did float and carry cargo on her open deck, however, when I placed her in the water, I noticed the red paint on her bottom coming off and that's when I realized the paint wasn't waterproof.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2009, 19:29:01 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 27, 2009, 18:14:28

You should make your ships from wood or plastic, so there won't be any problems with floating. Also motors & batteries + some knowledge in ship's theory won't hurt.

When you say wood-Wood can be very hard to work with when it comes to the hull, you need to have real experience in making Plank on Frame. I'm learning how to do it at the moment, from some friends at the Boating club-Its great fun, but extremely time consuming and difficult.

Jack.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2009, 19:37:47 »

When you say plastic, literally plastic? Or moulded Fibre Glass?

Jack.

RMS Canada · « **Reply #22 on:** April 28, 2009, 16:42:54 »

Quote from: DIAMANT on April 27, 2009, 18:14:28

You should make your ships from wood or plastic, so there won't be any problems with floating. Also motors & batteries + some knowledge in ship's theory won't hurt.

I am limit to what I can use as building material and my vessels do float. Motors would be nice in my ships, but as I said before, I cannot.

EDIT: you can see on this photograph of the S.S. St. Thomas City that under her name (horribly done, I wish I did a better job) part of the paint is peeling off, showing what happened when I placed her in the water.

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2009, 17:07:15 »

Wow very impressive Damiant. Did you make it? What did you make it out of?

RMS Canada · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2009, 16:59:44 »

Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on April 23, 2009, 18:04:21

Trust me, I've seen Model boats like Hibernia sink-it may not seem like it, but, I've seen at least 5 boats go down, and 5 recovered from the bottom of the lake this year after routine emptying of the water. Mechanical failure's can be a problem, big waves etc. You have to make sure your boat is maintained, and the conditions are right-thats the main thing

Jack.

I personal don't want to sink my RMS Canada as I worked so hard on her and I don't want to see all my work go to waste. I may decide to eventally destroy my MS Ontario in a couple of years after she's finished, Poseidon-slyle.

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