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Timmy,

I checked the CASF (though recent history suggests I missed what I'm about to ask!) and this seems to be a ferry. I saw mention of a capacity of 400 people. Is this a ferry just for people or does it do cargo and/or automobiles as well? Is it strictly a commuter type ferry or is it used as a pleasure/recreation/excursion boat, also? I'm landlocked so this type of vessel is fascinating to me.

Thanks,
Bob

Passenger-only No standing allowed, and entrance to the waiting area is guarded by turnstiles that lock once the maximum capacity has been counted.

Guess it would have been trouble for moulding, but I suppose attaching the keels/hulls could have given the longitudinal strength to avoid the warping. Not sure though. Looks good so far. Are you still going to make a mold of this one?

Thanks Neptune - yes, the molding thing is still the plan

i did'nt realize you are going to make resin casting of the sea bus.making moulds and castings can be very trying.i am always on pins and needles hoping the master comes out of the mould ok.then hoping the casting comes out of the mould.i will be watching your progress with baited breath .every thing look tidly so far keep up the good work by the way timmy i have found that some mould release eats styrene,so try some on a piece of scrape before you spray your master.you will know right away as the styrene will turn tacky,not good.sum releases have silicon, some do not ,i can't remember which one does not like styrene.

Ah! Thanks for the tip, Russ! Will keep that in mind. I was actually thinking of what kind of preparations should be done to the master before undergoing the molding process - primer, etc.?

Depending on how things turn out, I might get someone more experienced to do it for me.

Yay, an update! Just finished the semester, so I now have time to build.

The focus here are the six windows that are on the fore and aft bulkheads. A simple reduction of the dimensions listed on the drawings gave the numbers I needed. Used the Chopper to quickly replicate all 12 pieces. The conundrum here was how to replicate the rounded corners on the windows - I posted the queryin the Q&A section, and decided to first try Darren's suggestion; as you can see below, at this scale and size, it works well enough, though I shied away from make a more pronounced curve for fear of overdoing it. Nonetheless, I think you can see the curved corners in the picture.

Timmy,

I'm not normally a fan of commercial vessels but this one has captured my attention. You've got a unique subject and you're doing it justice. I can't wait to see more of this. I love it! Keep going.

Regards,
Bob

looking good mate!


windows looks sharp! #


JB

hello timmy,yes curved window cornors are a problem,the pics show your work very well.the windows look great.well done.

Hi! I'm wondering if there has been any updates to your seabus, I'm curios and I might also model a 3d seabus. Please DM my IG at its_3d_me for contact info.

Unfortunately not - it sits incomplete in a drawer at the parents' place on the other side of the continent.

Nice work!