Imara fanatic

[Tugman]

Hi everyone and thanks for letting me join this wounderfil forum.
I have lived in Miami for the past 50 and since I was a little boy, the model ships world fascinates me.
I have built quite a few good model ships plastic and wood, my latest one is a 27”Galilee boat that was commissioned by a church.
Since I retired I worked for Model Expo as a their customer service contact.
I also build commissioned model ships for ME which models they publish in their catalog.
For the last 10 years I have being a tug fan,
I started to build a 38” modern mod tug but now is in the back burner.(set aside)
I will post a few pictures whenever I learn how to.
Recently I came across then opportunity to get my hands on my favorite model tug, the Caldercraft Imara. I also own a Caldercraft _Clyde Puffer.
So, as you can determine, I’m very interested in DDG51 Imara build log.
I can easily understand that this is not an easy model to build, so this forum will be the best orientation available to get started.

 

[langy71]

Wow, now that's a beautiful build indeed Julian,

 

[BattleshipBob]

Superb build there Julian. I have started making battleship after armour. It's battle but getting there.

Oh and a warm welcome to the superb site!!

 

[langy71]

Superb build there Julian. I have started making battleship after armour. It's battle but getting there.

Oh and a warm welcome to the superb site!!

Aren't StuG's just battleships with tracks though ?

 

[BattleshipBob]

Aren't StuG's just battleships with tracks though ?

Good point but not as pretty

 

[Dave Ward]

Julian,
welcome to the forum - You've quite a CV in the modelmaking line. There are quite a few ship modeller members here, I make ships as well, but I will have a go at most things to ring the changes.
I have made plank on frame models, but the extended build times makes them vulnerable to loss of interest!
Dave

 

[stillp]

Welcome Julian
Pete

 

[Mark1]

Welcome to the forum,nice work , ive recently aquired my first wood kit,mantua golden star for when i pluck up the courage to start it lol

 

[Ian M]

Hi Julian welcome aboard. Some very nice builds those.

 

[Jim R]

Welcome to the best modelling forum on the web. The Galilee boat is a stunner.

 

[Tugman]

This is a nice looking model that I worked on for Model Expo’s catalog.
Beer anyone?

 

[adt70hk]

Welcome Julian. That is some quality work on display. Very well done indeed!

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

All the best.

Andrew

 

[JR]

Wow some introduction with those fine photos Julian.
You'll find quite a few nautical fans on here .

 

[Tugman]

As a matter of fact, I’m looking for a fellow member that goes by DDG51.
Does anyone knows who he is?
He built Caldercraft Imara and gave us a good building log in this forum.
My other hobby is to create oleo paintings.
Here is a sample.
The drums I paint them with automobile paint.


I hope you guys like it, and I’m sorry if is not appropriate to post things like this.

 

[Tugman]

Wow some introduction with those fine photos Julian.
You'll find quite a few nautical fans on here .

Thank You John, I hope so.

 

[minitnkr]

Love the boat. The wagon & team are beautiful. Very cool graphics.

 

[Tugman]

This model I really enjoyed working with. It’s an Allerton Steam Pumper Fire Engine.1:12 Scale.

 

[wotan]

Welcome aboard Julian. Some beautiful models you have posted and a cool painting.

John

 

[Tugman]

Thanks for the warm
welcome and all of your beautiful comments.

 

[Tworrs]

Hi Julian and welcome, you have great skills there mate.
Garry