scratch-built 1/50 scale 'klimek'

**a380** · #1 10-21-2012, 01:53 AM

took almost 2 years but finally finished my model of the 'klimek'. first build after 30 years. a few 'technical' details that you all may like to know:

95% cardstock. some wood parts (the funnel and the ventilators), the mast is styrene tube and the usual wire, thread and clear styrene. all parts scratch-built except the chains and the surface of the bow and stern rope fenders. scale is 1/50 ish (plan says 1/50 but there is a hand written notation on the side that says 1/52.60!). downloaded the plan from freshipplans.com, printed on card, soaked in thin ca, then cut, sand, glue, and paint. the water base is various shades of blue and white paint covered by a layer of clear silicone shaped into waves.

looking forward to the next project. most likely will be the taurus tug-1/50 or 1/72 scale. based on the pro-model paper kit, and pictures & a general plan found after hours of surfing the web. i am also thinking about a civilian ju 52 as well. based on the gpm and schreiber-bogen kits. anyway here are some pictures of the boat.

**Gil** · #2 10-21-2012, 02:16 AM

Hi A380,

Very nicely modeled tug boat. The distress work looks great as does the bow and stern fenders - nice tip that...,

Best regards, +Gil

**GlueIt** · #3 10-21-2012, 04:15 AM

Hello A380 very nice model you've built there. wow two years of work, but it shows of you can be proud of it.

best regards,

Ron

**eatcrow2** · #4 10-21-2012, 06:28 AM

Exceptional modeling, beautifully displayed!!!! Nice set of photos showing it off...

**Clashster** · #5 10-22-2012, 01:53 PM

Beautiful workmanship! A very impressive model, displayed equally as impressive! Awesome!

**a380** · #6 10-22-2012, 10:16 PM

thank you all for your encouraging comments. i learned enormously from making this model, and eager to start the next project.