Height of Sylvan Great lakes freighter

[Lillen]

Was it featured in Joe Fugates’s magazine? I think I recognize it from somewhere but I can not put my finger on it.

It is one of the revolving “banner” images on the MRH web site (the ones that have “Yes its a model” pasted on them)

Thanks for clearing that up. That explains it.

Magnus

[CSX_road_slug]

Here are the measurements on a standard Sylvan hull (without a false bottom):

Waterline to top edge - 1.875 in or 4.8 cm

Waterline to top of handrail - 2.25 in or 5.7 cm

Dock* to waterline - 2.0 in or 5.1 cm

• That’s what my own dock measures, but it may not be truly prototypical; I’ve seen other model docks that are half that height.

Q: Do you really have to cement your Huletts into permanent positions? I thought they were designed so you can change their position as often as you want to. At least that’s the way I would do it if I were building them. If the model wouldn’t stay in the desired position, I would drill a tiny hole in a non-visible location and insert a ‘set’ screw to hold the two overlapping pieces in place.

[Lillen]

Here are the measurements on a standard Sylvan hull (without a false bottom):

Waterline to top edge - 1.875 in or 4.8 cm

Waterline to top of handrail - 2.25 in or 5.7 cm

Dock* to waterline - 2.0 in or 5.1 cm

• That’s what my own dock measures, but it may not be truly prototypical; I’ve seen other model docks that are half that height.

Q: Do you really have to cement your Huletts into permanent positions? I thought they were designed so you can change their position as often as you want to. At least that’s the way I would do it if I were building them. If the model wouldn’t stay in the desired position, I would drill a tiny hole in a non-visible location and insert a ‘set’ screw to hold the two overlapping pieces in place.

First of, thanks a LOT for these measurements and the edited photo. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me by not only taking the measurements but also editing the picture. So thanks a lot.

Second, about the Huletts, well they are built so that you can “operate” them as you wish after they’ve been built. I got one built up already and it’s a nice model and moves easily. But, the cables at back of that should control the model if it was the real thing have to be set in the position that you want it to rest in. Because if you lift the models bucket above that point the string will go loose and just hang there. Not a very realistic or visually appealing look. So therefor you need to plan the position to begin with. I plan to have on all way down. That is the one I’ve built so far and the other will be on it’s way up or down in midway.

Once more, THANKS!

And oh, Sylvan hasn’t answered me yet so this lets med get goin

[caldreamer]

Does anyone have the measurements for the N scale Great Lakes Freighter??. My dock will be a little over 1" to the sea floor and I need to know the height from the main deck to the bottom of the hull.

[Lillen]

I just wanted to say that I’ve now received an answer from Sylvan. Great response time for such a small company and I wanted you guys to´know it to.

Magnus

[JOHN_HARRIS1]

I klnow I’m a bit late, I see your post was 2010 but I’m interested in the plans you used to create this container ship. JGH