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Glenageary

The Glenageary was one of three sister ships owned by Dublin Gas Company from 1920 until the early 1970s. The ships were coalers, used to move coal from Wales to Dublin, where it was converted into coal gas, providing lighting, heating and cooking gas for the city of Dublin. During WW2, though neutral ships, Glenageary and her sister ships were sometimes attacked on the Irish Sea. dqMODELS offer a 3D printed model of the Glenageary collier, in kit form or as a limited-edition handbuilt model.

TO ASSEMBLE THE GLENAGEARY KIT YOU WILL NEED basic modelling tools – a craft knife, scissors, sandpaper (eg P120) household filler (eg polyfilla), tweezers, cotton thread (brown) a cocktail stick, multipurpose glue. CA (cyanoacrylate) glue (superglue) is also useful (but only if you’re over 18).

To paint the kit YOU WILL NEED acrylic paints: yellow ochre, black, burnt sienna.

NICE TO HAVE: ultramarine and white acrylic paints (for portholes). gold acrylic paint (for base), clear polyurethane varnish (for base).

WARNING: It’s advisable to wash the kit parts in warm (NOT HOT) soapy water before assembly. STL printed parts especially can have surface residues of ethanol and resin, which can cause skin irritation. A soft toothbrush can be used to gently clean the parts. Allow parts to airdry before painting and assembly.

Assembly Instructions

With its 70 parts, the Glenageary model is actually a very satisfying build, the hull comes together well and there are lots of steps, small parts and panels to be fitted. The model itself has a few flaws and will require some filling and sanding, but persist with it and you’ll end up with a very honest representation of a very honest hardworking boat.

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