Topic: RNLB Helen Wycherley (Read 149489 times)

gribeauval · « **Reply #100 on:** November 04, 2008, 04:54:13 pm »

Another step nearer completion. The rope bins on either side of the forward casing have been made and fitted along with the capstan barrel alongside the mast. Now it's on with sorting out the wiring for the navigation lights inside the casing.

gribeauval · « **Reply #101 on:** November 06, 2008, 03:22:02 pm »

Another step closer to finishing !

The navigation lights have now been wired up to the small 9v battery in the rear casing with 470 ohm resistors in each of the positive lines and the on/off switch under the small hatch. The Wheelhouse has been finished with the adition of the working (1/2" diameter) compass on the top of the steering gear. Coils of rope have been added to each of the rope bins to improve their 'look'. Also you can see that the travelling case has also been assembled and after a few more detail items she will be ready to ship back to Whitehills.

craftysod · « **Reply #102 on:** November 06, 2008, 03:56:51 pm »

Looks lovely Mike,
If you didnt live so far away,would send my seaport up for a conversion,saw yours and the others,cant wait to rip it apart.
Mark

gribeauval · « **Reply #103 on:** November 12, 2008, 02:10:48 pm »

Well the rain stopped, the wind died down and the sun came out this morning so I took the Helen down to the lake and she had her last trials before being sent to join her sister at Whitehills in the station that was built to hold them when they were on active service.

This is a short clip of her last sail today: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XV1vJ9Klu5I

Roger in France · « **Reply #104 on:** November 12, 2008, 02:36:03 pm »

Well done, Mike. She looks great, you must be both pleased and satisfied.

I am sure she will grace the display and, hopefully, encourage a few more donations.

Roger in France

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #105 on:** November 12, 2008, 02:55:31 pm »

What a lovely model!

DickyD · « **Reply #106 on:** November 12, 2008, 06:03:20 pm »

Fabulous model as usual Mike.

nhp651 · « **Reply #107 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:02:31 pm »

superb, Mike. looks really lovely.

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #108 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:15:05 pm »

What a great build !! you've made a truly excellent job of her. A very well done indeed. Dan.

gribeauval · « **Reply #109 on:** November 12, 2008, 07:41:12 pm »

Thanks for the comments gents.

Look out for the next boat on the agenda, another Watson but this time a 45ft 6in boat.

chingdevil · « **Reply #110 on:** November 12, 2008, 08:19:12 pm »

Fantastic model Mike, I look forward to your next build.

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #111 on:** November 12, 2008, 09:29:09 pm »

I have followed this build right from the start, and I must say you really have done a fantastic job, I was gobsmaked watching the hull construction, that really was a great job, and now its finished----wow no words to descride, and the lads have already said the rest.
You are to be congratulated, I look forward to the next

Number 6 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 16, 2011, 12:00:36 pm »

She looks absolutely great, top marks. Can't think of anything more to say than already has been said, Dave.

Spook · « **Reply #113 on:** July 08, 2011, 01:26:15 pm »

Lovely - nice detailing

baloo · « **Reply #114 on:** August 29, 2011, 01:29:37 pm »

What a lovely image of an old lifeboat,i dont know about anybody else,but i think the older the lifeboat the more character it has.Can you imagine a severn or tamar in blue/white & grey?.
baloo

typhoon · « **Reply #115 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:00:14 pm »

Quote from: gribeauval on October 22, 2008, 04:43:30 pm

More of the details done. First the window frames have been painted and the bolthead details added. The front glazing has been fitted along with the rotary screen wipers giving the Watson its distinctive early look. The small access hatch on the casing front has been fitted along with the large air intake also the bulwark at the rear of the casing has been fitted. Lastly the engine room hatch for the forward bulkhead inside the wheelhouse has been made ready to fit when the interior painting has been completed.

Hi . nice build / craftmanship. very interested what you used for the boltheads if you dont mind me asking.?

gribeauval · « **Reply #116 on:** June 02, 2014, 11:11:04 am »

Quote from: typhoon on June 01, 2014, 10:00:14 pm

Hi . nice build / craftmanship. very interested what you used for the boltheads if you dont mind me asking.?

Glad you like her, she was a pleasure to build.

The bolts are 2mm, silver/clear, hexagonal, stick on diamante jewels that ladies glue on their fingernails. I can either leave them as is for stainless steel bolts or paint them.

I buy them on ebay for a couple of pounds for 2000.

Neil · « **Reply #117 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:12:39 pm »

or you can buy this stuff and cut to bolt head length.....keep ya going for a lifeboat or two, lol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhexagonal+plastic+rod&_nkw=hexagonal+plastic+rod&_sacat=0&_from=R40

typhoon · « **Reply #118 on:** June 02, 2014, 01:34:04 pm »

thanks fellas. now at long last i can add some bolt heads to my rother it just doesnt look right without em.

lankyandy · « **Reply #119 on:** July 07, 2014, 02:12:33 pm »

that really is an awesome model. great effort

Coxn John · « **Reply #120 on:** November 20, 2014, 11:35:29 am »

Very impressive work, enjoyed reading this

Mike Mumford · « **Reply #121 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:51:29 pm »

I was very impressed in Scale Model Lifeboat, well done the series of photographs should inspired more model Lifeboats.
Perhaps schools and colleges may see your finished work? Recording in great detail is a good thing.
We owe it to the younger generations to educate and interest them, so they will be more productive in their lives too.
I have taught engineering apprentices all my working life, I know the value and satisfaction of creating objects of all kinds.
To give a spark an idea in ones life is a gift, we can and should all share, society may have lost its direction, we have a duty of care, so use it.

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Delboy1958 · « **Reply #122 on:** September 13, 2016, 06:40:39 pm »

Hi Gribeauval
Great model can you please tell me what the blue paint is you
have used for the hull.
I am about to start an ALR kit and am finding it hard to find out
the correct Blue to use.

Thanks

Derek

gribeauval · « **Reply #123 on:** September 13, 2016, 08:10:50 pm »

Quote from: Delboy1958 on September 13, 2016, 06:40:39 pm

Hi Gribeauval
Great model can you please tell me what the blue paint is you
have used for the hull.
I am about to start an ALR kit and am finding it hard to find out
the correct Blue to use.

Thanks

Derek

Johnsons paint, non drip gloss, Oxford blue.

Delboy1958 · « **Reply #124 on:** September 14, 2016, 08:09:47 am »

Thanks for that

Derek

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craftysod

Roger in France

nhp651

chingdevil

Spook

baloo