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1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« on: January 27, 2011, 04:03:29 pm »
This is going to be the third Clyde class Lifeboat that i will be running across Loch Ness in July in aid of the RNLI.  This is an event that myself and Neil Pritchard (nhp651) are organising and supported by Mike Pendlebury (Gribeavaul) who will be sailing his Clyde and Dave Forrester (Number 6).  We will be sailing the three Clydes across the 22 mile stretch of Loch Ness with the support of the local RNLI station and the local Sea Cadets, the RNLI have laid on an inshore lifeboat for us to run alongside in with the models....

We have chosen to run the Clydes because of the sheer size and will be able to fit large battery banks inside the hull (hopefully) !  You can see the size in picture three with my 1/12 Mersey underneath!

If anyone wishes to support us and the RNLI on this event Neil will be posting all details shortly..

Many thanks

Russ
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2011, 04:24:58 pm »
We will have to get a set of drift nets and see if we can find Nessie for them Russ !!  :-))

It should be a sight to see with all three Clydes running together.

(Need to speak to you about batteries!!)


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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2011, 04:30:00 pm »
best of luck , hope the weather is kind to you on the chosen day !
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2011, 04:33:03 pm »
Quote from: gribeauval on January 27, 2011, 04:24:58 pm
We will have to get a set of drift nets and see if we can find Nessie for them Russ !!  :-))

It should be a sight to see with all three Clydes running together.

(Need to speak to you about batteries!!)


Mike

Hi Mike

I have had a re-think on the batteries, i may be going for the smaller ups batteries we use, 12v/100ah, just need do some calculations to see if i can fit two of them in the hull with all the other  gear..

Thanks

Russ
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2011, 04:52:56 pm »
bring a couple up with you next week russ when we fit the deck......see what we can do.
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2011, 05:24:52 pm »
That'll be 4 monsters in the Loch later this year then??   O0 O0 O0
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2011, 06:46:00 pm »
Number6,

I'll stick a link on my website to hopefully draw a few more sponsors when details are given. Do i have permission to use the banner you have created?

Dan
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2011, 07:06:23 pm »
Hi there, I made the banner up out of stuff on the web. I don't suppose anyone will object to it being used to promote our voyage. The more publicity the better. Cheers, Dave.  :-))
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2011, 08:09:51 pm »
Lord thats gonna be a big puppy!
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2011, 08:34:33 pm »
Hi Mark, it's a monster for a monster trip. I think Russ needs to part with a couple of boats to make some space!  O0 O0 O0  See you Sunday hopefully, Dave.
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2011, 11:11:57 pm »
are you just using hte clydes for the challenge or will you open the event up to other rnli craft ?
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2011, 11:29:32 pm »
well, we're doing it as a team, and so decided that the Clydes would be about as good as they could be because of the battery space inside the hull....and the fact that we really don't want to be carrying spare batteries in a small rib for replenishing, we are trying to get them to do a none stopper up trhe loch.
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2011, 12:51:32 pm »
Quote from: triumphjon on January 27, 2011, 11:11:57 pm
are you just using hte clydes for the challenge or will you open the event up to other rnli craft ?

Unfortunately we only have the availability of a small RIB to carry us alongside the models, bit of a tight squeeze especially as we are not the smallest of people (more so Neil  {-))

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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2011, 01:02:22 pm »
yes, and being the oldest of the group, :police: i think, i need my comfort, so my rubber cushion will take up the space thar Russell would normally have........

we're planning on taking the top off mikes boat and russ can sit in it, to be towed by the rib,  %% %% %% %% %% %% {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2011, 01:16:46 pm »
Quote from: 6705russell on January 28, 2011, 12:51:32 pm
Unfortunately we only have the availability of a small RIB to carry us alongside the models, bit of a tight squeeze especially as we are not the smallest of people (more so Neil  {-))
Thanks
Russ

I'm going on a diet now. Should be fun using a RIB, hope it's an Atlantic 85 and not a 'D'class! They might have to ship a Severn over on a low loader! I'll have the camera ready for the 'You've Been Framed' clip of Russ going over the side! O0 O0 O0
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2011, 01:36:47 pm »
If get time before the build deadline i shall fit a a video sytem and record the run, i suppose i will have to trail the other two or you wil only see water!

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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2011, 01:46:27 pm »
WE'LL be so quick mate, you'll need a zooooommmmmm lens,  {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2011, 05:20:51 pm »
Quote from: Number 6 on January 28, 2011, 01:16:46 pm
I'm going on a diet now. Should be fun using a RIB, hope it's an Atlantic 85 and not a 'D'class! They might have to ship a Severn over on a low loader! I'll have the camera ready for the 'You've Been Framed' clip of Russ going over the side! O0 O0 O0


Better make sure you've got your wide angle lens on it then Dave  {-) {-)

..........only kiddin Russ  :kiss: :kiss:
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2011, 10:48:06 pm »
Hope Neil's been working you hard today Russ and he's kept you away from the kitchen?! Expect to see it primed for maiden voyage Sunday! See you soon, Dave.  O0 O0 O0
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #19 on: February 03, 2011, 09:17:09 am »
All deck supports/cross beams and deck fitted, filled and sanded last night, i will make a start opening the wash ports out today....
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #20 on: February 03, 2011, 09:35:01 am »
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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #21 on: February 03, 2011, 11:17:10 am »
I'm impressed with progress so far, coming on well.  :o Let me know what I can do to assist, I'm here to help, hopefully we'll be able to sail on Sunday! See you soon, Dave.  :-))

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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #22 on: February 03, 2011, 11:51:08 am »
he needs a rudder making, Dave he's got a template for one from me.............. :-))



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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #23 on: February 03, 2011, 11:56:18 am »
I'll get in touch with him, he doesn't like Lifeboat rudders after the 'Watson Episode'   O0 {-) O0 Ask him about it. Dave.  :-))

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Re: 1/12 Clyde Lifeboat
« Reply #24 on: February 03, 2011, 04:22:03 pm »
Quote from: nhp651 on February 03, 2011, 09:35:01 am
I'm still half asleep, lol



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