Topic: Vosper Hull Plans (Read 11839 times)

2772e · « **on:** September 20, 2006, 08:05:06 pm »

Following my posts on “My Builds” I have had a few requests for the hull plans to my 68 inch Vosper RTTL.

As mentioned in the build, the hull plans have been converted from the original blueprints (Greenwich Maritime Records Office) to a DXF file and now to a PDF. (Thanks to Steve) This has all been done at my cost and a few volunteers who have regretted it ever since.

These hulls would be suitable for anyone to try and build one of the Vosper Motor Gun Boats, Motor Torpedo Boats, Air Sea Rescue and my favorite the Rescue and Target Towing Launch. They are of the classic Vosper Thorneycroft hard chine hull and can be resized to form anything from a 30ft Sea Plane Tender to the 70 odd foot MGB’s. Some may require a bit of reshaping etc.

I am in it for my pleasure, not the money. I struggled to get info on these and would like to give other modelers the option of these builds, it would be simple for anybody to print off the pages and cut, build their own hulls from the keel and 14 bulkheads, or pass to a machine shop and have them cnc cut. In any scale they want. From 1/72 to 1/1.

If you want to have a go at an original set of frames, I would be happy to forward a CD with the details or email them over.

All I would request is that you make a sensible donation to the RNLI for their ongoing support.

Regards

Simon

martno1fan · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2006, 10:56:08 pm »

id love a set in pdf mate thanks very much for your hard work!!send to my email at.
martno1fan@fsmail.net
cheers mart!!
by the way donation will be made this weekend at our local lifeboat station blackpool!!

cbr900 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2006, 04:34:57 am »

SIMON,

I would like very much to have a set of these plans, but living in Australia, you would have to tell me where I can make a donation to...

If needed my email address is: hontru@bigpond.net.au

Roy

martno1fan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2006, 09:29:35 am »

send a donation to the save the stingray appeal!! poor old steve must be turning in his grave at what his so called fans are doing!!.

cbr900 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2006, 04:02:21 pm »

MARTNO1FAN,

You have no idea what a circus it has turned into, personally he did nothing for me and I did not like the way he came across on the idiot box, but the fact is he was not like it in real life, just an ordinary sort, but put a camera in front of him and he went off, but still it is a three ring circus at the moment, for his families sake I hope it dies out soon..

Roy

jamesdad · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2006, 05:56:41 pm »

As Simon has said the files are now in a combined folder that contains the DXF and now PDF files. In pdf format it could be taken to your local friendly sign maker who uses a plotter/printer. If they are printed (after the relevent scaling to actual size required) you can have them laminated and use them over and over without them coming to much harm. If you feel flush, have them printed onto self adhesive vinyl and stick them on a material suitable for making formers that will go on to making the frames proper.That way you just cut round the vinyl. Anyway, in spite of what Simon says, it was no problem. The RNLI is as good a cause as it gets. :)

martno1fan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2006, 06:56:05 pm »

hi Roy my son loved him and i must say his heart was in the right place,it was a bit of a shock the way he went i allways thought the crocs would get him!!.back to this boat im still stumped as to how far apart to put these frames ,id like to do the boat 4 ft rather than 6, or 2 ft 6.any ideas guys?.i printed the frames at 100% that gives me 11,1/4 wide at widest point(beam) would that sound about right for a 4 ft boat?.i know for that size boat i cant buy fittings etc but i intend building from scrath including guns tubes rocket launchers who knows if im brave i might build the forward gun as a bb gun!!.ths john drain site has a 4 ft boat and i was thinking of copying a few ideas from that one!! heres a link to it http://http://www.pt-boat.com/ its a cool site lots on how to build the guns as working bb guns etc even working torpedoes and rockets (look out ducks)

Tester · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2006, 09:16:02 am »

Hi Simon

PDF received

Thanks a lot for the effort you've put in to make them available

Richard

cbr900 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 22, 2006, 04:21:28 pm »

SIMON, Thank you for your prompt service, as I said I am quite happy to send some money but to where, thanks again...

Roy

2772e · « **Reply #9 on:** September 22, 2006, 07:19:23 pm »

Hi Roy,

Go to http://www.rnli.co.uk/ NAd donate know.

Regards

PHILL · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2007, 12:16:03 am »

G'Day All.
I too live in Australia & would love a set of plans for the RTTL. could you also let me know how to send a donation & where to.
Thank you in anticipation.
regards Phill

catman · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2007, 06:28:57 pm »

Hi , I would like a set of these plans, donation going to the RNLI at Porthcawl.
my email is mike600@tiscali.co.uk

rigster · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:36:42 pm »

My father served on the RTTLs in Gibraltar in the mid 60's & I want to build one - slightly smaller than the original obviously. Please could you forward a copy of the plans to get me started ... ?
We live about 3 miles from a lifeboat station & a donation will be forthcoming.
Thanks in advance.
John
johnlrigg@hotmail.com

COOP · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2007, 09:28:33 am »

Hi Simon
Iwould love a copy of these plans as i am agreat fan of all S A R boats and send regular donations to the R N L I As i live in middle england my nearest lifeboat station is in Skegness, So i dont get there often and at the moment i am building the revell 1:72 marwede kit .I am normally a scratch builder but seeing this kit in model boats mag last year i fell in love with it so my daughter got it for me at xmas
By the way i have a set of plans for a norwegian patrol boat i can let youhave if you are interested

Regards Tony

Joystick · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2008, 08:55:42 pm »

Hi Im new here, Hello all.

Id be happy if you could send me a set and I can give a donation to my local RNLI Staithes.... As I always do as Im from a very small fishing community By the sea.... 10min mins walk to the station

My son has had his eye on my building him a rescue boat so these drawings would be great in PDF format.

Regards Pete

2772e · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:13:56 pm »

On their way gents.

Happy building and lets see some pictrures on here please?

BW

Simon

IainM · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2008, 04:26:59 pm »

Hi Simon,
I have a GRP hull for this class of boat. Could you tell me whether or not your plans include any superstructure details please?
I started on this some 15 years ago but somehow it all got consigned to the "do later" shelf!!
Perhaps later has now arrived :)

Many thanks
Iain

2772e · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2008, 09:04:44 pm »

No plans sorry, i use set drawn by Vic Smeed, they are good for a guide but not 100% accurate. They are still available from normal stockists.

With pictures of 2757 at Hendon and other bits and pieces you can make an accurate model.

Its not that difficult, all slab sides etc.

Most difficult reference is the decks, very few pictures with detail.

Have a look at my build thread, RTTL 2757 1/12th

BW

Simon

MTB · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2008, 12:50:23 am »

Quote from: cbr900 on September 21, 2006, 04:02:21 pm

MARTNO1FAN,

for his families sake I hope it dies out soon...................love the pun roy nomatter how unintentional

roy mtb

pomybill · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2008, 10:20:13 pm »

Hi Simon,
Like a few others on this site I am living in Australiaand I would like a set of plans. I have noted the site for a donation to thr nRNLI and will send it on.
My email is whoneyball@ yahoo.com.If further info is requirede please contact me.
Pomybill.

MTB · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2008, 12:04:53 am »

for obvious reasons i too would like a set of plans and hope i qualify by the fact that i already pay the RNL 14 POUND STERLINGPER MONTH BY STANDING ORDER AND OCCASSIONAL DILIVERED RETIRED VESSELS TO OTHER PARTS OF THE UK FREE OF CHARGE THE LAST BEING A TRIP FOM NORFOLKTO BOSCOM ON THE SOUTH COAST WITH MY FRIEND JOHN ON THE EX BOSCOMB LIFE BOAT RENAMED BALTIC AIR BY IT.S NEW OWNER WHO ALSO SPENT SOME 140.,OOO POUNDS HAVING HER FITTED FOR CRUISINGOUR TRIP ACROSS THE THAMES ESTUARY ON A FINE BUT VERY FOGGY SUNDAY MORNING SAW US SEATED IN DECK CHAIRSON THE FORE DECK ENJOYING THE CALM AND QUIET AND ALLOWING THE AUTO PILOT TAKE ALL THE STRAIN. JOHN HAS RECENTLY RESOLD HER AND SHE IS LIVING IN THE SOUTHAMPTON AREAWITH HER NEW OWNER. CAN'T WAIT FOR MY CHANCE TO DELIVER A TRENT CLASS

ALTHOUGH ONLY A MAX SPEED OF SOME 7.5 KNOTS HER WOOD BUILD MENT SHE WAS VERY HEAVY ANDSHE JUST SLIDE THRU THE WATER WITH LITTLE MOVEMENT UNFORTUNATELY SHE BROKE DOWN JUST OUTSIDE BRIGHTON WHERE SHE HAD TO BE REFITTED WITH 1 NEW ALTERNATOR AND NEW BATTERIES .AS THE ENGINEER ON BOARD I GOT TO WORK ON HER QUITE A LOTWE COMPLETED THE JOURNEY 2 WEEKS LATER I HAVE SOME PHOTO'S SOMEWHERE I.LL DIG THEN OUT AND POST THEN .MIGHT TAKE UP TO 2 WEEKS THOUGH AS I'M NOT STAYING AT HOME AT THE MOMENTWIFE WILL HAVE TO GO AND GET THEM FOR ME AND PRIORITIES ARE DIFFERENTTO MINE.GOODNIGHT LADS.ROY (MTB).

2772e · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2008, 07:32:28 am »

Roy,

Can you let me have an email address please?

Regards

Simon

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