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Firetail

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Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« on: October 18, 2010, 02:03:42 pm »
Just joined 'mayhem' today and was about to buy a Tenby from Slipways. Now, having read some of the comments re kits I am a bit apprehensive.
I built my one and only kit model-- a Whale Catcher by Graupner about 25 years ago and it went well despite the instructions and plans being in German. I did have the advantage of working on a real Catcher back in the 70s so I knew where things went and what they looked like.
Should I go ahead with the Tenby?
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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2010, 03:32:11 pm »
If you are going to build a Tenby then I don't think you will do better than Model Slipway. I'm not sure what comments you've read, but most kit builders on here I think would agree that Model Slipway are about the best UK kit supplier. Quality is good, support is good, documentation is good, particularly the newer kits.

I haven't built Tenby, but have built other MS kits.

Barrie
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colin-d

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 04:14:03 pm »
i would defiantly agree with barrie.

plus i would say that the Tenby is a very good biginners kit.
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asimmd

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 04:17:39 pm »
My first kit is a Model Slipway Loyal Class Tender,I was surprised how much was in the box for the price.

Your best bet is to ring Lawrie who owns Model Slipway,and have a chat.

He is a really nice guy,and has helped me with advice and general conversation.

The newer kits are better as a lot have had their plans brought up to date,but do ring
and speak to the man who knows,he won't bite.

Let us know how you get on.

Alan


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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 05:02:50 pm »

 Hi Firetail

 Is it the 1:16 or 1:32 scale Tamar class  you are  wanting to build ?



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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 06:13:25 pm »
Go for Model Slipway

Have built 4 of their kits and the plans/detailed instruction books are nothing short of excellent :-)

If you do hit any problems then they are there to help - have tried kits from other suppliers and these have not been a patch on Model Slipway

Happy building

Captain Chris
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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2010, 08:25:18 pm »
Hi there, go for it. I've built the MSW Tenby, good starter kit, just be careful when cutting the vac form bits-don't take too much off. I've got a spare superstructure if you do have any problems with it. Done mine with twin motors/rudders like the real one. Kit doesn't have decals but they're available from Barrys Model Lettering, you can get the stripes from him too in a coachling set. Dave. :-)) :-))

http://www.modellettering.com/prodetail.asp?productid=308&categorycode=09
http://www.modellettering.com/
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Firetail

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2010, 01:06:18 am »
Many thanks to all for the advice. I will probably order the Tenby in the next day or so. I started off thinking about the Trent Lifeboat but The Tenby is probably a more realistic project.
Will advise on progress.
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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2010, 04:12:06 am »
I built a Model Slipway Sentinel back in 2005. Iit was a great kit with excellent plans and instructions, and first class fittings. Plus, Lawrie and Jackie White, owners of Model Slipway, are great people to deal with.

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matphoto

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2010, 10:17:33 am »
I recently bought the MSW Tamar kit and can only say the quality is great and the instructions are very clear, well worth the outlay.   :-)
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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2010, 07:21:10 pm »
I've built a few Model Slipway kits over the years with no real problems. Jackie and Lawrie are always there and willing to help, first class service. Dave. :-)
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Firetail

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2010, 02:19:01 am »
Many thanks for all the hints.

Ordered a Tenby yesterday. Out of stock for a few weeks so 'Patience'

I read an article somewhere on the www about a chap building  (I think) a Tenby. It had advice and pictures. Given the state of the old grey matter, I can't remember the www site. Any clues.

The article started off with the chap at a model show, asked 'what's new? and was given the Tenby to try.

Any clues?

Thanks again

Alex
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pugwash

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2010, 04:12:48 am »
Alex I think this is the one you need but there are others if you plough through the workboats section.
Geoff
 http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4656.0
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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2010, 06:48:07 am »
There's a build feature in the July 2008 copy of Model Boats magazine. You can order a back issue following the link below, or noticing where you're located I could scan it and send it to you via email ? If you subscribe to Model Boats Magazine you can also view it online using the 'digital archive' feature (subscribers only though). Dave.  ok2 ok2

http://www.myhobbystore.com/product/23842/model-boats-magazine-july-2008
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Alanboaty

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2010, 12:37:16 pm »
 :-)) Hi Dave,
                 Cheers for the encouragement, I've made a start by cutting all the heavy carrier plastic off the component parts without mishap but it's reassuring to know theres a spare cabin out there should the worst happen.
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                                                                        Alanboaty  :-)) :-))
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soldier151

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Re: Model Slipway Tenby, Yes / No?
« Reply #15 on: October 26, 2010, 01:05:25 am »
Hi,
Great to hear you are joining the fraternity of MAD LIFEBOAT BUILDERS.  They make great models and are certainly crowd pullers.  Just a thought, should we have a separate section for LIFEBOATS.  Keep us posted with photos of your build.  RNLI forever
Soldier151
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