Topic: FCB2, Replacement for the Mersey Class (Read 35593 times)

Number 6 · « **on:** February 05, 2011, 10:03:57 am »

Hi there all, this is my current project to finish off. It's a 1/10 scale FCB2 (Fast Carriage Boat 2), she's some 54" long so a fair size. The boat was intended to replace the Mersey Class lifeboat but this design has now been shelved and another design is on the cards. The hull and cabin moudings are available from Models By Design and is of their usual very high quality, they also do it in 1/16 scale: http://www.modelsbydesign.co.uk/
I bought her late last year off debssnal, he'd fitted the twin Graupner jet drives. Each drive is powered by almost 1hp brushless motors. There are 2x 100amp ESC'S. It can be run on 12volt which is around scale speed, can also run on 24volt which is insane. Couple of clips on youtube posted by Alan of the boat in action:
youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2QxbhaJUs
youtube.com/watch?v=Qa5wBkClicI
I am intending to finish her off as if she'd gone into service, in full RNLI colours. She won't be 'exactly' 100% as the prototype boat but a 'what may have been' Lifeboat. She should be good fun on the lake and fairly unique. I'm hoping to have her finished for the Ellesmere Show in March and will hopefully be able to run her there. I'm planning on painting her all white below the waterline, anyone have any thoughts on this? I think if she'd gone on station she'd be on a carriage, not kept moored. More to come as she progresses. Dave.

johno 52-11 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2011, 01:31:21 pm »

Hi Dave,

I hope you are aware that the RNLI are not going to be using that hull design for FCB2 as there were some issues with it during its trials. there is a bit about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FCB2_experimental_lifeboat.

That said "Effseabee Too" it is still a interesting and unique piece of RNLI lifeboat development to build a model off and you don't see many models of lifeboats with "Experimental Lifeboat" on the back.

The reason I was told for the rethink on the hull design was that in certain sea conditions the crews comfort and safety was put at risk and unacceptable and in these conditions it could be out performed by a Mersey.

Number 6 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2011, 04:42:03 pm »

Hi there Johno, yes I was told about the problems with the design. Think they did try same shape hull but with skegs fitted to improve ride and stability but it still wasn't right so they came up with the current design on RNLI website. Think it will make into an interesting and fairly unique model boat though. Cheers, Dave. :)

6705russell · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2011, 04:55:45 pm »

Have you managed respray it today matey?

Russ

Number 6 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:42:16 pm »

Not sprayed it yet, had to do some filling here and there. Will hopefully prime it tomorrow and get the hull all painted up in the week. Got the superstructure ready to be worked on too. Got to make up some detail bits for it from scratch then that can be painted. The hardest part is going to be the stern railings, that's what I'm going to need the brass rod for, all good practice for the Severn though! If you have a moment can you measure how big the yellow lettering is on the back of your Tamar or Tyne? Going have to get some. Are we sailing tomorrow, weather permitting? Or just go for an all day breakfast instead! Dave.

john44 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2011, 09:59:28 pm »

You two normally sail and have an all day breakfast anyway.

john

debssnal · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2011, 10:39:17 pm »

Hi Dave, looking good mate.If you get to run it at Ellesmere.I would say that 12volt will be what you would run it on, as there is not that much water there,(but up to you mate).I am hoping to be there so if you need some help set the boot up.
kind regards
Alan

Number 6 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2011, 05:26:03 am »

Hi Alan, thanks for that. May need some help with the set up. Hopefully will be running up there,not the biggest of sailing areas so will keep it on 12v like you say. What ah batteries did you have in? Did have note of it but can't find it. Is Debs coming up too? Hope she's ok? See you soon hopefully, Dave.

debssnal · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:56:00 am »

Hi Dave, 2x7ah or 1x12ah
She you there
kind regards
Alan

Double D · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2011, 09:49:30 am »

Quote from: john44 on February 05, 2011, 09:59:28 pm

You two normally sail and have an all day breakfast anyway.

john

Not today John, the waitress was having a lye-in

Number 6 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2011, 02:55:36 pm »

Managed to do some more over last couple of days. Finished most of the work on the rear lockers and made up the rear door. There aren't many photos about so I'm basing some of the layout on existing Lifeboat designs. More to come soon, Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:51:40 pm »

looking mighty good there dave.....will this be joining us on Loch Ness to lead the way

neil.

http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

Number 6 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:06:52 am »

Thanks Neil, hopefully she'll be ok for the Loch Ness run. I 'll have to do some trial runs to see what kind of power she's drawing, I wouldn't think she'd be too bad really, she's quite light for her size so I can hopefully squeeze in a couple more batteries for an endurance run. More pics of her to come soon. Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2011, 09:41:21 am »

great stuff..she'll look good I'm sure.

http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

6705russell · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2011, 09:42:17 am »

Blimey mate did she kick you out of bed!

Double D · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:19:13 pm »

Quote from: 6705russell on February 13, 2011, 09:42:17 am

Blimey mate did she kick you out of bed!

Number 6 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:34:57 pm »

More work done today as too much rain and wind to go sailing. Dave.

stoney · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:43:26 pm »

Looking very very nice

Paul

6705russell · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2011, 09:47:17 pm »

I will second that, looking good Dave

nhp651 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:01:34 pm »

what ever happened toyour old rib, russ....the one made from neoprene that you once had on fleebay.

http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

Number 6 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:10:42 pm »

I bought the RIB off Russ, another one to finish off.

Thanks for the comments, will be starting on the mast framework soon. Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:18:45 pm »

ahhh, that's where it went....always thought it would make a good Valentijn Class jet drive such as Caister's independent lifeboat, or a medina class...both great lookers.
neil.

http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

Number 6 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:33:44 pm »

Could do Caister Lifeboat, or KNRM Lifeboat, have got pics of another version too. Dave.

triumphjon · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:56:04 pm »

those ribs look different ! its nice to see some variation .

nhp651 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2011, 11:02:26 pm »

dutch design and built.....all water jet drive and fast too..

http://www.justgiving.com/lochnessscalesail

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