Topic: FCB2, Replacement for the Mersey Class (Read 35828 times)

Number 6 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:42:34 pm »

Made a start on the brass work over the weekend but didn't get as much done as I would have liked.

She's getting there though, hope to get started on the rear railings tomorrow, Dave.

stoney · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:38:52 pm »

Tidy brass work there Dave

Paul

john44 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:47:25 pm »

I bet Russ the King of bling would love to polish those rails for you Dave.

Number 6 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:52:27 pm »

Thanks Paul, plenty of practice over the years. Plus too expensive to keep making mistakes!

Hi John, Pirate Russ won't get the chance to do any polishing! Shame they're to be sprayed black and orange! Cheers, Dave.

phillnjack · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2011, 02:01:11 am »

This boat is looking very good

when you do get it out on water next, can you video it .
I know its on you tube already, but would be nice to see more of this boat

phill

Number 6 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:31:11 am »

Hi there, I'll be posting some video of her on the water when done. I've got some more build photos of her to post but can't find the lead to connect camera to laptop. :( She's not far off being painted, have finished the stern railings, got all the holes for stanchions sorted, radar/aerial framework all done. Was going to take her to Ellesmere if finished but won't be ready in time, don't want run a nearly done half primered boat. She'll be at Wickstead and the model lifeboat days in Leicester and Stockport. Possibly Warington and Blackpool too. Thanks for the positive comments, she's starting to look the part now, cheers, Dave. :)

brianB6 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:24:36 am »

Looking very good.
Makes me think my next project should be one of the new Port Phillip pilot boats

nhp651 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:46:14 pm »

that's a nice looking boat Brian....what's the hull configuration??

Number 6 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:54:03 pm »

Quote from: brianB6 on March 03, 2011, 09:24:36 am

Looking very good.
Makes me think my next project should be one of the new Port Phillip pilot boats

That looks very nice, would make a great model! Any plans or drawings anywhere?? Dave.

brianB6 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:39:50 pm »

The boat is a ORC 18.1 mt. Pilot Boat built locally from design by:-
Pantocarene Naval Architects
24 bd de la rade, Arzon, 56640, France
Phone: 33 297 482369
Email Address: [email protected]
The builders were Hart Marine who have several more pictures on their website:-
www.hartmarine.com.au
Definitely an odd hull shape but there are some difficult rips through the entrance to Port Phillip bay.
Mornington is not far from us so I might be able to visit Hart Marine if no information is forthcoming.
She has been named 'Arkuna' and must be about version 4 or 5 since the name was originally given to a German steam launch captured in WW1 and used by the pilots and has been used for several other of their vessels.

brianB6 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:05:10 am »

The hull shape certainly works:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZcsZu4qHA4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uzzVIA1eoU
and further pictures and report:-
http://www.orcv.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2049:2010ppspakunaivblast&catid=1:latest&Itemid=369
I don't think I will be a pilot or lifeboatman is any future life

nhp651 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:02:53 am »

WOWEEEE!!! that is something special..................would make a fantastic model.

pugwash · « **Reply #37 on:** March 04, 2011, 10:32:34 am »

A very impressive boat on the videos and it seems to work well in a long swell - unfortunately not seen in really rough weather as that is the true test for a lifeboat. The crew comfort
is paramount in bad conditions - no use getting somewhere very fast if the crew are in no condition to conduct the rescue when they arrrive.
It would make a great model but I wouldn't fancy trying to make to hull from scratch.

Geoff

brianB6 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:34:40 pm »

Remember it's a pilot boat not a lifeboat.
In really rough weather the ships they go out too, would not be able to get through the 'Heads' so the pilot would not go out.
Should make an interesting model at 1:16 and I suspect the hull would have to be fibreglass.
I am certainly thinking about it but it won't be until next year, there is still a long way to go on my H.M.A.S. Ararat.

nhp651 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:51:19 pm »

it'd have to be 1;12 scale for me brian........lovely at that scale.

.....if you build a plug and mould for one at 1;12 scale i'll put an order in now, for definite.
neil.

brianB6 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 05, 2011, 03:10:53 am »

Unfortunately 1.5 metres long won't fit in our car.

Anyway it will be a long time coming. I have only just started the superstructure of Ararat and there is a lot of detail to be added.
I am waiting for more pictures from No.6 of his lifeboat for even more inspiration.

Number 6 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:27:05 am »

Im working today but got camera sorted so I'll post some more pictures later on. Off to Ellesmere tomorrow hopefully! :)

nhp651 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:55:35 am »

where's russ......got one brief message from him the other day and that was it......is he working away, Dave?

Double D · « **Reply #43 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:50:08 pm »

He's is about Neil. He's had ANOTHER convertible so he's probably sitting in the rain polishing it

Number 6 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 05, 2011, 04:22:10 pm »

I should be seeing him tomorrow Neil if we go to the Ellesmere show, I'll let him know you're after him. I know he's been sorting his car out and other stuff. Cheers, Dave. :)

6705russell · « **Reply #45 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:06:47 pm »

Quote from: nhp651 on March 05, 2011, 11:55:35 am

where's russ......got one brief message from him the other day and that was it......is he working away, Dave?

I am still here Neil, just been tied up with other things ( not the convertible)

How's the build coming on mate?

nhp651 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:04:25 pm »

It's alright matey.......finished the construction and building now.......just a matter of painting all the bits and sticking them on where they shoud go.........now that's the tricky part lol

nhp651 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:07:46 pm »

I hope you have downloaded your sponsor forms from my email, ready to take to Ellesmere port tomorrow......prime time to cajoul all those modellers out of their hard earned brass........you know it makes sense, lol.

Number 6 · « **Reply #48 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:36:30 pm »

Back to the FCB build, some more photos of the work so far. Will be working on her again tomorrow. I got some bits and pieces from Ellesmere today that will speed up the build. More pictures tomorrow hopefully, Dave.

nhp651 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:04:49 pm »

cracking work Dave......superb brasswork.

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