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[tt1]

A few pics of my second and latest model the Shamrock from Model Slipway - with a few modificatioons that took my fancy including the hatch at the front to cover a big blob of cyano that I spilled 
        Have yet to find a helmsman, and there's a big gap in the pic folder, very much incomplete I'm afraid, as I was evicted from the conservatory, and converted part of the garage into a new modelling room in the middle of the build.
      Still, just something to look at.

[irishcarguy]

Very nice work TT1, now I would love to see it on the water , will it happen soon ? & how long did it take you to build it ?.

[cuppa]

That is really nice - well done.

[Number 6]

Looks very good tt1, I've got one of these in the garage to build (among other things!). Maybe see you down at Warwick? Dave. 

[tt1]

Thank you for the kind comments lads. Initial trials in a friends pool looked promising Mick, sat nicely on the water line but there wasn't enough room to give it full zip, it 's fitted with an eco 600 and the signs are it will get up on the plane with space to do so, so much so that I've made the rib hoist ajustable, the stern really goes down on take off if throttled too much too soon. Will take some pics on maiden voyage soon.

          Will be at Warwick on the Saturday Dave and hope to see you there, don't forget your badge!

  Next build is Alice Upjohn, a Rother class lifeboat from Dave Metcalf.  Haven't seen a build log of this anywhere and am thinking of doing a full one with warts an' all if it would interest anyone.

                                Regards to all , Tony.

[Number 6]

Thank you for the kind comments lads. Initial trials in a friends pool looked promising Mick, sat nicely on the water line but there wasn't enough room to give it full zip, it 's fitted with an eco 600 and the signs are it will get up on the plane with space to do so, so much so that I've made the rib hoist ajustable, the stern really goes down on take off if throttled too much too soon. Will take some pics on maiden voyage soon.

          Will be at Warwick on the Saturday Dave and hope to see you there, don't forget your badge!

  Next build is Alice Upjohn, a Rother class lifeboat from Dave Metcalf.  Haven't seen a build log of this anywhere and am thinking of doing a full one with warts an' all if it would interest anyone.

                                Regards to all , Tony.

Would be good to see a Rother build, a member of our club has built one and am sure he'd be happy to advise. I'll be building a Metcalf 41' Watson, Ann Letitia Russell in the near future. Also got another BIG lifeboat in the plan for next year, may build them both at same time as they're both 1/12 and maybe easier and quicker in the long run do them together. Dave. 

[tt1]

Hi Dave, there's a chap on this forum that has built one and gave me a few tips, John 44 if I remember correctly.
       To be honest Dave I did umm and ahh a lot before going for a life boat, a few reasons really, I'm not a purist as such and this will only be my third model, (been spoilt by Model Slipway kits so far  )  I realise there are quite a number of modellers, probably like yourself, who have
1) a passion for lifeboats
2) have a great deal of knowledge of same whereas I have none
3) are proud time served seamen / lifeboat men and to whom
4) accuracy is very everything.
        Just happen to start a tad late at making (or should that be assembling!) models of any kind, and will only attempt anything that I really like, but moreso something that I think can do to an acceptable standard that hopefully does reasonable justice to the model, not something that might make me cringe!    I just think Alice Upjon is a really lovely boat - pure and simple, followed very closely by Anne Letitia Russell - wonder if the cabins could be planked rather than the vinyl film as supplied?

                  Anyway kind regards for now, Tony.

[oldiron]

Very nice work Tony.

John

[tt1]

 )Thank you John - your tutorial has been practised and put to very good use, there's a fair bit of airbrushing on it and the little booth was an absolute boon - Cheers!
                               
                                     Tony,   

[Number 6]

Hi Dave, there's a chap on this forum that has built one and gave me a few tips, John 44 if I remember correctly.
       To be honest Dave I did umm and ahh a lot before going for a life boat, a few reasons really, I'm not a purist as such and this will only be my third model, (been spoilt by Model Slipway kits so far  )  I realise there are quite a number of modellers, probably like yourself, who have
1) a passion for lifeboats
2) have a great deal of knowledge of same whereas I have none
3) are proud time served seamen / lifeboat men and to whom
4) accuracy is very everything.
        Just happen to start a tad late at making (or should that be assembling!) models of any kind, and will only attempt anything that I really like, but moreso something that I think can do to an acceptable standard that hopefully does reasonable justice to the model, not something that might make me cringe!    I just think Alice Upjon is a really lovely boat - pure and simple, followed very closely by Anne Letitia Russell - wonder if the cabins could be planked rather than the vinyl film as supplied?

                  Anyway kind regards for now, Tony.

Hi Tony, no ones ever too late to start modelling. I've been doing them all my life (blimey I'm only 40), and never stop learning new stuff and techniques. My first proper boat was a Model Slipway Trent, in at the deep end a bit there!
It doesn't matter what we build be it a lifeboat, fishing boat, tug, warship or whatever there will always be somebody who'll find something not quite right! As long as we're happy with them and get our enjoyment out of them, then does it really matter if they're 100% accurate, I don't think so.
It is john44 that has built a Rother, he's a member of our club (Potteries Model Boat Club), I'm sure he'll be happy to give advice and assist if needed. The LBES (Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society) stand at Warwick should have loads of photos of Rothers, maybe worth a look?
I'm thinking of having a go at planking the superstructure on Ann Letitia Russell but it's got tight curves and won't be easy! I'm going to be using as much 'real' wood as I can on her. We'll see what happens, I should be picking it up at the end of the month all being well. Hopefully see you down Warwick, Dave. 

[nhp651]

Anne Letitia Russell - wonder if the cabins could be planked rather than the vinyl film as supplied?

It's actually printed paper I think that's supplied for the planking tony.unless Dave has resorted to Vynil now that stocks of the paper are dwindling from suppliers.
Planking the cabins can be done..........but it is very very long and frustrating hours, steaming and bending, and trying to get the planks seating and fitting tightly up to the next one...........I tried it on the prototype 3 times and then ditched it in favour of the original printed paper......which, to be honest fools many a passer by...........I always had the thought why make it difficult for yourself when there is an easy way to do a similar job.

neil.

[Number 6]

It's actually printed paper I think that's supplied for the planking tony.unless Dave has resorted to Vynil now that stocks of the paper are dwindling from suppliers.
Planking the cabins can be done..........but it is very very long and frustrating hours, steaming and bending, and trying to get the planks seating and fitting tightly up to the next one...........I tried it on the prototype 3 times and then ditched it in favour of the original printed paper......which, to be honest fools many a passer by...........I always had the thought why make it difficult for yourself when there is an easy way to do a similar job.

neil.

I've always managed to make things difficult for myself Neil.    Just thought I've not done much woodwork for a while, will see how it goes, Dave. 

[tt1]

Thanks Dave and Neil, your right Neil it is printed paper as you said so don't think Dave has changed materials, and do take your point of making something more difficult than needs be. As for the overall finish - well it did fool me,    at Blackpool I think it was, looking in wonderment and admiration I asked the owner how he managed to do the planking only to be told it was varnish over paper.  Not sure if I felt stupid or deflated, knowing the standards that some of you guys achieve on here, it doesn't surprise me that you had given it a go - extremely tight curves or not!

      May well post a log on the Rother build now Dave, gives a bit back to the forum and may even help another newcomer along the way you never know, and as you say, the individuals enjoyment and pleasure gained from model making is what matters, I try to work within my capabilities without being too adventurous too soon.   As Clint Eastwood said, "A man's gorra know his limitations".

       Will look out for you at Warwick, Regards to all, Tony