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[Robin smith]

Dear All,
 
I am new to the site. Semi retired but still involved in the running of the family haulage business. I am alos a member of the Gipping Valley model boat club and I am Scale secretary for the Woodbridge model boat club.
 
I have a number of submarines which I have buily and thsi is my real hobby in particular German U Boats. I have a dynamic diver U47, a type 7c OTW, Vanguard OTW and a Engel Lafayette.
 
Have also a Robbe Atlantis which is a fantastic twin mast schooner. I also have a very large Flower class corvette.
 
I want to do something different and was contemplating the Sheerline Speedline 1-12 Severn. I have obtained a price but they have yet to come back to me with an answer if this includes full detailed plan sets etc. My next question does anyone have any detaled plans including cabin/cockpit details etc. that I could purchase.
 
I like big boats and this looks a good kit to build. Bit concerned about posts I have seen about difficulty with contacting Speedline . Good contact with suppliers to my mind is so import to the overall service and the success of the venture.

FYI: http://www.speedlinemodels.com/page30a.html

[stuart22]

Hi Robin, firstly it is Speedline,
and yes it does make a fantastic model and very large, keep trying Adrian will contact you.
I have built the 1-16th Severn and the plans come on a disc for you to print off, so should be the same.
if you look on the web sight and take a look at the plans to give you some idea.
 
good luck

[Robin smith]

Dear Stuart, thanks for the reply...put it down to my age! Adrian sent me an email this afternoon which has answered my questions. I will probably order in the next couipel of weeks teh complete kit. Sounds good be interested to see photos of yours. Regards Robin

[irishcarguy]

Hi Robin, you can order a set of plans direct from the RNLI & they will give you first class service to boot, I think the price is 35.00 pounds. Adrian I think supplies everything on disc, at least he did with my Tamar kit & also step by step instructions. It is a first class kit but Adrian can be a bit slow sometimes. Mick B.

[stuart22]

here is some picks robin

[Stormbringer]

looks good 

[Robin smith]

Dear Stuart, this looks fantastic.
 
Another question I have do you know if the Severn 1/12 comes with all the parts for the internals such as seats and consol parts for teh cabin etc etc

[stuart22]

Hi Robin thanks she does look good, Yes I do believe most of internals is included but you my have to make some parts for more detail as I did with my 16th. go and see one if there is a Severn where you are.
have you looked at the web sight yet www.speedlinemodels.com 

[Robin smith]

emailed Adrian and he said it only incudes the seats. 

[RMH]

Hi Robin

I have had my Severn 1/12th kit for a good few years and I might finally get around to starting it next year. My kit did not come with any plans and only a very basic set of instructions although a cd with plenty of photos of a full size Severn was included. No internal detail parts were included. But like I said my kit was purchased quite some time ago and it may well have been updated to include some of these items. If you can get a copy of Model Boats magazine Winter 2007 special edition there is a very useful kit review/build blog by Terry Small. I think the plans instructions for the 1/16th version would be of some use though. It does make up into a very nice model though.

Hope this helps

Richie

[john44]

Hi stuart22, your boat looks great in and out of the water.
Could you tell me what motors you are using please.

john

[stuart22]

Hi John the motors are two Overlander out runners Thumper 4250 750 watts, bit over powered but do the job.

[Martin (Admin)]

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[stubbsy]

might be selling my 1/12 severn in the near future, got no time to build her due to work and young family and my boiler has just given up the ghost so the cash would be handy. as soon as i have fixed my home computer i will get some pics taken and pop a for sale thread up.  they are fantastic kits and build into something very special.
 
 
cheers
stubbsy

[Robin smith]

Dear Stubbsy,
 
I understand that you may want to sell your 1/12 Severn if thsi was the case I would be interested in buying thsi from yiou as I have not ordered mine yet, Is it boxed still, what stage is it at? let me have the details as soon as possible and I will get back to you. Regards Robin 

[stuart22]

Hi Robin any news on your 1-12th Severn