Topic: Fairmile "B" or "D" Plastic Model (Read 13379 times)

oldflyer2 · « **on:** September 19, 2015, 03:56:48 pm »

Hello All,

I have spent a couple of hours looking for a company that makes a plastic model of a Fairmile "A" or "B". I have looked at all the usual suspects and can't find one. Anyone have any ideas?

Tom

longshanks · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2015, 05:55:17 pm »

A multi-media Fairmile D is available from http://www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/model_kits.php

or if your into scratch building Fairmile A - D hulls available here http://www.mtbhulls.co.uk/home in various scales

If 1/72 you can use the fittings from Coastal Craft

Hope this helps

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2015, 08:41:58 pm »

Thank You very much for your reply. I have emailed mtb hulls for a quote on a hull as I have an excellent set of plans for a 1/24 scale boat. The kit is a bit out of touch at the moment do to the Canadian exchange rate which would put the kit around $350 landed here.

Thanks again for your reply.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2015, 07:57:39 pm »

Well, I have solved my problem and given myself several years of model making ... and it is all Longshanks fault

I followed his link to MTBHulls... had several emails back and forth with Christian ... the net result of which is that three hulls will be on their way to me next week. I ordered a 1/24, 1/35, and a 1/72 Fairmile "B".

The 1/72 is for a diorama and I will be making it as detailed as I can with accessory kits from all over. The other two will be r/c and I just need to decide which one I will do first.

Thanks Longshanks, and Christian.

Tom

longshanks · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2015, 10:51:32 pm »

Nice one mate

I look forward to watching your progress

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2015, 12:42:07 pm »

The 1/72 one will be in a diorama. Seven of these boats (8 actually, but one caught fire in the shipyard) were built quite close to me in Orillia. They would then go south through the Trent Canal System until they reached Trenton, on Lake Ontario where they were inducted into the Royal Canadian Navy for duty on the East Coast and down to Florida. I saw an archived photo of one of them in the lift lock at Young's Point which is only 45 minutes from me. I am going to try and model the lock, with the Fairmile in it. My only problem at this point is the photo was taken in 1941 and my plans are as 1944 and some things are different. I need to try and find out what she was like "as delivered".

Tom

longshanks · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2015, 10:05:22 pm »

Hi Tom,

Interesting project Tom. Do you have a pennant number for the boat concerned?

I'm sure you've come across it before but a great reference book to beg, steal of borrow is
' Allied Coastal Forces of WWII by John Lambert & Al Ross Volume 1.
There is even a section specifically on Canadian Bs

longshanks

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2015, 10:44:55 pm »

Hi Longshanks ... The pennant # is Q-061

I am looking for that book. I also have the "Anatomy Of" book by Lambert on it's way so that may give me more info. Of coursem having the three hulls, I could have them all from a different period of service.

Tom

longshanks · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2015, 09:39:03 am »

Hi Tom

I have checked the above title. There are plans of Q061 in '44 but no earlier info. Looking at the pics of earlier boats I think the main difference would be in the armament.

Have you seen this build http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/fairmile-b-sub-chaser-q-061/13833

Coastal Craft models supply various fittings that are suitable.
Here are a couple of pics of the Airfix 1/72 Vosper I upgraded with their fittings and scratch building

Are the 1/24 & 1/35 hulls also Fairmile B's

longshanks

John W E · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2015, 10:37:57 am »

Hi Tom
This may help you with your model
this model Fairmile B is from the Raid on St Nazaire

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,354.50.html

john

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2015, 11:29:35 am »

Longshanks, that is a beautiful build. I like the water effect as well. I am making a list of the Coastal Craft goodies and I will put in an order soon. They have some very good stuff for the 1/72 one. Yes, all three hulls are for the "B". I couldn't decide what size I wanted

Hi John,

That gentleman doesn't live far from me (45 minutes) and he may even be a member of our local boat club ... I will check that out for sure later today.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2015, 02:00:29 pm »

Alas, the gentleman in question is not a member of our club, but I will find him.

This is the article I found that started the whole thing. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2013/12/03/when-warships-cruised-the-trent-severn-waterway

We are off for a drive up to see that lock and take some pics.

Cheers

Tom

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2015, 02:50:18 pm »

Watched Jeremy Clarkson's documentary on the Raid at St Nazaire
Very very interesting :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXusKM5uX0s

John W E · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2015, 06:19:47 pm »

Hi essex2visuvesi
This is a good read for you
http://www.jamesgdorrian.com/index.html
john

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2015, 01:42:53 pm »

Here is another link to a local paper and some info on the Fairmiles built here ... https://connectionnewspaper.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/royal-canadian-navy-uses-trent-waterway-to-launch-warships-during-ww2/

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:42:37 pm »

Well, I just thought I would mention that my hulls are on their way. They left Gibraltar on Monday, just as Christian told me they would. I should see them in about a week and a half or so. Then the fun can begin.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2015, 10:59:20 am »

This is one of the lift locks that I am considering for the diorama with the 1/72 hull.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kirkfield+lift+lock&view=detailv2&qpvt=kirkfield+lift+lock&id=F4CE4CA313B82BA4227A8AA8BD77061D8ED99635&selectedIndex=5&ccid=EGJxpVh9&simid=608010139691451735&thid=OIP.M106271a5587d9b59b9f2a009c17794e0o0&ajaxhist=0

My only concern is that the model of the lock will take away from the model of the boat.

I have the choice of 5 or 6 different locks that the Fairmiles went through on their journey from Orillia to Trenton.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2015, 10:30:47 pm »

I have to announce that my hulls arrived today. They are all in once piece thanks to super packing and support.

I now have to figure out what size I am going to build and what size I am doing nothing with at the moment.

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2015, 10:38:35 pm »

Ok, after much looking and figuring, it looks like first up will be the 1/72 scale one and it will be in a diorama in one of the Trent Canal System locks. It will be either the Peterborough one or the Kirkfiels one. I have lots of time to decide the location.

The small one will be done as delivered from the boat builders.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2015, 11:11:46 pm »

I have read in various places there was some sort of mounting track let into the deck of a Fairmile so that things like armament could be quickly changed. In all my research, I have been unable to find said track on a plan or drawing.

Does anyone know where I might get a picture of this?

Tom

Sandy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2015, 02:16:08 am »

I think you may mean the steel rails placed on the deck edges that things like mine racks or depth charge cradles (I think also the torpedo tubes could be attached to them) could be bolted to.

If you look at the build thread of Bluebird's St Nazaire Fairmile B you will see them. They are the sort of open sided square 'boxes' or strips sitting on the deck.

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2015, 10:10:56 am »

Thank You Sandy ... I see them now. My mind's eye was looking for something totally different.

Tom

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2015, 12:48:06 pm »

I am getting ready to make a start and I am wondering if this is the spot for the build thread or should it be in the Warships category?

Thanks to Bluebird (John), I am in a real quandary as to what versions I would like to do. The smallest will be in a diorama, and be a Canadian version, but the other two are still in limbo. There is a navigational leader that has a rather intricate tower and radar dome on it, and there is also an ambulance version that looks interesting.

Dunno?

Tom

Sandy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:04:59 pm »

Do what you like, it will be your model...

Have you seen this book?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victory-St-Lawrence-U-Boat-War/dp/0919783341/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446221009&sr=1-1&keywords=victory+st+lawrence

Quite a bit about Canadian Fairmiles if I remember correctly.

All the best
Sandy

oldflyer2 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:59:56 pm »

Thanks for that link Sandy. I now have a copy on the way.

Tom

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