Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: Charlie on July 06, 2006, 05:12:23 pm

Title: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: Charlie on July 06, 2006, 05:12:23 pm

I have just carried out sucessful first sea trials of my 1/14th model of the Dutch Lifeboat 'Christien'. She is now 90% complete, just a few more fittings to make and fit.

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGvyXRKZYw

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: colin-stevens on July 06, 2006, 08:08:29 pm

Looks realy good, how about some more info please, like where did you get the plans and how on earth did you make the "inflatable bits". how about some close ups, you cn not excpect to get away with just one photo of such a nice looking and different model.
WELL DONE
colin

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: Charlie on July 07, 2006, 01:11:20 pm

Well, the plans were obtained from KNRM Headquarters in Holland. They have plans of all their boats available for sale. The hull and wheelhouse were GRP mouldings. The inflatable tube was constructed by building a cylindrical framework from Balsa along the edge of the hull. This was then covered with ply and given a coat of Surfacing Gelcoat. The result is light but very strong. She is powered by two Graupner Waterjets and 700 motors. Here are a few more photos of her:

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Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: cbr900 on July 07, 2006, 02:40:08 pm

With that propulsion system on those motors it should have plenty of go, It also does look very smart..

Roy

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: MCAT on July 07, 2006, 03:16:17 pm

Charlie  Thats a fine looking craft different and well made. nice Video as well looks good on the water
well done to you .

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: colin-stevens on July 07, 2006, 06:54:23 pm

did you make the hull yourself?if so well done, if not where did you get it from. she does look good.

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: Wetwater on July 07, 2006, 11:16:57 pm

An unusual form of construction. The finished "tubes" look very effective. A nice boat.

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: cbr900 on July 08, 2006, 07:52:05 am

Having watched the video it seems to be moving along at about the right speed, can you tell us the overall length, beam and weight..

Roy

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: Charlie on July 10, 2006, 09:52:13 am

The hull was built by me, it was moulded from GRP. Overall length is 41", beam is 15", and she weighs in at around 11 lbs.

Title: Re: KNRM Model Lifeboat
Post by: cbr900 on July 10, 2006, 10:37:44 am

It really does not seem to be that long even in the video, I expected it to be somewhere in the 12 to 14 inch range, but being nthe size you state it looks even better, well done very nice job..


Roy