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Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: dusty on January 14, 2010, 02:06:48 pm

Title: new member
Post by: dusty on January 14, 2010, 02:06:48 pm

Hi all
been playing at modeling since I was a kid but not much in the last few years.
So I will need all the help I can get.
I have always wanted to build a lifeboat and though I might try THE TRENT.
Any surjestions would be greatfully recived.
dusty

Title: Re: new member
Post by: dougal99 on January 14, 2010, 02:51:33 pm

Welcome aboard Dusty,

were you thinking of a kit, if so which one, or a scratch build?

Doug

Title: Re: new member
Post by: LarryW on January 14, 2010, 03:01:32 pm

i there dusty have look at model slipway range of kits i have built fsb tenby like you AM complete novice found no problems have look photos on my profile link cheers larry  ;)

Title: Re: new member
Post by: Number 6 on January 17, 2010, 09:13:37 am

Welcome on board. Model Slipways Trent may be a bit complicated as a first boat, why not try something a little easier. Their tug Dutch Courage is great to build and a nice boat, and will get skill levels up ready for a lifeboat. Keep us posted whatever you choose, any questions or problems, ask the forum, that's what we're here for, Dave. :-))

Title: Re: new member
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on January 17, 2010, 10:00:37 am

Larry
Trent is advertised as Expert Level by Model Slipway, and for good reason. If you want to get into building kits with GRP hulls and styrene superstructures then I would suggest their Shamrock. This was designed as an introduction to this type of construction - and it's a lot cheaper than Trent, too!
Suit yourself.
FLJ

Title: Re: new member
Post by: LarryW on January 17, 2010, 10:26:31 am

the one was afsb tenby rated easy and it was modelslipway recomended the standed off the kit and insrtuctions is first class  :D larry

Title: trent lifeboat
Post by: dusty on January 20, 2010, 07:02:12 pm

Hi all
Thank you for your replys got the wrong idea been modeling for 50 years its understanding this forum that Iam having trouble with only had a computor 6 mths
I was after some up to date advice, on the Trent, mostly photos. anyway i ordered one today from slipway.
Thank you all who replied.
I will still need help sometime
reguards
Dusty

Title: Re: trent lifeboat
Post by: Mark47 on January 20, 2010, 07:15:24 pm

Quote from: dusty on January 20, 2010, 07:02:12 pm

Hi all
Thank you for your replys got the wrong idea been modeling for 50 years its understanding this forum that Iam having trouble with only had a computor 6 mths
I was after some up to date advice, on the Trent, mostly photos. anyway i ordered one today from slipway.
Thank you all who replied.
I will still need help sometime
reguards
Dusty

Have a look at this thread, it will give you an idea on what to expect from the kit.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=20205.0


Mark