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Title: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 15, 2011, 10:08:29 pm
Hello !

I am going to start the building of the "Sentinel" from Model Slipway and I have a question about the stabilisers. In the instruction booklet, there is nothing that explain how stabilisers are set from the hull to the brass plate top bearing. The both tubes and bearing tubes for the stabilisers are not provided in the fittings bag. I think they were designed to be fixed at the begining because there are 2 emergences on the stabilisers.
For those who built this model, are there some pictures about the setting fo these stabilisers. I saw this photo on the forum and I would like to get more details.

(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5859/dscf0039iv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/dscf0039iv.jpg/)

Thank you for yours answers
Chris.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: fatcat123 on October 15, 2011, 10:18:52 pm
Not an expert by any means but im sure i have seen this exact same question on rc groups.com

Some chap got them to work with the rudder which made an excellent model indeed. Hope this helps.

Dan
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: DickyD on October 16, 2011, 12:27:21 am
Not an expert by any means but im sure i have seen this exact same question on rc groups.com

Some chap got them to work with the rudder which made an excellent model indeed. Hope this helps.

Dan
I hope not its one of mine.

See if these help. Remember to keep top of shafts of stabilizers as far above water level as possible.

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Sentinel/DSCF0041.jpg)

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Sentinel/DSCF0042.jpg)

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 16, 2011, 01:00:36 pm
Hello !

I think you did not understand my question ... No problem for me about the mechanism with rudders and trims  That only concern the installation of the stabilisers
as below:

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7337/p1040544b.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/p1040544b.jpg/)
The part showed in black goes into the hull but the one in red must be cut otherwise the stabiliser should not be free ... Right or not ?????


(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5859/dscf0039iv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/dscf0039iv.jpg/)
If someone can explain how to instal what I show in white on the picture : the installation of tube and bearing tube to the stabiliser : glue or welding ??

Thank you

Chris





Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Spook on October 16, 2011, 02:14:35 pm
I built the Sentinel and did not connect up the stabilisers - just fixed them to the hull. She still turns on a sixpence without them working. Unless you desperately want to have them working, I wouldn't bother.

I heard a story from one boater who saw a model Sentinel with stabilisers turn too sharply and tip over, as they actually de-stabilised the ship.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 16, 2011, 04:19:12 pm
Hello Spook !

I think I will follow your advice .... I am going to fix them to the hull.

Bye !
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: DickyD on October 16, 2011, 06:30:22 pm
I built the Sentinel and did not connect up the stabilisers - just fixed them to the hull. She still turns on a sixpence without them working. Unless you desperately want to have them working, I wouldn't bother.

I heard a story from one boater who saw a model Sentinel with stabilisers turn too sharply and tip over, as they actually de-stabilised the ship.

Rubbish!! I run mine using an ACTion P94 which will allow the boat to turn in its own length and it has come nowhere near tipping over.(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/taz.gif)

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Sentinel/DSCF2366.jpg)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on October 16, 2011, 09:56:58 pm
Rubbish!! I run mine using an ACTion P94 which will allow the boat to turn in its own length and it has come nowhere near tipping over.

I agree, Richard. The stabilisers on my Sentinel also work and it's never even come close to tipping over, no matter how hard I turn. If a Sentinel did capsize it would most likely be due to the fact that the superstructure was built too heavy, or the batteries were not right at the bottom of the hull. The other possibility is that the stabilisers were connected wrongly, they should turn in the opposite direction to the rudders, forcing the hull upwards in a turn.

Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Spook on October 17, 2011, 12:11:36 am
Rubbish? No, Like I said, mine turns on a sixpence with no stabilisers - you just don't need them on the model, unless you're a perfectionist.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on October 17, 2011, 06:38:02 am
Spook, I'm no perfectionist but I decided to make the stabilisers work on my Sentinel simply because I could :-) I don't doubt that the boat performs well without them; the "rubbish" refers to the story that working stabilisers caused a model to capsize. As I said in my previous post, incorrect set up could be a problem.

Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 17, 2011, 10:50:31 am
Hello !

I saw I made a discussion concerning stabilisers working or not working !!!

But thanks to a member of the forum riggers24, I found a response to my question how to set the stabilisers system to connect them to the rudders later.

The manufacturers display model has the rudders connected to the stabilizers using the kit white metal rudder arms. (The kit now includes a diagram showing this option). Not knowing of this, I did my own thing. The two pins on the stabilizers were removed and drilled at the largest pin position to accept 4mm diameter brass rod. For accuracy I used a bench drill on a slow speed; too fast and the metal would have melted. I made two tubes similar to the prop tubes but only 15mm long with a 4mm clearance hole, and glassed them into position. The stabilizer shafts were pushed through the tubes and two commercial plastic rudder arms clamped on the inside. I discarded the kit white metal rudder arms and made new triangular ones with brass plate soft soldered to brass collets.


Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: DickyD on October 17, 2011, 01:00:57 pm
Hello !

I saw I made a discussion concerning stabilisers working or not working !!!

But thanks to a member of the forum riggers24, I found a response to my question how to set the stabilisers system to connect them to the rudders later.

The manufacturers display model has the rudders connected to the stabilizers using the kit white metal rudder arms. (The kit now includes a diagram showing this option). Not knowing of this, I did my own thing. The two pins on the stabilizers were removed and drilled at the largest pin position to accept 4mm diameter brass rod. For accuracy I used a bench drill on a slow speed; too fast and the metal would have melted. I made two tubes similar to the prop tubes but only 15mm long with a 4mm clearance hole, and glassed them into position. The stabilizer shafts were pushed through the tubes and two commercial plastic rudder arms clamped on the inside. I discarded the kit white metal rudder arms and made new triangular ones with brass plate soft soldered to brass collets.



Thats more or less how Peter and I did ours.  :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on October 17, 2011, 10:37:29 pm
Thats more or less how Peter and I did ours.  :-))

 O0

Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 24, 2011, 09:41:46 pm
Hello !

Here we go for the building !! ok2

The hull on its templates for stand ...

(http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5018/sentinel002.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/sentinel002.jpg/)

The progress of the building will be on my blog : http://batiment-modelisme-naval67.over-blog.com/pages/Realisation_du_patrouilleur_HMCC_Sentinel-5764913.html

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Spook on October 25, 2011, 07:33:54 pm
Looking good already.   :-))

Make sure you have some sort of protection between the wood of the stand and the hull, to prevent damage. I can't see clearly in the pic whether or not there is any there. I use either strips cut from a mouse mat, stuck on with the rubber side up, or self-adhesive draught excluder strip, with the ends stuck down with tape.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 09, 2012, 11:29:32 am
Hello !

Friends of mine on a french forum are not agree about position of the stabs on the hull. They should be in horizontal position.
What is the real fonction of those stabs  ..... To stabilize the boat or to turn shortly ?
In that case, can we name them "stabilisers" ?
I would like to get some pictures of real "Sentinel" on a graving dock.

Thank's 
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: DickyD on March 09, 2012, 12:21:14 pm
Send a PM to Dave [ACTion] he used to work for HMCC and designed the kit for Model Slipway.

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Sentinel/DSCF0040.jpg)

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Sentinel/DSCF0085.jpg)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ACTion on March 09, 2012, 01:52:27 pm
I have many of Vosper's own photos showing all aspects of "Nellie" (including the stabilisers) but I'm afraid we are not allowed to publish them here or anywhere else due to copyright. Hiowever if you send me a PM I may be able to help  ok2
BTW my original plank-on-frame Sentinel does not have working stabs and yet it turns without any noticeable leaning over. It also has 6mm less draft than the kit version.
Dave M
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: John W E on March 09, 2012, 07:30:32 pm
hi

If this model of the Sentinel is built the same way as Dicky D's was built, I can vouch that it is an extremely stable model - I had the privilige of actually launching Richard's model for its very first Baptism in the lake  :-))  I had heard that these models were slightly top heavy and therefore unstable so I did what I class as a 'safety roll check' before I released it for Dicky to sail.   I turned the model on its side so that the side was under water and released it to see if it would right itself.   I tipped it well passed the half way mark and it still righted itself - the reason for this is that the lake Dicky sails on - you can lose a model in the middle and would have to hire the Russian Mehr submersible to retrieve it  :-)) we didnt want him to lose his model through a gust of wind - mind you I had to duck out of the road when Dicky shouted....  <*< <*< thank goodness it sailed fine!!!!

Little bit watta on the inside though, where I tipped it too much.   Happy Days Dicky - hope we can get back down there and have a good day at the pond  :-)) :-))

aye
john
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 06, 2012, 06:21:53 pm
Hello !

A picture of my work

(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5979/p1050230fileminimizer.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/p1050230fileminimizer.jpg/)

The progress of the building will be on my blog : http://batiment-modelisme-naval67.over-blog.com/pages/Realisation_du_patrouilleur_HMCC_Sentinel-5764913.html
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on August 13, 2012, 09:38:49 pm
Hello !

Setting of main deck and foredeck bulwark sides

(http://s13.postimage.org/mzeb3rpvn/Sentinel_019.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mzeb3rpvn/)

The progress of the building will be on my blog : http://batiment-modelisme-naval67.over-blog.com/pages/Realisation_du_patrouilleur_HMCC_Sentinel-5764913.html
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Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 10, 2012, 09:03:02 pm
Hello !

A picture of my work



The progress of the building will be on my blog : http://batiment-modelisme-naval67.over-blog.com/pages/Realisation_du_patrouilleur_HMCC_Sentinel-5764913.html
(http://s16.postimage.org/vyrukwcf5/Sentinel_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vyrukwcf5/)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 19, 2012, 06:09:52 pm
Hello !

I replaced the propellers which was in the kit box by 30mm M4 Threaded 5 Blade L/H Brass C-Type Propeller

Before
(http://s11.postimage.org/nv49pc4z3/Sentinel_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nv49pc4z3/)

After
(http://s10.postimage.org/hdh9z0lsl/Sentinel_020.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/hdh9z0lsl/)

Chris67
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: DickyD on October 19, 2012, 06:44:20 pm
Why, and why L/H only ?   (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Smileys/thinking1.gif)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 19, 2012, 10:47:00 pm
No, I fit the model with L/H and R/H Brass C-Type propeller ... By writting the type of the propeller, I forgot to add R/H.
Do forgive me !(http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Reflexion/doh%21-45.gif)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on August 20, 2014, 07:55:12 pm
(http://smileys.surlatoile.org/repository/Messages/y_hi_3.gif)


After a long break (because of building yacht Delta 54) I start again with the "Sentinel" just before going to holidays !!!
A picture of the superstructure basic framework :



Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on August 21, 2014, 01:51:48 am
It's good to see work recommencing on Sentinel, Chris, and it is looking good  :-))


Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on September 23, 2014, 09:26:43 pm
(https://smileys.surlatoile.org/repository/Messages/y_hi_3.gif)


I carry on .........



Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: cdsc123 on September 24, 2014, 09:30:14 pm
Nice. Here you can see the underwater detail including the props and stabiliser angle;


http://shipmanagementinternational.sites.russellpreece.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/HMC-Sentinel.jpg (http://shipmanagementinternational.sites.russellpreece.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/HMC-Sentinel.jpg)


click on the image to enlarge.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 02, 2014, 07:12:34 pm
Hello !!


The superstructure of the wheelhouse roof :



Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 04, 2014, 05:58:31 pm
Hello!


I have a question to those that built the "Sentinel. It's about the wheelhouse roof and after cutting pieces 119 and 120.
FIG 13 on the book is not very clear!!!

Look at the pictures

Which piece to adjust (see red arrows) ......... I think of 120 to cut


Thank you for your answers
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on October 04, 2014, 06:58:31 pm
119 should sit squarely on top of 112 and 113. 120 should be chamfered along its rear edge to but against 119. The front edge should sit on 118 which should be chamfered to accept it. Finally the front edge of 120 should be chamfered to match the slope of 118.


Pieces 121 and 122 are then fettled to fit.


HTH


Doug
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 04, 2014, 07:54:17 pm
Hello Dougal99 !


Thank you for your instructions  :-))


Chris
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 06, 2014, 08:23:46 pm
(https://smileys.surlatoile.org/repository/Messages/y_hi_3.gif)


The wheelhouse roof is  :-))


Chris

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 28, 2014, 06:12:37 pm
Hello !

Temporary setting of the wheelhouse roof at the flybridge before installing the windows panels
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on October 28, 2014, 08:43:50 pm
Looking good. Have fun with the windows and brass etchings for the frames,  :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: andyram on October 28, 2014, 10:05:12 pm
Lovely work Chris.I will follow your build with great interest :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on December 18, 2014, 06:19:45 pm
Hello !!

Mast basic and lower radar platform assembly.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on December 19, 2014, 10:01:59 am
Another complicated mast assembly! Brilliant. Good to see you back doing something you enjoy.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on January 26, 2015, 06:32:42 pm
Hello !

Notice :
The progress of the building is on my new blog : http://bateaux-militaires-modelisme.jimdo.com/ (http://bateaux-militaires-modelisme.jimdo.com/)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 18, 2015, 06:32:03 pm
Hello !

Mast finition : upper radar platform and camera platform assembly
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on May 18, 2015, 08:21:55 pm
That is pretty crisp given the material. Lovely Chris.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on October 05, 2015, 05:20:37 pm
Hello !

Setting windows panels and glasses. Long operation because of filing and fitting windows panels.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on October 05, 2015, 08:11:08 pm
Lovely looking work Chris.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on November 27, 2015, 06:50:48 pm
Good evening !

Here is the pole mast with different antennas.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: GAZOU on November 27, 2015, 08:14:06 pm
Good job Christian
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on November 27, 2015, 09:24:46 pm
Bloomin heck Chris, that is a master class in soldering right there! Impressive control of thy soldering iron.

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on November 27, 2015, 10:36:49 pm
Hello !

Merci Sir Gazou !
To Ballastanksian : no soldering only Z-POXY Resin and Hardener 5 minute formula !!!
Very good and strong for metal ......
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: GAZOU on November 28, 2015, 08:03:59 am
Christian you take a big risk by trusting the glue 5 mn, it is not solid.
It is going to break in the first small shock
You have to weld these parts in the silver.

I like very much the SENTINEL, it is an attractive boat
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on December 03, 2015, 09:12:38 pm
Hello !

Work goes on ........
Setting and soldering yard arms and making of the towing stern light mast.

Question : are there "Sentinel" with another colour than grey ? I think about the white colour of the US Border Coast ships ...
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: inertia on December 03, 2015, 11:19:01 pm
When HMC&E was eaten by the Inland Revenue, the former preventive work went to the Border Agency (or whatever they were called that week). At that stage 'Nellie' was given a set of fetching red, white and blue stripes down each side and a subtle logo (!!). Apart from that there was no colour change - there being only one boat of that type in service with the UK. The US Coastguard operates dozens of similar V-T Island Class vessels with their white colour scheme, but that variant doesn't have the "blockhouse" Ops Room immediately behind the wheelhouse/bridge. It also has a more complicated lattice mast.
Dave M
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on December 04, 2015, 09:12:18 pm
It may be time for an upgrade on mine, those stripes look quite good O0


Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on December 04, 2015, 09:38:29 pm
I agree with you Peter ........ My "Sentinel"  will be like that one !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on January 29, 2016, 08:45:06 pm
Hello !

Photo 1 : Gluing of the 2 main vents, watertight doors and bridge door.
Photo 2 : The davit building - Basic assembly.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on February 09, 2016, 09:26:30 pm
Hi !

Here is the rigid inflatable boat
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on February 10, 2016, 11:06:30 pm
Interesting combination of etched and plastic sheet for the doors, it works quite well.

She's coming along fine, are you happy with the progress?
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on February 11, 2016, 11:01:00 am
Hello Ballastanksian !

It takes time and I enjoy it. It's not a model for a beginner !
I try to add some details compare with the real boat
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on February 12, 2016, 08:42:57 pm
Good evening !

Some news about the davit

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: maggie m on February 12, 2016, 08:49:34 pm
Not sure about new colours ,george
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on February 12, 2016, 10:39:41 pm
The word Challenge springs to mind seeing that interesting structure Chris!

Lovely piece of work.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 14, 2016, 06:09:39 pm
Hello!

I ask a question for those who realized the Sentinel :
I would like to see a photo of the hatch equipped with the davit .... I mean the hatch full featured removed from the aft deck
Is it easy to remove it with the aft deck handrails and the davit ?
If somebody could show me a picture just of the hatch to have an idea.
Thank you
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on March 14, 2016, 08:43:05 pm
These pics any good? Best I can do at short notice.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: C-3PO on March 14, 2016, 08:45:11 pm
Chris67,
Any good

C-3PO
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 14, 2016, 09:26:29 pm
Thank you C-3PO and dougal99

Beautifull works !!!
But can you lift off the hatch from the aft deck as shown at the notice book Fig 4 and Fig 7 (Deck, Bulwarks and Hatch)
From yours photos, I imagine all the rear deck is fixed !
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on March 15, 2016, 12:51:34 pm
Yes the rear hatch lifts off. I use the vent to pick it up, I haven't got a good picture and the model is not readily available to photograph unfortunately. This photo is not very good but shows the rear hatch removed (at the top of the photo).
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 15, 2016, 03:08:44 pm
Thank you dougal99

I can get an idea of the layout of elements on the rear deck.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 18, 2016, 11:50:41 am
Hello !

New pictures ....

Fitting with waterjet and a new platform diving (stronger)
Painting of the various parts before their installation.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 18, 2016, 03:39:19 pm
What do you think about colour in spray "green Nato" from TAMIYA for the deck compared to "Mat green 78" Humbrol proposed by Model Slipway ?
Humbrol leaves tracks of brush .......
If you have another kind of green to propose ?
Thank's
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on March 18, 2016, 04:44:53 pm
Concerning colours for the green, I made photos with the 2 shades of green
Photo one : green Nato (Tamiya) on the flying deck
Photo two : a sample green with green Nato (on the right) compared to Mat green 78 Humbrol
You will notice the green Nato on photo 1 has the same shade as mat green on photo 2 : problem of luminosity in the room
 
Photo 3 : I put the sample on the flying deck to have an idea !
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on March 19, 2016, 09:41:09 pm
The Nato one is much richer and would probably weather down to the Humbrol86over time, but I do like the Nato green.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on March 20, 2016, 11:08:08 am
I used the Humbrol green on my model, my reason being that Model Slipway would have done their research and recommended the appropriate colour.


Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 16, 2016, 07:39:46 pm
Hello !

Superstructure above the deck ended (painted)
The deck is going to follow with paint (humbrol green mat 78)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: inertia on April 16, 2016, 11:10:23 pm
The real deal c/o Vospers. 
BTW If 3CPO's RIB pictures aren't of my original plank-on-frame Nellie then someone has done an incredible job of copying it. I sanded those RIB side stringers from 0.8mm ply one Boxing Day morning, with the most tremendous hangover......
DM
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 27, 2016, 03:11:55 pm
Hello !

Picture of flybridge ended

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 27, 2016, 03:13:45 pm
Others pictures of the rear deck ........

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 27, 2016, 03:18:19 pm
and the foredeck .........

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Netleyned on April 27, 2016, 03:29:35 pm
Spot on Chris. :-))
Very tidy paintwork.


Ned


Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on April 27, 2016, 07:38:57 pm
Wowsers Chris, that is detailed! I love it muchly.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on April 28, 2016, 12:03:43 am
Looking great Chris, you're doing an excellent job.


Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 28, 2016, 08:39:52 pm
Hello !

RIB fitting Sentinel

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 28, 2016, 08:46:14 pm
Sentinel now operational !

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on April 28, 2016, 08:51:33 pm
You must be chuffed by the results Chris? That is a gorgeous model.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on April 28, 2016, 08:55:56 pm
Others pictures ..........
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Charlie on April 29, 2016, 11:28:15 am
What a great looking model :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: littoralcombat on April 29, 2016, 02:55:35 pm
Very, very NICE  Chris!!!!!!!!
On the Real-McCoy, who is the Manufacturer of the Seaboat launching system?
 
Nige
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Peter Fitness on April 30, 2016, 04:34:54 am
Excellent job, Chris. Well done :-))


Peter.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: BrianB6 on April 30, 2016, 05:56:11 am
Very, very NICE  Chris!!!!!!!!
On the Real-McCoy, who is the Manufacturer of the Seaboat launching system?
 
Nige

Vestdavit in Norway supplied the ones for the Armidales which are similar.
They have details on their web site of various types.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: john44 on April 30, 2016, 09:25:10 am
Very nice build Chris, :-))


John
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: littoralcombat on April 30, 2016, 11:59:26 am
Thanks Brian,
 
Thought they looked familiar.
I work at Austal Ships and was on the Armidale Project from the start, also the Cape Class, which use Vestdavit equipment as well, a very good product. Talking to the Reps who come over to commission their gear, the Davits on the Armidales are their most used system in terms of number of launches/recoveries per week/month/year. Bearing in mind that they also supply equipment to many Navies, including the USN for the Nimitz Class Carriers!
The Armidale davits are rated to 4.5t, and the Capes 6.5t.
 
Nige
 
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: inertia on April 30, 2016, 12:46:02 pm
I can confirm that it is a VEST davit with a 6.5M RIB. I wonder if they managed to sell her and how much they got? Liz told me it was just a bit too big for Sawley Marina......
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/444941/SENTINELsalesparticulars.pdf (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/444941/SENTINELsalesparticulars.pdf)
Dave M
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 08, 2016, 09:12:20 pm
Hello !

For night sailing

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on May 08, 2016, 09:57:05 pm
Very illuminating. Really looks good.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: derekwarner on May 08, 2016, 11:10:40 pm
Very sharp Chris :-)) ...just dim the bridge lights prior to casting off for night time exercises........... Derek
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: spooksgone on May 09, 2016, 02:56:40 pm
Excellent model, first class all round :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 11, 2016, 06:31:04 pm
Hello !

On the water ........... and a video : https://youtu.be/wcpJZh71TnU (https://youtu.be/wcpJZh71TnU)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: dougal99 on May 11, 2016, 07:47:31 pm
Looking good, you've done a lovely job. Congratulations  :-))
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 12, 2016, 08:49:11 pm
Hello !

I changed the music of the video because of copyright  <*<
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHoYwmCGu68 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHoYwmCGu68)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 19, 2016, 08:42:38 pm
Hello!

Another video at Gazouland 2016 : https://youtu.be/SN3Lh_zGW8U (https://youtu.be/SN3Lh_zGW8U)
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: ballastanksian on May 19, 2016, 11:05:32 pm
Cor what a brilliant model Chris. You must feel very happy with it.
Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on May 23, 2016, 09:36:54 pm
Hello !

And finally ...........

Title: Re: HMCC Sentinel
Post by: Chris67 on July 11, 2016, 02:12:52 pm
Hello

It was very warm at the edge of the stretch of water yesterday !!