Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Navy - Military - Battleships: => Topic started by: DickyD on April 10, 2007, 04:33:43 pm

Title: George Turner MTB
Post by: DickyD on April 10, 2007, 04:33:43 pm

Has anyone on here made the George Turner MTB [apart from Sharon]
Was wondering what it is like to construct.

Richard ;)

Title: Re: George Turner MTB
Post by: Shipmate60 on April 10, 2007, 08:23:27 pm

Wasn't there an article in one of the Modelling mags recently, I remember the superstructure being  made from resin.
But cant find it now!!

Bob

Title: Re: George Turner MTB
Post by: DickyD on April 10, 2007, 10:39:16 pm

Thats helpful Bob ;D

Title: Re: George Turner MTB
Post by: cdsc123 on April 10, 2007, 11:13:44 pm

Hi Richard
It was in Feb 2006 MB, eight pages long and a very good article by Paul Freshney. I'll scan it if you like, pm me your e-mail address.
My own observation is that GT models are very good, but not an exact replica of the boats they portray. The MTB for example has too bluff a bow. This is not a criticism as I believe GT models admit this themselves, they produce pleasant models which are nice to build but perhaps leave the more "xxxxx" among us Coastal Forces enthusiasts left wanting (I would apply this to Deans Marine CF kits also). Having said that, the GT MTB fittings all look superb in the photos. For greater accuracy I'd recommend HSL Mouldings products at 1/24th scale.
Regards, Christian.

Title: Re: George Turner MTB
Post by: Shipmate60 on April 11, 2007, 12:35:05 am

Richard, got there in the end.
Too busy getting ready for sea to be looking through mags.
I join my ship on Thurs in NW Scotland, great fun!!

Bob

Title: Re: George Turner MTB
Post by: DickyD on April 11, 2007, 12:04:37 pm

Thanks Christian PM on way.

Richard ;)