Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: Neil on July 13, 2012, 08:52:01 pm

Title: New Project
Post by: Neil on July 13, 2012, 08:52:01 pm

I have started to think about my next project, and it's a toss up between another old classic lifeboat...the 61' Barnett class lifeboat of the 1920's or this boat, which I came accross some years ago, and finally tracked down the full plans set to "the Ballast Trust" in Glasgow.

It is a Tug/tender that was built in 1930 and would in it's life ferry passengers out to ocean liners from Southampton that anchored in the Solent.

What do you guys think.

Both models would be in the 60 - 65 inch loa range so size is about the same.

neil.

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Bryan Young on July 13, 2012, 10:09:25 pm

I'd go for the "Romsey". Loads of lifeboats around...so this one could be quite unique. BY.

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Neil on July 13, 2012, 10:19:48 pm

i think so too bryan.......she really is a very nice looking boat.
neil

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Rottweiler on July 14, 2012, 12:57:27 am

The Tug should keep you busy for a while,lots of parts for you to show us how to make! but a reminder....you are noted for Lifeboats!!!! I cant see you entering tug towing competitions either! Mind you I have four Falmouth tugs as well as my lifeboats,but they hardly ever see the light of day.
Mick F

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: irishcarguy on July 14, 2012, 03:39:53 pm

Hi Neil, I think this time you should go for the tug,we need the lessons from you. Mick B.

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Capt Podge on July 14, 2012, 03:53:09 pm

The tug gets my vote - go for it Neil.  O0

Regards,

Ray.

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Norseman on July 14, 2012, 04:16:14 pm

and the nominees are -
the tug, the tug, and of course -the tug please :D

Dave

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Bob K on July 14, 2012, 04:28:48 pm

Who is going to open the gold envelope ?

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 14, 2012, 06:35:13 pm

 
Tug - Tug - Tug - Tug - Tug - Tug - Tug !

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Peter on July 14, 2012, 07:08:07 pm

Hi Neil,

I would be interested in seeing what you achieve with the Romsey.

Peter

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Stavros on July 14, 2012, 07:38:36 pm

TUG TUG TUG  :-)) :-)) :-))



Dave

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Rottweiler on July 14, 2012, 07:52:18 pm

Neil,
I am definitely outnumbered,so I suppose I will have to concur and say (grudgingly!) tug also
Mick F

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: tugnut on July 14, 2012, 08:04:14 pm

TUG :} :}

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Norseman on July 14, 2012, 08:22:31 pm

I've figured out this must be a dream..........
A Mayhem thread where people are all in full agreement - nah not in a million  {-) {-) {-)

Dave

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Rottweiler on July 14, 2012, 09:15:32 pm

 yeh and you probably had sunny weather in your dream as well ? lol

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Bob K on July 14, 2012, 09:19:14 pm

Surprising, no one trying to 'tug' the other way.  A new Mayhem record perhaps.   O0
She looks an interesting ship.  I look forward to seeing how your new project progresses.

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on July 14, 2012, 11:03:37 pm

Quote from: Norseman on July 14, 2012, 08:22:31 pm

I've figured out this must be a dream..........
A Mayhem thread where people are all in full agreement - nah not in a million  {-) {-) {-)

Dave

Sounds more like aTug a war  :o :o :o

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Neil on July 14, 2012, 11:46:39 pm

I'll give it some serious thought then, but just in case I have asked Mick, aka Rottweiler to do me some research on one of Padstow's old Barnett..........so will wait and see what the two boats stack up like, against each other.
cheers forall the input.
neil. :-)) :-))

Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Rottweiler on July 15, 2012, 05:30:18 pm

ATTENTION!!!!!
        i HAVE JUST RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE FROM MRS NEIL   "HE IS OUT IN HIS WORKSHOP   CLEANING UP "
 Just when I thought we were going to get some decent weather,now it is going to snow pink!!!