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Title: Fittings Advice
Post by: Drakken on July 05, 2017, 12:26:53 pm

I would like to add a few items to the deck and boat to increase the overall detail but unsure where to start. I have been doing a little bit of research to get an idea but struggling to understand.

I'm guess as a long liner and having an 'Opening' on the side they would haul in the buoy's in with the poles and flags attached ( Sorry for the total simple terms ) so could add a couple into the opening. Also possibly a couple of life belts and tyre fenders to protect the hull.

I've tried a little weathering

(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/53/3892-050717123515.jpeg)

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: Sonar on July 05, 2017, 01:36:00 pm

If you can get your self down to the Hartlepool fish quay  I am sure there are a few like that there...That you can look at and at the same time take a few piccys

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: Colin Bishop on July 05, 2017, 01:49:22 pm

Macs Mouldings do a wide rancg of model fishing boat fittings and accessories. Worth a browse.

http://www.macsmouldings.co.uk/

Colin

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: Drakken on July 05, 2017, 02:13:14 pm

@Sonar @Colin Bishop, Thank you for the advice, I have a free week as the Mrs is away so I think I'll take a trip to Hartlepool  :-))

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: roycv on July 05, 2017, 03:13:06 pm

Good idea, get on a boat if you can.  It was not until I had been sailing in a good size yacht that all the 'fittings' came to life and had a reason for being there as well as what size and type they were.
Good luck,
Roy

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: Drakken on July 05, 2017, 03:14:57 pm

I'd feel cheeky asking put your right. I'll definitely ask when I'm there get a feel for the equipment on board

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: roycv on July 05, 2017, 03:32:48 pm

Hi, if it helps, saying that you are a modeller shows a more than passing interest and in my case I have always had a good response. 
I was moored near SS Shieldhall a few years ago and talked my way on board and had a viewing with friends.  Don't be shy!
regards Roy

Title: Re: Fittings Advice *Photo Added*
Post by: Drakken on July 05, 2017, 03:34:21 pm

Guessing a bit of charm doesn't go a miss {-) I'll mention model boats and see what happens  :-))

Title: Re: Fittings Advice
Post by: John W E on July 05, 2017, 04:44:31 pm

Hi Drakken
you live 8 miles from what was one of the biggest fish quays in the north east no need to go to  Hartlepool to see this type of fishing  boat

john

Title: Re: Fittings Advice
Post by: Drakken on July 05, 2017, 05:11:51 pm

@Bluebird, Thank you never been down the Quay for years thought it was finished, How wrong am I eek, Saved me driving for an hour money saved for fittings :-))

May's well meet for a pint sometime for a chat  :-))