Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: manofkent on July 06, 2021, 09:34:11 am

Title: Waveney Class
Post by: manofkent on July 06, 2021, 09:34:11 am

I am purchasing a Dumas kit for the 44ft USCG boat that was the basis of the RNLI's Waveney class ALB.  I want to build it as 44-009 "RNLB Helen Turnball" originally the Sheerness station boat.  I have learnt that the whilst the hull is the same , there are significant differences the the cabins and wheelhouse.  Has anyone done this and if so do you have any tips?

Title: Re: Waveney Class
Post by: kinmel on July 06, 2021, 01:00:05 pm

Lifeboats Online have photos of most lifeboats, their Waveney Class photos are here.....   https://www.lifeboatsonline.com/RNLIWaveney.html (https://www.lifeboatsonline.com/RNLIWaveney.html)

Title: Re: Waveney Class
Post by: manofkent on July 06, 2021, 03:40:18 pm

Yes, thanks.  i am aware of that site and I also have the Nicholas Leach book on the Waveney.  i am really after any tips fellow builders may have on the alterations required to the original superstructure on the USCG original.