Topic: Tenby lifeboat (Read 76628 times)

alan44 · « **on:** January 12, 2015, 10:04:04 pm »

Hi all. I am building Tenby lifeboat based on a Speedline models kit. I purchased my kit in May 2012 and have been working through steadily. The kit has proven to be challenging to say the least! I have been model boating for some 35 years and have built a wide range of models. I am approximately 80% through the build and hope to have her sailing this coming summer. I will post some pictures when I work out how to resize my files!!! Alan.

alan44 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2015, 11:05:01 pm »

Quote from: alan44 on January 12, 2015, 10:04:04 pm

Hi all. I am building Tenby lifeboat based on a Speedline models kit. I purchased my kit in May 2012 and have been working through steadily. The kit has proven to be challenging to say the least! I have been model boating for some 35 years and have built a wide range of models. I am approximately 80% through the build and hope to have her sailing this coming summer. I will post some pictures when I work out how to resize my files!!! Alan.

Neil · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2015, 11:53:26 pm »

looking beautiful.........keep at it Alan..........it's going to be a stunner.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:38:48 am »

That's very neat.

Are you panning on spraying it ? I was thinking of the brasswork installed that might be a hindrance.

cheers

ken

alan44 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:17:58 pm »

Hi Ken. You are right about the painting it would be a nightmare!! But at present nothing is fixed so it can be painted and then fixed in to place. The superstructure is almost ready for its colour coats.

Cheers Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:20:43 pm »

Thanks Neil. Who said building model boats was easy??

alan44 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:34:29 pm »

Here are some more current pictures.

Alan.

carlmt · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:22:30 pm »

That IS stunning!!!

Atlantic Mouldings · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:31:34 pm »

looking very nice

derekwarner · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:41:20 pm »

Hi Alan......is that elaborate brass cross mast over the flying bridge your handy work

...is so...a beautiful construction

... Derek

Neil · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2015, 11:39:56 pm »

Quote from: derekwarner_decoy on January 13, 2015, 09:41:20 pm

a beautiful construction ... Derek

it most certainly is.neil.

Rottweiler · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2015, 01:03:15 am »

That is one to be really proud of Alan.A superb paint job so far as well!
Mick F

alan44 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2015, 10:33:25 pm »

Hi Derek. It is all my own work. One of the most complex brass work parts of the build.

Something like 20 hrs work. It sounds a lot but was worth it to get it something like.

Regards Alan.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2015, 09:47:45 pm »

Hi Alan,

No problem with the photos this end......

alan44 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2015, 11:21:18 pm »

Here are a few more pics of ongoing work. Y boat is completed. Finished the detail work on flying bridge door.

Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2015, 11:27:37 pm »

I have formed deck light recesses in the front of the superstructure moulding.

Alan

Netleyned · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2015, 08:04:01 am »

Absolutely amazing attention to detail Alan
The door and hatch look real and the Y boat
looks like it's ready to go.

Ned

alan44 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2015, 04:32:56 pm »

I have finished all I can think of to do prior to painting. Time for paint......

Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2015, 09:46:00 pm »

Hi all.
I have made good progress with the painting this weekend. 3 coats vw brilliant orange. Applied decals finished with 3 coats of clear laquer.

Cheers Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2015, 07:55:38 am »

Hi all.
I have started adding some detailing parts to the superstructure the last couple of nights. Here are a couple of pictures

Cheers Alan

mikew · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2015, 08:46:47 am »

Lovely build Alan, hope mine turns out half as nice
Mike

petermun · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2015, 10:12:22 am »

I am building a scratch-built Tyne class lifeboat, but I look at yours, then at mine, and I feel like putting mine in the bin, (but of course I won`t), just have to live in awe of modellers like you. Well done! Pete

alan44 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2015, 06:17:49 pm »

Thanks for your kind words guys. Model boat building has taught me many things... Patience being at the top of the list

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Kind regards. Alan

Atlantic Mouldings · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2015, 09:34:08 pm »

Looking really good , keep it up

alan44 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:25:03 pm »

I have now fitted the steps and completed some other detailing this weekend.

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