Topic: Tenby lifeboat (Read 76606 times)

irishcarguy · « **Reply #75 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:44:27 pm »

You are doing an amazingly great job of it Alan, I have been following it very close. I have to agree the Speedline kit is first class all the way & now it looks like Adrian & Ann have really upped the service too, which is good as it does set a very high mark in Lifeboat kits. I have the kit too but because of ill health have not started on it. However I now have all the necessary information including the Disc & loads of photos sent to me by Adrian Clutterbuck & a few other people as well, plus the offer of more help when I need it. ( And need I will) I found the brass bolts made in Poland of high quality & cheap too. They also sell the nuts to fit & have very reasonable shipping costs. Cheers, Mick B.

Neil · « **Reply #76 on:** May 10, 2015, 10:56:05 pm »

truly magnificent work.............very envious of your skills...............jaw dropping stuff.

neil.

alan44 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:08:54 pm »

Hi mick.
After three years of on and off work my Tamar is nearly complete. I had no idea of how much time and commitment I would need to finish a model boat! It has and still is a most rewarding hobby. Speedline I feel have had some bad press in the past I personally have not had any reason for complaint. When you build a kit such as the Tamar the deeper you move in to the build the more you appreciate the work that Adrian and his associates have put in to the kit. I must admit that when I received my kit I was somewhat dissapointed! But if you consider build hours against pounds for the kit it is very reasonably priced.

if I can offer any help with your build Mick just ask.

Kind regards Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:10:39 pm »

Thanks for your very kind words Neil.

Alan.

alan44 · « **Reply #79 on:** May 10, 2015, 11:16:08 pm »

The bow almost completed.

Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 20, 2015, 09:20:21 pm »

I have made some progress with the upper control panels this week.

I need to find a miniature compass from somewhere. I had no dummy bolts for the engine covers with my kit. There are about 180 needed do any of you guys know of a supplier?

Alan.

alan44 · « **Reply #81 on:** May 20, 2015, 09:28:01 pm »

Here's where they fit.

Alan

del7317 · « **Reply #82 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:10:46 am »

Hi Alan
modellingtimbers.co.uk do working compass in your scale and brass bolts hope that helps
Regards Derek

alan44 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 21, 2015, 10:27:00 pm »

Hi Derek thanks for that. I will give them a look

Regards Alan.

mk1 · « **Reply #84 on:** May 23, 2015, 01:50:23 am »

Hi try these http://www.knupfer-grossbahn.de/ I used there bolts etc on my Mersey 1st class my be a bit on the pricey side but looking at your model shame to spoil it.

John

alan44 · « **Reply #85 on:** May 24, 2015, 11:22:28 pm »

Thanks for the tip John.

Regards Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 23, 2015, 11:06:11 pm »

Not much work done since my last post. I have managed to finish the deck covers and fix in place.

Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #87 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:36:55 pm »

Hi all. A bit more progress the last few nights. I have fitted the exhaust ports to the transom, final fixed all railing and stanchions........ Nearly there!!!!

Regards Alan

alan44 · « **Reply #88 on:** July 01, 2015, 10:07:49 pm »

The last few nights I Have completed all of the guard lines. I sent for some turnbuckles from RB model they were the smallest they do and also some shackles- also the smallest. I also made out of 15 amp fuse wire some connecting links. I have added a bit of detail to the fenders. I cut some 5mm brass tube in to 3 mm lengths.... What a pain in the.... Painted and fitted in place. A bit of rope work to finish. The lines are 1mm shearing elastic and there are some fishing bits also. I am quite pleased with how they have turned out. I have also wired up the radar and also completed nearly all of the mast detailing.

Tonight I have started the final motor / battery / rear door/ bow thruster installation.

Regards Alan

irishcarguy · « **Reply #89 on:** July 01, 2015, 10:48:57 pm »

Hi Alan RB make every good bits and cheap too. You are making a first class job & a great thread as well. I am following you all the way, thanks for sharing. Mick B.

ovl · « **Reply #90 on:** July 02, 2015, 10:13:27 am »

Hi Alan,

discovering the forum day by day, bit by bit.

Your Tamar is really amazing

all the details look perfect !!

scares me even more to start mine

alan44 · « **Reply #91 on:** July 04, 2015, 03:36:17 pm »

Thanks guys. Anything I can help you with with your builds just ask.

Regards Alan

Dan.Lord · « **Reply #92 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:51:47 pm »

Totally superb build Alan

Can't wait to see her on the water !!! Fantastic workmanship. Well done

Dan.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #93 on:** July 06, 2015, 07:19:24 pm »

Hi Alan, ..... Superb!

Pardon my ignorance, what is this device?

Stavros · « **Reply #94 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:09:21 pm »

Hi Alan WOW what a superb build how did I miss this one

Right what is the servo in your last pic used for

Cheers

Dave

alan44 · « **Reply #95 on:** July 06, 2015, 10:41:16 pm »

Thanks Dan. I hope to give her a sail this coming weekend.( she passed her bath test ok!!!)

In answer to your question Martin that is a fuel filling port. It needs a cap making to finish.

The servo you can see Dave is the one that operates the transom door. I have put a short video on you tube. Search speedline Tamar rear door and you will find it.

Regards Alan

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 07, 2015, 01:11:23 pm »

Many thanks for posting your excellent build. I have thoroughly enjoyed following it.

Locksley · « **Reply #97 on:** July 09, 2015, 12:11:19 pm »

Absolutely stunning build Alan, truly one of the most impressive models I've ever seen! I've been to Tenby a few times over the years, one of my favourite places in Wales, and always end up visiting the RNLI station.

alan44 · « **Reply #98 on:** July 11, 2015, 07:00:27 am »

Thanks for your kind words guys. I am hoping to have some on the water pics to post soon.

its been a long time coming!!

Alan

kinmel · « **Reply #99 on:** July 12, 2015, 01:00:40 pm »

Alan brought his Tenby lifeboat to Colwyn Bay this morning for it's first sea trials.

I will let him post the photos and videos, but the photos on here barely do justice to the actual model.

Incredible skill and patience has certainly paid off, it looks just beautiful underway.

Alan has joined our club today and that has destroyed any slim chance I had of winning the Mayor's Cup at our Regatta next Sunday

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