Topic: Faslane MOD Police boat (Read 7642 times)

AT Boatyard · « **on:** October 08, 2018, 04:40:08 pm »

Faslane MOD Police Boat 1:12 scale

Got a lot done to the super structure today.

Get the hull in 6 weeks.

Looking to get it finished by Christmas.

This one for Martin.

Alan

ATB

gingyer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2018, 04:54:48 pm »

thats not a strathclyde police boat.... those muppets wouldn't be allowed out in that, without parental supervision!!!

I think you will find its a MOD police boat from Faslane, named after one of the scottish Islands like Barra

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2018, 05:08:05 pm »

Thanks Gingyer post re named.

Neil · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2018, 05:36:26 pm »

Quote from: gingyer on October 08, 2018, 04:54:48 pm

thats not a strathclyde police boat.... those muppets wouldn't be allowed out in that, without parental supervision!!!

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2018, 03:10:16 pm »

I have found out that this is an Island class patrol boat.
The mod police have them and the Royal Marines have two.
So I am going to build two boat, one as mod police and one as Royal Marines.
I have been thinking about build one of these for 10 years now.
Time to get some more done, more photos later.

Alan
ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2018, 03:12:28 pm »

Royal Marines version.

Netleyned · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2018, 03:21:24 pm »

Quote from: Neil on October 08, 2018, 05:36:26 pm

Finding parents could be a problem

big_bri · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2018, 04:18:18 pm »

Hi Alan,
I'm converting the Graupner jet boat to an Royal Marine version of the Island class, lovely looking boats.

Looking forward to following your build.

I have a number of detail photos of Barra if you want them, I can email them to you no problem

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2018, 04:42:59 pm »

This kit will make an excellent range of model versions. I note that this Graupner kit includes the jet drive units.

big_bri · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2018, 04:50:00 pm »

I'm sure Andy at Models by design produces the hull, The Graupner kit is readily available, but needs a few modifications to the hull and s\structure. 'Gingyer' on here, is building the US coastguard version.

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2018, 05:36:57 pm »

I could'nt find the dimensions of the model on the Graupner web site. I looked on the MBD but the Island hull is'nt listed although this does not mean that Andy does'nt have a suitable plug. I am sure his stock is larger than his list on his website.

big_bri · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2018, 07:09:22 pm »

Hi Perkasaman2.
The multi jet boat is 665mm long x 225mm wide. 1/25 scale

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:21:32 pm »

Hi all I am getting the hulls from Mountfleet models. Andy sold them to him.
The hull is 1320mm long, so a bit bigger than the Graupner one.
Come out at round 1:12 scale.
They also do a 1:16 scale hull.
The hull need a modification to the stern.

Alan
ATB

Perkasaman2 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2018, 11:20:46 pm »

Many thanks for the info. These are both good sized models for building. I look forward to following the thread.

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2018, 07:52:22 pm »

Got a bit more done today. She is coming a long nicely.
regards
Alan

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2018, 09:53:03 pm »

Just got back from Warwick with two hulls.
So now I can get thing moving and get these boats made.
Pic's tomorrow.

regards
Alan

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2018, 10:58:32 am »

So here we are the hull meets the top.
Very happy with how it looks.
I have come back from Warwick with two hulls as I am making two boats.
One will be jet drive and one prop drive.
This is so I can see which one is going to be the best for our big boat cruise 2019.
I have got to do a bit of a mod to the hulls,but this is not going to be to hard.
I would like to say a big thank you to Simon from Mountfleet models for the great job on the hulls, Andy from Models By Design for the jet bucket . Also the bits and bobs he will be making me for the boat, Also I must say thank you again to Simon from Proteam design for making me the prop's and the parts for the jet drive's
Now the work start.

Alan and Debbie
ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2018, 06:59:07 pm »

In the first picture you can see what I have used to make the superstructure.
Yes I have made from a 75mm profile picture this make it a bit of fun.
Next weekend I will be doing the hull mods.

Alan and Debbie
ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #18 on:** November 25, 2018, 02:05:24 pm »

Number one hull modify.
Its not nice cutting the first, you are thinking I hope I get this right.
All went well, old transom off.
New transom on.
So I will leave to cure for a day or two.
Next week I am hoping to get the running gear, motors and rudders fitted.
With a bit of luck the deck as well.

Alan and Debbie
ATB

Neil · « **Reply #19 on:** November 25, 2018, 02:56:38 pm »

very nice and very brave conversion.....

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2018, 01:06:03 pm »

I have pulled the plasticard of the transom and trimmed the new fiberglass.
I have also cut the step out.
This Saturday I pick up the running gear up from Simon.

Alan and Debbie

ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #21 on:** November 26, 2018, 07:49:30 pm »

Got the work on the transom all done now.
So next is the running gear.
New motors and esc's order and on there way.

Alan and Debbie

ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2018, 11:47:05 am »

Got the motors and running gear now.
I will try both sizes of motor to see which is beat.
So now to fit them.
Alan and Debbie

ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2019, 09:38:47 pm »

Hi everyone, I had a heart attack just before Christmas.
I am on the mend now after had a stent fitted.
I have been doing so bit today I have marked out the hull and cut the hole's for the props.
I have been also doing some work on my Type 45 and my Arun.

Alan

ATB

AT Boatyard · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2019, 09:33:49 pm »

Got the props, motors and rudders fitted.
Tried putting some lipo and the esc in place.
Boat is well balance.
So tomorrow I am going to try and get all the inside of the hull done.
I am also going to try and get the deck on.

Alan

ATB

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