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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #100 on: October 14, 2021, 09:54:43 am »

Are you going to add a thin plywood frame to the windscreen Harry?
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #101 on: October 14, 2021, 10:35:25 am »

Hi Zooma


Thin plywood or white plastic, working on the multi-shape roof at present.


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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #102 on: October 31, 2021, 01:33:32 am »

Hi all,I have a box in pretty good shape. Will try to get some pics for you.Bud
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #103 on: October 31, 2021, 10:51:04 am »

Hi Bud,

I bought a complete used MFA Spear on eBay - and by the time it was delivered, the courier had converted it to a flat pack  >:-o

The wooden cabin sides and screen were all separate and the glass fibre wheelhouse roof was also detached so I will have to rebuild the model when it becomes next on my project list.

As far as I can see everything is there and the parts are complete and at least good enough to re-use - or copy and replace with nice new clean wood (which is probably what I would choose to do.

My Spear has previously been powered by a glow engine and so the inside of the hull needs some serious cleaning and degreasing, but all of the parts that should be glued into place are now loose, so once the cleaning is finished I will probably start again with all new plywood.

Although the temptation is to preserve what is quite a rare model kit (not many were sold), I may take the opportunity to improve the shape of the wheelhouse so that it more closely resembles a full size Spear, and I am hoping that some of our Mayhem readers will have some pictures of some real life Spear's that they may like to share to add to the data base that we have to work from.

As far as I can see, most of the original Spear craft were used for "official" use and patrol duties etc, but some may well have found their way into private ownership (especially in their later years) and may well have enjoyed some subtle refurbishments that could make for an interesting model.

Any pictures would be handy for anyone that has an MFA Spear that they would like to improve - or for any MFA Spearfish owners that fancy a change and would like to convert theirs to a Spear as it should be quite an easy conversion.

The Fairy Spear was quite a commercial looking design that was built for functionality, and whilst it is still not the ugliest boat on the water, it cannot begin to compare with the later Solent Spear that really is a good looking craft.
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #104 on: October 31, 2021, 04:04:04 pm »

Zooma,If you need pictures or anything I can provide from my kit, let me know.I agree its not a great looking cabin, but as my first real build I may stick with stock. I have looked online for old police boat pictures and came up empty.Again, dont hesitate to ask for what you need.Bud
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #105 on: October 31, 2021, 07:27:42 pm »

Thanks Bud,


I will let you know if I need anything when I start work, but apart from a copy of the kit building instructions (it would be handy to take a look at them) I think I should be OK with what I have.


Stay safe,


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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #106 on: November 01, 2021, 02:13:40 am »

Here are box pictures I have.I will load instructions tomorrow.Bud
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #107 on: November 01, 2021, 08:50:32 am »

Hi Bud,


Those box pictures make the MFA Spear look really long, low, and sleek on the water - as if the pictures had been stretched slightly  :o


I must put my loose superstructure parts together again and take another look  %) 


Mine looks more chunky - just like the main box lid picture you posted previously.


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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #108 on: November 01, 2021, 09:50:46 am »

Don't despair Bob, you don't need new glasses! Bit of wide screen wander!
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #109 on: November 01, 2021, 10:09:05 am »

Don't despair Bob, you don't need new glasses! Bit of wide screen wander!
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Ha - I think the MFA Spear would benefit from a little wide screen wander  {-)
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #110 on: November 01, 2021, 10:53:14 pm »

Haha,I load pictures as attachments and it changes them. Is there a way to load photos without the distortion. Really, its looks much better in pictures.Bud
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #111 on: November 16, 2021, 01:41:28 pm »

This is the one that Bob appears to have acquired.....as advertised and, ahem, as received. Shurely Shome Mishtake!
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #112 on: November 16, 2021, 02:44:04 pm »

Thanks Tony,


The pipes and tubing from the previous ic engine power were taken out and thrown away on arrival, but the inside still needs a good wash-out.


Most of the internal parts that were glass fibered into the hull had a very loose bond - possibly due to the fuel saturation(?) so that makes everything inside the hull quite easy to remove too so a clear inside should make it easier to wash-out and clean.


The hull is un-damaged so the model had a good solid base.


As for the CKD superstructure - well that wasn't fastened together very well either, so all of the component parts fell apart during delivery making it easy to reassemble and perhaps make copies of for future reference.
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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #113 on: November 16, 2021, 07:47:09 pm »

Like your positive attitude! As you say, At least the glassfibre hull should end up clean and undamaged by the fuel (unlike some plywood hulls!)



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Re: Solent Spear - Has anyone built a model of one?
« Reply #114 on: November 17, 2021, 10:04:00 am »

Like your positive attitude! As you say, At least the glassfibre hull should end up clean and undamaged by the fuel (unlike some plywood hulls!)


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