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Charlie:
I have just carried out sucessful first sea trials of my 1/14th model of the Dutch Lifeboat 'Christien'. She is now 90% complete, just a few more fittings to make and fit.

Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGvyXRKZYw

colin-stevens:
Looks realy good, how about some more info please, like where did you get the plans and how on earth did you make the "inflatable bits". how about some close ups, you cn not excpect to get away with just one photo of such a nice looking and different model.
WELL DONE
colin

Charlie:
Well, the plans were obtained from KNRM Headquarters in Holland. They have plans of all their boats available for sale. The hull and wheelhouse were GRP mouldings. The inflatable tube was constructed by building a cylindrical framework from Balsa along the edge of the hull. This was then covered with ply and given a coat of Surfacing Gelcoat. The result is light but very strong. She is powered by two Graupner Waterjets and 700 motors. Here are a few more photos of her:

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cbr900:
With that propulsion system on those motors it should have plenty of go, It also does look very smart..

Roy

MCAT:
Charlie  Thats a fine looking craft different and well made. nice Video as well looks good on the water
well done to you .

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