longshanks Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Well that's it folks I'm calling this project finished! Who would have thought that a £16, 40 year old kit could have been so much fun............... A big thank you to all who have followed and supported me during this time Final pictures here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234986310-mtb-385-vosper-type-1-73/ Cheers Kev Edited November 19, 2017 by longshanks 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Outstanding; really dynamic - you can almost feel the speed. Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Spot on and an excellent project! Superlatives aren't going to do it justice. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 It looks wonderful, especially the spray effect. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Thank you for your kind comments Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthemodeller Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 This has been a real pleasure to follow - thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 As pointed out by @Bandsaw Steve " Britmodeller’s being over-run by MTB’s and MGB’s !!! " Motivated by the current glut of Coastal Forces I've brought this build back on line. 382 pictures loaded into Flickr and then onto BM has been a labour of love and I've cursed certain greedy bu**ers every step of the way. For those who have never read this enjoy. For those who, have it's an example of what can be achieved with an old kit .... Kev In Memory of John Lambert, the best friend anyone interested in Coastal Forces of WWII ever had. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I have always loved the MTB's with it's variations and spin-offs since I was a boy but alas the first and last I built was way back then. So being suitably inspired by MTB modellers on BM, I decided to track down these lovely boats whilst at the Nationals and I didn't see anything on a club table?! I was very impressed with Coastal Crafts shining examples, yum-yum but couldn't make that leap as yet. So, I tracked down an old Airfix MTB and hopefully I'll get building that sometime soon. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 A great build (and thanks for several modelling tips). I do have a question. The amidships companionway is modelled open. Don't the two airvents stop it from shutting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Courageous said: So, I tracked down an old Airfix MTB and hopefully I'll get building that sometime soon. Go for it... Feel free to PM me if I can be of any help 2 hours ago, Modelholic said: (and thanks for several modelling tips). Your welcome 2 hours ago, Modelholic said: Don't the two airvents stop it from shutting? I believe this series of boats were fitted with the phosphor bronze Mk 47ii trifungulated hinges ....... of course I could be wrong and it might be a plain brass oversight Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Kev - I remember finding your Blog when I was doing mine. Loved it then and love it now. Rather embarrassingly I put my mast "inside" the wheelhouse. I think you have the right call Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Cheers Rob 2 hours ago, robgizlu said: I put my mast "inside" the wheelhouse I think we will put it down to a field harbour modification ..... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks for being gentle I deliberated a longtime and without plans it was really hard to discern from original pics - there was a 50 : 50 chance.......... Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I am impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, robgizlu said: I deliberated a longtime and without plans it was really hard to discern from original pics - there was a 50 : 50 chance.......... Shame on you by my calculations on the model / boat you are max 2mm out of position. Plus A you've got to know the boat and B it's only apparent from pics exactly fore and aft. So lets keep mum about this no one knows but us. If any rivet counters should comment we call always hang them from the mast ...... only so they can get a better view of course I don't recall seeing your pics posted on here (?) but then have the memory of a goldfish Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Nice to see this build again Kev, lovely job you did here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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