longshanks Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Hi Folks, Here is the new build! This will be built alongside the Vosper as this is approaching the paint stage which I've got to admit is my least favourite task. Mainly because I'm C*** at it. The build will be built on Christians latest hull a 'Fairmile D' @ 1/72 complete with spray rails and rubbing strake which he has kindly let me have the first one. http://www.mtbhulls.co.uk/home This picture is the inspiration for the build, taken in Bastia, Corsica. The hull is a superb rendition of the Dog Boat hull requiring very little in the way of preperation, a few air bubbles and the odd blemish. Great job Christian. After washing, sanding with wet and dry, washing it was primed with Acrylic grey primer. Thanks for looking in Kev Edited October 6, 2018 by longshanks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetwin Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 If this is turn out anythig like your Vosper is currently looking like then this is going to be something special. Will be following your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Looks rather nice Kev, you mentioned the new addition to the fleet but seeing it in the flesh It's going to be another fantastic build, looking forward to seeing more of your work. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Gunthwaite Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I'm looking forward to watching this....but isn't there a job in hand? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Another Masterpiece in the making there Kev Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Cheers Guys Al do pay attention "This will be built alongside the Vosper as this is approaching the paint stage which I've got to admit is my least favourite task. Mainly because I'm C*** at it." . By building this side by side I hoping I wont be tempted to rush the finishing of the Vosper. References There is a large amount of info available John Lamberts Plans http://www.feralchicken.co.uk/lambert-plans/ Allied Coastal Forces of WWII by John Lambert & Al Ross The Fairmile D by John Lambert Gunboat 658 by L.C. Reynolds. A personal account of his service on MGB658 from her build in Brixham in '43 through to the end of the war in the Med. He started as a midshipman and finished as commanding officer on the same boat. Great insight into life on these boats. Mr Reynolds (RIP) has also published several other books Dog Boats at War: Royal Navy MGBs and MTBs in Action, 1939-45 Mediterranean MTBs at War - Short MTB Flotilla Operations 1939-1945 Home Waters - MTBs and MGBs at War 1939-1945 To enable me to build this to a reasonable standard I will be using Coastal Craft Models excellent range of fittings, note they also do complete multi media kits. http://coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/ Plus additional fittings from David J Parkins splendid range (includes lots for Flower class corvette) http://www.djparkins.com/acatalog/Great_Little_Ships.html The hull of course from http://www.mtbhulls.co.uk/home In between all this there will be a fair bit of scratch building I also hope you lot are going to help . . . . . . Cheers Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I enjoyed the Dog Boats at War book, so I will be following this build with great interest. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Be great having you along Martin Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Folks, Just a small update, work getting in the way of life 😉 Accommodation block drawn out on deck along with the watertight bulkheads. Its my intention to build the block over a coaming so that the block can be removed for ease of building. I guess I could of built the coaming on top of the deck but I wanted to have access below decks for reasons that may become apparent later. So with some trepidation I set to with a 'Dremel' type cutting wheel. . . . . I need not have worried, lovely quality. I reckon the deck is around 1.5/ 2mm thick. Aft cleaned up Fwd as cut with disc. Kev Edited October 1, 2018 by longshanks 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Looks like a perfect insertion there Doctor Lonshanks well you be performing many other operations like this Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Glad to see you have your Fairmile "D" Kev, this will be another epic build I reckon. Very impressive ship, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Wow ... impressive modelling going on here Longshanks ! Going to follow this one BillyD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) Well life has been getting in the way of the real world I've finally got a day to myself and time to see if my cunning plan is going to work . . . . . Opened up the two forward hatches. The one nearest the bow (pointy end) is the crew messroom, the second opens into a lobby connecting messroom, galley, skippers cabin etc.. Thought process . . . boat alonside in the Med, nearly all the doors / hatches would be open. Soooo there had to be some interior detail . . . Start of crew messroom. The plan above shows the area to the right of the lighter. Keep in mind that it has to be wiggled through the engineroom space Hence corners have to be cut off Its in The drawing on the right side shows the side elevation of the area in question. and yes it does come out. All I've got to do now is detail it, all thats present at the moment are the bottom bunks Thanks for stopping by Kev Edited October 1, 2018 by longshanks 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 This is going to be magic, the ultimate scratch build Dog-boat. Keep the pics coming Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Kev, I think you are more than capable of building this super-duper boat. Looking like a good reference picture there and I see good work . Lots of boat/ship builders who will help here too no doubt. Go to it Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Small update to keep you interested I've been detailing the crew messroom with tables and benches plus mattresses. The ford door is to the washroom, the aft watertight door leads to the rest of the accommodation. The side shelves either side clip on so that they can be fixed when the bulk is inserted into the hull Thanks for looking in Kev PS The messroom has been shortened and the height reduced to allow the module to slip through the aperture, neither of which will show through the hatch. K Edited October 1, 2018 by longshanks 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Here we go ! I'm looking forward to this , keep the updates coming Kev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Going to be epic, love the dog boats. Looked the up armoured business in their day. Good luck sir. One Small thing, god I sound such a pedantic devil. "Mess Room" sorry it is "Mess Deck" Washroom is the "Heads and Bathrooms" and Galley Room is the "Galley Flat" Chuck former resident of the Marines Barracks on various DLG's and LPD's Avast me hearties some filthy bilge rat has scuppered me wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forlornhope Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Fantastic Start Kev, Looking forward to seeing how the detailing of the interior comes up Cheers Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Brilliant stuff! Great subject as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 This is going to be cool! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 That's going to look good Kev, seems another fine build in the making. . Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetwin Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Off to a good start, liking what you've done so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Managed to find the time to add a bit more to the messdeck ( ) Electric heaters added for crew comfort and the provision of storage behind the seat backs/ mattresses. Addition of table and benches plus my interpretation of a pipe cot. There should of course be supports (wire/rope ?) to the deckhead from the outer edge. All this is only visible through ahole 10mm square in the deck Thanks for looking in Kev PS Noticed the aft corner of the cot had come adrift, now repaired Edited October 1, 2018 by longshanks 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Excellent Kev, can nearly smell the Woodbine smoke and hot tea...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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