beefy66 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 3 hours ago, JohnWS said: Just out of interest, I wonder if all the Coastal Craft kits for the later BPB MGB/MTB's have the rub/spray rail in the wrong location? Think that the hull and decks are generic to that type so more than likely will be wrong Think Seadog (Frazer) might have had a similar issue beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 We are all guilty of assuming the manufacturers have it right From what I can see this is the case here I offer John Lamberts plan One of several pics I have These seem to show that the rail is toooo low .... Compare with early pic of hull #29 clearly part of the casting Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Interestingly, I couldn't find a side view of the actual BPB resin hull in any of the Coastal Craft on-line publications, only deck & bottom views. I guess, since the BPB boats haven't been as popular as the Vospers, this issue hasn't been flagged in the past. I used this photo for reference during my build - MTB 486, & was able to get the rails located fairly accurately (even though I still didn't get the width & thickness just right ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Now those smaller numerals are quite the elegant answer - How Kool is that I'll be getting some The Jakar curve - never seen one in a model shop - need to try an art shop Keep it coming Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 23 hours ago, beefy66 said: Think that the hull and decks are generic to that type so more than likely will be wrong Think Seadog (Frazer) might have had a similar issue beefy I did, but easily sorted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, seadog said: I did, but easily sorted Maybe for someone with your talents but obviously not for a numpty like me who should have checked first before getting this far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Don't forget where I put the mast.................................... Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Well I had hoped to get this done soon but looks like I may be a while bit the bullet and a lot of cursing and removed the streak One side done now for the other I will then spend some time sanding and reflecting on my mistake of not checking first beefy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 A tough decision but at the end of the day you know it's the best one. Do you want me to email you a copy of the plan? Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Kev that would be great thanks appreciate all your help with this It is the photo you posted that has made my mind up about changing it will pm e mail soon thanks again beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 54 minutes ago, beefy66 said: Well I had hoped to get this done soon but looks like I may be a while bit the bullet and a lot of cursing and removed the streak One side done now for the other I will then spend some time sanding and reflecting on my mistake of not checking first beefy Halfway there, then. I had hoped that I'd posted some pics on photo bucket of when I went through this, but it seems I didn't. I think I shouldn't have written "easy enough". Looking back I now recall a fair bit of swearing....you'll get there. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Wow, beefy! A giant step replacing those rails, but it will be well worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 John on your model I have also noticed some small vent like things on the upper hull side and what looks like an exhaust port Any explanation as to what these would be please beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) I'm guessing, but the round bumps look like air vents. The starboard side also includes two holes for water/exhaust outlets near the stern. The large hole on the port side in the photo of 486 (in my earlier post) looks like some sort of exhaust. This opening isn't present in any of the other photos of the BPB boats I've seen, so I didn't include it on my build. Here are a couple of photos showing the actual vents & outlets; John Edited December 16, 2017 by JohnWS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 OK so got round to adding the new streaks bit of a tidy and will be ready for paint I now have 2 weeks off work so hope to get back up to speed on this build over the holidays I used 6 mm tape to keep the plastic strip level to the deck edge which now means I have 15 mm below the streaks to add the 6 mm decals and space to keep the Grey and white even on the dip at the bow beefy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Pain but worth it Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, longshanks said: Pain but worth it Kev A lot of pain but I wont be showing a photo of the plaster on my thumb beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Oh, Go on. Especially if it's one of those snazzy blue plasters. I'm very tempted to rummage through the cupboard and read 'A Prayer for the Ship' again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmo G Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 looking good, do you plan on making a sea base for it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 48 minutes ago, Modelholic said: Oh, Go on. Especially if it's one of those snazzy blue plasters. I'm very tempted to rummage through the cupboard and read 'A Prayer for the Ship' again sorry no blue plasters only Mr men and not proud of it me being a safety supervisor at work 19 minutes ago, salmo G said: looking good, do you plan on making a sea base for it? Most of my ship models are on a sea base this one will be too want to try and match the above photo posted by Kev Longshanks will be using my usual method using silicone sealant beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 beefy, nice to see your build is on the mend ... and hopefully your thumb is too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, Modelholic said: I'm very tempted to rummage through the cupboard and read 'A Prayer for the Ship' again What a good idea for some holiday reading & what a superb cover, least the edition I have. Sorry 'bout the finger Beefy, I'll look forward to resumption of normal service. All the best for tomorrow. Steve. Edited December 24, 2017 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Steve, That's the same cover as my copy by the artist Chris Magyer. He did all the early Reeman/Kent covers and lots of other work. They always seemed to help 'draw' me into the story. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chris+mayger&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB769GB769&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSocvUl6LYAhUKLcAKHVN6A34QsAQIOA&biw= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Reeman is my favourite naval author, I think though a large part of the initial attraction was the Mayger covers, wonderful every one imho, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 One can only hope that someone will make a WW2 trawler in 72 someday. RN and/or KM types 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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