Dave Fleming Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I waited until I could actually buy one from an RNLI shop (Whitby in this case) so that more of the profit could go to them (As usual, We spent a fortune in the RNLI station, but that's another story.....) Actually, I didn't buy it, as my father-in-law insisted on buying it as a present! So, has anyone actually built it? Tips, hints? One positive result already - my daughter has asked to help build it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I waited until I could actually buy one from an RNLI shop (Whitby in this case) so that more of the profit could go to them (As usual, We spent a fortune in the RNLI station, but that's another story.....)Actually, I didn't buy it, as my father-in-law insisted on buying it as a present! So, has anyone actually built it? Tips, hints? One positive result already - my daughter has asked to help build it! I started it.. does that count? Firstly- have a look at the steps that run down to the interior/engine room or whatever. The door being open is a really interesting visual feature and visible from the outside when buttoned up. IF you wanted to pose the door open, then it would be wise to put a few steps down inside by scratchbuilding, and paint hte interior of the model BLACK- Like I DIDNT... damn. The main hull assembly is actually pretty nifty- for someone with modeling skills, but I think it would be a tad tricky for a youngster. I had to put it back in the box afte rreaching the end of my "first wind," and was extremely satisfied with the whole experience. Shame the mouldings are a little "SOFT" in detail, but otherwise a great kit waiting to come out. Well done Airfix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I waited until I could actually buy one from an RNLI shop (Whitby in this case) so that more of the profit could go to them (As usual, We spent a fortune in the RNLI station, but that's another story.....)Actually, I didn't buy it, as my father-in-law insisted on buying it as a present! So, has anyone actually built it? Tips, hints? One positive result already - my daughter has asked to help build it! I've looked at it............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I've seen Nigel's... but then I made him put it away & get his lifeboat out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Not me, but I did see pictures of one built up yesterday, and mighty fine it looked too. Paging Mockradamus, Mockradamus to the courtesy phone. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Oh you mean this? That's SFTB, am working on a second, going to use paint effects to pick out the detail abit more. Shame the interior isn't visible because there's a lot of detail in there! Edited July 16, 2007 by Jonathan Mock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I thought the roof was meant to be 'detachable' on the original plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You can make it detachable - I glued it down because... actually why the heck did I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You can make it detachable - I glued it down because... actually why the heck did I do that? You were so sucked into the act of actually finishing a model that you got carried away and couldn't stop yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I glued it down because... actually why the heck did I do that? Cos you are a silly billy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHREAK Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You were so sucked into the act of actually finishing a model that you got carried away and couldn't stop yourself? Oi! Don't mock the afflicted! :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You were so sucked into the act of actually finishing a model that you got carried away and couldn't stop yourself? Oi! Don't mock the afflicted! :whistling: The IPMS Avon show can't come quick enough for me to smite the pair of you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Started mine a few weeks ago. Disappointed by the poor colour references. I mean, numbers of Humbrol paints in this day and age, come on! Lots of detail left out, but unless you leave the rear hatch open, you can't see it anyway. Open bridge detail poor too and this you can see. The transfers for the Humber lifeboat are wrong, it should read "Pride of the Humber". A couple of progress pics: W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 The transfers for the Humber lifeboat are wrong, it should read "Pride of the Humber". That has already been discussed here, eseentially the it was the RNLI who asked that the individual names of the lifeboats not be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I remember someone, somewhere giving the paint references for it in terms of Halfords car colours... anyone remember who, or where? I'd like to use Halfords rattle cans for at least the blue and the orange... bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cop Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I remember someone, somewhere giving the paint references for it in terms of Halfords car colours... anyone remember who, or where? I'd like to use Halfords rattle cans for at least the blue and the orange...bestest, M. Have at ook at my quick review here all the links you need are included. Including a link to the paint guides. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 The transfers for the Humber lifeboat are wrong, it should read "Pride of the Humber" Thanks for the info Jonathan, finding all these snippets in a multitude of threads is nigh on impossible. Would have been nice if they had stated such on the instructions though! I still think the paint number references are naff though, they could at least have named them so's us builders can scource the colour of our choice................ W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I still think the paint number references are naff though, they could at least have named them so's us builders can scource the colour of our choice................ W Yeah I'm thinking of choosing Hot Barbie Pink with sparkles for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well, I finally got my model to the adding the superstructure point. I had been test fitting if for days, sanding down where necessary and it fitted great. Added cement and guess what, the bloody thing exploded! So, having spent two months, a fortune in paint, masking tape and electricity, I decided. I binned it. A more exasperating kit I have yet to build (or attempt to). Anyway, if anyone out there (apart from Jonathan), is giving it a go, good luck, bon voyage and here are the corrected schemes for "RNLB Pride of the Humber" that I could figure out from photos. Enjoy. W Initial scheme: Current Scheme: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I bought some of new Humbrol acrylic Oxford Blue today, so I'm at least thinking about getting started! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I bought some of new Humbrol acrylic Oxford Blue today, so I'm at least thinking about getting started!John That's scary! So did I! (Also bought Signal red, but that's for another project with my daughter for a red jet!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I bought a couple of pots in Wonderland this afternoon, as yet I can't get it any more locally than that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I got mine from Abbey models in Dunfermline. Interestingly he has the paint chart (which has PRU blue on it) but the actual colours don't go up that high! the shades on the chart are strange - the MSG looks like EDSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Model shop in Dunfermline eh? Must organise a visit! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Sorry to hear you binned your one. We're having an Airfix RNLI Lifeboat GB over on the Airfix Tribute Forum, starting September 1st. Should be an interesting experience, it must be 25 years since I built a floaty thing. Nice thing about GB's (given my glacial build rate) is benefiting from everyone else's experience Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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