great work.

I find that thrift stores are great sources of materials. Toys are available for very low cost, even a broken toy car may likely have a nice usable steering wheel and the tires make nice fenders.

The rhib is just about finished now except for a steering wheel.

And so far I have not found anything that will do the job Yet...

The idea was good but the finish could be a lot better if I had not the shakes. So Materials and tools are not to blame ....

But none of my models will ever be prize winners I am really enjoying modeling And I guess that,s what it is all about.

So the total cost of the whole build so far is still .50 pence.

This is an image of the vessel I am hopefully building.

I have a set of plans and a build manual for the kit.
that is originally 27" inches in length and most of the kit is vacuformed items.

But

Mine will be 54 inches and I have no kit...

I have had the plans redone and expanded by 200% so full size plans now for the hull I am using at 54 inches in length.

There were no details on the Rhib apart from cut out plastic and stick together Images as is all of the user manual.. With ALL the fittings.

So Sizes taken from the plans. And hopefully I should have a police boat in the end.

Also I think I should mention I am trying to do this build with whatever I can find about.

Like the search light For example

1 x plastic water end cap
1 x tin foil from a cake case.
1 x handle from a disposable razor blade
2 x rubber holders that go on back of earrings.
1 x small length of twisted wire
A small length of Shrink tube.
A few drops of Superglue.

Just needs re-sanding and another coat of paint..

Been busy making a few fittings
Just a few of the items made so far.

The launch frame for the rib just needs hinges now and then can be fitted near the end or the model..

No plans for the rhib or drawings .
But as I have made a few of these full size and even built one from scratch that,s no mouldings it was an easy build.

Balsa wood hull and deck and foam pipe insolation for the sponson,s Still got a way to go with the rhib ( Ridged Hull inflatable Boat )yet..

The top tip for making a rhib is when sticking down the deck allow another 3/4 of an inch overhang all round this will allow you to fit the foam with ease.

No overhang and there will be more than a struggle to fit the tubes.

Now starting the wheelhouse / cabin.

Got as far as i can for now until I make another visit to the plastic shop. if it is free it is worth waiting for.

The wheelhouse look out,s are some old inhaler tubes Yep Have a few of them kicking about..

Still more later when I start again. in the meanwhile I will start some of the other fixtures and fittings...

£ 0.50 pence was for 3/4 of a tin of paint.

Adhesives I already have some from the last model..

Excellent work. Just the kind of thing I like. it's more fun and challenging this way.

What was the 0.05 for? Did you remember to buy the light bulb?

Found a tin of paint down the local tip.
With the RAL number 5002 The same colour as the hull.

Went across the estate to buy a light bulb for the car and then popped a little further down and called into a plastic sign makers.

They had some scraps of Foam board plastic they were throwing out so I asked if i could have some and they said yes.
They also said I could call again next week and take any of the scrap they had all for free.

So the Police boat has started.

Formed a frame around the hull and then cobbled together some supports after all I will not need access as the whole lit will lift off.

Also manage to pick up some rubber for fendering approx 3 mtrs
10mm wide 4mm thick.

I have a small amount of the plastic left to start the superstructure.

So far the cost is £0.50. So I am off to a good start...