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1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullBrillant. Thank you. Once again you have all been very helpful. While I'm here, As you can see in the pictures, the hull of the deck has been nicely "planked" (forgive me, but I have no idea what else to call …
♥ 5 likes820 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullWell, I've spent a good few hours on the hull and this is where we are at. I'm halting working at this point basically until I can hear what you guys think and make sure I'm heading in the right direction. Bas…
+1♥ 5 likes399 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullBrillant. Thank you again everyone for the replies. I'll let you know how I get on in due course.♥ 5 likes454 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullFirstly, can I just say many Thanks to everyone who has replied. What a brilliant forum this is. So many helpful people want to help. A real pleasure to be part of. RHBaker, Thanks for your suggestion but sadl…♥ 5 likes456 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi Martin. Thanks. If I do find a crack or split, What’s the best way to repair it? Some kind of expo resin?♥ 5 likes477 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi John. Brillant, Thank you very much. Hi Martin555/ Dave976, Many thanks for your replies. A few more pictures attached of the puddle which obviously gets progressively worse the longer it runs. As you can s…
♥ 5 likes442 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi John, Wow, that's stunning. The finish is exceptional. May I ask what colour you used for below the water line? Are any of your fittings like the Anchor etc etc available to buy anywhere? I love the port ho…♥ 5 likes434 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi Dave976, Thanks, Yes it is very well built. I just hope I can carry on the good work. I'm led to believe it was stored in the loft for many years which obvously isnt ideal. Ive had it in the bath today for …♥ 5 likes452 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullThank you everyone. Here are a couple more pictures, one showing where the paint has pealed off. The gold water line looks like its some kind of thin tape and a small piece at the bow has come away, taking the…
♥ 5 likes451 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullVery recently I inherted a 1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hull which I plan to finish off. Im guessing its about 40 years old. Unfortunately some of the paint is starting to flake off so a repaint of the…
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♥ 5 likes820 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullWell, I've spent a good few hours on the hull and this is where we are at. I'm halting working at this point basically until I can hear what you guys think and make sure I'm heading in the right direction. Bas…+1♥ 5 likes399 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullBrillant. Thank you again everyone for the replies. I'll let you know how I get on in due course.♥ 5 likes454 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullFirstly, can I just say many Thanks to everyone who has replied. What a brilliant forum this is. So many helpful people want to help. A real pleasure to be part of. RHBaker, Thanks for your suggestion but sadl…♥ 5 likes456 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi Martin. Thanks. If I do find a crack or split, What’s the best way to repair it? Some kind of expo resin?♥ 5 likes477 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi John. Brillant, Thank you very much. Hi Martin555/ Dave976, Many thanks for your replies. A few more pictures attached of the puddle which obviously gets progressively worse the longer it runs. As you can s…♥ 5 likes442 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi John, Wow, that's stunning. The finish is exceptional. May I ask what colour you used for below the water line? Are any of your fittings like the Anchor etc etc available to buy anywhere? I love the port ho…♥ 5 likes434 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullHi Dave976, Thanks, Yes it is very well built. I just hope I can carry on the good work. I'm led to believe it was stored in the loft for many years which obvously isnt ideal. Ive had it in the bath today for …♥ 5 likes452 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullThank you everyone. Here are a couple more pictures, one showing where the paint has pealed off. The gold water line looks like its some kind of thin tape and a small piece at the bow has come away, taking the…♥ 5 likes451 views1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hullVery recently I inherted a 1/24 scale Vosper RTTL with a wooden hull which I plan to finish off. Im guessing its about 40 years old. Unfortunately some of the paint is starting to flake off so a repaint of the…♥ 5 likes45 replies1,736 views