Skydive130
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Rear Admiral · 5,850 pts
Middlefield Dr, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Member since Sep 2017
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7 boatsRNLI Shannon class lifeboat
This is my Speedline Models “Shannon” lifeboat at 1:16 scale. Possibly my favourite build so far, it took t…
Lesro RNLI Atlantic 21 RIB
This is my “Lesro” Atlantic 21 RNLI RIB. This was 95% scratch built after buying the sponsons and hull of e…
LESRO Pilot Boat conversion
Just test sailed today before it goes to its new owner as this was a commission build. This is the ebay bou…
The "Orca" from Jaws 1975 scale 1:14
Here is my newly finished "Orca" scratch built from the plans by Pat Tritle. she is 1:14 scale and about 35…
Model Slipway RNLI Trent Class Lifeboat “Samarbeta”
Here is my newly finished Trent Class lifeboat. Hopefully will get her on the water this week, although she…
Aeronaut Jenny
Test outing today of newly completed aeronaut Jenny. Next outing will have a driver installed, but his shir…
(Racing Boat) Aeronaut Spitfire
This is my aeronaut Spitfire. This was my second build following a lifetime of RC Aircraft. The kit was a j…
Skydive130’s build blogs
12 blogsSo, after probably over a year of no activity on here, not that I haven’t been building, a couple of members had been in contact to see i…
I decided I needed a challenge and a quote from a certain film springs to mind “your gonna need a bigger boat!” Well, I think I’m gonna n…
And now for something different! I know that I suggested my next build would be the Dumas Motor lifeboat 36500, bu a week ago this little…
Here we go again! So, this years project and it could well take a while is the Shannon at 1:16th scale. As this is likely to be a conside…
So, in preparation for my next build which will start early November, I have selected the Sarik Hobbies hull and plan set for the RNLI Ty…
So off we go again....! as promised at the end of my pilot build blog, next up would be the Lesro Atlantic 21 RIB in 1:12 scale. This mod…
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+5♥ 4 likes2,253 viewsRe: Cabin interior and exterior…If you use a slightly darker colour in the crevices Mike it acts like preshading that airbrush painters use 👌2,247 viewsRe: Cabin structure nears completion…Cheers Gary, I must admit I can work with most materials, but plastic is just the best for making modern boats and requires a lot less work to prepare for paint unlike wood. The kit supplied superstructure is …♥ 1 like2,315 viewsRe: Cabin interior and exterior…Cheers Stephen, more bolt heads to come 😂♥ 1 like2,339 viewsCabin interior and exterior…4 long days has seen most of the interior basics built. I’ve still got a few instruments to make and that will be it inside. I’ve installed a 3 light 12v in the roof which will come on via switch along with th…
+10♥ 4 likes2,352 viewsRe: Cabin structure nears completion…Nickel plating Mike, that sounds interesting? Like to see that in detail 👌2,427 viewsRe: Cabin structure nears completion…Cheers Stephen, she’s an enjoyable build. Kind regards Sy2,458 viewsCabin structure nears completion…I’ve had a Busy 3 days progressing the cabin structure to basic completion. The last of the panels are now fitted, glued, sanded, filled and sanded. What I’ve also done is studying lots of photos, added as man…
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