British Power Boat Company 63 ft boats
Posted: 15 May 2016, 16:21
When I first returned to modelling about 10 yrs ago - my initial interest was in boats. Researching modelling techniques I stumbled across the Military Modelling site and got swept up by Vinnie and AFVs which I have thoroughly enjoyed since. However the siren call of the boats remains, especially smaller coastal craft.
I attempted the Airfix RAF Rescue Launch which some may remember from Model Armour (RIP)
I was pleased with the rigging (which was a first) but looking back the glaring omissions are the deckrails which come moulded "Shut" and the Turret "infills" which should be wire/rail, grate dreadfully.
So - it's a second go - hopefully using some of the techniques I've picked up along the way but inaddition - I'm going to have a go at building some of the other types that shared this 63 ft "Whaleback" hull.
The off the shelf items available from Martin at http://www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/ are invaluable.
And so is this book just published by Mark Smith....
The first volume dealt with Vosper MTBs and this deals with BPBCo powerboats - Happy Days
There are colour profiles within for the small number of designs that used the common hull which I haven't copied here but here are a couple of diagrams and pics that DO not hail from the book...
MGB 40 with a turret holding twin Vickers and .....
MGB 43 with side twin turrets,and there are also MA/SB Motor Anti-Submarine Boats that had the superstructure moved aft ...
And of course there are the truly iconic RAF ASR Rescue Launches, of which Boat 122 is likely to be built at some stage
So all in all plenty to model, using this 37 yr old kit as a starter..
The intention is to run this Blog in the background building alongside some Armour subjects.
I'm fascinated to see that my Vosper 73 ft Blog, short as it was has attracted 1400 hits. Hopefully bringing people to the site who might not otherwise have looked in
Rob
I attempted the Airfix RAF Rescue Launch which some may remember from Model Armour (RIP)
I was pleased with the rigging (which was a first) but looking back the glaring omissions are the deckrails which come moulded "Shut" and the Turret "infills" which should be wire/rail, grate dreadfully.
So - it's a second go - hopefully using some of the techniques I've picked up along the way but inaddition - I'm going to have a go at building some of the other types that shared this 63 ft "Whaleback" hull.
The off the shelf items available from Martin at http://www.coastalcraftmodelsuk.com/ are invaluable.
And so is this book just published by Mark Smith....
The first volume dealt with Vosper MTBs and this deals with BPBCo powerboats - Happy Days
There are colour profiles within for the small number of designs that used the common hull which I haven't copied here but here are a couple of diagrams and pics that DO not hail from the book...
MGB 40 with a turret holding twin Vickers and .....
MGB 43 with side twin turrets,and there are also MA/SB Motor Anti-Submarine Boats that had the superstructure moved aft ...
And of course there are the truly iconic RAF ASR Rescue Launches, of which Boat 122 is likely to be built at some stage
So all in all plenty to model, using this 37 yr old kit as a starter..
The intention is to run this Blog in the background building alongside some Armour subjects.
I'm fascinated to see that my Vosper 73 ft Blog, short as it was has attracted 1400 hits. Hopefully bringing people to the site who might not otherwise have looked in
Rob