Model Lifeboat RNLI Mersey class for Sale

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3 December 2012 at 10:25 #38007
NormanT
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Model Lifeboat RNLI RNLB Mersey class Lilly and Vincent Anthony, Pwellhel.

Scratch Built from orginal RNLI Metric Plans.to 1/12 scale.

Large Model 48" long, 13"(33cm) wide by 30"(75cm) high including ariels.

Housing space in back and cockpit compartments for engines and gears.

Took 9 months to build and Hull tested for water resistance.

Due to size of model this will be a pick-up only or willing to transport up to 50 miles from Norwich.

Looking at £500

Email me for any further details.

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3 December 2012 at 10:25 #8981
NormanT
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Model Lifeboat RNLB Mersey class Lilly and Vincent Anthony, Pwellhel
3 December 2012 at 12:06 #38008
neil hp
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Could you clarify the scale please as if it is 48" long, it cannot be 1:12 scale as these boats were only 37 foot long???

cheers.

neil.
3 December 2012 at 12:18 #38009
NormanT
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@normant
Hi Neil,

Normally that is correct but the plans sent by the RNLI were in metric and using 1/12 in metric resulted in the boat being 48" and not 37".

Regards
Norman
3 December 2012 at 12:25 #38010
Paul T
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Norman

1:12 is an odd scale for a set of metric drawings given the metric dimensions that you have supplied I suspect that 1:10 would be nearer the mark.

I also think that you have under valued your model by at least 30% even with the lack of running gear a 4ft model of this quality is worth more than £500 and I would hate for you to sell it only to see it reappear on ebay

Paul
3 December 2012 at 12:45 #38011
NormanT
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@normant
HI Paul,

Thanks for your comments and noted.

Even if the scale is questionable the dimensions are correct and are from the RNLI metric plans according to my father-in-law who built it.

Using your valuation as a guide I will consider any reasonable offers around £500 and the buyer will have a good deal. The buyer will need to arrange collection and any associated costs.

Regards
Norman
1 April 2013 at 12:33 #40041
NormanT
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@normant
HI All,

This boat was sold today, 1st April 2013, so no longer available. Many thanks to the buyer.

Norman
1 April 2013 at 14:26 #40042
Dave Milbourn
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Normally that is correct but the plans sent by the RNLI were in metric and using 1/12 in metric resulted in the boat being 48" and not 37".

Funny this model should sell on April Fool's Day………….there's certainly been at least one around here.
Dave M
22 April 2013 at 18:11 #40405
janet farrer
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hi i have a mersey lifeboat which i think is a 1.12th scale but when i put 1.12th figures on they are to small does anyone no what scale this might be please
22 April 2013 at 23:52 #40415
neil hp
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@neilhp
what is the actual length of your model………tell us that and we'll be able to tell you what scale it is built at.

neil.
23 April 2013 at 08:01 #40416
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
hi yes its almost 41 inches long
23 April 2013 at 08:31 #40418
neil hp
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@neilhp
she is therefore built at 1:10th scale or 1.1" = 1 foot (rather than 1" = 1&#39 which is a larger scale to build in,

and as such your 6' crewman would have to be made at 1.1 inch to the foot and would normally be around 5.5" tall………….so those crew men you have got will be a little short…….but hey ho………..there's no regulatory reason for lifeboat men to be tall…..could all be little shorties, lol…………
23 April 2013 at 09:20 #40419
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
hi the mersey lifeboat that was for sale on here does anyone know what colour paint it is please
23 April 2013 at 12:40 #40422
neil hp
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@neilhp
sorry, but if you don't acknowledge answers to your other questions such as scale, how can you expect people to take the time and trouble to answer your further questions????
23 April 2013 at 15:12 #40425
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
ok sorry just wanted to know what scale my mersey is shes 41inches long and 1.12th figures are to small and wanted to know if u could tell me what colour paint did u use on your nersey and tyne please
23 April 2013 at 21:11 #40437
neil hp
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@neilhp
obviously you don't read replies then, as I explained to you in a previous post what scale your lifeboat was and why your figures were short.

or was I wasting my time???
23 April 2013 at 22:19 #40439
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
im very sorry thankyou for replying i just did not look at replies properly
24 April 2013 at 07:56 #40442
neil hp
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@neilhp
no problem….you are welcome.
24 April 2013 at 10:29 #40449
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
hi can u please tellme what clour paint you used on your merse please as ivegot a lifeboat that needs repainting and dont know what colour the other oerson painted it thanks
24 April 2013 at 20:59 #40455
janet farrer
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@janetfarrer59583
hi does anyone know where i can something simular to perspex for windows for my lifeboat as perspec is no good as when u glue it it goes white any help would be appreciated
24 April 2013 at 21:02 #40456
neil hp
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@neilhp
Ford Oxford blue for the hull, and Volkswagen Brilliant orange for the superstructure……….both bought from Halfords motor stores,

aldo Ford Glacier white for the antifouling if she has a white bum, or red oxide primer if she has a red bum..

these are the colours of choice for lifeboat modelers.

neil
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