Scratch build Police launch

[MzeeParticipant @mzee]

[MzeeParticipant @mzee]

Thought I'd bring to general notice (actually it was suggested I do ) my latest project which is covered in more detail in my photos account. The model is roughly based on the Mitchell boats previously used by various police constabularies in and around the Solent. The hull is a constant angle deep 'V' and pushed along by a Torpedo 850 driving a X50 prop. Now all that remains are the fiddly, decorative bits!

Edited By Mzee on 22/09/2013 06:14:34

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

What material have you used for the anti-slip deck and cockpit surfaces?
Dave M

[MzeeParticipant @mzee]

Dave, it's a technique I used successfully in the past on full-size surf boats and keel boats! Having masked off the appropriate surfaces I then apply a thickish coat of paint onto which I then sprinkle mounds of very finely sieved beach sand while the paint is still wet. When the paint has dried and cured I then brush off the excess sand and 'voila'! On full-size boats I used polyurethane paint and sieved quartz gravel (the sort used for auqaria!) but for my models the paint is a regular lacquer though I'm sure a turps-based paint would wotk just as well. I only hope my wife never discovers that I used her tea strainer to sieve the sand for my model!

Regards,

Robin

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Many thanks for that, Robin. Now I need to find a beach………….

DM

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 22/09/2013 15:14:17

[MzeeParticipant @mzee]

LOL. Come to sunny South Africa!

R

[Ian GardnerParticipant @iangardner62867]

As you already know Robin, I think your launch looks fantastic in action and I was interested to learn about your setup. I'll certainly revise my thoughts about the 850 I have languishing on my workshop shelf- really seems to come alive with lipos.

All the best,

Ian

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