Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set - GROUP BUILD

[TimM63]

This group build is set to start Oct 14 and we will be building the Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set. The objective is to build OOB (Out of Box) only utilizing the materials supplied (ie glue, paint, and brushes. The only exception allowed is primer.
Making a wash using only the paint supplied and water is also allowed.

 

[Pantherman]

This group build is set to start Oct 14 and we will be building the Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set. The objective is to build OOB (Out of Box) only utilizing the materials supplied (ie glue, paint, and brushes. The only exception allowed is primer.
Making a wash using only the paint supplied and water is also allowed.

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I'm in. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

This group build is set to start Oct 14 and we will be building the Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set. The objective is to build OOB (Out of Box) only utilizing the materials supplied (ie glue, paint, and brushes. The only exception allowed is primer.
Making a wash using only the paint supplied and water is also allowed.

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Let's do it!

 

[TimM63]

Ground Rules:

1. Only use materials provided in the box. (glue, paint, and brushes)
2. Use of primer is allowed
3. Thinning paint with water is allowed.
4. No mixing of paint to changes colors
5. Only one hobby knife may be used
6. No files or any sanding material
7. No decal solutions (water only)
8. No masking
9. No using of any tools to apply glue. (except for the allowed hobby knife)
10. No use of filler or putty

I think that's it. Let's go for it!!

 

[GaryG64]

Ground Rules:

1. Only use materials provided in the box. (glue, paint, and brushes)
2. Use of primer is allowed
3. Thinning paint with water is allowed.
4. No mixing of paint to changes colors
5. Only one hobby knife may be used
6. No files or any sanding material
7. No decal solutions (water only)
8. No masking
9. No using of any tools to apply glue. (except for the allowed hobby knife)

I think that's it. Let's go for it!!

I'll try to order mine this week

 

[GaryG64]

Ground Rules:

1. Only use materials provided in the box. (glue, paint, and brushes)
2. Use of primer is allowed
3. Thinning paint with water is allowed.
4. No mixing of paint to changes colors
5. Only one hobby knife may be used
6. No files or any sanding material
7. No decal solutions (water only)
8. No masking
9. No using of any tools to apply glue. (except for the allowed hobby knife)

I think that's it. Let's go for it!!

No use of filler or putty

 

[TimM63]

No use of filler or putty

Added to the list

 

[urumomo]

No lighting either .
You must build it in the dark .

 

[GaryG64]

No lighting either .
You must build it in the dark .

Maybe a dollar store keychain pen light?

 

[urumomo]

a tea candle at most

 

[TimM63]

With one hand tied behind your back.

 

[GaryG64]

With one hand tied behind your back.

Tie your dominate hand behind your back.

 

[Down Time]

 

[TimM63]

 

[Down Time]

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Oh no, it's getting all foxed up now..

 

[Pantherman]

No lighting either .
You must build it in the dark .

Hang on minute, if you need light for building kits then I know where I've been going wrong.........Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

I ordered the kit today. Had to go straight to Hornby Hobbies as it was sold out everywhere else I looked.

 

[GaryG64]

I ordered the kit today. Had to go straight to Hornby Hobbies as it was sold out everywhere else I looked.

I had it my Amazon cart and it sold. I did find one on ebay.

 

[TimM63]

I got mine at Mega Hobby. I just looked and it's Sold Out. I must've bought the last one.

 

[GaryG64]

I got mine at Mega Hobby. I just looked and it's Sold Out. I must've bought the last one.

Everyone wants to build this boat!