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

[dave]

Will watch with Intrest drive past the RNLI HQ/training collage here in Poole most days after dropping the good lady into work ,I'll try to get her to drive home one eve so I can get a drive by photo of the very impressive sculpture outside. Dave

 

[GaryG64]

No. I just received one set of paint (six colors).

Same here, just one set of paint pots

 

[TimM63]

Do we have an official start date on this? I keep hearing the kit calling to me to "Build It"

 

[GaryG64]

Do we have an official start date on this? I keep hearing the kit calling to me to "Build It"

I think it's the 14th, but if you want to start now that's cool

 

[TimM63]

I think it's the 14th, but if you want to start now that's cool

I can wait. I will start with everyone else.

 

[GaryG64]

I can wait. I will start with everyone else.

Such control, young grasshopper.

 

[Pantherman]

I think it's the 14th, but if you want to start now that's cool

Same here. 14th. Just go for it I think. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I can wait. I will start with everyone else.

Actually the 12th is a Saturday and would be better for me as Monday being a work day I would get less done.

I can wait though if everyone prefers the 14th. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

14th-ish is fine by me. Hop to it, boys!

 

[TimM63]

Five more days.

 

[Pantherman]

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!!

Just so I'm clear, if it ain't in the box you can't use it. Thinking of tape to hold things together as we can't use clamps? It does say tape in the destructions... Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

No tape. Only what's in the box plus water to thin paint and primer.

 

[Pantherman]

No tape. Only what's in the box plus water to thin paint and primer.

It's going to be fun....... Pantherman

 

[foenetik]

Just got mine today, I am in the one set of paints club as well. Seems to be a lot of parts shaking around in the bag. Hopefully not too much repair work with this nightmare glue is needed.

 

[Pantherman]

Just got mine today, I am in the one set of paints club as well. Seems to be a lot of parts shaking around in the bag. Hopefully not too much repair work with this nightmare glue is needed.

But no tamiya or ca. Good old fashioned tube glue held by hand until it sticks as no tape. Going to be fun. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

And so it begins. Since I tend to be the slowest of the bunch I made a start. Did notice the Humbrol poly cement is at least thinner than orange tube Testors.

 

[mark2]

I built the airfix severn class lifeboat ,all I can say is I hope this is a better moulding. To say it needed a bit of filler was an understatement lol
Good luck ,watching with interest if it's any good I may add one to the stash.

 

[TimM63]

I built the airfix severn class lifeboat ,all I can say is I hope this is a better moulding. To say it needed a bit of filler was an understatement lol
Good luck ,watching with interest if it's any good I may add one to the stash.
View attachment 127060

Since we are building the kit with only what was supplied in the box I hope the fit is not too awful.

 

[mark2]

I think the severn was quite an old tooling so fingers crossed you'll be OK.

 

[TimM63]

And so it begins. Since I tend to be the slowest of the bunch I made a start. Did notice the Humbrol poly cement is at least thinner than orange tube Testors.

View attachment 127054

Starting early eh Mike. Hmmm. I may start tomorrow if I have time.
I have to replace a kitchen sink so we'll see how I feel after that.